WORLD PARA ATHLETICS TECHNICAL RULES REVIEW PROCESS

Approved Amendments - January 2020

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PART A – GENERAL PART A – GENERAL
8 Part A Amend IAAF: the International Athletics Association IAAF World Athletics: formerly known as the The amendment provides consistency with the
delete and Federation (IAAF). International Athletics Association Federation (IAAF). approved rebranding of the IAAF to World Athletics
add (June 2019)
IAAF Rules: the International Athletics Association IAAF World Athletics Rules: formerly known as the
Federation Competition Rules. International Athletics Association Federation
Competition Rules.
9 Part A Amend No definition currently. Orthosis: an orthopaedic appliance or apparatus used To include (for consistency) the definition of
(add) to assist functioning in a limb that is anatomically orthosis as defined in the WPA Classification Rules
intact but which has impaired range of movement, and Regulations.
muscle power or leg length difference.
9 Part A Amend No definition currently. Prosthesis: An artificial device that replaces a missing To include (for consistency) the definition of
(add) body part, which may be lost through trauma, disease, prosthesis as defined in WPA Classification Rules
or congenital conditions. and Regulations.

PART B – WORLD PARA ATHLETICS PART B – WORLD PARA ATHLETICS

REGULATIONS REGULATIONS
14 Regulatio Amend 3.3 Competition requirements 3.3 Competition requirements To reflect the fact that WPA does not publish the
n organisational requirements or the competition
3.3 3.3.1 The organisational requirements and fees on its website.
competition fees for each level of World Para 3.3.1 The organisational requirements and competition
Athletics Recognised Competitions (excluding IPC fees for each level of World Para Athletics Recognised
Games) are outlined on the World Para Athletics Competitions (excluding IPC Games) are outlined on
website. the World Para Athletics website.
18 Regulatio Amend 4.6 Classification 4.6 Classification To provide clarity on the application of this
n (add) regulation at WPA Sanctioned Competitions.
4.6 4.6.1 World Para Athletics shall determine the World 4.6.1 World Para Athletics shall determine the World
Para Athletics Recognised Competitions where Para Athletics Recognised Competitions where
international Classification will be offered. At such international Classification will be offered. At such
Competitions, Classification will be conducted prior Competitions, Classification will be conducted prior to
to the start of each Competition in accordance with the start of each Competition in accordance with the
the World Para Athletics Classification Rules and World Para Athletics Classification Rules and
Regulations. Regulations.

4.6.2 An athlete who has not been assessed by a 4.6.2 An athlete who has not been assessed by a World
World Para Athletics Classification Panel will not Para Athletics Classification Panel will not meet the
meet the eligibility criteria (set out in this Regulation eligibility criteria (set out in this Regulation 4) to
4) to compete in IPC Games, IPC Competitions and compete in IPC Games, IPC Competitions and, unless
World Para Athletics Sanctioned Competitions. WPA determines otherwise, World Para Athletics
Sanctioned Competitions.
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Regulation 5: Anti-Doping Regulation 5: Anti-Doping
19 Regulat Amend 5.1 Anti-Doping requirements 5.1 Anti-Doping requirements To provide clarity on the application of this rule for
-ion 5 (delete World Records.
and add) 5.1.1 The IPC Anti-Doping Code (located on the IPC 5.1.1 The IPC Anti-Doping Code (located on the IPC
website) applies to all IPC Games, IPC Competitions website) applies to all IPC Games, IPC Competitions
and World Para Athletics Sanctioned Competitions. and World Para Athletics Sanctioned Competitions.

5.1.2 World Para Athletics Approved Competitions 5.1.2 World Para Athletics Approved Competitions
must be conducted in accordance with the anti- must be conducted in accordance with the Anti-Doping
doping rules of the relevant governing body and the rules of the relevant governing body and the WADC
WADC International Standards. Random in- International Standards. Random in-competition anti-
competition anti-doping testing (urine only or urine doping testing (urine only or urine and blood) is also
and blood) is also recommended at such recommended at such Competitions but mandatory for
Competitions but mandatory for record record performances at the Competition to be
performances at the Competition to be recognised by recognised by World Para Athletics (as outlined in the
World Para Athletics (as outlined in the Competition Competition Rules).
Rules). In order for a World Record to be recognised by World
Para Athletics, doping control must occur at the
competition that the record is set, and, the testing
must have been arranged in advance of the start of the
first day of competition. It is not a requirement that an
athlete that has broken a world record is selected for
testing.

