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Rules, Technical and Officiating

Australian Para Athletics Baseline Scoring

Baseline for 2024-25 season as at 19 February 2025
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20/02/25
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World Athletics Technical Information

World Athletics Track & Field Facilities Manual; this publication is the most comprehensive document for designing and constructing an athletic facility. Details about approved athletic facilities and how to get a track certified. Details about approved equipment and how to get equipment certified.
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Rules, Technical and Officiating
12/01/25
Rules, Technical and Officiating

World Athletics Information on Facilities

The Technical Section of the World Athletics Book of Rules page has significant detail on certification of equipment, athletics tracks and facilities.
External Link
Rules, Technical and Officiating
12/01/25
Rules, Technical and Officiating

Calibrating a Windgauge

The purpose of this paper is to outline an acceptable method of calibrating an wind gauge instrument.
PDF 12.85 KB
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12/01/25
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Measuring Tapes, Bars & Weighing Machines

A guide to measuring tapes and bars, and weighing machines
PDF 44.95 KB
Rules, Technical and Officiating
12/01/25
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Marking a grass athletics track

This paper provides information on marking a grass athletics track
PDF 1.32 MB
Rules, Technical and Officiating
12/01/25
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Recommended Procedures for Operating and Maintaining Athletics Facilities

A synthetic surfaced athletic facility is a major investment. This paper covers recommended procedures for operating and maintaining athletic facilities.
PDF 29.52 KB
Rules, Technical and Officiating
12/01/25
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Calibrating EDM

The purpose of this paper is to outline an acceptable method of calibrating an EDM instrument
PDF 16.08 KB
Rules, Technical and Officiating
12/01/25
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General Facilities Brief

This outline brief may be used as a starting point for the group designated to advise consultants on the design of new athletics facilities. The facility envisaged here is a major facility with an extensive grandstand. However, it can be adapted for lesser facilities.
PDF 215.44 KB
Rules, Technical and Officiating
12/01/25
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Umpires Track Positions – Inside Steeple

Ideal umpire positions with an inside steeple
PDF 1.02 MB
Rules, Technical and Officiating
12/01/25
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Umpires Report Form – Individual WPA

Umpires report form - Para Athletics
PDF 212.28 KB
Rules, Technical and Officiating
12/01/25
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Umpires Report Form – Individual

Umpires report form - Able Bodied
PDF 158.01 KB
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12/01/25
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Umpires Report Form – Relays WPA

Umpires report form - Para Athletics
PDF 243.98 KB
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12/01/25
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Umpires Report Form – Relays

Umpires report form - Able Bodied
PDF 219.75 KB
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12/01/25
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Umpires Report Form – Racing Incidents

Umpires report form for racing incidents, not always reportable
PDF 277.14 KB
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12/01/25
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Umpires Report Form – Out of Stadium

Umpires report form
PDF 193.68 KB
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12/01/25
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Umpires Lane Draw Record

Form for umpires to record athlete lanes
PDF 664.31 KB
Rules, Technical and Officiating
12/01/25
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Umpires Briefing Notes

Notes for umpires
PDF 340.22 KB
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12/01/25
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Umpires Track Positions – Outside Steeple

Ideal umpire positions with an outside steeple
PDF 553.20 KB
Rules, Technical and Officiating
12/01/25
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Medal Ceremony Script

Managing Medal Presentations
DOCX 17.28 KB
Rules, Technical and Officiating
12/01/25

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