TRACK & FIELD EXAM 2026 COMPLETE
PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS AND
ATHLETICS RULES REVIEW GUIDE
◉ What is the declination in Pole Vault approach limited to?
Answer: 2:100 - 2% [p. 56 Art, 24]
◉ The declination in the high jump shall not exceed..
Answer: 1:100 - .1% [p. 56 Art. 18]
◉ For an NFHS record recorded in long jump, triple jump or any race
not run around oval requires wind gauge recorded as not
exceeding...
Answer: Wind did not exceed an average velocity of 2 meters per
second. [p. 70 Rule 9 Records Section 2 Art. 1]
◉ What is the minimum length of the runway for javelin throw?
Answer: 120' feet
◉ In long jump and triple jump, can the distance from the foul line
or takeoff board be adjusted to accommodate different levels of
competition?
,Answer: Yes
◉ Can competitors change which foul line or takeoff board they are
using during competition?
Answer: Yes but only with prior notification and confirmation of
event judge
◉ What are suggested distances for takeoff boards for triple jump?
Answer: Boys: 32' Girls: 24'
◉ What are suggested distances for takeoff boards for long jump?
Answer: Boys: 12' Girls: 8'
◉ What is the minimum length and width of the landing pit for long
jump and triple jump?
Answer: 9' wide 23' length
◉ What is girls hurdle height for 55 and 100 meter?
Answer: 33"
◉ What is boys hurdle height for 300 meter?
Answer: 36"
,◉ What is girls hurdle height for 300 meter?
Answer: 30"
◉ What is boys hurdle height for 55 and 100 meter?
Answer: 39"
◉ Pentathlon order for boys
Answer: Long jump
Hi jump
200-meter Dash
Discus Throw
1600- or 1500-meter Run
◉ Games Committee may consist of
Answer: Meet Director or Referee in dual meets
State association appointed individuals for state series meets
Selected individuals for large invitational meets
All of the above.
◉ Games committee may determine time when field events shall
terminate (T/F)
, Answer: True
◉ Games committee has authority to determine time limitations or
number of warm-up opportunities in field events. (T/F)
Answer: True
◉ While in coaching box, coach may use which of following when
consulting with a competitor between attempts?
Answer: iPad
Cell phone
Smartphone app for performance analysis
All are permitted.
◉ Meet director shall serve as official representative of host meet
management. (T/F)
Answer: True
◉ Referee's duties include:
Answer: - Retaining clerical authority over contest through
completion of reports.
- Ruling on irregularities not covered within rules.
- Determining if event venue meets criteria set forth in rules.
All are responsibilities of the referee.
PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS AND
ATHLETICS RULES REVIEW GUIDE
◉ What is the declination in Pole Vault approach limited to?
Answer: 2:100 - 2% [p. 56 Art, 24]
◉ The declination in the high jump shall not exceed..
Answer: 1:100 - .1% [p. 56 Art. 18]
◉ For an NFHS record recorded in long jump, triple jump or any race
not run around oval requires wind gauge recorded as not
exceeding...
Answer: Wind did not exceed an average velocity of 2 meters per
second. [p. 70 Rule 9 Records Section 2 Art. 1]
◉ What is the minimum length of the runway for javelin throw?
Answer: 120' feet
◉ In long jump and triple jump, can the distance from the foul line
or takeoff board be adjusted to accommodate different levels of
competition?
,Answer: Yes
◉ Can competitors change which foul line or takeoff board they are
using during competition?
Answer: Yes but only with prior notification and confirmation of
event judge
◉ What are suggested distances for takeoff boards for triple jump?
Answer: Boys: 32' Girls: 24'
◉ What are suggested distances for takeoff boards for long jump?
Answer: Boys: 12' Girls: 8'
◉ What is the minimum length and width of the landing pit for long
jump and triple jump?
Answer: 9' wide 23' length
◉ What is girls hurdle height for 55 and 100 meter?
Answer: 33"
◉ What is boys hurdle height for 300 meter?
Answer: 36"
,◉ What is girls hurdle height for 300 meter?
Answer: 30"
◉ What is boys hurdle height for 55 and 100 meter?
Answer: 39"
◉ Pentathlon order for boys
Answer: Long jump
Hi jump
200-meter Dash
Discus Throw
1600- or 1500-meter Run
◉ Games Committee may consist of
Answer: Meet Director or Referee in dual meets
State association appointed individuals for state series meets
Selected individuals for large invitational meets
All of the above.
◉ Games committee may determine time when field events shall
terminate (T/F)
, Answer: True
◉ Games committee has authority to determine time limitations or
number of warm-up opportunities in field events. (T/F)
Answer: True
◉ While in coaching box, coach may use which of following when
consulting with a competitor between attempts?
Answer: iPad
Cell phone
Smartphone app for performance analysis
All are permitted.
◉ Meet director shall serve as official representative of host meet
management. (T/F)
Answer: True
◉ Referee's duties include:
Answer: - Retaining clerical authority over contest through
completion of reports.
- Ruling on irregularities not covered within rules.
- Determining if event venue meets criteria set forth in rules.
All are responsibilities of the referee.
