Athletics

Last Updated: Wed 22-Mar-2023

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ATHLETICS REGULATIONS - NORTHERN SATIS
Athletics Regulations -  NSATIS
Meetings should be conducted under the laws of the International Association of Athletic Federations (IAAF) in conjunction with Athletics Australia, except as hereinafter stated.
  
1. Cancellations
In the event of inclement weather, a wet weather committee will meet prior to 7:30am. The SATIS Administration Officer will contact SATIS delegates by 7:30am regarding cancellation. The wet weather committee will comprise of the Chair of SATIS/SSATIS/NSATIS, SATIS Administration officer and the organising school delegates.  Refer to the SATIS specific Inclement weather policy.
 
2. Entries
  • For NSATIS/SSATIS carnivals, member schools may have two entries in each individual event with the following exceptions:
NSATIS & SSATIS - one 4 x 100m relay/team/age group
NSATIS - 4 competitors in 100m events
SSATIS - 1 competitor in 400m & 800m for age groups U13, U14,  U15 and U16
SSATIS - only one competitor in high jump scores
  • For the SATIS carnival, member schools may only have one competitor and one 4 x 100m relay team/age group for all events, except 100m which can have 2 competitors.
  • List of events and competitor numbers below.
Late Entries:  Where no name is entered for an event on a schools entry form, then no competitor will be allowed to compete for that school in that event unless a late entry is received 30 minutes prior to the start of the carnival.  Such late entries can only be accepted if there is a lane available in that event.
 
3. Participation
Competitors may only participate in one age group, however in SATIS carnivals where and only when a particular event is not available in any age group, a competitor may participate in the next higher age group where the event occurs without it precluding him/her from participating in other events of their own age group. Para Athletes are eligible to compete in both able bodied and multi-class events. If a Para Athlete does not have a Track and Field classification, Athletics Tasmania Technical Manager will classify Athletes (based on information received from school delegates) prior to scoring the events.
 
4. Uniform
i. Athletes must compete in their school's prescribed sports uniform. Accepted school caps may be worn while competing but must be worn in the accepted manner i.e. Peak to the front. Failure to comply will result in either:
- Not being allowed to compete.
- Disqualification (within the time taken to complete a field event or following the completion of a track event).
ii. If a school is unable to outfit teams/individuals in accepted school uniform for Athletics, the Chair of SSATIS/NSATIS/SATIS is to be notified prior to the event. Organisers will then be notified.
 
5. Protests
i. The resolution of disputes arising from any event will be in the hands of the referee of the day appointed by the organiser.
ii. Protests must be lodged with the SATIS Administration Officer, in writing, by the person-in-charge of a team, within fifteen minutes of the conclusion of the event concerned. The SATIS Administration Officer shall then refer the protest to the referee.
 
6. Disqualifications
Where a competitor of a school is disqualified, such disqualification will not be announced. The school shall be notified of the reason for the disqualification through the SSATIS delegate by the SATIS Administration Office
 
TRACK EVENTS
 7. Division and lane allocation
NSATIS/SSATIS
i. Track events are to be by random draw for the first event followed by a rotation. There should be a separate random draw for boys and girls events and for track and field.
ii. Times from both divisions will be re-sorted to determine the final placing's. A draw will be conducted to determine lane allocation and throwing and/or jumping order. A separate draw will be conducted for track and field events with separate draws for boy's and girl's events. The draw will apply to the first event in each area with an ordered rotation for subsequent events. Where, by necessity, an event is run in two races:
a. Race 1 and Race 2 will be run with the same lane rotation.
b. Times from both races will be combined and re-ranked to determine final placing's.
c. When less than eight teams are entered in a relay, 200m and/or 400m, lane one will not be used unless carnival referee decides otherwise.
d. In 800m events, competitors will run the first 100m in lanes where possible
e.  The boy's and girl's 3000m event will be conducted together but judged and scored separately.
f. Where there are less than eight entrants in a track event, competitors will be combined into one heat. If there are less than two competitors entered into a Para track event, age groups will be combined and run in the same heat. If there are less than two competitors entered across all Para age groups, the Para athlete will compete in the able-bodied event in their respective age group.
 
SATIS
i. In events where competitors remain in lanes throughout the race, seeding of competitors will occur. The two fastest competitors, North and South will be placed in the fastest race and the remaining competitors will be seeded on the results from their respective carnivals.
ii. The two fastest competitors of the four will be placed in lanes 4 and 5 respectively, then the next two in 3 and 6. The next four competitors, whether from North or South will be placed in lanes according to times in this order: 2,7,1,8. This will depend on the number of entries in each race. Where less than 8 competitors are in a race, Lane 1 will not be used unless necessary for safety reasons.
iii. Where seeding of races occur the athletes recording the fastest times will be placed in the second race.
 
