Rule Books & Resources

The 2025-2026 NCAA Track & Field and Cross Country Rules Book is now available in both hard copy and as a free PDF download, Go here for free download option or to purchase a hardcopy.

The 2025 USATF Competition Rule Book will be finalized at the USATF Annual Meeting in December 2024. A free PDF download will be available online in early 2025. Hardcopies will also be available for purchase in early 2025. 

National Federation of High School Associations (NFHS) Track and Field and Cross Country Rules Book for 2025. You can order this book on the NFHS website for $12.00 plus $13.66 for the least expensive method of shipping (Total: $25.66). You can order the same rules book from the Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) for $8.00 that includes FREE SHIPPING (Total: $8.00)

World Athletics Rules. See Book C: Competition.

Orientation Guide for Head and Associate Head Officials at Hayward Field

Visit the Oregon Track Club officials page.

Visit the USATF Oregon Association officials page. 

Visit the USATF Oregon "Resources for Oregon Track and Field Officials:" page.