Athletics Rules
(Simplified)

STARTING

Starter to stand in a position where they have a clear view of ALL the starting athletes.
Ensure that if you are using the ‘gun’, that you use ear muffs!

                                                     Use the following commands:
                                                                “On your marks”
                                                                       “Set”
                                                                "Bang or Clap"

Raise the gun into the air, above your head as you give the set command.

Athletes are to be lined up in their lanes (at least 2m behind the start line).

On the command "On your marks", the athletes move up to, but not over, the line and take up the starting position. They may take a short while to settle, especially if they are using blocks. They MUST NOW be in the correct start position.

If they are using a standing start, one leg in front of the other and arms in the ‘ready’ position or ready in the crouch position, with one knee and both hands on the ground behind the start line.  All athletes aged 7 and up are expected to do a crouch start.

On the second command, "Set" the standing athletes may only flex their knees and/or move their arms into run position and they must hold that position (freeze) until the bang/clap, which will be no sooner than 2 seconds after the ‘set’ command.

If any athlete moves after the ‘set’ command all athletes are asked to stand up and you begin again.

If there is a false start, that athlete who breaks is disqualified.

Spiked running shoes may be worn from Grade 10 and up and if they are wearing shoes/spikes, blocks are to be used.