Officials :: Technical Info
Officials Technical Info
In this section:
Information in this section is intended for Meet Organizing Committee members. BC Athletics Officials are available to advise at any stage of the development process, and are frequently willing to serve on organizing committees as technical advisors. We also recommend that Host Organizing Committees make use of the Track & Field Meet Organizer's Manual 
. The Organizing Committee itself is responsible for:
- entries and results
- assembly and organization of equipment (see T&F Meet site preparation below)
- stadium booking and management
- obtaining a sanction for the meet
- development of a competition schedule
- hosting and liaison for officials (see below)
Rule Books and Other Technical Resources
Rule Books Available for BCA Officials
The following rule books are available in full text:
Other Technical resources
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Hosting and Liaison for Officials
BC Athletics officials are unpaid volunteers. Their primary
responsibility is conducting the actual competitions. Officials will
generally act in a leadership role, directing and training local
volunteers as required. They are occasionally compensated by Meet
organizers for unusual out of pocket expenses, such as extensive travel
(out of their home area). Otherwise, their expectations are the same as
any valued volunteer:
- timely request for services (through the regional coordinator)
- souvenirs, such as t-shirts, if provided to other volunteers
- complimentary meals every 4 hours
- hot or cold (non-alcoholic) beverages
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Track and Field Meet Site Preparation: Throws venues
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Track and Field Meet site preparation: checklists
ATHLETE CONTROL CENTRE:
| Site Preparation: completed prior to commencement of the meet |
- under shelter, preferably adjacent to 100m start
- accommodation for 2-3 "flights" or "heats"
- closed to spectators
|
| table |
1 |
chairs |
3 |
| benches |
3 |
water cooler |
1 |
| paper cups |
lots |
garbage can |
1 |
| writing paper |
lots |
marking pens |
3 |
| in tray |
1 |
chart paper |
4 |
| hip numbers |
2 rolls |
safety pins |
lots |
| blank athlete numbers (bibs) |
lots |
spikes (7mm) |
lots |
| clock |
1 |
walkie-talkie or cellphone |
1 |
| duct tape |
1 roll |
|
TRACK EVENTS:
| Site Preparation: completed prior to commencement of the meet |
| Table (finish line) |
2 |
Chairs |
6 |
| Starters Stand |
1 |
Umpire's stools |
30 |
| Victory Stand |
1 |
Water cooler |
1 |
| paper cups |
lots |
garbage can |
1 |
| Display Clock |
1 |
Red flags |
12 |
| Lane Markers(1-8) |
2 sets |
White flags |
12 |
| Sprints, hurdles, relays (additional to the above) |
| Starting blocks |
8 |
Hurdles |
10 flights |
| Relay batons |
8 |
Windgauge |
1 |
| Distance, middle distance (additional to the basic list above) |
| lap counter |
1 |
Bell |
1 |
| Traffic cones |
30 |
Steeples |
4 |
| Race Walk (additional to the basic list above) |
| Dry erase display boards |
2 |
Marking pens (dry erase) |
2 |
| Table |
1 |
Water cooler |
1 |
| paper cups |
lots |
small sponges |
24 |
THROWS:
For information on authorized implement weights, and for laying out
sector lines (landing areas) see Kevin's
Quick Guide to Throws .
