There were some sweeping rules changes approved by the GHSA in July 2020 which brings outdoor track and field in Georgia in line with NFHS rules.
The GHSA Executive Committee approved several SIGNIFICANT changes to Class 1A-7A T&F competition at the July 2020 meeting. For the 2021 T&F Season:
CLASS 1A-PRIVATE WILL COMPETE IN SIX (6) AREAS
THE TOP FIVE (5) PLACE WINNERS IN EACH EVENT AT EACH AREA MEET WILL ADVANCE TO A SECTIONAL MEET
CLASSES 1A-PUBLIC AND 2A-7A WILL COMPETE IN REGIONS.
THE TOP FOUR (4) PLACE WINNERS IN EACH EVENT AT EACH REGION MEET WILL ADVANCE TO A SECTIONAL MEET
THE TOP EIGHT (8) PLACE WINNERS IN EACH EVENT AT EACH SECTIONAL MEET WILL ADVANCE TO THE STATE MEET.
EVENT ENTRY LIMITS FOR AN ATHLETE:
A contestant in Track and Field may compete in a maximum of four (4) events and may not be entered in more than four events, excluding relays. If a contestant is entered in more than the allowable number of events, meet management shall scratch the contestant from the excess event(s) by following the listed Order of Events.
A contestant may officially compete in:
1. Four individual events - NO Relay events.
2. Three individual events - May be listed on any number of relay events but compete in only one relay event.
3. Two individual events - May be listed on any number of relay events but compete in only two relay events.
4. One individual event - May be listed on all three relay events and compete in all three relay events.
EACH GHSA SCHOOL IS NOW ALLOWED THREE (3) ENTRIES PER INDIVIDUAL EVENT IN THE REGION/AREA MEET.
ALL 3 OF THOSE CAN QUALIFY FOR SECTIONALS AND STATE...
EACH GHSA SCHOOL IS NOW ALLOWED ONE (1) RELAY ENTRY PER RELAY EVENT IN THE REGION/AREA MEET
THE 4X800 METER RELAY HAS BEEN ADDED AS THE FIRST EVENT IN THE LIST OF RUNNING EVENTS LISTED FOR EACH REGION/AREA MEET.
Events to be contested for Boys and Girls Track (17 events):
RUNNING EVENTS/FIELD EVENTS
4x800m Relay
Discus (Girls 2.20 lb./1kg.) (Boys 3.53 lb./1.6 kg.)
4x100m Relay
1600m Run
400m Dash
100m Dash
Girls 100m Hurdles (33")
800m Run
200m Dash
300m Hurdles (Girls 30" / Boys 36")
3200m Run
4x400m Relay
NOTE:
The 4x200m Relay will be added in 2022 and may be run as an exhibition event in 2021.
Discus (Girls 2.20 lb./1kg.) (Boys 3.53 lb./1.6 kg.)
High Jump
Long Jump
Pole Vault
Shot Put (Girls 8.81 lb./4 kg.) (Boys 12 lb./5.443 kg.)
Triple Jump
2019 NFHS UNIFORM RULE 4-3-1 2019-20 GHSA CONSTITUTION SECTION 14 TRACK AND FIELD P. 82 -- GENERAL INFORMATION
https://www.nfhs.org/media/1020266/nfhs-tf-uniform-rule.pdf
The GHSA has elected to fully comply with the NEW 2019 NFHS Rule 4-3-1. All competitors shall have legal uniforms. The singlet and bottom, or one-piece uniform, must be a school-issued or school-approved Track and Field uniform. Uniform bottoms clearly designed as "underwear" (including bottoms with a crotch outline) will NOT meet the NFHS or GHSA requirement. Uniform apparel with multiple manufacturer logos is NOT legal. Team uniforms worn must clearly identify the competitors, at a glance, as being a member of a certain team.
(CLARIFICATION: Team members competing in individual events must wear clearly identifying uniforms for that team, but NOT NECESSARILY of the same design. Relay team members on the same team must wear uniforms of the same design)
NOTE: The ultimate responsibility for uniforms compliance lies with the coach. Coaches should inspect any/all garments competitors wear to make sure they are in compliance with GHSA and NFHS uniforms rules.
2019 NFHS UNIFORM RULE 4-3-1
This rule now ELIMINATES restrictions on UNDERGARMENTS and other non-uniform items, but does NOT change the definition of a LEGAL uniform!!
The GHSA has elected to fully comply with the NFHS Rule 4-3-1. All competitors shall have legal uniforms.
The singlet and bottom, or one-piece uniform, must be a school-issued or school-approved Track and Field uniform.
Uniform bottoms clearly designed as "underwear" (including bottoms with a crotch outline) will NOT meet the NFHS or GHSA requirement. Uniform apparel with multiple manufacturer logos is NOT legal. Team uniforms worn must clearly identify the competitors, at a glance, as being a member of a certain team.
(CLARIFICATION: Team members competing in individual events must wear clearly identifying uniforms for that team, but NOT NECESSARILY of the same design. Relay team members on the same team must wear uniforms of the same design.
NOTE: The ultimate responsibility for uniforms compliance lies with the coach. Coaches should inspect any/all garments competitors wear to make sure they are in compliance with GHSA and NFHS uniforms rules.
There are no jewelry rules anymore, just like the NFHS. So express yourself.