ATHLETICS TECHNICAL REGULATIONS
01. TECHNICAL COMMITTEE
The Technical Committee will be composed of the Technical Director of DEAFLYMPICS and four members appointed by the Organising Committee:
Barbara Sondergaard - DEAFLYMPICS Technical Director
Nick Honey - Athletics Victoria
Khan Sharp - Athletics Victoria
TBA - Deaf Representative
Luke Osland - Sport Liaison Officer - M2005 Deaflympic Games
02. PROTEST COMMITTEE
Barbara Sondergaard - DEAFLYMPICS Technical Director
Two Representatives from Athletics Victoria
One Representative from Melbourne 2005 Organising Committee
Deaf Representative
Please Note: Names of the Protest Committee will be advised at the Athletics Technical Meeting in Melbourne.
03. COMPETITION VENUE
The Athletics competitions will take place at Olympic Park, Swan St Melbourne. Olympic Park is situated on the Yarra River and is only a 10min walk to the City Centre. The stadium is equipped with a new
mondo track which was laid and installed in December 2004. The track is 8 lanes and has an additional 2 lanes in front of the Western Grandstand. Photo finish equipment will operate at the track.
A warm-up facility is located behind the Eastern Grandstand. No warm-up will be allowed on the main track.
The Marathon competition will take place at Lake Wendouree, Ballarat. Ballarat is located approximately 90min drive from Melbourne. The Marathon course is a circuit that takes in Lake Wendouree and neighbouring parklands. The event takes in 4 laps of the 10.5km circuit. The start and finish will line will be at the Ballarat City Oval. A map of the route will be sent direct to all competing countries.
04. TRAINING VENUE
The training venue is the same as the competition venue.
Click here for a copy of the
Pre Games Training Table
Hammer and discus training will be conducted at Yarra Park which is across Swan St from Olympic Park and on the left as you approach Punt road. During training sessions, you will be requested to exchange your accreditation for equipment by the technical staff. Your accreditation will be returned, when the equipment is returned to the technical staff.
During competition, no training or warm-up is allowed on the main track. A small warm-up track is provided behind the eastern Grandstand. Games TIme Training opportunites are provided on this website.
A special starting light system will be used for all track events during the meet. To familiarise athletes with their use a training session with the official starters will be conducted from 10:00-12:00 on 4th January and from 10:00-12:00 on 5th January 2005.
05. EQUIPMENT
5.1. The Organising Committee will provide equipment and implements, with the exception of vaulting poles, for competition, warm-up and training. All equipment will fully correspond to the requirements of the IAAF Rules. Note the Local Organising Committee will not be providing poles for athletes.
5.2. The use of personal equipment is not permitted, except in the case of vaulting poles which must be handed to the technical room on the day preceding the competition:
5.3. Implements and other equipment provided were selected by the Organising Committee from types generally available:
MEN:
Shot-put-- Men's 7.260 kg (Nelco brand)
Discus--Men's 2.000 kg (Viking/Nelco brand)
Javelin--800 g (Viking/Nordic/Schelde brand)
Hammer--Men's 7.260 kg (Nelco brand)
WOMEN:
Shot Put--Women's 4.000 kg (Nelco brand)
Discus--Women's 1.000 kg (Viking/Nelco brand)
Javelin--Women's 600 g (Viking/Nordic/Nemeth brand)
Hammer--Women's 4.000 kg (Nelco brand)
06. EVENTS
The 20th Deaflympic Games competition will consist of the following 42 events (22 for men and 20 for women):
MEN: 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, 5000m, 10,000m, 110m hurdles, 400 m hurdles, 3000m steeplechase, Marathon, 4 x 100m relay, 4 x 400m relay, High jump, Long jump, Triple jump, Pole vault, Shot put, Discus, Javelin, & Hammer Throw.
WOMEN:100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, 5000m, 10,000m, 100m hurdles, 400m hurdles, Marathon, 4 x 100m relay, 4 x 400m relay, High jump, Long jump, Triple jump, Shot put, Discus, Javelin, & Hammer Throw.
COMBINED: Decathlon, Heptathlon
07. SCHEDULE
Refer to competition schedule included on the website.
www.2005deaflympics.com.
08. REGULATIONS
8.1. The 20th Deaflympic Games Athletics competitions will be conducted in accordance with the Rules of the IAAF, valid for 2004-2005. In case of disagreement in the interpretation of the Rules, the English text shall prevail. Unforeseen incidents not covered by the Rules shall be dealt with as follows:
Cases of a general nature will be resolved in accordance with DEAFLYMPICS Statutes.
Technical questions shall be resolved according to the Technical Rules and Notes. Where there are no specific guidelines the IAAF Handbook 2004-2005 Edition should be consulted. Enquires should be directed to the Technical Information Centre (TIC).
