Important Technical Rules

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For the complete Atheltics Ontario Procedures and Technical Rules for Provincial Championships, please click here.

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Rule 143 - Clothing, Shoes and Athlete Bibs

1. Athletes competing in any AO provincial championships may wear clothing from AO/AC member clubs in good standing. Athletes not representing an AO/AC club must wear plain tops or singlets. Company logos are permitted on these garments following WA regulations.

2. At all AO Championships, athletes will receive a bib which shall be worn on the front in track events and on the front or back in field events.

3. Hip numbers, if provided, must be worn as directed. Where a Photo Finish System is in operation, officials may ask athletes to wear hip number(s) on the side of their shorts or lower body, as well as on their left chest.

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WA Shoe Rules

• WA shoe rules apply primarily to U20/Senior competition and/or where national records, world records or world or national rankings are involved

• The rules are in place to provide a fair competition

• In general any shoe worn on the track or in the field shall not exceed 20mm in sole thickness. Therefore ‘road’ shoes may not be worn in competition (except for race walk + masters where the max is 40mm)

• U16 & U18 athletes will be encouraged to follow these rules to ensure a level playing field

• Athletes & coaches can check to see if their shoes comply by using the WA Shoe Checking Tool