8. Starting
The athletics carnival is to be a 2-start carnival. The designated person breaking on the second start will be disqualified. If the race is stopped a third start will take place.
 
9. Blocks
Starting blocks must be used in all events up to and including 400m and 4 x 100m relays, when spikes are used.
 
FIELD EVENTS
 10. Starting and Finishing Times
i. A field event will start at the listed starting time or as soon after when the event site becomes available.
ii. There shall be three attempts in the throws and long / triple jumps.
iii. Where a competitor records three fouls they shall be placed last. If more than one competitor is placed last the points shall be shared.
iv. For the throws and long / triple jumps, the order within a round may be altered to accommodate competitors. Flexibility will be given to athletes competing in another event to ensure they have all 3 attempts between the commencement and conclusion of the event. E.g. an athlete may have multiple throws/jumps in one round before they depart or after they return from competing in another event.
v. The event will be declared to be finished when the last of those present for Round 3 has had his/her throw/ jump. If an Athlete has a clash of event commitments the field event will be held open until the time of the next scheduled event at that field site. A returning Athlete must attend the field site immediately after the completion of the clashing event and have remaining attempts prior to the next scheduled event.
In the case of high jump, when the last of those present is eliminated or does not wish to attempt the next height. An athlete returning after that time will not be allowed any further attempts.
vi. In individual events under 400m and 4x100m relays if a timing malfunction or other circumstance prevents heats being compared, the effected heat will be rerun within 30 minutes of the event being completed.
 
11. Marshalling
A competitor should report to the field event official prior to the actual commencement of the event. He/she may then go / return to another event. A competitor, who fails to report to an official before the actual commencement of the event, may compete in that event at the round/height occurring at the time of their arrival. Another person may report in on behalf of a competitor.
 
12. High Jump
i. In High Jump events, a competitor who is unable to clear the starting height shall be placed last. If a competitor elects to pass the starting height and subsequently fails to register a successful jump, no points shall be allocated. If two competitors fail to clear the starting height, then the points for the last two positions shall be added together and shared between the two competitors. This format shall be followed should more than two competitors fail at the starting height.
ii. The raising of the bar to a new height shall not be delayed in order to accommodate an absent athlete. (International Rules relating to passing a height or forgoing a second or third attempt at a particular height, in order to attempt a next height, apply).
 
13. Spikes
Spike length must not exceed 7mm and 9mm in the heel of jumping and throwing shoes.
 
14. Coaches
The onus is placed on individual schools to ensure that coaches and affiliated coaches stay off the arena. Each school is required to inform their athletes in writing, prior to a carnival, so that the intent of this clause is clearly communicated. If a coach will not leave the arena the student should approach the official at the event. The event should not continue until the coach has left the arena.
 
15. Points Allocation
i. SSATIS Individual Events: First place competitor gains the same points as double the number of schools competing for that shield in the Girls' or Boys' competition. Each subsequent placing will drop one point.
E.g. 9 schools- 1st: 18 points, 2nd: 17 points, 3rd: 16 points.......18th: 1 point
ii. SATIS / NSATIS Individual Events: First placed competitor gains the same number of points as the number of eligible schools competing in the carnival for that shield. The competitor who comes second is given one point less than first place and the points are awarded to the other competitors on the same basis.
iii. SSATIS Relay Events: First place will gain the same points as one and a half times that allocated for first place in individual events for each age group in the Girls' or Boys' competition. Each subsequent placing will drop three points.
E.g. If five schools are eligible for a trophy, 1st - 15 pts, 2nd -12 pts, 3rd - 9pts etc.
iv. SATIS / NSATIS Relay Events: Double the number of points for a corresponding track event for the age and gender group.
v. NSATIS Points System:
a. Individual Events: 12, 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1   (Scoring for 100m will be 12, 11.5, 11, 10.5 etc etc down to .5)
b. Relays: 12, 10, 8, 6, 4, 2
vi. Scoring for Para events at NSATIS/SSATIS/SATIS-
a. The scoring system is scaled according to the number of competitors entered in each event. If there are only 5 athletes then points awarded would be 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 / 10 athletes 10, 9, 8, 7, 6 etc. etc.
b. If age groups are combined, places are still to be awarded for separate age groups and points allocated as per scoring system.
c. If one of the entered competitors do not participate on the day, the absent entry would get 0 and the remaining points would be awarded as described above.
 
