NCAA championship field sizes for field events.
I’d like to change how many we take to NCAA finals in field events, currently top 12 from each Region/ NCAA preliminaries make it to the NCAA meet. I propose we reduce it down to 9.
Proposal Scope: Division I Track and Field
NCAA Indoor Qualifying, Swimming Model
Expand the individual event fields at the NCAA Indoor Championships to 24 paid for by the NCAA, but eliminate the NCAA paying for relays, that cost would fall on the school, still allow the top 12 declared relays to be accepted, as long as at least one member of the declared relay has qualified as…
NCAA Preliminary Round Seeding
For all field events at the NCAA Preliminary rounds, qualifying marks should be thrown out and flights should be randomized.
Adding all throwing events to the Indoor NCAA championships
Add the discus, hammer and javelin with the current throwing events, namely shot put and weight throw to the NCAA indoor championships. This would give you five throwing events to score points to the team total.
NCAA 1500/800 Seeding Procedure
Please consider using season best performances to arrange the second and third rounds of the 1500 and 800 meters rather than the previous round at the NCAA’s. The student athletes have qualified for the first round by virtue of the season’s best performances from March 1 thru mid May.
12-Person flights for all throws
Changing the format for the Regional championship meet for the long throws from flights of 16 to 12. Currently the long throws have 3 flights of 16 for competition; while shot put, long jump, and triple jump are flights of 12. This proposal will change the Regional championship flights to 12 people for the long…
Weights & Measures for during competitions
At all events where a throwing event is taking place the implements must be impounded and delivered to the throwing competition area by a certified official. For the indoor season the implement for the weight throw must be recertified after each attempt. (i.e. athlete throws implement, the shagger returns implement to the weights and measures…
Review System for Throwing Sector
Through creating this proposal we hope to address the issues that can arise from the mismarking of implements when they land within the throwing sector. As we continue to navigate the future of track & field and the ever growing issue, that is finding the quality and quantity of officials needed to host a top…
Assigned Lanes Indoor 400m Championship Final
I propose that conferences be allowed the option to contest the final of the 400m during indoor championships with the top 4 seeds from the prelims in the same heat using lanes 3, 4, 5, and 6 in heat 2 and seeds 5-8 using lanes 3, 4, 5, and 6 in heat 1. As opposed…
Interpretation of Rule 5 & 13 Section 7 Article 1.a
The issue is correcting the applied interpretation of Rule 5 (IND TF – page 52) & Rule 13 (OUT TF – page 136) Section 7 Article 1.a. SECTION 7. Protests/Disqualifications/Appeals Protests and Disqualifications ARTICLE 1.a. Protests relating to singular matters that develop during the conduct of the meet should be made at once and shall…
Lane Draw at Indoor Championships in 200 & 400
We currently operate under a random lane draw system for both the 200 and 400 events at the NCAA Indoor Championships. In this system we are placing the 16th best qualifier on par with the top qualifers(s). I am proposing that we keep randomization but have it be based on your overall qualifying position, giving…
Expansion of cameras used for protest on the track to include 4 x 100 Exchange Zones
This proposal is being brought forth to address the fact that we currently do not place cameras on the track to specifically catch 4 x 100 exchange zones similar to how we use them in horizontal jumps. In the outdoor Championships Manual, use of video is addressed in Section 2.2 as a part of “protest…
Track and Field Executive Committee Qualification Expansion
To expand the qualification for eligibility to serve on the NCAA Division 1 Track and Field Executive Committee to include Assistant Coaches and Head Coaches of Other Sports.
Create declaration for finals during non championship competitions.
At several meet’s especially where there are prelims and finals or multiple rounds of an event. There are instances where athletes who made it to the semi final or final round of competition do not start the event or DNS. There should be declaration period following the completion of a round whether it be the…
Consistent Throws Surface at Indoor Championships
Require the host of the indoor NCAA championships to use a circle provided by Gill, or another manufacture, that is both consistent and readily available for purchase, as to best prepare athletes for success at the championships.
Standardizing NCAA Indoor Championship Throws Facility
Require the host of the indoor NCAA championships to use a circle provided by Gill, or another manufacture, that is both consistent and readily available for purchase, as to best prepare athletes for success at the championships.
Standardizing NCAA Indoor Championship Throws Facility
Require the host of the indoor NCAA championships to use a circle provided by Gill, or another manufacture, that is both World Athletics Certified and readily available for purchase, as to best prepare athletes for success at the championships, if no in ground cement ring is available at the host facility.
Pacing in races
Rule 14, Section 3, Article 1… Part a) 4) Pacing in races by persons not participating in the same race, by lapped competitors or those about to be lapped, by competitors of the opposite gender in the same race, or pacesetting by any kind of technical device that benefits the field (e.g., pacing lights are…
Elimination of Altitude Adjustments for Qualification
Remove the use of altitude adjustments for qualification to the NCAA Track & Field National Championship.
