Rules & Regulations
Here are some things you should know about the rules of the
Hershey's Track & Field Games. For the complete list of rules download the Official Rule Book in PDF format.Who Can Participate?
- The only restriction for participation is age – participants must be between 9 and 14 years old as of December 31st, 2007.
- A participant must compete in his/her age group and gender division.
- All local meet winners must have their ages verified.
- A participant must participate in the Province in which he/she resides.
General Rules
- Participants must report on time to an event.
- If there is a tie for first place, there will be a run off for the running event. In the field events the contestant with the best second throw or jump will be declared the winner.
- The top five (5) from each event will be invited to the Provincial meet in Saint John.
Disqualifications
Any of the following can result in a participant’s disqualification:
- Entering more than three events.
- Competing in the wrong age group.
- Aiding a participant directly or indirectly (accompanying participant to starting area, running along side participant, or being stationed at points along the track to aid or coach participant).
- Second false start.
- Interference.
- Lane infraction.
- Unsportsmanlike conduct (i.e. throwing a baton).
Equipment
- No spikes or shoes designated for spikes will be allowed on the track.
- In field events, any shoes designed for turf surface sports (natural or artificial) are not allowed.
- No athlete will be allowed to compete in bare feet.
- Jewelry, sunglasses (except prescription) shall not be allowed during competition.
Track Rules Highlights
- Starting blocks are not permitted.
- Each running competitor is allowed one false start.
- A regulation baton must be used in relays. It may not be wrapped with tape.
Field Rules Highlights
- A participant may be excused from a field event to participate in a running event. The individual should return directly to the field event following the running event.