16. Trophies
i. SSATIS / SATIS
The following trophies are presented at Southern SATIS and SATIS Athletics Carnival (Total of 9 Trophies):
Aggregate (Boys, Girls, Co-Ed): Schools with Years 7-12, Age Groups U13-Open.
College (Boys, Girls, Co-Ed.): Schools with Years 11 & 12.
Junior (Boys, Girls, Co-Ed.):Schools with Years 7-10. Age Groups U13-U16.
ii. NSATIS (Total of 7 Trophies)
Aggregate (Boys, Girls, Combined: Age Groups U13 - Open
Senior (Boys, Girls): Age Groups U15, U16, Open
Junior (Boys, Girls): Age Groups U13, U14
iii. Pennants:  Pennant flags will be awarded to winning schools in each age group U13 - Open, Boys and Girls.
The order of trophy presentation will be rotated annually to avoid any one group of trophies gaining pre-eminence.
17. Announcement of Results
i. Record breakers will be announced first, followed by pennant results and shield results. Final results are not to be read in full at the final presentation
ii. Reading of pennant results: Top three placed schools in Pennants will be announced without points.
iii. Reading of shield results: schools placed fourth and below will have their place only announced, schools placed 3rd, 2nd and 1st will be announced in that order with their points.
iv. Schools shall only be announced in results for trophies that they are eligible to win.
v. The Administrative Officers will send detailed results to School delegates as soon as possible after the carnivals.
18. Programs
The costs incurred by a school organising this carnival will be met by SSATIS/NSATIS/SATIS. Program production costs are for paper and "in-house" photocopying. The athletics sub-committee cannot use an "outside'' printing firm to produce a program without the permission of the Chair of SSATIS/NSATIS/SATIS.  Once published, lane allocation for track events (including relays) will not be changed unless safety is compromised due to conditions in particular lanes.
 
NSATIS/SSATIS/SATIS Athletics Specifications
In line with AA rules for all weights & heights
  
Javelin  
Boys U13/14 600g  
U15/16/Open 700g   
 
Girls U13/14 400g  
U15/16/Open 500g  
 
High Jump
Boys Start Height
U13 1.25m then 5cm to 1.40m continue by 3cm rise
U14 1.35m then 5cm to 1.50m continue by 3cm rise
U15 1.40m then 5cm to 1.55m continue by 3cm rise
U16 1.45m then 5cm to 1.60m continue by 3cm rise
Open 1.50m then 5cm to 1.70m continue by 3cm rise
 
Girls Start Height
U13 1.20m then 5cm to 1.35m continue by 3cm rise
U14 1.25m then 5cm to 1.35m continue by 3cm rise
U15 1.25m then 5cm to 1.45m continue by 3cm rise
U16 1.25m then 5cm to 1.45m continue by 3cm rise
Open 1.25m then 5cm to 1.45m continue by 3cm rise
 
Discus   
Boys U13 - U16   1kg  
Open 1.5kg  
Girls U13 - Open 1kg  
  
Shot Put  
Boys U13/14 3kg  
U15/16 4kg        
Open 5kg
 Girls U13 - Open  3kg  
  
Event Age                 Competitor #
Multi Class           2 per age group  
100m                   4 per age group
100m Relay          1 Team of 4 per age group
200m                   2 per age group  
400m                   2 per age group
800m                   2 per age group
1500m                 2 per age group
3000m                 Open - 2 per age group
High Jump           2 per age group  
Long Jump          2 per age group
Shot Put             2 per age group
Discus                2 per age group
Javelin                 2 per age group
Triple Jump          U15, U16, Open - 2 per age group
ATHLETICS REGULATIONS - SOUTHERN SATIS
Athletics Regulations - SSATIS  
Meetings should be conducted under the laws of the International Association of Athletic Federations (IAAF) in conjunction with Athletics Australia, except as hereinafter stated.
 
1. Cancellations
In the event of inclement weather, a wet weather committee will meet prior to 7:30am. The SATIS Administration Officer will contact SATIS delegates by 7:30am regarding cancellation. The wet weather committee will comprise of the Chair of SATIS/SSATIS/NSATIS, SATIS Administration officer and the organising school delegates.  Refer to the SATIS specific Inclement weather policy.
 
2. Entries
  • For NSATIS/SSATIS carnivals, member schools may have two entries in each individual event with the following exceptions:
NSATIS & SSATIS - one 4 x 100m relay/team/age group
NSATIS - 4 competitors in 100m events
SSATIS - 1 competitor in 400m & 800m for age groups U13, U14,  U15 and U16
SSATIS - only one competitor in high jump scores
  • For the SATIS carnival, member schools may only have one competitor and one 4 x 100m relay team/age group for all events, except 100m which can have 2 competitors.
  • List of events and competitor numbers below.
Late Entries:  Where no name is entered for an event on a schools entry form, then no competitor will be allowed to compete for that school in that event unless a late entry is received 30 minutes prior to the start of the carnival.  Such late entries can only be accepted if there is a lane available in that event.
 
