Men's & Women's Track & Field Rules - NAIA

130 rule 10 / INDOOR TRACK: FACILITIES AND CONDUCT
SECTION 4. Race Conduct
ARTICLE 1. Races less than 800 meters shall:
a. Have a separate lane at the start;
b. Start and continue in lanes at least until the end of the second turn. On
tracks of more than 200 meters, a one-turn stagger shall be used.
ARTICLE 2. The 800 meters, 1,000 meters and 3,200-meter relay shall start
and continue in lanes or alleys until at least the end of the second turn. On
tracks of more than 200 meters, these events shall start and continue in lanes
or alleys until the end of the first turn.
ARTICLE 3. The 800 meters shall have not more than eight competitors per
heat in the preliminaries or finals.
ARTICLE 4. In individual races longer than 1,000 meters and the distance
medley relay, if the number of competitors or teams exceeds the number
of lanes on the track, all groups shall use a waterfall start, which may be
staggered. See Rule 5-1.7.
Relay Order
ARTICLE 5. The order of the distance medley relay shall be 1,200, 400, 800
and 1,600 meters, or the equivalent in imperial measure.
Recall Point
ARTICLE 6. The point for recall shall be not later than the end of the first
turn.
Legal Running and Violations
ARTICLE 7. Competitors in races with staggered starts may place their
hands outside their lanes, but not beyond the starting line extended.
Note 1: See appropriate sections of Rule 5.
Note 2: Due to the narrow lanes, indoor races are more subject to collisions
and unintended obstructions than outdoor races. Umpire and referee
discretion is advised.
SECTION 5. Regulations for Meets
In all meets the procedures in Rule 5-10 and Rule 5-11 shall be used,
except for the following or unless extraordinary circumstances exist,
including facility or scheduling conditions, which require alteration by the
games committee: