2022 Track Rule Updates - Competition and Technical Rules Summary
Updates to the 2022 track and competition rules include changes to false starts, lane infringements, obstruction rules, and hurdle knock-down definitions. These amendments provide clarity for athletics officials in managing races and ensuring fair competition. The adjustments address issues such as jostling, lane violations, and potential disqualifications for multiple step infractions. It is important for officials to understand and implement these rule changes effectively to maintain the integrity of track events.
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2022 Track Rule Updates Ian Reid May 2, 2022 Based on 2022 Competition and Technical Rules
TR16.10 False Starts The Starter or any Recall, who is of the opinion that the start was not a fair one, shall recall the athletes by firing a gun or activating a suitable audible signal. What it means for AO officials: Negligible
17.2.2 Obstruction Addition of note: What it means for AO officials: Clarifying definition of jostling
17.3 & 17.4 Lane Infringement Changing event to race 17.4 Updating grammar is pushed from are pushed ; steps from step What it means for AO officials: Negligible
17.4 Lane Infringement 17.4.3 & 17.4.4 allows one single step 17.4.3 allows one step on the line around the turn in laned races 17.4.4 allows one step on or over the line around the turn in non-laned races What it means for AO officials: Negligible as we rarely (if ever) DQ based on a single instance however we should still document as there may have been other instances elsewhere on the track
17.4 Lane Infringement Carry-forward of infringement
17.4 Lane Infringement (cont) This is describing how only a single instance of a single step is allowed. A second step, either in the same race or in a later round, will mean a DQ. What it means for AO officials: Some impact if there are multiple rounds of an event (outdoor 200s only likely possibility)
17.4 Lane Infringement Additional note: What it means for AO officials: Clarification for when 17.3 (laned races) and 17.4 (non-laned races) apply and no carry-forward for CEs.
22.6.2 Hurdle Knock Down Expanding to the whole front of the leg Previously said upper side of lead leg ; now says front side of the lead lower limb What it means for AO officials: Expanding scope of potential hurdle knock down violation
23.2 Steeplechase Updating grammar on initial hurdle placement Previously said hurdles being removed ; now says hurdles not being placed What it means for AO officials: Negligible. Just makes it more clear.
5.2 Shoes Removed most content Now covered by separate Athletics Shoe Regulations (rule changing Nov 24) What it means for AO officials: Keep an eye out for sole thickness 20mm for <800m; 25mm for 800 & up
6.2 Assistance to Athletes Adding getting help from another athlete (6.3.6) to a potential for immediate DQ What it means for AO officials: Need to be observant for any assistance provided to athletes, both from competitors and non-competitors (coaches, spectators)
7.2 DQs Expanded scope of DQ with rounds of events Add rounds of events What it means for AO officials: Negligible. If an athlete is DQ d in a track event with rounds, they would still not have been able to proceed.
8.4.1 Protests Clarifying the applicable referee Specifying Start Referee (or other referee as applicable) What it means for AO officials: Negligible as Start Referee is typically covered by one of the Track Referees
11.2 & 11.3 Validity of Performance Adding qualifier temporary facility 11.3 is entirely new for non-standard facilities What it means for AO officials: Properly conducted events at Louis Riel track in Ottawa could count for outdoor performances
43.1 Indoor Tracks Kerb or inside line may be on the banking I honestly can t decipher what this is actually meaning
46 Indoor Clothing Previous paragraph limiting indoor spikes to 6mm removed. Now covered by separate shoe regulations What it means for AO officials: No change as same rule now in shoe regulations