3. Participation
Competitors may only participate in one age group, however in SATIS carnivals where and only when a particular event is not available in any age group, a competitor may participate in the next higher age group where the event occurs without it precluding him/her from participating in other events of their own age group. Para Athletes are eligible to compete in both able bodied and multi-class events. If a Para Athlete does not have a Track and Field classification, Athletics Tasmania Technical Manager will classify Athletes (based on information received from school delegates) prior to scoring the events.
 
4. Uniform
i. Athletes must compete in their school's prescribed sports uniform. Accepted school caps may be worn while competing but must be worn in the accepted manner i.e. Peak to the front. Failure to comply will result in either:
- Not being allowed to compete.
- Disqualification (within the time taken to complete a field event or following the completion of a track event).
ii. If a school is unable to outfit teams/individuals in accepted school uniform for Athletics, the Chair of SSATIS/NSATIS/SATIS is to be notified prior to the event. Organisers will then be notified.
 
5. Protests
i. The resolution of disputes arising from any event will be in the hands of the referee of the day appointed by the organiser.
ii. Protests must be lodged with the SATIS Administration Officer, in writing, by the person-in-charge of a team, within fifteen minutes of the conclusion of the event concerned. The SATIS Administration Officer shall then refer the protest to the referee.
 
6. Disqualifications
Where a competitor of a school is disqualified, such disqualification will not be announced. The school shall be notified of the reason for the disqualification through the SSATIS delegate by the SATIS Administration Office
 
TRACK EVENTS
 7. Division and lane allocation
NSATIS/SSATIS
 
i. Track events are to be by random draw for the first event followed by a rotation. There should be a separate random draw for boys and girls events and for track and field.
ii. Times from both divisions will be re-sorted to determine the final placing's. A draw will be conducted to determine lane allocation and throwing and/or jumping order. A separate draw will be conducted for track and field events with separate draws for boy's and girl's events. The draw will apply to the first event in each area with an ordered rotation for subsequent events. Where, by necessity, an event is run in two races:
a. Race 1 and Race 2 will be run with the same lane rotation.
b. Times from both races will be combined and re-ranked to determine final placing's.
c. When less than eight teams are entered in a relay, 200m and/or 400m, lane one will not be used unless carnival referee decides otherwise.
d. In 800m events, competitors will run the first 100m in lanes where possible
e.  The boy's and girl's 3000m event will be conducted together but judged and scored separately.
f. Where there are less than eight entrants in a track event, competitors will be combined into one heat. If there are less than two competitors entered into a Para track event, age groups will be combined and run in the same heat. If there are less than two competitors entered across all Para age groups, the Para athlete will compete in the able-bodied event in their respective age group.
 
 
SATIS
i. In events where competitors remain in lanes throughout the race, seeding of competitors will occur. The two fastest competitors, North and South will be placed in the fastest race and the remaining competitors will be seeded on the results from their respective carnivals.
ii. The two fastest competitors of the four will be placed in lanes 4 and 5 respectively, then the next two in 3 and 6. The next four competitors, whether from North or South will be placed in lanes according to times in this order: 2,7,1,8. This will depend on the number of entries in each race. Where less than 8 competitors are in a race, Lane 1 will not be used unless necessary for safety reasons.
iii. Where seeding of races occur the athletes recording the fastest times will be placed in the second race.
 
8. Starting
The athletics carnival is to be a 2-start carnival. The designated person breaking on the second start will be disqualified. If the race is stopped a third start will take place.
 
9. Blocks
Starting blocks must be used in all events up to and including 400m and 4 x 100m relays, when spikes are used.
 
FIELD EVENTS
 10. Starting and Finishing Times
i. A field event will start at the listed starting time or as soon after when the event site becomes available.
ii. There shall be three attempts in the throws and long / triple jumps.
iii. Where a competitor records three fouls they shall be placed last. If more than one competitor is placed last the points shall be shared.
iv. For the throws and long / triple jumps, the order within a round may be altered to accommodate competitors. Flexibility will be given to athletes competing in another event to ensure they have all 3 attempts between the commencement and conclusion of the event. E.g. an athlete may have multiple throws/jumps in one round before they depart or after they return from competing in another event.
v. The event will be declared to be finished when the last of those present for Round 3 has had his/her throw/ jump. If an Athlete has a clash of event commitments the field event will be held open until the time of the next scheduled event at that field site. A returning Athlete must attend the field site immediately after the completion of the clashing event and have remaining attempts prior to the next scheduled event.
In the case of high jump, when the last of those present is eliminated or does not wish to attempt the next height. An athlete returning after that time will not be allowed any further attempts.
vi. In individual events under 400m and 4x100m relays if a timing malfunction or other circumstance prevents heats being compared, the effected heat will be rerun within 30 minutes of the event being completed.
 
11. Marshalling
A competitor should report to the field event official prior to the actual commencement of the event. He/she may then go / return to another event. A competitor, who fails to report to an official before the actual commencement of the event, may compete in that event at the round/height occurring at the time of their arrival. Another person may report in on behalf of a competitor.
 
