2016 Track & Field Uniform Requirements

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COMPETITOR’S UNIFORM

The competitor’s uniform shall be issued by the school, worn as intended by the manufacturer, and have the following restrictions: 

Each competitor shall wear shoes.  Shoes shall be worn on both feet and shall have an upper and definitely recognizable sole and heel.  The (shoe) upper must be designed so that it can be fastened securely to the foot.  The use of slippers or socks does not meet the requirements of the rule. 

Each competitor shall wear a full length track top or one-piece uniform issued by the school.  Each competitor shall wear his/her assigned, unaltered contestant number.  The top or one-piece uniform may have school identification and the top may have the competitor’s name.  The top shall not be knotted or have a knot-like protrusion.  A single manufacturer's logo/trademark/reference, no more than 2¼ square inches with no dimension more than 2¼ inches, is permitted on the top or one-piece uniform.  The American flag, not exceeding 2x3 inches, and either a commemorative or memorial patch, not to exceed 4 square inches, may be worn on the uniform top.  NOTE:  Only one American flag and/or commemorative patch may be displayed on the uniform (one or two piece).  Bare midriff tops are not allowed.  The top must hang below or be tucked into the waistband of the bottom when the competitor is standing upright.  Any visible garment(s) worn underneath the uniform top must be unadorned and of a single, solid color.  As per NFHS rules, a single, visible manufacturer's logo and/or single school name or insignia no more than 2¼ inches are permitted on the undergarment.  Visible items worn under both the top and the bottom do not have to be the same color.  NOTES:  1.  If more than one visible garment is worn under the uniform top, all must be the same color.  2.  A visible garment worn under the uniform top displaying contrasting stitching to the single, solid color of the undergarment and functions as the actual seam for the undergarment’s construction is legal.

Each competitor shall wear a track bottom or one-piece uniform issued by the school.  The bottom or one-piece uniform may have the school identification.  Loose-fitting, boxer-type bottoms or compression-style bottoms are permitted for boys and girls.  Closed-leg briefs are acceptable for girls.  French or high-cut apparel shall not be worn in lieu of uniform bottom.  The waistband of a competitor's bottom shall be worn above the hips.  A single manufacturer's logo/trademark/reference, no more than 2¼ square inches with no dimension more than 2¼ inches, is permitted on the bottom or one-piece uniform.  The American flag, not exceeding 2x3 inches, and either a commemorative or memorial patch, not to exceed 4 square inches, may be worn on the uniform bottom.  NOTE:  Only one American flag and/or commemorative patch may be displayed on the uniform (one or two piece).  Any visible garment(s) worn underneath the uniform bottom and extending below the knees shall be unadorned and of a single, solid color.  As per NFHS rules, a single, visible manufacturer's logo and/or single school name or insignia no more than 2¼ inches are permitted on the undergarment.  Visible items worn under both the top and the bottom do not have to be the same color.  NOTES:  1.  If more than one visible garment, which extends below the knees, is worn under the uniform bottom, all must be the same color.  2.  A visible garment worn under the uniform bottom displaying contrasting stitching to the single, solid color of the undergarment and functions as the actual seam for the undergarment’s construction is legal.

In relay races, each Team member shall wear the same color and design of school uniform although the length of the bottom or one-piece uniform may vary.  Any visible garment(s) worn by two or more relay Team members underneath the uniform top and/or bottom, extending below the knees, shall be unadorned and of the same single, solid color, but not necessarily the same length.  NOTE:  Visible items worn under both the top and the bottom do not have to be the same color.

PENALTY: (Arts. 1,2)  For the wearing of an illegal uniform, when a violation is observed and noted by a meet official, the competitor shall be required to make the uniform legal before becoming eligible for further competition, and shall be issued a warning that a subsequent violation shall result in a disqualification from the event.  The referee shall be notified of the violation by the observing meet official, and the referee shall then notify or cause to be notified the head coach of the offending school of the competitor’s violation and warning.

Jewelry (including watches) shall not be worn by competitors.  Medical alert medals are not considered jewelry.  The alert should be visible.  When the medal is attached: to a bracelet made of medal or unyielding material, it shall be taped to the body; to a bracelet made of a pliable material, it is not required to be taped to the body; and, to a necklace, it shall be taped to the body.  Religious medals are not considered jewelry and must be worn under the uniform and taped to the body.  Unadorned devices, such as bobby pins, barrettes, and hair clips, no longer than 2 inches, may be worn to control a competitor’s hair.  Bracelets (cord or cosmetic), hats, head coverings (except for medical or religious reasons), and sunglasses (except prescription) may not be worn. 

NOTE:  The wearing of a medical alert with the alert visible is encouraged for risk minimization.  The ultimate responsibility to have each competitor compliant with uniform rules and other reasonable and legal items is with the coach.

PENALTY:  For the first violation, the competitor shall be required to remove the jewelry before further competition, and be issued a warning that a subsequent violation shall result in a disqualification from the event.  The referee shall be notified of the violation by the observing meet official and he/she shall then notify the head coach of the offending school of the competitor’s violation and the warning. 

Removing any part of the team uniform, excluding shoes, while in the area of competition, as defined by the games committee, is illegal. 

PENALTY:  This shall lead to a warning and if repeated, to disqualification from the event.  If the incident recurs, the competitor will be disqualified from further competition in the meet.