In the case where a record is broken at a competition

that has not arranged for doping control in advance,
the record shall not be recognised.

Regulation 6: Medical Regulation 6: Medical

20 Regulatio Amend 6.2 Medical responsibilities 6.2 Medical responsibilities Only those with the appropriate medical
n (delete qualifications/background should be able to
6.2 and add) … … determine whether or not to withdraw an athlete
6.2.5 The Referee will be entitled to prevent any 6.2.5 In accordance with the Rules, Tthe Medical for medical reasons. This mirrors the approach of
athlete from competing where in his opinion it would Delegate Referee will be entitled to prevent any athlete the IAAF.
be dangerous for the athlete to compete, including from competing where in his opinion it would be
where the safety of other athletes, officials, dangerous for the athlete to compete, including where
spectators and/or the Competition itself is put at risk. the safety of other athletes, officials, spectators and/or
the Competition itself is put at risk.
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21 Regulatio Amend 6.3 Medical withdrawal request 6.3 Medical withdrawal request Amended to reflect the actual practice.
n (delete
6.3 and add) … …
6.3.5 A representative of the IPC Medical Committee, 6.3.5 A representative of The IPC Medical Committee
or such other person determined by the IPC/World Delegate, or such other person determined by the
Para Athletics makes a recommendation to the IPC/World Para Athletics makes a decision
Technical Delegate who shall determine whether a recommendation to the Technical Delegate who shall
Medical Withdrawal Request is accepted. This communicate determine whether a Medical
decision is final with no opportunity to protest or Withdrawal Request is accepted. This decision is final
appeal. with no opportunity to protest or appeal.
21 Regulatio Add 6.3 Medical withdrawal request Added for clarity and to mirror the new proposed
n 6.3 (New Rule) notes (iii) and (iv) in rule 2.2.
…
6.3.6 Any athlete withdrawn from an event under this
regulation less than 24 hours prior to that event shall
be shown in the results as DNS.