12. High Jump
i. In High Jump events, a competitor who is unable to clear the starting height shall be placed last. If a competitor elects to pass the starting height and subsequently fails to register a successful jump, no points shall be allocated. If two competitors fail to clear the starting height, then the points for the last two positions shall be added together and shared between the two competitors. This format shall be followed should more than two competitors fail at the starting height.
ii. The raising of the bar to a new height shall not be delayed in order to accommodate an absent athlete. (International Rules relating to passing a height or forgoing a second or third attempt at a particular height, in order to attempt a next height, apply).
 
13. Spikes
Spike length must not exceed 7mm and 9mm in the heel of jumping and throwing shoes.
 
14. Coaches
The onus is placed on individual schools to ensure that coaches and affiliated coaches stay off the arena. Each school is required to inform their athletes in writing, prior to a carnival, so that the intent of this clause is clearly communicated. If a coach will not leave the arena the student should approach the official at the event. The event should not continue until the coach has left the arena.
 
15. Points Allocation
i. SSATIS Individual Events: First place competitor gains the same points as double the number of schools competing for that shield in the Girls' or Boys' competition. Each subsequent placing will drop one point.
E.g. 9 schools- 1st: 18 points, 2nd: 17 points, 3rd: 16 points.......18th: 1 point
 
ii. SATIS / NSATIS Individual Events: First placed competitor gains the same number of points as the number of eligible schools competing in the carnival for that shield. The competitor who comes second is given one point less than first place and the points are awarded to the other competitors on the same basis.
 
iii. SSATIS Relay Events: First place will gain the same points as one and a half times that allocated for first place in individual events for each age group in the Girls' or Boys' competition. Each subsequent placing will drop three points.
E.g. If five schools are eligible for a trophy, 1st - 15 pts, 2nd -12 pts, 3rd - 9pts etc.
 
iv. SATIS / NSATIS Relay Events: Double the number of points for a corresponding track event for the age and gender group.
 
v. NSATIS Points System:
a. Individual Events: 12, 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1   (Scoring for 100m will be 12, 11.5, 11, 10.5 etc etc down to .5)
b. Relays: 12, 10, 8, 6, 4, 2
 
vi. Scoring for Para events at NSATIS/SSATIS/SATIS-
a. The scoring system is scaled according to the number of competitors entered in each event. If there are only 5 athletes then points awarded would be 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 / 10 athletes 10, 9, 8, 7, 6 etc. etc.
b. If age groups are combined, places are still to be awarded for separate age groups and points allocated as per scoring system.
c. If one of the entered competitors do not participate on the day, the absent entry would get 0 and the remaining points would be awarded as described above.
 
16. Trophies
i. SSATIS / SATIS
The following trophies are presented at Southern SATIS and SATIS Athletics Carnival (Total of 9 Trophies):
Aggregate (Boys, Girls, Co-Ed): Schools with Years 7-12, Age Groups U13-Open.
College (Boys, Girls, Co-Ed.): Schools with Years 11 & 12.
Junior (Boys, Girls, Co-Ed.):Schools with Years 7-10. Age Groups U13-U16.
 
ii. NSATIS (Total of 7 Trophies)
Aggregate (Boys, Girls, Combined: Age Groups U13 - Open
Senior (Boys, Girls): Age Groups U15, U16, Open
Junior (Boys, Girls): Age Groups U13, U14
 
iii. Pennants:  Pennant flags will be awarded to winning schools in each age group U13 - Open, Boys and Girls.
The order of trophy presentation will be rotated annually to avoid any one group of trophies gaining pre-eminence.
17. Announcement of Results
i. Record breakers will be announced first, followed by pennant results and shield results. Final results are not to be read in full at the final presentation
ii. Reading of pennant results: Top three placed schools in Pennants will be announced without points.
iii. Reading of shield results: schools placed fourth and below will have their place only announced, schools placed 3rd, 2nd and 1st will be announced in that order with their points.
iv. Schools shall only be announced in results for trophies that they are eligible to win.
v. The Administrative Officers will send detailed results to School delegates as soon as possible after the carnivals.
18. Programs
The costs incurred by a school organising this carnival will be met by SSATIS/NSATIS/SATIS. Program production costs are for paper and "in-house" photocopying. The athletics sub-committee cannot use an "outside'' printing firm to produce a program without the permission of the Chair of SSATIS/NSATIS/SATIS.  Once published, lane allocation for track events (including relays) will not be changed unless safety is compromised due to conditions in particular lanes.
 