Sports Sponsorship for One or More Sites and Multi-Day Meets
Currently rule 20.9.4.3.4 “Individual Sports — One or More Sites. In the individual sports, if the minimum number of student-athletes participating on one or more teams, at one or more sites, on behalf of the institution on the same day equals or exceeds the minimum number of participants per Bylaw 20.9.4.3, an institution may use…
Freshman All-American Award Proposal
Award the top 3 placing freshman eligible student athletes at the indoor and outdoor track and field championships as ‘Freshman All-American’. A freshman all American certificate would be issued to those student athletes.
Designated High Jump Approach Measurement Period
There is currently no rule in place to mandate or dictate the process or timeline within which high jump approach marks are measured and placed at the competition venue. I would like to institute a set time period for all athletes competing in the high jump to measure their approaches.
DI Indoor and Outdoor Track & Field Altitude Adjustments
This working group is recommending the elimination of the use of altitude adjustments for championship qualifying for Division I Indoor and Outdoor Track & Field for the reasons listed in the attached document.
Disqualification Video Review
Video review due to a protest. Video review should only be used to confirm or overturn a disqualification that was noted and/or submitted by an official during live action. Video review should not be allowed to disqualify an individual or team that was not initially identified by an official during live action.
Eliminate indoor Track Conversions (all divisions)
Eliminate all conversions based on track size or bank across all collegiate divisions. Only raw times or altitude converted times will be used for NCAA qualifying purposes.
Freshman All American award
To award a freshman All-American honor at the indoor and outdoor championship. The award will be given up to the top 3 placing freshman at the indoor and outdoor championships in each event.
Create Committee for Review of Current Track Indexing/Altitude Adjustment tables
Due to the fact that a number of athletes qualify for the Championships using either track indexing or altitude adjustments, the Executive Committee would like to review/evaluate the current tables for indexing and adjustments for validity and reliability.
NCAA DI All-Academic T&F Selection Criteria
Athletic criteria for the award can be met in either the indoor season or the outdoor season: For the indoor season: must have finished the season ranked in the top 96 in any championship individual event, or in the top 48 in any championship relay event, for the most recent indoor season, certifiable by their…
Additional Relay Awards
If a student-athlete competes in a relay event in only the semi-final round, at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, for an institution that places in the top 8 of the final, that student-athlete(s) has contributed to the advancement and success of the institution’s relay team and shall receive the same NCAA award as…
Warm-up Times for Caged and Non-Caged Throwing Events
Proposal: This proposal requests that Rule 6 Field Events; Section 1. General Rules for Field Events; Warm-up in Article 10 in the NCAA Cross Country/ Track and Field 2019-2020 Rules establish specific minimum warm-up periods for caged (discus, hammer, weight throw) and non-caged(shotput, javelin) throwing events based on the amount of competitors per flight. Warm-Up…
Award All-American Honors to all 2020 NCAA Indoor Championship Qualifiers
To award All-American Honors to all 2020 NCAA Indoor Championship Qualifiers, without designation of First or Second Team.
Eliminating Fouls in the back half of throws ring
The IAAF has adopted the following rule, and I propose the NCAA adopts the same language. The Note section is the additional language added that is not found in any way in the NCAA Rule Book. IAAF Rule 187 Section 14 B It shall be a failure if an athlete in the course of a…
Return to the 1 minute rule for field event trials
The IAAF has immediately returned all field event trials to a one minute minimum, without changing their published rulebook. I would propose the NCAA does the same. IAAF Rule 180.17 – To go back to the 1 minute time for trials in all field events
Rule 6: Foul Throw in rotational techniques used in Shot Put, Discus Throw or Hammer Throw.
Proposal: This proposal requests that Rule 6 Field Events; Section 8.2c The Shot Put, Section 9.2c The Discus Throw, and Section 11.2b The Hammer Throw/Weight Throw add the following under these sections (Section 8.2c The Shot Put, Section 9.2c The Discus Throw, and Section 11.2b The Hammer Throw/Weight Throw): However, it will not be considered…
Time Limit for Field Events
This proposal requests that Rule 6 Field Events; Section 1. General Rules for Field Events; Time Limit in Articles 2 through 6 in the NCAA Cross Country/Track and Field 2019-2020 Rules revert back to the 1 minute time for trials in all field events. See supporting document for written rule with table.
Mandatory Attendance at All NCAA Championship Awards Ceremonies
Require mandatory attendance at all awards ceremonies (NCAA & USTFCCCA Awards) that occur in conjunction with the NCAA Championships in Cross Country, Indoor Track & Field, Outdoor Track & Field. This includes pre and post-championship awards ceremonies including but not limited to…Regional Coach / Athlete of the Year, All-American awards, etc. Failure to attend will…
To deny any proposal to change the pole vault box to a “soft box”
Any proposed documentation to alter, modify or replace the current pole vault box in the NCAA should be denied.
Change 1500 Meters in Outdoor Track & Field to the Mile
Change the 1500 meters to the Mile in Outdoor Track & Field.
