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Attention T&F Coaches, athletes, and parents
Below is some info on Uniforms and Jewelry from the OHSAA site. Most of this info also applies to WV schools when they compete in OH meets including the OVAC meets. The most obvious exception is that WV schools do not need "the number permanently attached to the back of the jersey." However, if numbers are issued by the meet, athletes must place them on their jerseys as specified.
The bigger and more important meets that are coming up typically have more registered officials who know the rules and are required to enforce them. This may mean that some things that have "slipped by" previously will now be caught.
I always believe in Preventative Officiating and that is why I am posting this. Feel free to ask for any clarifications and I will try to provide an answer.
CROSS COUNTRY AND TRACK AND FIELD
Uniforms must be worn as intended by the manufacturer.
The complete cross country and track and field uniform consists of shoes, school-issued track bottoms and full-length track top (singlet) or one piece uniform . Bare midriff tops are not acceptable. The top must hang below or be tucked into the waistband of the bottoms when the competitor is standing erect. Any visible shirt worn under the top and other visible apparel worn under the bottom must be unadorned and of a single (and the same) color. Visible items worn under both the top and the bottom do not have to the same color. The top and bottom may have school identification, and the top may have the competitor’s name. The top shall not be knotted. Also a single manufacturer's logo or trade name(no more than 2 ¼ square inches in size with no dimension exceeding 2 ¼ inches) is permissible per each item of uniform apparel. The American flag may be worn on the uniform and shall not exceed 2" x 3". Bottoms may vary in length and style, but must be the same color for all team members.
In relay races in track and field and in cross country team competition, each team member shall wear the same color and design school uniform (top and bottom or one piece uniform). Any visible shirt worn under the top and other visible apparel worn under the bottom must be unadorned and of the same color for all teammates choosing to wear it.
A shoe is a covering for the foot having an upper and a definitely recognizable sole and heel. The upper must be designed so that is can be securely fastened to the foot by laces or velcro. Track spikes may not exceed 1/2 inch in length measured from the sole to the tip of the spike. Unless deemed unsuitable by meet management, track spikes up to one inch in length may be used for cross country competition. The use of slippers or socks does not meet the requirements of the rule.
In Ohio, high school track and field competitors are required to wear the school-issued jersey with the number permanently attached to the back of the jersey. The numerals shall be plain Arabic numerals of a contrasting color with the jersey color and must be a minimum of 4" in height. Matching numbers may be attached to the front. Each school is assigned a range of numbers that may be used.
Contestants shall not wear jewelry with the exception of religious or medical medals. A religious medal must be taped and worn under the uniform. A medical alert must be taped and may be visible.
(PENALTY: For an illegal uniform, the competitor is disqualified from the event).
For additional information see pages 15 through 18 of the OHSAA 2011 Track and Field
Pre-Season Manual located here: http://www.ohsaa.org/sports/tf/maili...Manual2011.pdf
The bigger and more important meets that are coming up typically have more registered officials who know the rules and are required to enforce them. This may mean that some things that have "slipped by" previously will now be caught.
I always believe in Preventative Officiating and that is why I am posting this. Feel free to ask for any clarifications and I will try to provide an answer.
CROSS COUNTRY AND TRACK AND FIELD
Uniforms must be worn as intended by the manufacturer.
The complete cross country and track and field uniform consists of shoes, school-issued track bottoms and full-length track top (singlet) or one piece uniform . Bare midriff tops are not acceptable. The top must hang below or be tucked into the waistband of the bottoms when the competitor is standing erect. Any visible shirt worn under the top and other visible apparel worn under the bottom must be unadorned and of a single (and the same) color. Visible items worn under both the top and the bottom do not have to the same color. The top and bottom may have school identification, and the top may have the competitor’s name. The top shall not be knotted. Also a single manufacturer's logo or trade name(no more than 2 ¼ square inches in size with no dimension exceeding 2 ¼ inches) is permissible per each item of uniform apparel. The American flag may be worn on the uniform and shall not exceed 2" x 3". Bottoms may vary in length and style, but must be the same color for all team members.
In relay races in track and field and in cross country team competition, each team member shall wear the same color and design school uniform (top and bottom or one piece uniform). Any visible shirt worn under the top and other visible apparel worn under the bottom must be unadorned and of the same color for all teammates choosing to wear it.
A shoe is a covering for the foot having an upper and a definitely recognizable sole and heel. The upper must be designed so that is can be securely fastened to the foot by laces or velcro. Track spikes may not exceed 1/2 inch in length measured from the sole to the tip of the spike. Unless deemed unsuitable by meet management, track spikes up to one inch in length may be used for cross country competition. The use of slippers or socks does not meet the requirements of the rule.
In Ohio, high school track and field competitors are required to wear the school-issued jersey with the number permanently attached to the back of the jersey. The numerals shall be plain Arabic numerals of a contrasting color with the jersey color and must be a minimum of 4" in height. Matching numbers may be attached to the front. Each school is assigned a range of numbers that may be used.
Contestants shall not wear jewelry with the exception of religious or medical medals. A religious medal must be taped and worn under the uniform. A medical alert must be taped and may be visible.
(PENALTY: For an illegal uniform, the competitor is disqualified from the event).
For additional information see pages 15 through 18 of the OHSAA 2011 Track and Field
Pre-Season Manual located here: http://www.ohsaa.org/sports/tf/maili...Manual2011.pdf
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