NSATIS/SSATIS/SATIS Athletics Specifications
In line with AA rules for all weights & heights
  
Javelin  
Boys U13/14 600g  
U15/16/Open 700g   
 
Girls U13/14 400g  
U15/16/Open 500g  
 
High Jump
Boys Start Height
U13 1.25m then 5cm to 1.40m continue by 3cm rise
U14 1.35m then 5cm to 1.50m continue by 3cm rise
U15 1.40m then 5cm to 1.55m continue by 3cm rise
U16 1.45m then 5cm to 1.60m continue by 3cm rise
Open 1.50m then 5cm to 1.70m continue by 3cm rise
 
Girls Start Height
U13 1.20m then 5cm to 1.35m continue by 3cm rise
U14 1.25m then 5cm to 1.35m continue by 3cm rise
U15 1.25m then 5cm to 1.45m continue by 3cm rise
U16 1.25m then 5cm to 1.45m continue by 3cm rise
Open 1.25m then 5cm to 1.45m continue by 3cm rise
 
Discus   
Boys U13 - U16   1kg  
Open 1.5kg  
Girls U13 - Open 1kg  
  
Shot Put  
Boys U13/14 3kg  
U15/16 4kg        
Open 5kg
Girls U13 - Open  3kg  
 
SSATIS Events/Entrants
  
Event Age                 Competitor #
Multi Class           2 per age group  
100m                   2 per age group
100m Relay          1 Team of 4 per age group
200m                   2 per age group  
400m                   1 in U13, U14, U15, U16  and 2 in Open
800m                   1 in U13, U14, U15, U16  and 2 in Open
1500m                 2 per age group
3000m                 Open - 2 per age group
High Jump           2 per age group but only 1 scores
Long Jump          2 per age group
Shot Put             2 per age group
Discus                2 per age group
Javelin                 2 per age group
Triple Jump          U15, U16, Open - 2 per age group
 
ATHLETICS REGULATIONS - STATEWIDE
 Athletics Regulations -  SATIS
Meetings should be conducted under the laws of the International Association of Athletic Federations (IAAF) in conjunction with Athletics Australia, except as hereinafter stated.
 
1. Cancellations
In the event of inclement weather, a wet weather committee will meet prior to 7:30am. The SATIS Administration Officer will contact SATIS delegates by 7:30am regarding cancellation. The wet weather committee will comprise of the Chair of SATIS/SSATIS/NSATIS, SATIS Administration officer and the organising school delegates.  Refer to the SATIS specific Inclement weather policy.
 
2. Entries
  • For NSATIS/SSATIS carnivals, member schools may have two entries in each individual event with the following exceptions:
NSATIS & SSATIS - one 4 x 100m relay/team/age group
NSATIS - 4 competitors in 100m events
SSATIS - 1 competitor in 400m & 800m for age groups U13, U14,  U15 and U16
SSATIS - only one competitor in high jump scores
  • For the SATIS carnival, member schools may only have one competitor and one 4 x 100m relay team/age group for all events, except 100m which can have 2 competitors.
  • List of events and competitor numbers below.
Late Entries:  Where no name is entered for an event on a schools entry form, then no competitor will be allowed to compete for that school in that event unless a late entry is received 30 minutes prior to the start of the carnival.  Such late entries can only be accepted if there is a lane available in that event.
 
3. Participation
Competitors may only participate in one age group, however in SATIS carnivals where and only when a particular event is not available in any age group, a competitor may participate in the next higher age group where the event occurs without it precluding him/her from participating in other events of their own age group. Para Athletes are eligible to compete in both able bodied and multi-class events. If a Para Athlete does not have a Track and Field classification, Athletics Tasmania Technical Manager will classify Athletes (based on information received from school delegates) prior to scoring the events.
 
4. Uniform
i. Athletes must compete in their school's prescribed sports uniform. Accepted school caps may be worn while competing but must be worn in the accepted manner i.e. Peak to the front. Failure to comply will result in either:
- Not being allowed to compete.
- Disqualification (within the time taken to complete a field event or following the completion of a track event).
ii. If a school is unable to outfit teams/individuals in accepted school uniform for Athletics, the Chair of SSATIS/NSATIS/SATIS is to be notified prior to the event. Organisers will then be notified.
 
5. Protests
i. The resolution of disputes arising from any event will be in the hands of the referee of the day appointed by the organiser.
ii. Protests must be lodged with the SATIS Administration Officer, in writing, by the person-in-charge of a team, within fifteen minutes of the conclusion of the event concerned. The SATIS Administration Officer shall then refer the protest to the referee.
 
