Safety Guidelines for Secondary Interschool Athletics in Alberta

TRACK AND
FIELD - TRACK
EVENTS:
• 100 m,
• 200 m,
• 400 m,
• 800 m,
• 1500 m,
• 3000 m,
• 4X100 m
RELAYS,
• 4X400 m
RELAYS
All Physical
Activities
pg. 1l-17
Indoor Activities
pg. 19-20
Outdoor Activities
pg. 23-24
Track and Field - Track Events: 100 m, 200 m, 400 m, 800
m, 1500 m, 3000 m, 4x100 m Relays, 4x400 m Relays
Medium Risk Sport
The following sections must also be consulted: All Interschool Activities, Indoor
Activities, Outdoor Activities, Off-site Activities.
Supervision
• On-site supervision is recommended for sprints and relays.
• In-the-area supervision is recommended for middle distances (400 m, 800 m
and 1500 m).
Instructional Considerations
• For distance running practice, length of route should be appropriately modified
for the age and ability level of student athletes, taking into account
o temperature of the day
o previous training
o length of preparation.
• When running middle distances (400 m, 800 m and 1500 m) in practice, student
athletes should be instructed to run in pairs or groups.
• Where school hallways or stairways are used for training purposes, appropriate
safety measures should be in place including:
o side doors should not open into running area
o hallway protrusions should be clearly marked
o school community should be informed of times and locations of indoor
practices
o hall double doors should be secured open
o monitors should be positioned at corners
o floor surface should be dry and provide good footing.
• For relays, officials should follow and advise student athletes on appropriate
safety procedures in the exchange zones.
Equipment/Facilities
• Regulation batons should be used.
• Student athletes running off-site for practice should use an approved route.
• “Blacktop” strips and open fields may be used if areas are suitable, smooth,
clean, level and provide safe footing.
• Run out areas should be in place for all running events.
Off-site Activities
pg. 33-35
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