Regulation 7: Technology and Equipment Regulation 7: Technology and Equipment

23 Regulat Delete 7.1 Fundamental principles 7.1 Fundamental principles The proposed amendments to regulation 7.2 reflect
-ion 7 and add the current practices/policies in relation to the
7.1.1 The IPC Policy on Sport Equipment (located 7.1.1 The IPC Policy on Sport Equipment (located
definition of ‘commercially available’ outlined in the
on the IPC website) applies to all World Para on the IPC website) applies to all World Para
letter to the members introduced in 2014. In
Athletics Recognised Competitions. The principles Athletics Recognised Competitions. The principles
addition, the amendments also provide clarity for
outlined in this policy apply in particular (but not outlined in this policy apply in particular (but not
determining whether technology and/or equipment
exclusively) in relation to the development of exclusively) in relation to the development of
is performance enhancing.
sports specific prosthetic devices. sports specific prosthetic devices.
7.2 Monitoring of the use of technology and 7.2 Monitoring of the use of technology and
equipment equipment
7.2.1 The World Para Athletics Technical Delegate, 7.2.1 The World Para Athletics Technical Delegate,
or his designee, will monitor the use of technology or his designee, will monitor the use of technology
and equipment at World Para Athletics and equipment used, or, intended to be used, at
Recognised Competitions to ensure that it World Para Athletics Recognised Competitions to
conforms to the principles outlined in the IPC ensure that it conforms to the principles outlined in
Policy on Sport Equipment. This may include, but the IPC Policy on Sport Equipment. This may include,
will not be limited to, the assessment of: but will not be limited to, the assessment of: The
following examples shall be considered contrary to
7.2.1.1 unrealistic enhancement of height of
that policy; technology and/or equipment that, in
release in throwing events;
the opinion of the World Para Athletics:
7.2.1.2 unrealistic enhancement of stride
7.2.1.1 provides an unrealistic enhancement of
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length; height of release in throwing events;
7.2.1.3 whether or not equipment and/or 7.2.1.2 provides an unrealistic enhancement of
prosthetic components are commercially stride length;
available to all athletes (prototypes that are
7.2.1.3 whether or not equipment and/or
purpose built by manufacturers exclusively for
prosthetic components is not are commercially
the use of a specific athlete shall not be
available to all athletes, (prototypes that are
permitted); and/or
purpose built by manufacturers exclusively for
7.2.1.4 whether equipment contains materials the use of a specific athlete shall not be
or devices that store, generate or deliver permitted); and/or unless the athlete can
energy and/or are designed to provide establish that the:
function to enhance performance beyond the
7.2.1.3.1 technology and/or equipment is in
natural physical capacity of an athlete.
final product form;
7.2.2 World Para Athletics has adopted provisions
7.2.1.3.2 manufacturer has announced the
to enable the use of certain technology and
market launch date of the technology
equipment designed to provide assistance to Para
and/or equipment and this date is within 9
athletes. Such provisions are outlined in the
months of the date of the athlete’s request
Competition Rules.
to use it; and
7.2.1.3.3 manufacturer has published
7.3 Prohibited technology information on the technology and/or
equipment; and/or
7.3.1 Use of the following technology is prohibited
at World Para Athletics Recognised Competitions: 7.2.1.4 whether equipment contains materials or
devices that store, generate or deliver energy
7.3.1.1 equipment that breaches the
and/or are designed to provide an athlete with an
fundamental principles outlined in the IPC
overall competitive advantage over an athlete
Policy on Sport Equipment;
not using such technology and/or equipment
7.3.1.2 equipment that results in athletic function to enhance performance beyond the
performance being generated by machines, natural physical capacity of an athlete(unless, in
engines, electronics, motors, robotic relation to technology and equipment not yet
mechanisms or the like; and commercially available or commercially available
from February 2020, the athlete can establish on
7.3.1.3 osteo-integrated prosthesis. the balance of probabilities that the use of such
7.3.2 At any IPC Games, IPC Competition or World technology and/or equipment would not provide
Para Athletics Sanctioned Competition the World him with an overall competitive advantage over
Para Athletics Technical Delegate shall be entitled an athlete not using such technology and/or
to prohibit the use of any equipment prohibited by equipment).
these Regulations. In every case of a suspected 7.2.2 World Para Athletics has adopted provisions to
breach the World Para Athletics Technical enable the use of certain technology and equipment
Delegate must report the matter to World Para designed to provide assistance to Para athletes.
Athletics. Upon receiving such a report World Para Such provisions are outlined in the Competition
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Athletics must refer the matter to the IPC Medical Rules.
and Scientific Director. Any further investigation
7.3 Prohibited technology
and/or action will be determined by the IPC on a
case by case basis. 7.3.1 Use of the following technology is prohibited
at World Para Athletics Recognised Competitions:
7.3.3 World Para Athletics shall be entitled to
prohibit the use of equipment either permanently or 7.3.1.1 equipment that breaches the fundamental
on a temporary basis (to allow for further principles outlined in the IPC Policy on Sport
investigation) where it considers, acting reasonably, Equipment;
that any of the fundamental principles of equipment
design and availability are breached. 7.3.1.2 equipment that results in athletic
performance being generated by machines,
engines, electronics, motors, robotic mechanisms
or the like; and
7.3.1.3 osteo-integrated prosthesis.
7.3.2 At any IPC Games, IPC Competition or World
Para Athletics Sanctioned Competition the World
Para Athletics Technical Delegate shall be entitled to
prohibit the use of any equipment prohibited by
these Regulations. In every case of a suspected
breach the World Para Athletics Technical Delegate
must report the matter to World Para Athletics.
Upon receiving such a report World Para Athletics
must refer the matter to the IPC Medical and
Scientific Director. Any further investigation and/or
action will be determined by the IPC on a case by
case basis.
7.3.3 World Para Athletics shall be entitled to
prohibit the use of equipment either permanently or
on a temporary basis (to allow for further
investigation) where it considers, acting reasonably,
that any of the fundamental principles of equipment
design and availability are breached.

Rule 1: Appointment of Officials Rule 1: Appointment of Officials

27 1.2 Amend 2. Appointment of Officials for WPA Sanctioned and 2. Appointment of Officials for WPA Sanctioned and Remove unnecessary wording to reflect actual
(a),(b) (Delete) Approved Competitions (see Part B -3.1.2 (c) and (d)): Approved Competitions (see Part B -3.1.2 (c) and (d)): practice

a) At WPA Approved International and National a) At WPA Approved International and National
Competitions which are for Para athletes (or where Competitions which are for Para athletes (or where
these events form a part of a wider programme); these events form a part of a wider programme);
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b) A WPA Technical Delegate(s) for International and b) a) A WPA Technical Delegate(s) for International
National Competitions must be appointed by WPA and National Competitions must be appointed by WPA.
Sports Technical Committee; Sports Technical Committee;

c) If WPA Classification is being conducted in c) b) If WPA Classification is being conducted in

conjunction with the respective competition, then the conjunction with the respective competition, then the
Chief Classifier and International Classifiers must be Chief Classifier and International Classifiers must be
appointed by WPA Sports Technical Committee; appointed by WPA Sports Technical Committee;

