length, or ankle length. Loose fitted Capri length pants can be worn but cannot be of denim or khaki material. 3. In all events competitors must wear clothing that is clean, designed, and worn so as not to be objectionable. The clothing must be made of a material that is not transparent even if wet. 4. Each competitor shall inform himself/herself of the time of starting and shall be promptly at the starting point of each competition in which he or she is entered, and their report to the Clerk of Course. 5. Number of heats will be based on the number of entries. The events will time finals. 6. The 3000m race must be completed within the established time limits: 20 minutes. 7. The commands of the Starter shall be: a. In races not exceeding 400 meters, "on your marks" and "set." b. In races exceeding 400 meters, "on your marks." Before the command “on your marks,” the Starter may assemble the competitors at an actual or imaginary line between 1m and 3m behind the starting line. False start is charged to the individuals, not on the field. Individuals are disqualified for a second false start. 8. The general rule regarding the use of starting blocks and stance is waived. 9. The use of blocks and stance is within the discretion of the competitor. 10. In races run entirely in lanes, each competitor must keep in the allotted lane from start to finish. In races run partially in lanes, each competitor must keep in their allotted lane from the start to the break line. 11. Each competitor shall run in a direct line after entering the final straightaway in all races of two or more turns unless there is another competitor in his or her path. 12. Any competitor or participant responsible for jostling, running across, or obstructing another competitor or participant so as to impede his or her progress shall be liable to disqualification in that event. 13. Referee shall disqualify a competitor if material advantage is gained.
NOTE: 1.
Material advantage includes improving position by any means, including exiting from a 'boxed' position in the race by having stepped or run inside the inside edge of the track.
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