SPORTS
HIGH SCHOOLS: Rules changes for track, cross country
Beginning with the 2016 high school track and field season, the head starter will inspect all starting blocks used in running events.
Previously, the implement inspector examined the blocks.
The rule change was recommended by the National Federation of State High School Associations’ track and field rules committee at its June meeting in Indianapolis.
The committee’s recommendations were then approved by the National Federation of High School’s Board of Directors.
Other rules were changed to expand and clarify the definitions for trials/attempts in throwing events, and the initiation of an attempt.
Also, the head event judge may be equipped with both a white and red flag to signal whether a throwing attempt is fair or foul.
The change will allow for more efficient administration of field events and for improved communication between officials, coaches and spectators.
In cross country, video or a photograph has been recommended to verify the order of finish in races in which the timing system indicates a differential of one-tenth of a second or less.
This will eliminate problems that may arise from the use of a computerized transponder/chip system, NFHS officials say.
A finish corral has been recommended at cross country meets where transponders are used for the order of finish.
Changes also were made to track and field for equipment standards, including the shot put when thrown indoors and the take-off board in jumping events must be at least eight inches wide – or longer.
Photo equipment will be allowed to determine place winners at cross country meets such as the District 1A-21 championship which took place last year at Willa Walla Shooting Range in Saint Jo. (News file photo by Eric Viccaro)
Nearly 600 youngsters signed up for this season of youth baseball sports through the BSA. The group celebrated with awards this past week and introduction of all its teams. See all the awards and photos from the night in the mid-week Bowie News. (Photos by Barbara Green)
The 2024 Summer Olympics is just a few weeks away taking place in Paris. The opening ceremonies will be July 26 and are planned to be unique as they take place along the Seine River that flows through Paris. Thomas Bach prepared this op-ed to welcome the world to Paris.
By Thomas Bach, president of the International Olympic Committee
The Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 is only days away. The excitement gripping this nation is palpable.
As this unique festival of sport draws closer, we all are feeling that France and the French people are ready to welcome the world’s best athletes with the hospitality and passion for sport for which they are famous all around the world.
Already millions of people have greeted the Olympic flame on its journey around France with a huge wave of enthusiasm. All of us are looking forward to an unforgettable celebration of Olympic sport and French culture in the coming weeks.
Read the full story in the mid-week sports in your Bowie News.
Saint Jo’s Firecracker 5K welcomed 100 runners for its 16th year on July 4th.
According to runsignup.com, Old Jo’s Firecracker 5K saw 100 runners of all ages register to kick off in downtown Saint Jo.
Brayden Willett, 14, Nocona, was the top male finisher with a time of 19:02.6. Sarah Rainey, 35, Saint Jo, was the top female finisher with 21:47.1.
In the male nine and under division, I. Miller, nine, Muenster, repeated his first place win from 2023 with at time of 34:52.8. E. Thomas, eight, no town listed, also repeated her win with a time of 31:58.5.
Emry Raney-Cavnar, 14, Ardmore, OK, won the male 10-14 group and E. Christensen, 11, Decatur, took the female race. In the male 15-19 division Luke Gehrig, 17, Muenster, won, while Sophia Christensen, 15, Decatur, took the ladies’ title.
See all the results and more photos in the weekend Bowie News.
Special appreciation to Jennifer Gaston Panther Photography for use of her photos.
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