Rule 2: Description of Officials and Their Duties Rule 2: Description of Officials and Their Duties
28 2.1 Add new 2.1 Technical Delegate 2.1 Technical Delegate Aligned with the 2018-2019 IAAF Amendments
(h) and (i)
and re- g) The seeding and draws for all events are made in g) The seeding and draws for all events are made in
letter accordance with the Rules and any applicable accordance with the Rules and any applicable
remaining Technical Regulations and approve all start lists; Technical Regulations and approve all start lists;
points h) That if requested, to chair the Technical Meeting
and brief the Technical Officials (h) decide upon any matters which arise prior to the
competition and for which provision has not been
i) The submission of written reports in advance of the made in these Rules (or any applicable regulations) or
competition on its preparation and after its the arrangements for the competitions, where
conclusion on the execution, including appropriate in consultation with the LOC and/or
recommendations for future editions. conjunction with WPA at IPC Games and IPC
Technical Delegates appointed for one day meetings Competitions (see Part B - 3.1.2 (a) and (b)).
shall provide all necessary support and advice to the
LOC and ensure the submission of written reports on (i) decide (including where appropriate in conjunction
the execution of the competition. when available with the relevant Referee(s) and the
Competition Director) upon any matters which arise
during the competition and for which provision has not
been made in these Rules (or any applicable
regulations) or the arrangements for the competitions
or which might require a deviation from them in order
for the competition to continue in whole or in part or in
order to ensure fairness to those taking part.

h) j) That if requested, to chair the Technical Meeting

and brief the Technical Officials

i) k) The submission of written reports in advance of

the competition on its preparation and after its
conclusion on the execution, including
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recommendations for future editions.
Technical Delegates appointed for one day meetings
shall provide all necessary support and advice to the
LOC and ensure the submission of written reports on
the execution of the competition.

Rule 2: Description of Officials and Their Duties Rule 2: Description of Officials and Their Duties
28 2.2 Amend 2.2 Medical Delegate 2.2 Medical Delegate Aligned with the 2018-2019 IAAF Amendments.
(delete
and add) The Medical Delegate shall have ultimate authority The Medical Delegate shall have ultimate authority on Also amended to ensure a doctor who has a licence
on all medical matters. all medical matters. to practise in the country of the competition
He shall ensure that adequate facilities for medical He shall ensure that adequate facilities for medical examines any athlete who is withdrawn from an
examination, treatment and emergency care will be examination, treatment and emergency care will be event.
available at the site of the competition and that available at the site of the competition and that
medical attention can be provided where athletes medical attention can be provided where athletes are
are accommodated. accommodated.

COMMENT: The health and safety of all participants COMMENT: The health and safety of all participants is
is a high priority consideration for both WPA and the a high priority consideration for both WPA and the LOC
LOC of the competition. It is essential that reliable of the competition. It is essential that reliable
procedures and communication systems are procedures and communication systems are
established between the Medical Delegate (and established between the Medical Delegate (and other
other authorised staff), the Technical Delegates and authorised staff), the Technical Delegates and the
the Competition Director to ensure an immediate Competition Director to ensure an immediate and
and appropriate response to an incident. appropriate response to an incident.

The Medical Delegate shall:

(a) have ultimate authority on all medical
matters.
(b) ensure that adequate facilities for medical
examination, treatment and emergency care
will be available at the venue(s) of the
competition, training and Warm-up Areas
and that medical attention can be provided
where athletes are accommodated and for
provision of and compliance with the
requirements of Rule 7.1.
(c) review medical certificates in accordance
with Rule 5.4 and Regulation 6.3.
(d) have the power to order an athlete to
withdraw before, or to immediately retire
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from an event during, competition.

Note (i): The powers under (c) and (d) above may be
passed by the Medical Delegate to (or where no
Medical Delegate is appointed or available be
exercised by) one or more medical doctors appointed
and so designated by the LOC who should normally be
identified by an armband, vest or similar distinctive
apparel. Where the Medical Delegate or doctor is not
immediately available to the athlete, he may provide
instruction or direction to an official or other
authorised person to act on his behalf.

