Track and Field Etiquette & Rules

The following are the track and field etiquette and UK Athletics rules which the club abides by.

Look out for others on the track. Don’t get in the way of lanes being used for hurdles or relay practice.
Look both ways before moving across lanes.
If someone shouts ‘TRACK’ either move to the right, or move to the infield and let them pass you.
Don’t stop suddenly on the track.
Should an athlete running an effort/timed run find their way blocked by someone jogging/walking/standing on the inside lanes, they should shout ‘TRACK’ to get the offender to move out of the way immediately
Athletes should not shout ‘TRACK’ to other athletes doing an effort/timed run even if they are slower. The faster athlete should overtake safely before moving back into the inside lane.
Lanes 1 and 2 should not be used for warm-up or cool-down running, leave these lanes free for athletes running efforts and timed runs.
Athletes should run in an anti-clockwise direction at all times.

Make sure you know what you are doing before you throw.
Wait for the Coach to tell you to throw.
Make sure the area is clear before you throw.
Always walk, DO NOT RUN, to pick up equipment.
NEVER venture into a throwing area or retrieve throwing implements without the express consent of your coach.

Details of the revised UKA Rules of Competition and frequently asked questions can be found on the UKA website.