The following sub-sections will provide useful tips to allow inexperienced helpers to assist qualified
officials but it should be emphasised that any questions that arise should be addressed to qualified
officials at the competition.
10.2.1 Track Judge
Track judges should be positioned on the extension of the finishing line set slightly back from the inside
lane of the track. Finishing order should be recorded in a vertical column to avoid confusion between
the numbers worn by the young athletes. Finishing position is based upon when the torso crosses the
vertical plane of the finishing line. If different results are produced by an equal number of judges, then
the decision will go to the Chief Track Judge.
A good tip when judging is to write down the anticipated finishing order before the athletes reach the
finishing line. The judge can then concentrate his or her attention on the actual finish and make
adjustments to the order as necessary. In the example shown above, in Heat two athlete number 11
was judged to reach the finish line before athlete number 7. In Heat three athlete number 26 was
judged to have overtaken both athletes number 25 and number 1, who have also reversed in finishing
order and therefore the corrected results would be:
10.2 Duties of Officials
Officiating
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WEB COPY
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WEB COPY
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200m
Heat 1
200m
Heat 2
200m
Heat 3
16
4
19
27
3
33
31
22
7
11
5
6
12
13
2
1
25
26
200m
Heat 1
200m
Heat 2
200m
Heat 3
16
4
19
27
3
33
31
22
11
7
5
6
12
13
2
26
25
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