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Policy Regarding Number of Events Per Athlete: Mite, Tyke, Atom and Seniors Athletes may enter only three individual events, of which no more than two may be track events at a one day meet. In addition, they may enter only one relay. In the event of a two day meet, athletes may enter four individual events and one relay. For a three day meet, athletes may enter five individual events and one relay. This is to a maximum of three events per day. The MTA Outdoor Championships are always run to MTA Policy. Any other outdoor meet which is run according to the MTA Handbook MUST contain the above statement on the invitation. It is recommended that all meets include at least four events per age group with at least one sprint and one distance race per age group and at least one jump and one throw per age group. Meet directors should not limit the number of athletes per event as we are trying to encourage athletes in our sport. Mixed Clubs for Relays: No more than two clubs can combine forces to make up a team. A club may not have four athletes in the same age group and of the same sex at the meet and still ask for another runner. A large club may donate relay runners to more that one smaller club in order to help them fill a team. Exception: MIXED CLUB RELAY TEAMS AT A CHAMPIONSHIP MEET ARE NOT ALLOWED. Officials: Make sure that all officials are well aware of the rules of their event and that each event has a responsible head official and sufficient capable assistant officials. All officials should have with them at all meets, a copy of MTA guidelines and/or the IAAF rule book wherever possible. Officials should explain all rules of the competition to the athletes before the events begins such as who qualifies for semis and finals. Also for the final round of field events. Starts:
Starters should be equipped with a starting gun
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