Sao Paolo 2024 - World Deaf Youth Games

Technical Regulations - Athletics

1. EVENTS
This competition will be conducted during the World Deaf Youth Games from 15 Jan 2024 to 22 Jan 2024 and will consist of the following 26 events (13 for men, 12 for women and 1 for mixed):

2. PARTICIPANTS

2.1 Invitation to Participate
ICSD and the Organising Committee will invite all National Deaf Sports Federation (NDSF) members in good standing to participate in the competition.

2.2 Eligibility

2.2.1 Hearing Loss
Participation in the competition is restricted to athletes who are deaf and/or hard of hearing. Refer to the ICSD Audiogram Regulations for additional details on measurement of hearing loss.

2.2.2 Age
Athletes must meet the minimum age requirement for each event listed below:

2.2.3 Compliance
Only athletes who comply with the World Deaf Youth Games Regulations are allowed to participate in the competition.

2.3 Number of Teams
Not Applicable

2.4 Qualified Teams
Not Applicable

2.5 Number of Athletes per Discipline
A maximum number of athlete(s) per NDSF is allocated to each Athletics discipline listed below:

2.6 Number of Athletes per Event
A maximum number of athlete(s) per NDSF is allocated to each event listed below:

2.7 Number of Reserves or Substitutes per Event
A maximum number of reserve/substitute athlete(s) per NDSF is allocated to each event listed below:

2.8 Competition Entry Standards
Not Applicable

2.9 Competition Entry Rules
Only an authorised representative of each NDSF is allowed to submit competition entries.

2.10 Non-Starting Athletes
A fine of USD$100.00 will be levied on each non-starting athlete unless he/she submits a doctor's declaration in writing English that he/she should not be allowed to start.

3. REGISTRATION

4. COMPETITION RULES AND REGULATIONS

4.1 Technical Organisation
ICSD is be responsible for the technical organisation of the competition in conjunction with the World Athletics (WA).

4.2 Committees

4.2.1 Technical Committee
The Technical Committee is comprised of the ICSD Athletics Director and other members nominated by the Organising Committee and approved by ICSD:

Javier Soto Rey - ICSD Athletics Director (Chair)
Guilherme Guarini - Chief Referee
Ellen Oriane de Oliveira - Deputy Chief Referee
Caique Santana - Sport Liaison Officer
Marco di Franco - Deaf Representative

4.2.2 Protest Committee
The Protest Committee is comprised of the ICSD Athletics Director and other members nominated by the Organising Committee and approved by ICSD:

Javier Soto Rey - ICSD Athletics Director (Chair)
Guilherme Guarini - Chief Referee
Ellen Oriane de Oliveira - Deputy Chief Referee

4.3 Competition Rules
The competitions will be conducted in accordance with the WA Rules and Regulations (version: 2023). In case of disagreement in the interpretation of the Rules and Regulations, the English text shall prevail. Unforeseen incidents not covered by the Rules and Regulations shall be dealt with as follow:

4.3.1 Cases of a general nature will be resolved in accordance with the World Deaf Youth Games Regulations and this Athletics Technical Regulations.

4.3.2 Cases of a technical nature related to competition rules will be resolved in accordance with the WA Rules and Regulations.

4.4 Competition Equipment

All equipment used during competition must comply with the WA Rules and Regulations.

4.5 Competition Clothing

4.5.1 Participants must wear competitive uniforms representing their nationality, duly registered and published in accordance with the WA Rules and Regulations.

4.5.2 Participants must observe the World Deaf Youth Games Regulations regarding advertisements on their uniforms and clothing worn in the competition area.

4.6 Draw
The draw for all events will be conducted under control of the Technical Committee and in accordance with the WA Rules and Regulations.

4.7 Competition Plan
The competition plan will be conducted in accordance with the WA Rules and Regulations.

4.8 Officials

4.8.1 Judge/Referee/Umpire
Allocation of the officials to conduct the events will be made by the Technical Committee. Wherever possible, officials will possess the WA international license valid for 2024. However, officials with the highest level of national accreditation may be assigned.

4.8.2 Appointment
The Organising Committee, the Athletics Director and an ICSD-designated Representative shall appoint a WA representative and an appropriate number of officials to conduct each event.

4.9 Unforeseen Incidents
In the event of unforeseen incidents not covered by the rules and regulations, the Technical Committee will make a determination. In the absence of the Technical Committee, the ICSD Athletics Director will make a determination.

