Rules, Technical and Officiating

Technical specifications for para athletics throwing implements – 1 Oct 2024

Able Bodied National Entry Standard for 2025-26 - updated 28 October 2025

Guidelines for managing suspected concussion in athletics

Guidelines for managing suspected concussion in athletics

Call Room Spreadsheet to manage the Call Room - July 2025

Para Athletics National Entry Standard for 2025-26 - updated 10 June 2025

Regulations for Advertising on Uniforms in Australia

Baseline for 2025-26 season as at August 2025

World Athletics Track & Field Facilities Manual; this publication is the most comprehensive document for designing and constructing an athletic facility. Details about approved athletic facilities and how to get a track certified. Details about approved equipment and how to get equipment certified.

The Technical Section of the World Athletics Book of Rules page has significant detail on certification of equipment, athletics tracks and facilities.

The purpose of this paper is to outline an acceptable method of calibrating an wind gauge instrument.

A guide to measuring tapes and bars, and weighing machines

This paper provides information on marking a grass athletics track

A synthetic surfaced athletic facility is a major investment. This paper covers recommended procedures for operating and maintaining athletic facilities.

The purpose of this paper is to outline an acceptable method of calibrating an EDM instrument

This outline brief may be used as a starting point for the group designated to advise consultants on the design of new athletics facilities. The facility envisaged here is a major facility with an extensive grandstand. However, it can be adapted for lesser facilities.

Ideal umpire positions with an inside steeple

Umpires report form - Para Athletics

Umpires report form - Able Bodied - January 2026