Only athletes who comply with the DEAFLYMPICS Statutes and Regulations are entitled to take part in the Deaflympic Games Athletics competitions.
8.2. Participation:
8.2.1. Individual Events:
Each National Association may enter three athletes in each event, plus one reserve that meets the Entry Standard.
Each National Association may enter five athletes for the Marathon. Entry Standard does not apply.
8.2.2. Relays: Each National Association may enter one (1) team for each relay race. Entry Standard does not apply. Relay teams may be composed of up to six (6) athletes. Once the team has started in a competition, only two additional athletes may take part in subsequent heats or finals as substitutes. Substitutes only may be taken from the list of athletes entered for the athletics competition, whether for the relays or for any other athletics event.
An athlete who has taken part in one round and subsequently has been substituted by another cannot then form part of that team again.
Team running order must be officially declared at the Technical Information centre, 2 hrs before the start of the first round. There can be no change to the running order. Athlete substitutions (max 2) can be made after this time, up to Call Room time.
8.2.3. Standard Entry Times: See additional documents.
8.3. Registration:
8.3.1. Preliminary registrations with an indication of the probable number of athletes in each sport and event were submitted to the DEAFLYMPICS Secretariat by January 1, 2004.
8.3.2. The final registrations with the names of each athlete indicating sport and event entered must be submitted to the DEAFLYMPICS Secretariat by December 1, 2004. Such submissions may have been made by telefax if followed by the official registration form.
8.3.3. No changes or additional entries will be accepted after this time.
8.3.4. A fine of USD$20 is levied on each non-starting athlete with the exception of those presenting a doctor's declaration that he/she should not be allowed to start.
8.4. Confirmation of Entries:
8.4.1. Athletes or Team Managers must confirm (through the Check-in process) the athlete's intention to compete the day before the programmed first round of competition. This system is essential to avoid unnecessary heats and qualifying rounds. The Technical Information Centre is located on level 1, access is from the ground level internal stairwell which is located under the spectator ramps. It will all be signed.
Athlete Check-in is located in the Technical Information Centre.
Athletes or team officials must ensure that the Technical Information Centre officials confirm or scratch each of their entries correctly.
The Technical Information Centre will be open Wednesday 5th January for Team Managers to confirm athletes for day one (1) of competition.
8.4.2. The names of the competitors who will be competing must be given to the technical committee at the technical meeting.
8.4.3. Only competitors entered by name as of December 1 2004, and only in the events listed (with the exception of relays as noted in
8.2.2.), may be included on this form.
8.5. Scratching:
If an athlete fails to scratch from an event after confirmation or does not compete in all rounds of an event for which s/he has qualified, s/he may not be permitted to compete in any other event on that day of the Games, including relays. (Carefully note the wording of IAAF Rule 142.4)
8.6. Call Room Procedure:
In
addition to confirming their entries (24hrs prior), all athletes are required to report to the Call Room prior to their event.
In the Call Room athletes will be expected to demonstrate that their competition uniform singlet and numbers, shoes and other equipment comply with the competition rules.
Athletes will proceed to the start of their event from the Call Room accompanied by a
CALL ROOM MARSHAL. Athletes who proceed to event not accompanied by a marshal may not be allowed to start.
The closing Call Entry times at the
CALL ROOM are
Pole Vault 90minutes
Discus, Javelin, Hammer, High Jump 50minutes
Long & Triple Jump, Shot Put 40minutes
Hurdles & Relays 35minutes
Other Track events 25minutes
If an athlete is already or likely to be competing in another event at the designated marshalling time, the athlete or Team Manager must notify the Call room of this prior to the designated marshalling time.
Please read and understand IAAF Rule 144.2d on the devices that can be considered as assistance. Any of the items, or similar, will be confiscated in the Call Room. Please ensure that you have provided any such items to your Team manager or friend before entering the Call Room.
8.7. Progression to Finals - Track events:
Rules for progression and qualifying rounds will be based on the IAAF 2004-2005 regulations. However, based on final numbers of athletes that check-in, the progression rules remain subject to changes directed by the Local Organising Committee Competition Director.
In events up to and including 800m the Competition Director may elect to have 3 semi finals, depending on the number of rounds.
In events up to and including 800m, the progression from semi-finals to final will be as follows.
2 semi finals First 4 places.
3 semi finals First 2 places plus the next 2 fastest times.
1500m two rounds only
5000m two rounds only
10000m & 3000m steeple Final Only
8.8. Progression to Finals - Field Events:
Qualifying rounds may be held in some field events, depending on the final number of competitors. This is subject to the discretion of the organising committee.
If qualifying rounds are required in field events, then a qualifying mark shall be set and all athletes who better the performance shall proceed to the final.
Qualifying marks will be announced at the Technical Meeting.