Note (ii): Prior to withdrawing an athlete before the

commencement of an event under Rule 2.2(d), that
athlete must be examined by one of the medical
doctors appointed by the LOC. Any athlete withdrawn
during an event under Rule 2.2(d) must, as soon as
practically possible after the withdrawal, be examined
by one of the medical doctors appointed by the LOC.

Note (iii): Any athlete withdrawn or retired from a

running event under Rule 2.2(d) shall be shown in the
result as DNS and DNF respectively. Any athlete not
complying with such an order shall be disqualified from
that event.

Note (iv): Any athlete withdrawn or retired from a Field

Event under Rule 2.2(d) shall be shown in the result as
DNS if he has not taken any trial. However if he has
taken any trials, the results of those trials shall stand
and the athlete classified in the result accordingly. Any
athlete not complying with such an order shall be
disqualified from further participation in that event.

COMMENT: The health and safety of all participants in

the competition is a high priority consideration for
WPA, other governing bodies and by the LOC of the
competition. The availability of the expertise of a well-
respected and qualified person in the role of Medical
Delegate is essential to carry out these key tasks,
especially as he (or those authorised by him or the LOC
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amongst other duties has the responsibility to
withdraw an athlete from competition if deemed
necessary for medical reasons. It is important to note
that the power of the Medical Delegate (or a medical
doctor acting at his request or in his place) applies to
all events. It is essential that there is a reliable
communication system and procedures in place
between the Medical Delegate (and those authorised
to act in his place), the Technical Delegates and the
Competition Director particularly in relation to the
duties under (c) and (d) above as these have a direct
impact on start lists, results and the management of
the competition.

31 2.8 Amend 2.8 Officials of the Competition 2.8 Officials of the Competition Aligned with the 2018-2019 IAAF Amendments
(add)
The LOC of a competition shall appoint all other The LOC of a competition and/or the relevant
officials, subject to these Rules. governing Body shall appoint all other officials, subject
to these Rules.

37 2.13.1 Amend 2.13 Referees 2.13 Referees This amendment is in line with the ‘IAAF and WPA
(add) Starting Guidelines’
Comment
1. 1.
… …

COMMENT: At meetings where sufficient officials are COMMENT: At meetings where sufficient officials are
available so that more than one Referee is appointed available so that more than one Referee is appointed
for the races, it is strongly recommended that one of for the races, it is strongly recommended that one of
them is appointed as the Start Referee. them is appointed as the Start Referee. This Start
Referee should be a specialist and experienced starter,
thus basing his observations on a technically sound
background.

38 2.13.2 Amend 2.13 Referees 2.13 Referees Aligned with the 2018-2019 IAAF Amendments
(add)
… …
2. Referees shall ensure that these Rules (and 2. Referees shall ensure that these Rules (and
applicable Technical Regulations) are observed applicable Technical Regulations) are observed
and shall decide upon any matters which arise during and shall decide upon any matters which arise during
the competition (including in the Warm-up Area, Call the competition (including in the Warm-up Area, Call
Room and, after the competition, up to and including Room and, after the competition, up to and including
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the Victory Ceremony) and for which provision has the Victory Ceremony) and for which provision has not
not been made in these Rules (or any applicable been made in these Rules (or any applicable Technical
Technical Regulations). Regulations), where appropriate or necessary in
conjunction with the Technical Delegate(s).
39 2.13.5 Amend 2.13 Referees 2.13 Referees Aligned with the 2018-2019 IAAF Amendments
(add)
5. A Referee shall have authority to warn or exclude 5. A Referee shall have authority to warn or exclude
from competition, any athlete guilty of acting in an from competition, any athlete or relay team guilty of
unsporting or improper manner under Rule 17.5. In acting in an unsporting or improper manner or under
case of a disciplinary matter, the Call Room Referee Rules 6.1, 6.18, 7, 17.5, 18.17, 18.18, 24.2, 24.5, 24.19
has authority starting from the Warm-up Area up to or 49.8(h)). In case of a disciplinary matter, the Call
the competition area. In all other instances, the Room Referee has authority starting from the Warm-
Referee applicable to the event in which the athlete up Area up to the competition area. In all other
is or was competing, shall have authority. instances, the Referee applicable to the event in which
The applicable Referee (where practicable after the athlete is or was competing, shall have authority.
consulting the Competition Director) may warn or The applicable Referee (where practicable after
remove any other person from the competition area consulting the Competition Director) may warn or
(or other area related to the competition including remove any other person from the competition area (or
the Warm-up Area, Call Room and coaches seating) other area related to the competition including the
who is acting in an unsporting or improper manner Warm-up Area, Call Room and coaches seating) who is
or who is providing assistance to athletes that is not acting in an unsporting or improper manner or who is
permitted by the Rules. Warnings may be indicated providing assistance to athletes that is not permitted
to the athlete by showing a yellow card, exclusion by by the Rules. Warnings may be indicated to the athlete
showing a red card. Warnings and exclusions shall be by showing a yellow card, exclusion by showing a red
entered on the result card. Those warnings and card. Warnings and exclusions shall be entered on the
exclusions decided by a Referee shall be result card. Those warnings and exclusions decided by
communicated to the Competition Secretary and to a Referee shall be communicated to the Competition
the other Referees. Secretary and to the other Referees.

