Show-Me State Games – Track and Field
July 19 @ 8:00 am - July 20 @ 5:00 pm
USATF rules and regulations will be followed in general. Commissioner’s decision is final.
In all events, women will compete first, followed by the men and oldest to youngest. (i.e. Women oldest to youngest, followed by men oldest to youngest.)
Age divisions may be grouped for the convenience of running the meet, but awards will be presented for place winners within a contestant’s own age group.
The 100 meter dash and “short” hurdles will be run as prelims / finals only if more than 8 competitors are in an event. Otherwise they will be ran as a timed final. In case of a tie, USA Track and Field rules governing ties shall apply.
Two false starts by an individual will disqualify them from competition.
Maximum spike length shall be 1/4″.
If a person physically aids any participant during an event the participant shall be disqualified.
Bib numbers must be worn on the front of the jersey except for athletes participating in the pole vault and throwing events.
ABSOLUTELY NO ATHLETES SHOULD BE IN THE INFIELD DURING THE MEET EXCEPT THOSE PARTICIPATING IN FIELD EVENTS.
Athletes must supply their own pole vault poles.