5. VENUES

5.1 Competition Venue
To be announced

5.2 Training Venue
To be announced

6. SCHEDULES

6.1 Competition Schedule

6.2 Training Schedule

6.3 Technical Meeting

6.3.1 Date and Location

6.3.2 Attendance
Each participating NDSF may be represented by a maximum of two officials, of whom at least one must be deaf. The NDSF may also bring an interpreter if necessary.

7. CONTROL AND SANCTIONS

7.1 Hearing Devices
The use of any hearing aid(s)/amplification or cochlear implant is prohibited in the restricted zone area.

7.1.1 Restricted Zone
As per Audiogram Regulations, athletes participating in World Deaf Youth Games are strictly prohibited from using any hearing aids or cochlear implant aids during competitions. This rule applies specifically to the restricted zone, which is defined as follows:

7.1.1.1 Zone:

There are three different track field formats, one for road events and one for field events (jumping/throwing):

7.1.1.1.1 Stadium: The restricted zone encompasses the entire track field and extends into seating areas.

7.1.1.1.2 Fenced – track field: The restricted zone includes any area within the fences.

7.1.1.1.3 Open track field without a fence: The restricted zone encompasses the eight competition lanes, and extends to an additional lane (the ninth lane) on sand, tartan, or grass for security and referee positioning. The ninth lane's length is marked by red flags to indicate the boundary.

It does not extend to seating areas outside of the track field and/or outside the fenced area.

7.1.1.1.4 For road events: The restricted area encompasses the entire length of the course, from the starting line to the finish line, including the taped or fenced area from left to right. This area extends to where fans are standing behind the course, making up the full restricted zone.

7.1.1.1.5 For field events (jumping/throwing): The restricted zone extends within the entire competition area with its sufficient perimeter and is marked by the referees for safety.

7.1.1.2 Authority:

The chief judge / referee has the authority to inspect athletes for the presence of hearing devices only.

7.1.1.3 Inspection Location:

Inspections will be conducted in a call room, designated check zone before access to the competition area. The call room is the entry point to the restricted zone for athletes. Call Room officials (judges) check for a whole list of things including hearing devices, mobile phones, cameras, etc. The check zone is in the call room.

7.1.1.4 Violations:

If an athlete is discovered wearing a hearing device within the restricted zone, an automatic disqualification will be imposed. Only the ICSD designated director and referee have the authority to disqualify an athlete caught wearing a hearing device within the restricted zone. All violations must be documented using the ICSD Violation Form.

7.1.2 Violation and Penalty
When this rule is violated, refer to ICSD Audiogram Regulations 8: Violations and Penalties.

7.1.3 Award Ceremony
Athletes may use any hearing device during the award ceremony. No penalty will be imposed for using such a device.

8. PROTESTS

8.1 Procedures for lodging a protest
All sport related protests will be resolved in accordance with the WA Rules and Regulations and will be adjudicated by the Protest Committee.

8.1.1 Any protest must be written in English on the Official Protest Form. The form and a deposit USD$100.00 must be given to the ICSD Athletics Director within 30 minutes after the official public posting of results.

8.1.2 The ICSD Athletics Director will decide whether the protest is sport-related or eligibility-related. The Protest Committee will review all sport-related protests, and the ICSD Representative will review all eligibility-related protests.

8.1.3 The deposit of USD$100.00 will be returned to the applicant only if the protest is considered valid.

8.2 Procedure for reviewing a protest
The Protest Committee will meet in the competition venue or a designated office at a time decided upon by the ICSD Athletics Director.

8.2.1 The ICSD Athletics Director will chair of the Protest Committee.

8.2.2 The Sport Liaison Officer (SLO) will be responsible for booking a meeting room and interpreters.

8.2.3 The SLO will contact and inform all members of the Protest Committee of the meeting time and location.

8.2.4 The ICSD Athletics Director will be responsible for liaising with the State Sports Association's Competition Manager.

8.2.5 After adjudication, the ICSD Athletics Director will forward the original Official Protest Form (along with the protest fee if the protest was denied) to the ICSD Secretariat. The SLO will forward a copy of the form to the World Deaf Youth Games Headquarters.

Notice: this regulations are subject to change. Last updated on Friday, 12-Jan-24 14:20:36 GMT.