Conference 1A Region 4: Division II Track and Field - University ...

I. DEADLINE FOR SUBTITUTES : TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 2013, 5:00 PM.
If any of the top four places in the area meet will not be able to compete in the
Regional Meet, the coach or school administrator whose athlete will not compete should notify the
school of the fifth place winner.
All scratches/substitutes for events must be certified by the Area Track Meet Director by submitting the changes
in writing to: David Brock @ FAX: 361/593-3488 or by e-mail to
david.brock@tamuk.edu. Use the form in the UIL Regional Meet Handbook titled “Track & Field Substitute
Certification Form.”
J. RELAY CARDS – Due Saturday, April 27 by 12:00 Noon at the Check-In – South end of stadium.
K. Appeals must be made by the coach in written form and submitted to a referee at the referee station on the
field no later than 30 minutes after the announcement of the event results.
Forms will be provided at the Referee’s table.
L. No coaches will be allowed on the field during competition unless summoned by the referee or filing an appeal.
Exception: Coaches of vertical and horizontal jumpers will be allowed to assist their athlete in setting their
marks 30 minutes before their designated events. Coaches must not communicate with any other athlete who is
not a qualifier in these events at their designated time. Coaches must return to the stands 15 minutes prior to
the start of competition.
M. Trainers will not be allowed on the track or field unless they are called to administer to an athlete.
N. Situations which are subject to an appeal include, but are not limited to:
1. Misapplication of the rules.
2. Correction of clerical or team scoring errors which must be corrected up to 48 hours after the end of the
meet.
3. Correction of meet results involving an ineligible participant.
4. Failure to follow a procedure contained in the terms and conditions of competition announced in advance
by the games committee.
Non-Appealable situations:
1. Any judgment decision pertaining to violation or alleged violations of the rules.
2. A decision made by the finish judges or timers that does not involve misapplication of a rule or terms and
conditions of competition.
3. Whether a start is fair and legal.
4. Note: The meet referee has sole authority for ruling on infractions or irregularities not covered with the
rules.
O. Coaches are responsible for verifying Pole Vault Certification Sheets for weight rating. This will be conducted at
the event site, immediately prior to the pole vault competition. It is the responsibility of the coach to verify that
the competitor will use a legal pole rated at or above the competitor’s body weight. Coaches must submit the
UIL Pole Vault Certification Form contained in this handbook. Pole weight and competitor’s body weight must
correlate with the rules of the event.
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