Note (i): The Referee may, where the circumstances Note (i): The Referee may, where the circumstances
justify it; exclude an athlete without a warning justify it; exclude an athlete or relay team without a
having been given (See also Note to Rule 7.2); warning having been given (See also Note to Rule 7.2);

Note (ii): When excluding an athlete from Note (ii): When excluding an athlete or relay team from
competition under this Rule, if the Referee is aware competition under this Rule, if the Referee is aware
that a yellow card has already been given, should that a yellow card has already been given, should show
show a second yellow card followed immediately by a second yellow card followed immediately by a red
a red card. card.

Note (iii): If a yellow card is given and the Referee is Note (iii): If a yellow card is given and the Referee is
not aware that there is a previous yellow card, it not aware that there is a previous yellow card, it shall,
shall, once this is known, have the same consequence once this is known, have the same consequence as if it
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as if it was given in association with a red card. The was given in association with a red card. The relevant
relevant Referee shall take immediate action to Referee shall take immediate action to advise the
advise the athlete or his team of his exclusion. athlete or relay team or his/its team of his/its
exclusion.
45 2.17.2 Amend 2.17 Start Co-ordinator, Starter and Recallers 2.17 Start Co-ordinator, Starter and Recallers Aligned with the 2018-2019 IAAF Amendments
(delete
and add) 2. The Starter shall have entire control of the athletes 2. The Starter, whose primary responsibility is to ensure
on their marks. When a Start Information System is a fair and equitable start for all competitors, shall have
used, the Starter and/or an assigned Recaller shall entire control of the athletes on their marks. When a
wear headphones in order to hear clearly any Start Information System is used, the Starter and/or an
acoustic signal emitted when the System indicates a assigned Recaller shall wear headphones in order to
possible false start. hear clearly any acoustic signal emitted when the
System indicates a possible false start.

COMMENT: The primary responsibility of the Starter

(and the Recallers) is to ensure a fair and equitable
start for all competitors.
51 2.23 Amend 2.23 Measurement Judge (Scientific) 2.23 Measurement Judge (Scientific) Aligned with the 2018-2019 IAAF Amendments.
(delete
and add) … …

To ensure that the equipment is operating correctly, To ensure that the equipment is operating correctly, he
he shall, before and after the event, supervise a set shall, before and after the event, supervise a set of
of measurements in conjunction with the Judges and measurements in conjunction with the Judges and
under the supervision of the Referee, to confirm under the supervision of the Referee, to confirm
agreement with results achieved using a calibrated agreement with results achieved using a calibrated
certified steel tape. A form of conformity shall be certified steel tape. A form of conformity shall be
issued and signed by all those involved in the test and issued and signed by all those involved in the test and
attached to the results card. During the competition attached to the results card. During the competition he
he shall remain in overall charge of the operation. shall remain in overall charge of the operation.

He will report to the Referee to certify that the He will report to the Referee to certify that the The note clarifies the recommended practice.
equipment is accurate. equipment is accurate.

Note: Whilst it is not mandatory, it is recommended

that the Measurement Judge should carry out a set of
measurements during the event to verify the
measurements taken before the event.