6. Disqualifications
Where a competitor of a school is disqualified, such disqualification will not be announced. The school shall be notified of the reason for the disqualification through the SSATIS delegate by the SATIS Administration Office
 
TRACK EVENTS
 7. Division and lane allocation
NSATIS/SSATIS
i. Track events are to be by random draw for the first event followed by a rotation. There should be a separate random draw for boys and girls events and for track and field.
ii. Times from both divisions will be re-sorted to determine the final placing's. A draw will be conducted to determine lane allocation and throwing and/or jumping order. A separate draw will be conducted for track and field events with separate draws for boy's and girl's events. The draw will apply to the first event in each area with an ordered rotation for subsequent events. Where, by necessity, an event is run in two races:
a. Race 1 and Race 2 will be run with the same lane rotation.
b. Times from both races will be combined and re-ranked to determine final placing's.
c. When less than eight teams are entered in a relay, 200m and/or 400m, lane one will not be used unless carnival referee decides otherwise.
d. In 800m events, competitors will run the first 100m in lanes where possible
e.  The boy's and girl's 3000m event will be conducted together but judged and scored separately.
f. Where there are less than eight entrants in a track event, competitors will be combined into one heat. If there are less than two competitors entered into a Para track event, age groups will be combined and run in the same heat. If there are less than two competitors entered across all Para age groups, the Para athlete will compete in the able-bodied event in their respective age group.
 
SATIS
i. In events where competitors remain in lanes throughout the race, seeding of competitors will occur. The two fastest competitors, North and South will be placed in the fastest race and the remaining competitors will be seeded on the results from their respective carnivals.
ii. The two fastest competitors of the four will be placed in lanes 4 and 5 respectively, then the next two in 3 and 6. The next four competitors, whether from North or South will be placed in lanes according to times in this order: 2,7,1,8. This will depend on the number of entries in each race. Where less than 8 competitors are in a race, Lane 1 will not be used unless necessary for safety reasons.
iii. Where seeding of races occur the athletes recording the fastest times will be placed in the second race.
 
8. Starting
The athletics carnival is to be a 2-start carnival. The designated person breaking on the second start will be disqualified. If the race is stopped a third start will take place.
 
9. Blocks
Starting blocks must be used in all events up to and including 400m and 4 x 100m relays, when spikes are used.
 
FIELD EVENTS
 10. Starting and Finishing Times
i. A field event will start at the listed starting time or as soon after when the event site becomes available.
ii. There shall be three attempts in the throws and long / triple jumps.
iii. Where a competitor records three fouls they shall be placed last. If more than one competitor is placed last the points shall be shared.
iv. For the throws and long / triple jumps, the order within a round may be altered to accommodate competitors. Flexibility will be given to athletes competing in another event to ensure they have all 3 attempts between the commencement and conclusion of the event. E.g. an athlete may have multiple throws/jumps in one round before they depart or after they return from competing in another event.
v. The event will be declared to be finished when the last of those present for Round 3 has had his/her throw/ jump. If an Athlete has a clash of event commitments the field event will be held open until the time of the next scheduled event at that field site. A returning Athlete must attend the field site immediately after the completion of the clashing event and have remaining attempts prior to the next scheduled event.
In the case of high jump, when the last of those present is eliminated or does not wish to attempt the next height. An athlete returning after that time will not be allowed any further attempts.
vi. In individual events under 400m and 4x100m relays if a timing malfunction or other circumstance prevents heats being compared, the effected heat will be rerun within 30 minutes of the event being completed.
 
11. Marshalling
A competitor should report to the field event official prior to the actual commencement of the event. He/she may then go / return to another event. A competitor, who fails to report to an official before the actual commencement of the event, may compete in that event at the round/height occurring at the time of their arrival. Another person may report in on behalf of a competitor.
 
12. High Jump
i. In High Jump events, a competitor who is unable to clear the starting height shall be placed last. If a competitor elects to pass the starting height and subsequently fails to register a successful jump, no points shall be allocated. If two competitors fail to clear the starting height, then the points for the last two positions shall be added together and shared between the two competitors. This format shall be followed should more than two competitors fail at the starting height.
ii. The raising of the bar to a new height shall not be delayed in order to accommodate an absent athlete. (International Rules relating to passing a height or forgoing a second or third attempt at a particular height, in order to attempt a next height, apply).
 
13. Spikes
Spike length must not exceed 7mm and 9mm in the heel of jumping and throwing shoes.
 
14. Coaches
The onus is placed on individual schools to ensure that coaches and affiliated coaches stay off the arena. Each school is required to inform their athletes in writing, prior to a carnival, so that the intent of this clause is clearly communicated. If a coach will not leave the arena the student should approach the official at the event. The event should not continue until the coach has left the arena.
 
