THE START OF THE RACE RULE , (162) FALSE START AND THE RACE IN THE TRACK RULE(163)

 

 (Rule 162) The Start

Ø The start of a race shall be denoted by a white line 50mm wide.

Ø In races up to and including 400m  and 4 × 400m), the commands shall be "On your marks" and "Set".

Ø In races longer than 400m (except 4 × 200m, the Medley Relay and 4 × 400m), the command shall be "On your marks".

 

 Sprint starts After "On your marks".

  “Set” Position

After on Your mark “SET POSITION” In the Sprint Event

AFTER GUN SHOOT THE ATHLETE STARTS SPRINT

False Start

Ø The Starter and/or an assigned Recaller shall wear headphones in order to clearly hear the acoustic signal emitted when the System indicates a possible false start (i.e. when the reaction time is less than 0.100 second).

 

Ø As soon as the Starter and/or assigned Recaller hears the acoustic signal, and if the gun was fired, there shall be a recall and the Starter shall immediately examine the reaction times and other available information from the Start Information System in order to confirm which, if any, athlete(s) is/are responsible for the recall. in order to confirm which, if any, athlete(s) is/are responsible for the recall.

 

 

THE RACE (Rule 163) The Race

Ø In races including at least one bend, the direction of running and walking shall be left-hand inside. The lanes shall be numbered with the left-hand inside lane numbered.

                        running and walking shall be left-hand inside