52 2.24 Amend 2.24 Call Room Judges 2.24 Call Room Judges To provide clarity on the responsibilities of the Call
(delete) Room Judges.
The Call Room Chief Judge shall supervise the transit The Call Room Chief Judge shall supervise the transit
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between the Warm-up Area and the competition between the Warm-up Area and the competition area
area to ensure that the athletes after being checked to ensure that the athletes after being checked in the
in the Call Room, be present and ready at the Call Room, be present and ready at the competition
competition site for the scheduled start of their site for the scheduled start of their event.
event. The Call Room Judges shall ensure that athletes are
The Call Room Judges shall ensure that athletes are wearing the national or Club uniform clothing officially
wearing the national or Club uniform clothing approved by their national governing body, that the
officially approved by their national governing body, bibs are worn correctly and correspond with start lists,
that the bibs are worn correctly and correspond with that shoes, number and dimension of spikes, inspection
start lists, that shoes, number and dimension of of eye masks, tether, racing chairs and throwing
spikes, inspection of eye masks, tether, racing chairs frames, measurement of Maximum Allowable Standing
and throwing frames, measurement of Maximum Height (see Rule 6.13) advertising on clothing and
Allowable Standing Height (see Rule 6.13) advertising athletes’ bags comply with the Rules and Regulations
on clothing and athletes’ bags comply with the Rules and that unauthorised material is not taken into the
and Regulations and that unauthorised material is arena.
not taken into the arena. The Judges shall refer any unresolved issues or matters
The Judges shall refer any unresolved issues or arising to the Call Room Referee.
matters arising to the Call Room Referee.
COMMENT:
COMMENT: …
…
Unlike IAAF competitions, for WPA, Call Room Judges
Unlike IAAF competitions, for WPA, Call Room Judge play another extremely important role which relates to
play another extremely important role which relates the inspection of the equipment being used by some
to the inspection of the equipment being used by athletes such as tethers, eye patches, eye masks,
some athletes such as tethers, eye patches, eye wheelchairs and throwing frames. In addition, when
masks, wheelchairs and throwing frames. In addition, Classifiers are not present or have not been appointed,
when Classifiers are not present or have not been the Call Room Judges are responsible for ensuring that
appointed, the Call Room Judges are responsible for the Maximum Allowable Standing Height (MASH)
ensuring that the Maximum Allowable Standing measurements are taken.
Height (MASH) measurements are taken.

Rule 4: Age, Gender Categories and Mixed Rule 4: Age, Gender Categories and Mixed
Competition Competition
56 4 Amend Age Categories Age Categories To remove unnecessary wording in this section
(delete)
... ...

2. An athlete shall be eligible to compete in an age 2. An athlete shall be eligible to compete in an age
group competition under these Rules if he is within group competition under these Rules if he is within the
the age range specified in the relevant age group age range specified in the relevant age group
classification. An athlete must be able to provide classification. An athlete must be able to provide proof
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proof of his age through presentation of a valid of his age through presentation of a valid passport or
passport or other form of evidence as permitted by other form of evidence as permitted by the Regulations
the Regulations for the competition. An athlete who for the competition. An athlete who fails or refuses to
fails or refuses to provide such proof shall not be provide such proof shall not be eligible to compete.
eligible to compete.

COMMENT: While this rule defines the age groups in COMMENT: While this rule defines the age groups in a
a particular way, it is often the Technical Regulations particular way, it is often the Technical Regulations for
for a specific competition which determines whether a specific competition which determines whether
younger athletes can participate as envisaged by younger athletes can participate as envisaged by note
note (ii). If they are accepted into the competition (ii). If they are accepted into the competition they are
they are required to compete with the same required to compete with the same conditions and
conditions and implements as their competitors in implements as their competitors in the age grouping.
the age grouping.
In addition, athletes may only compete in a specific
In addition, athletes may only compete in a specific classification as determined through the classification
classification as determined through the system. There are many cases where athletes from
classification system. There are many cases where different classes compete together and in some cases
athletes from different classes compete together and the WPA points system is used to compare
in some cases the WPA points system is used to performances of the combined athletes to determine
compare performances of the combined athletes to the medallists.
determine the medallists.
57 4.7 Amend Mixed Competition Mixed Competition Aligned with the 2018-2019 IAAF Amendments
(delete
and add) 7. Universal competitions such as relays or other 7. Universal competitions such as relays or other team
team events in which men and women compete events in which men and women compete together or
together or events in which men and women events in which men and women compete for a single
compete for a single category are permitted in category are permitted in accordance with the
accordance with the applicable regulations of the applicable regulations of the relevant body.
relevant body. 8. Other than under Rule 4.7, for all other competitions
8. Other than under Rule 4.7, for all other held completely in the stadium, mixed events between
competitions held completely in the stadium, mixed male and female participants shall not normally be
events between male and female participants shall permitted. However, mixed stadium competitions in
not normally be permitted. However, mixed stadium Field Events and in races of 5000m or longer the
competitions in Field Events and in races of 5000m or following may be permitted in all competitions except
longer may be permitted in all competitions except those held under Part B - 3.1.2 (a) and (b) :
held under Part B - 3.1.2 (a) and (b). (a) Mixed stadium competition in races of 5000m or
longer but it is permitted only when there are
Note (i): For Mixed Competitions conducted in Field insufficient athletes of one or both genders competing
Events, separate result cards shall be used and to justify the conduct of separate races. The gender of
results declared for each gender. For races, the each athlete shall be shown in the result. Such races
gender of each athlete shall be shown. shall not, in any case, be conducted so as to allow
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athletes of one gender to be paced / drafted or
Note (ii): Mixed Competitions in Track Events as assisted by athletes of another gender.
permitted under this Regulation shall only be
conducted where there are insufficient athletes of (b) Field Events for men and women may be conducted
one or both genders competing to justify the conduct simultaneously at one or more event sites. Separate
of separate races. result cards shall be used and results declared for each
gender. Each round of trials of such events may be
Note (iii): Mixed Competition in Track Events shall conducted either by calling all athletes of one gender
not, in any case be conducted so as to allow athletes followed by the other or by alternating them. For the
of one gender to be paced/drafted or assisted by purposes of Rule 24.17, all athletes shall be regarded
athletes of another gender. as if they were of the same gender. Where Vertical
Jumps are conducted on a single event site, Rule 25
and Rule 26 must be strictly applied including that the
bar must continue to be raised in accordance with a
single set of previously announced increments for the
entire competition.