15. Points Allocation
i. SSATIS Individual Events: First place competitor gains the same points as double the number of schools competing for that shield in the Girls' or Boys' competition. Each subsequent placing will drop one point.
E.g. 9 schools- 1st: 18 points, 2nd: 17 points, 3rd: 16 points.......18th: 1 point
ii. SATIS / NSATIS Individual Events: First placed competitor gains the same number of points as the number of eligible schools competing in the carnival for that shield. The competitor who comes second is given one point less than first place and the points are awarded to the other competitors on the same basis.
iii. SSATIS Relay Events: First place will gain the same points as one and a half times that allocated for first place in individual events for each age group in the Girls' or Boys' competition. Each subsequent placing will drop three points.
E.g. If five schools are eligible for a trophy, 1st - 15 pts, 2nd -12 pts, 3rd - 9pts etc.
iv. SATIS / NSATIS Relay Events: Double the number of points for a corresponding track event for the age and gender group.
v. NSATIS Points System:
a. Individual Events: 12, 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1   (Scoring for 100m will be 12, 11.5, 11, 10.5 etc etc down to .5)
b. Relays: 12, 10, 8, 6, 4, 2
vi. Scoring for Para events at NSATIS/SSATIS/SATIS-
a. The scoring system is scaled according to the number of competitors entered in each event. If there are only 5 athletes then points awarded would be 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 / 10 athletes 10, 9, 8, 7, 6 etc. etc.
b. If age groups are combined, places are still to be awarded for separate age groups and points allocated as per scoring system.
c. If one of the entered competitors do not participate on the day, the absent entry would get 0 and the remaining points would be awarded as described above.
 
16. Trophies
i. SSATIS / SATIS
The following trophies are presented at Southern SATIS and SATIS Athletics Carnival (Total of 9 Trophies):
Aggregate (Boys, Girls, Co-Ed): Schools with Years 7-12, Age Groups U13-Open.
College (Boys, Girls, Co-Ed.): Schools with Years 11 & 12.
Junior (Boys, Girls, Co-Ed.):Schools with Years 7-10. Age Groups U13-U16.
ii. NSATIS (Total of 7 Trophies)
Aggregate (Boys, Girls, Combined: Age Groups U13 - Open
Senior (Boys, Girls): Age Groups U15, U16, Open
Junior (Boys, Girls): Age Groups U13, U14
iii. Pennants:  Pennant flags will be awarded to winning schools in each age group U13 - Open, Boys and Girls.
The order of trophy presentation will be rotated annually to avoid any one group of trophies gaining pre-eminence.
17. Announcement of Results
i. Record breakers will be announced first, followed by pennant results and shield results. Final results are not to be read in full at the final presentation
ii. Reading of pennant results: Top three placed schools in Pennants will be announced without points.
iii. Reading of shield results: schools placed fourth and below will have their place only announced, schools placed 3rd, 2nd and 1st will be announced in that order with their points.
iv. Schools shall only be announced in results for trophies that they are eligible to win.
v. The Administrative Officers will send detailed results to School delegates as soon as possible after the carnivals.
18. Programs
The costs incurred by a school organising this carnival will be met by SSATIS/NSATIS/SATIS. Program production costs are for paper and "in-house" photocopying. The athletics sub-committee cannot use an "outside'' printing firm to produce a program without the permission of the Chair of SSATIS/NSATIS/SATIS.  Once published, lane allocation for track events (including relays) will not be changed unless safety is compromised due to conditions in particular lanes.
 
NSATIS/SSATIS/SATIS Athletics Specifications
In line with AA rules for all weights & heights
  
Javelin  
Boys U13/14 600g  
U15/16/Open 700g   
 
Girls U13/14 400g  
U15/16/Open 500g  
 
High Jump
Boys Start Height
U13 1.25m then 5cm to 1.40m continue by 3cm rise
U14 1.35m then 5cm to 1.50m continue by 3cm rise
U15 1.40m then 5cm to 1.55m continue by 3cm rise
U16 1.45m then 5cm to 1.60m continue by 3cm rise
Open 1.50m then 5cm to 1.70m continue by 3cm rise
 
Girls Start Height
U13 1.20m then 5cm to 1.35m continue by 3cm rise
U14 1.25m then 5cm to 1.35m continue by 3cm rise
U15 1.25m then 5cm to 1.45m continue by 3cm rise
U16 1.25m then 5cm to 1.45m continue by 3cm rise
Open 1.25m then 5cm to 1.45m continue by 3cm rise
 
Discus   
Boys U13 - U16   1kg  
Open 1.5kg  
Girls U13 - Open 1kg  
  
Shot Put  
Boys U13/14 3kg  
U15/16 4kg        
Open 5kg
 Girls U13 - Open  3kg  
 
Event Age                 Competitor #
100m Multi Class  2 per age group  
100m                   2 per age group
100m Relay          1 Team of 4 per age group
200m                   1 per age group  
400m                   1 per age group
800m                   1 per age group
1500m                 1 per age group
3000m                 Open - 1 per age group
High Jump           1 per age group  
Long Jump          1 per age group
Shot Put             1 per age group
Discus                1 per age group
Javelin                 1 per age group
Triple Jump          1 per age group