USATF competition rules

[mjaubbs40]

Question regarding run through/practice jump in USATF competition. In NFHS rules, an athlete gets a run through if they pass 3 heights before entering the competition. I've heard different things for USATF (every 1 hour) but can't find anything written down. What are the official USATF rules about running a PV competition and does anyone know where they are posted?

[rainbowgirl28]

For open competitions or Junior Olympics? I think Open Competitions there are no run throughs and Junior Olympics it is if they pass three heights like in high school.

[Vaultref]

Here's a link to a section by section 2008 USATF book : http://www.usatf.org/about/rules/2008/index.asp

Here's link to a pdf version of the same book: http://www.usatf.org/about/rules/2008/2 ... FRules.pdf

You have to search for the classification you are interested in, such as OPEN, MASTERS or YOUTH.
The JO's will use YOUTH "exceptions". A few weeks ago at the Junior Nationals, OPEN rules were used.

There is no 1 hour rule anywhere except in the NCAA rule code.

The warm-up rule used in the JO regionals is not the same as what will be used at the Championship meet.
All this is detailed in the book. Look for 302.5.q and 302.5.r