The rules of track and field events that are followed at the international level are devised by the international association of athletic federation iaaf. Length of track on construction line kerb line 398. Not only are they to be met at the time of completion, but for the life of the surface. Iaaf track synthetic surface testing specifications update. Track and field facilities need to meet the diverse needs. Athletics federations iaaf track and field facilities manual. Manuals and guidelines which includes iaaf competition rules, and other material including track and field facilities manual, technical guidelines, etc. Displaying iaaf track and field facilities manual 2008 edition marking plan 400m standard track. The traditional standard for an outdoor track has long been an eightlane, 400meter track with two parallel straightaways and two equal semicircular curves. Site construction principles related to the development of track and field facilities. Iaaf track and field facilities manual 2008 edition marking plan 400m standard track. Track and field facilities manual publication year 2008 document status latest version of document. Iaaf track and field facilities manual athletics south.
The iaaf was founded in 1912 to fulfil the need for a world governing authority for athletes, for a competition programme, for. Both the international association of athletics federations and the national collegiate athletic association publish facility specifications for the design of track and field venues. The new edition of the world athletics track and field facilities manual has been published on the iaaf website. Planning of sports facilities details joachim houben. Certifications system which details information about the certification of facilities and implements, and includes the various application and report forms. Iaaf gold label road races valencia, esp 27 oct 2019 changsha international marathon. Every track and field athlete must know and follow these. A certificate must be obtained from a licensed surveyor or similarly qualified person, stating that the. Outdoor, international amateur athletic federation national collegiate athletic association. Track and field facilities need to meet the diverse needs of multiple user groups. Iaaf track and field facilities manual 2008 edition chapters 48 update follows in 2020. Iaaf requirements for planning, constructing, equipping and maintaining iaaf track and field facilities manual 2008 edition. Iaaf certification system track synthetic surface testing.
Jan 18, 2010 iaaf track and field facilities manual 2008. Originally built in 1959, this track is part of history and is still one of the finest track and field facilities in the nation. Iaaf track and field facilities manual iaaf requirements for planning, constructing, equipping and maintaining. Track and field facilities manual 2019 edition chapters. Iaaf track and field facilities manual 2008 chapter 4 ancillary rooms 178 moats are now not favoured for positioning photographers as advertising signage 1200mm high around the track for iaaf meets blocks their view. Athletic tracks and running surfaces apt asia pacific. Construction and maintenance manual and the international association of. Iaaf presidents message i am delighted to acknowledge the publication of this the latest edition of the renowned iaaf. Iaaf track and field facilities manual 2008 edition marking. International association of athletics federations. Iaaf track and field facilities manual 2008 edition marking plan 200m indoor track free download as pdf file.
Yes, our athletic tracks do carry an advanced polymer technology asia pacific pty ltds warranty. Iaaf track and field facilities manual world athletics. Technical rules and the iaaf track and field facilities manual. Jan 06, 2016 4 iaaf track and field facilities manual 2008 edited by. Asked in sports what is the equipment and facilities used in the game of sipa. The iaaf have collated an extensive facilities manual which is extremely informative, download the construction of the track iaaf track and field facilities manual. Iaaf track and field facilities manual 2008 edition chapters 1. Iaaf track and field facilities manual 2008 edition chapters. The iaaf track and field facilities manual editorial board gratefully acknow ledges the contributions of all those listed below. Iaaf track and field facilities manual 2008 edition marking plan indoor track iaaf track and field facilities manual 2008 edition marking plan. Compare search please select at least 2 keywords most searched keywords. Iaaf track and field facilities manual 2008 edition chapters 48 update follows in 2020 pdf en technical. The information in this section covers four categories. Historically, various forms of dirt, grass, sand and crushed cinders were used.
Technical delegates appointed for competitions other than one day meetings shall. Design guides for communitytraining facilities sapca code of practice for the construction and maintenance of athletics tracks compact athletics facilities design guide compact athletics fly through design guides for competition facilities iaaf track and field facilities management manual 2008 edition chapters 1 3. Iaafncaa performance specification for syntheticsurfaced athletics tracks outdoor, international amateur athletic federation national collegiate athletic association. Sports facilities for track and field athletics are generally used for daily training as well as for staging regional or local competitions.
Basically, there are two design alternatives for oval tracks. The manual is intended for use by stadium planners and as an essential guide to iaaf member federations, national and municipal authorities and all involved in the planning, constructing and running of facilities for track and field athletics. Iaaf track and field facilities manual by comite nacional. Iaaf track and field facilities manual editorial board denis wilson iaaf technical committee consultant chairman of the editorial board rickard bryborn swedish athletic federation al guy member of the iaaf technical committee david katz iaaf technical committee stadia working group imre. However, if zones are overlapped then events must not be held simultaneously.
Iaaf track and field facilities manual guo ji tian lian di qu fa zhan zhong xin bei jing bian on. Mar 15, 20 track and field facilities manual 2019 edition chapters. Iaaf track and field facilities manual 2008 edition marking plan 200m. Iaafrequirementsforplanning, constructing,equippingandmaintaining iaaf track and field facilities manual 2008 edition. Where possible, the facility should comply with specifications laid out within the iaaf track and field facilities manual 2008. The landing sector shall consist of cinders or grass or other suitable material with an even surface soft enough to ensure that the place of the initial fall of the implement can be clearly established by the judges. The tolerances listed in those manuals are acceptable. It provides a consistent surface for competitors to test their athletic ability unencumbered by adverse weather conditions.
For several years i served as an informal liaison between the international amateur athletic federation and the american sports builders association. Iaaf rule 188 shot put iaaf track and field facilities manual 2008. Part of my liaison activities involved working closely with the iaaf stadium working group which published the iaaf track and field facilities manual. A certificate must be obtained from a licensed surveyor or similarly qualified person, stating that the track is of the correct dimensions and this certificate must be current. Iaaf international association of athletics federations.
Iaaf track and field facilities manual 2008 edition chapters 48. The construction of an adequate foundation is of vital importance to meet the iaafs strict criteria for gradients and flatness. Sep 11, 2012 1220 mm including line width see the iaaf track and field facilities manual, available at. The construction of the subbase should be built so it may support, without deformation or failure, the traffic of all the necessary equipment in the construction of the sports facility. Track and field facilities need to meet the diverse needs of. Track and field facilities for the technical details concerning track layout and field venues, refer to the iaaf track and field facilities manual, 1999 edition which is available from iaaf at a cost of. Site construction principles related to the development of track and field facilities should strive to meet the following general criteria. Publisher information international association of athletics federations. The staging of competitions at higher levels normally entails more extensive requirements for the sports facility, particularly in. Iaaf track and field facilities manual 2008 edition marking plan 200m indoor track 14 mar 20 pdf en race walking 2016 a guide to judging and organising apr 2016 pdf en fr sp track events rounds, heats and progression tables. An allweather running track is a rubberized artificial running surface for track and field athletics. The technical section of the iaaf home page has significant detail on certification of equipment, athletics tracks and facilities. Federation track and field rule book are the property of the national federation.
The centre of the field becomes a recognised zone from which all persons except relevant officials are excluded. International association of athletics federations iaaf general information. Jan 06, 2016 iaaf track and field facilities manual 2008 chapter 4 ancillary rooms 178 moats are now not favoured for positioning photographers as advertising signage 1200mm high around the track for iaaf meets blocks their view. Iaaf track and field facilities manual athletics south africa. Iaaf certification system procedures apt asia pacific. Iaaf track and field facilities manual 2008 edition. What is the facilities and equipment of track and field.