100 Meter Dash

100 M Dash Rules

1)                 Rule #1 – Have Fun!

2)                 Make sure you warm-up properly!  Not being warmed up is the number one cause of injury.

3)                 The contest will move along very quickly.  Please listen carefully to all instructions and be ready to run!  If you miss your Division Heat, you will run in a heat all by yourself as we all heckle you!

4)                 This is a timed, head-to-head race.  Timing is as accurate as can be with stopwatches, but it is your position relative to others in your competitive heat that determines placing.

5)                 Registration starts at 8:30 AM.  Races will begin at 9:00 AM, starting with Miscellaneous Runners.

6)                 Miscellaneous Runners:  This is a non-competitive division for individuals that do not feel comfortable running head-to-head and want to run for time only. All Miscellaneous Runners will be placed after those running in competitive heats in their division, based on their time.  Miscellaneous Runners will receive one participation point as a minimum. Miscellaneous Runners should arrive and be ready to run at 9:00 AM!  There will be no specific grouping for Miscellaneous Runners, so if you get stuck in a slow heat don’t argue with or blame the Start Judge!  The Start Judge is charged with filling all lanes to move the contest along.  You don’t get to pick who you want to run with!

7)                 Competitive Runners will run for time in division heats after the Miscellaneous Runners are finished.  If a Runner does not run in their heat as a result of arriving late, they may be included in another division and run for time, HOWEVER, the late runner will be placed after all runners in the Competitive Heat. Once again, this is a head-to-head competition.

8)                 The order for Competitive Runners is as follows: F12, F70, M12, M70, F13, F60, M13, M60, F18, F50, M18, M50, F30, F40, M30, M40.

9)                 Results will be announced throughout the contest as division heats are completed. Report to the medal stand if you hear your name called.

10)             The start judge may combine divisions to fill the lanes.

11)             1/8” and ¼” Spikes are allowed.  Starting blocks are allowed.

12)             Runners must stay in lanes or risk disqualification.  If any runner interferes with another, they will be disqualified.

13)             Runners are allowed one false start.

14)             All official decisions, particularly regarding timing, are final.  All complaints must be in writing.

15)             Only athletes are allowed on the Athletic Field (fenced in area).  If you are finished competing, please observe the meet from behind the fence.

Good luck!