Finals qualification process to increase collegiate opportunities
Ensure that collegians fill all current advancing slots to the finals in throwing events and horizontal jumps and not more than three non-collegiate competitors are added to the finals based on marks
Change Proposal Presentation by Adding Pros and Cons – T&F
To change the method that a proposal is presented to the general body for discussion. Language to be added to the USTFCCCA Division I Track and Field Handbook is in bold. Division I Cross Country Meetings Convention/Annual Meeting Submission of Proposals … Once the Executive Committee votes upon a proposal, said proposal is deemed an…
Eliminate Track and Field Nomination and Election Committee
Eliminate the Track and Field Nomination and Elections Committee
Eliminate “Honorable Mention All American Award”
Eliminate Honorable Mention status for Indoor Track and Field and Outdoor Track and Field
Consistent Outdoor Championships Schedule for All Rounds
Establish a consistent, four-day schedule for all rounds of the Outdoor Track & Field Championships (Preliminary and Final sites)
Declaration Process and Scoring Limits – Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field
Modify the playing rules to require institutions to declare athletes who are eligible to score in an Indoor Track and Field or Outdoor Track and Field Competition
Allow Limited Competitions while Maintaining Redshirt – Indoor/Outdoor Track & Field
Allow an individual three competitions in Indoor Track and Field and Outdoor Track and Field while maintaining a redshirt
Conversions for 1500/mile
When verified entry marks are required in the 1500m or mile, use the superior mark from either event (including converted marks) for seeding
Reconsider Voting Procedures for USTFCCCA National Coaches and Athletes of the Year
To readjust the nominees for USTFCCCA national coach/athlete of the year awards in outdoor track and field following the conclusion of the Championships
All-Academic Individual Indoor Performances
For All-Academic individuals indoors, include eligible indoor performances obtained after the end of the qualifying window but prior to the end of the indoor season
Eliminate the 10K at the Preliminary Round
Eliminate contesting the 10,000 meters at the Preliminary Round and qualify off of a descending order list of season-best performances (top 24)
Align Convention Voting with NCAA Division I Manual
Align USTFCCCA Division I voting with NCAA Division I voting
Full Transparency of Voting Position
Disclose the voting position of each member of the Executive Committee on items of business
Eliminate Honorable Mention All American Award/Title
Eliminate Honorable Mention status for Indoor/Outdoor Track and Field
Eliminate Second Team All American Award
Eliminate second team All-America
Increase countable coaches
Increase countable coaches to 4 per gender
Require Starting Blocks at NCAA Championships
Require the use of starting blocks at NCAA Championships in events of 400 meters or less, 4×100 Relay, and 4×400 Relay
Initial Date of Contacts and Telecommunications
Set initial date of telephone contact and off-campus contact at January 1 of PSA’s junior year
Standardization of Indoor Track Sizes
Set the standard size for indoor tracks as either 200-meter flat, 200-meter banked, or 300-meter flat
Electronic Video Usage
Allow the use of video equipment by coaches during a competition to assist student-athletes
Allow Contacts with Junior Prospects
Allow contacts with junior prospects at their school or at a competition
Indoor/Outdoor Championships Non-Athlete Travel Party
Increase the non-athlete travel party to include the qualifying student-athletes’ event coach(es) and the institution’s head coach for the indoor and outdoor track & field championships
Request scholarships for cross country
Addition of scholarships for the sport of men’s and women’s cross country.
Impermissible- Running of Jump Approaches in the Opposite Direction
To make it impermissible to run warm-up approaches in the direction that is opposite from the take-off in both the horizontal and vertical jumping events.
Increase single gender program’s staff limit to four coaches
Increase single gender program’s staff limit to four coaches
Graduate Assistant Coaches Proposal
To allow institutions to add one graduate assistant coach for men’s track and field/cross country and one graduate assistant coach for women’s track and field/cross country.
The Start Team
Require a Start Information System be used at the NCAA Indoor Championships, NCAA Preliminary Outdoor Championships and the NCAA Final Outdoor Championships.
Volunteer Assistant Guidelines
Proposal to allow NCAA institutions to pay for volunteer coaches to attend national coaches conventions or to attend coaching career education programs.
Eliminate second team all american
To eliminate the second team all american as awarded by USTFCCCA.
All American Awards- Honorable Mention
To eliminate the “Honorable Mention” status at the indoor and outdoor track and field championships awarded by USTFCCCA.
Women’s Decathlon
To replace the women’s pentathlon with the women’s heptathlon at the NCAA Division I Indoor Track & Field Championships and to replace the women’s heptathlon with the women’s decathlon at the NCAA Division I Outdoor Track & Field Championships.
NCAA Division I Indoor Track & Field Championships Qualifying Format
Establish a Preliminary Championships Round as the initial segment of the NCAA Division I Indoor Men’s and Women’s Track & Field Championships.
Awarding of All American Awards
To eliminate second team and honorable mention All American Awards for Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field
Recruiting Calendar Working Group Recommendation
Recommended revised recruiting calendar and signing period
Proposal for Scholarship Equity in M/W NCAA Division I Cross Country
That all schools participating in NCAA DIV I Cross Country can declare a roster maximum of 5.0 scholarships for men and 6.0 scholarships for women from the current allotment of 12.6MEN/18WOMEN allowed for schools sponsoring Cross Country and Indoor/Outdoor Track & Field