If no athletes or fewer than the required number of athletes, achieve the pre-set qualifying standard, the group of finalists shall be expanded to twelve (12) by adding athletes according to their performances in the qualifying competition. If a tie for last place exists the competition director at his discretion can allow more than 12 competitors through to the final.
In the final all competitors will be given three (3) trials in the eliminations. The eight (8) competitors with the best results in the eliminations will be given three (3) more trials. All six (6) performances will be considered part of the competition.
8.9. Starting Height: The Technical Director will establish starting height and progressions for both the qualifying round and final. Details of progressions will be supplied at the technical meeting.
The starting height and progressions for high jump and pole vault will be announced at the technical meeting.
09. Medical: Refer to DEAFLYMPICS General Rules for All Sports, Article 1.4 Controls and Sanctions.
A drink station will be provided on the back straight for all track events 5000m or longer.
Note this meet is subject to Anti Doping.
10. COMPETITION RULES AND REGULATIONS
10.1. Judges: The athletics competitions at the 20th Deaflympic Games will be officiated by certified officials of the Australian Federation of Athletics.
10.2. Protests:
10.2.1. Procedure for lodging a protest: All sport related protests will be resolved in accordance with the International Amateur Athletics Federation (IAAF) Regulations and will be managed by the Sporting Protest Committee. Any official protest must be submitted in writing on the Official DEAFLYMPICS Protest Form, and given to the DEAFLYMPICS Technical Director accompanied by US$50.
The DEAFLYMPICS Technical Director will decide whether the protest is sporting related or eligibility related. The Sporting Protest Committee will review all sport related protests, and the Deaflympics Executive Committee will review all eligibility protests. The deposit of US$50 will be returned to the appellant only if the protest is considered valid.
10.2.2 Procedures for reviewing a protest: The sporting protest committee will meet at Olympic Park at a time decided upon by the chairperson of the committee.
* The DEAFLYMPICS Technical Director will be the chairperson of the committee.
* The Sports Liaison Officer (SLO) will be responsible to book the meeting room and interpreters.
* The Sports Liaison Officer (SLO) will contact all committee members to inform them of the meeting time and location.
* The DEAFLYMPICS Technical Director will be responsible for liaising with the State Sports Association's Competition Manager.
The Sports Liaison Officer (SLO) will be responsible for informing Games Headquarters GHQ and the DEAFLYMPICS Technical Director will be responsible for informing Deaflympics Executive about the protest and also the outcome of the protest.
10.3. Uniforms: Each registered athlete shall wear the uniform of the affiliation that they designated to represent for the Games.
No unauthorised advertising may be worn.
10.4. Spikes: In shoes for track events must be 9mm maximum and should be needle or pyramid type. For field events the heel spike length shall not exceed 9mm except in the high jump and javelin where it shall not exceed 12mm.
10.5. Competition Numbers: Two competition bib numbers will be issued to competitors. These must be worn on the front and back of your uniform firmly attached (with not less than 4 pins) so the entire number and sponsorship information can be easily read. Competitors in the Pole Vault and High Jump may wear only one (1) competition number during the event. No part of the number shall be folded under the uniform.
The competition management will enforce IAAF rule 143.8, which renders an athlete liable to disqualification if s/he tampers in any way with the competition number.
10.6. Post Event Procedures:
At the conclusion of the each event (including field events and heats and semi-finals) athletes must report immediately to the Post Event Control Centre located at the white tent just after the finish line.
Anti Doping may be carried out. If athletes have other events or duties (such as interviews or presentations) they should sign the acknowledgement and ask the chaperone to wait.
10.7. Medal Presentations: The victory ceremony will be held at an appropriate moment following the competition in a given event. Athletes taking part in the victory ceremony will wear shoes (without spikes) and a full training suit in the colours of their National Association. Team managers are requested to assist in ensuring athletes are readily available and correctly dressed.
10.8. Hearing Aids: The use of hearing aids is strictly forbidden during the competition.
11. TECHNICAL MEETING
The Athletics Technical Meeting will be held at 1130 on the 3rd January 2005 at the Melbourne Town Hall. Each participating National Association may be represented by two officials, of whom at least one must be deaf and, if necessary, an interpreter.
12. CONFISCATED GOODS AND LOST PROPERTY
Typical items that will not be allowed on the field of play are cameras, videos, walkmen, CD players, radios, radio transmitters, mobile phones, pagers, glass containers, syringes (with accompanying medical certificate), training equipments, private implements and dangerous goods. These items will be confiscated by the Call Room and can be collected on completion of the event.
Any items confiscated from athletes by the Call Room Officials, or Officials at the event site, will be given to the Technical Information Centre (TIC) for the collection by the athlete.
Any lost property recovered can be collected from the Technical Information Centre (TIC).