Discus
| Site Preparation: completed prior to commencement of the meet |
- sector lines laid out (50mm wide)
- correct orientation of cage
- safety inspection for netting or mesh
- safety inspection; roped off spectator areas
- shade for athletes
|
| distance markers |
40-50-60-70 metres |
discus stand |
1 |
| athlete benches |
2 |
chairs |
3 |
| indicator board |
1 |
Water cooler |
1 |
| paper cups |
lots |
garbage can |
1 |
| Small equipment (75 minutes prior to event) |
| Discus |
4 |
Broom |
1 |
| Traffic cone |
1 |
Cocoamats |
2 |
| Towels |
2 |
Tape measures (100m) |
2 |
| Count-down clock |
1 |
Meet record flag |
1 |
| White flags |
2 |
Red flags |
2 |
| Yellow flag |
1 |
|
|
Hammer Throw
| Site Preparation: completed prior to commencement of the meet |
- sector lines laid out (50mm wide)
- correct orientation of cage
- safety inspection for netting or mesh
- safety inspection; roped off spectator areas
- shade for athletes
|
| distance markers |
40-50-60-70 metres |
hammer stand |
1 |
| athlete benches |
2 |
chairs |
3 |
| indicator board |
1 |
Water cooler |
1 |
| paper cups |
lots |
garbage can |
1 |
| Small equipment (75 minutes prior to event) |
| Hammers |
4 |
Broom |
1 |
| Hammer Insert |
Inside Ring |
10' Stepladder |
1 |
| Traffic cone |
1 |
Cocoamats |
2 |
| Towels |
2 |
Tape measures (100m) |
2 |
| Count-down clock |
1 |
Meet record flag |
1 |
| White flags |
2 |
Red flags |
2 |
| Yellow flag |
1 |
|
|
Javelin Throw
| Site Preparation: completed prior to commencement of the meet |
- sector lines laid out (50mm wide)
- safety inspection; roped off spectator areas
- shade for athletes
|
| distance markers |
40-50-60-70-80 metres |
Javelin rack |
1 |
| athlete benches |
2 |
chairs |
3 |
| indicator board |
1 |
Water cooler |
1 |
| paper cups |
lots |
garbage can |
1 |
| Small equipment (75 minutes prior to event) |
| javelins |
4 |
Broom |
1 |
| Runway markers |
30 |
Wind sock |
1 |
| Traffic cone |
1 |
Cocoamats |
2 |
| Towels |
2 |
Tape measures (100m) |
2 |
| Count-down clock |
1 |
Meet record flag |
1 |
| White flags |
2 |
Red flags |
2 |
| Yellow flag |
1 |
|
|
Shot Put
| Site Preparation: completed prior to commencement of the meet |
- sector lines laid out (50mm wide)
- shade for athletes
|
| distance markers |
8-10-12-14-16 meters |
shot stand |
1 |
| athlete benches |
2 |
chairs |
3 |
| indicator board |
1 |
Water cooler |
1 |
| paper cups |
lots |
garbage can |
1 |
| Small equipment (75 minutes prior to event) |
| Shots |
4 |
Broom |
1 |
| Traffic cone |
1 |
Cocoa mats |
2 |
| Towels |
2 |
Tape measures (30m) |
2 |
| Count-down clock |
1 |
Meet record flag |
1 |
| White flags |
2 |
Red flags |
2 |
| Yellow flag |
1 |
|
|
JUMPS:
High Jump
| Site Preparation: completed prior to commencement of the meet |
- pits assembled and covered
- uprights assembled
- shade for athletes
|
| athlete benches |
2 |
chairs |
3 |
| indicator board |
1 |
Water cooler |
1 |
| paper cups |
lots |
garbage can |
1 |
| Small equipment (75 minutes prior to event) |
| Cross bars (4m) |
2 |
Broom |
1 |
| Traffic cone |
1 |
Count-down clock |
1 |
| Tape measure (6m rule) |
1 |
Tape measure (100m) |
1 |
| Marking tape |
1 roll |
Yellow flag |
1 |
| White flag |
1 |
Red flag |
1 |
Long Jump and Triple jump
| Site Preparation: completed prior to commencement of the meet |
- pits thoroughly dug
- water hose connected
- take-off board installed and levelled
- shade for athletes
|
| 1/4 inch poly rope |
25m |
Wind gauge |
1 |
| athlete benches |
2 |
chairs |
3 |
| indicator board |
1 |
Water cooler |
1 |
| paper cups |
lots |
garbage can |
1 |
| Small equipment (75 minutes prior to event) |
| Runway markers |
30 |
Broom |
1 |
| Plasticene board |
2 |
Plasticene |
2 blocks |
| Traffic cone |
1 |
Shovel |
1 |
| Tape measure (15m) |
1 |
Tape measure (50m) |
1 |
| Count-down clock |
1 |
Meet record flag |
1 |
| Rakes |
2 |
Yellow flag |
1 |
| White flag |
1 |
Red flag |
1 |
Pole Vault
| Site Preparation: completed prior to commencement of the meet |
- pits assembled and covered
- uprights assembled
- shade for athletes
- pole rack (sheltered)
|
| athlete benches |
2 |
chairs |
3 |
| indicator board |
1 |
Water cooler |
1 |
| paper cups |
lots |
garbage can |
1 |
| Small equipment (90 minutes prior to event) |
| Cross bars (4.5m) |
2 |
Broom |
1 |
| Traffic cone |
1 |
Count-down clock |
1 |
| Tape measure (6m rule) |
1 |
Tape measure (50m) |
1 |
| Marking tape |
1 roll |
Measuring slide |
1 |
| White flag |
1 |
Red flag |
1 |
| wind indicator |
1 |
Bar lifters |
2 |
| Runway markers |
30 |
Yellow flag |
1 |
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