Note (i): For Mixed Competitions conducted in Field

Events, separate result cards shall be used and results
declared for each gender. For races, the gender of each
athlete shall be shown.

Note (ii): Mixed Competitions in Track Events as

permitted under this Regulation shall only be
conducted where there are insufficient athletes of one
or both genders competing to justify the conduct of
separate races.

Note (iii): Mixed Competition in Track Events shall not,

in any case be conducted so as to allow athletes of one
gender to be paced/drafted or assisted by athletes of
another gender.

Rule 5: Entries Rule 5: Entries

60 5.5 Amend Failure to Report to the Call Room(s) Failure to Report to the Call Room(s) To provide clarity on the interpretation of this rule.
(add)
5. Subject always to any additional sanction under 5. Except as provided below, an athlete shall be
Rule 5.4, and except as provided below, an athlete excluded from participation in any event in which he is
shall be excluded from participation in any event in not present in the Call Room(s) at the relevant time as
which he is not present in the Call Room(s) at the published in the Call Room schedule. He shall be shown
relevant time as published in the Call Room schedule. in the results as DNS. The relevant Referee will decide
He shall be shown in the results as DNS. The relevant
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Referee will decide on this (including whether the on this (including whether the athlete may compete
athlete may compete under protest if a decision under protest if a decision cannot be made
cannot be made immediately) and the corresponding immediately) and the corresponding reference must be
reference must be made in the official results. made in the official results.

Justifiable reasons (e.g. factors independent of the Justifiable reasons (e.g. factors independent of the
athlete’s own actions, such as problems with the athlete’s own actions, such as problems with the
official transport system or an error in the published official transport system or an error in the published
Call Room schedule) may, after confirmation, be Call Room schedule) may, after confirmation, be
accepted by the Referee and the athlete may then be accepted by the Referee and the athlete may then be
allowed to take part. allowed to take part.

COMMENT: As the rule states, the athlete must be

present in the Call Room(s) at the appropriate time.
This does not mean standing outside the Call Room.
The Technical Regulations for the Competition will
outline the Call Room procedures which must be
followed. The Relevant Referee shall decide if the
athlete has attended the Call Room(s) on time or if
there is a Justifiable reason for not being present on
time. The Referee may allow an athlete to compete
under protest if a decision cannot be made
immediately.

It is important to note that if the athlete has been

listed as "DNS" on the results sheet, he shall be
excluded from all further events of the competition
(save where the “DNS” is as a result of rule 6.21).

Rule 6: Clothing, Shoes, Athlete Bibs, Rule 6: Clothing, Shoes, Athlete Bibs, Prosthetics New Rule added to provide clarity on the
Prosthetics and Orthotics, Eye mask, Helmets and Orthotics, Eye mask, Tether, Non- disciplinary action when the athletes’ equipment is
compliance on Equipment and Helmets non-compliant with the rules.

61 6.1 Delete Clothing Clothing Aligned with the 2018-2019 IAAF Amendments

1. In all events athletes and guides must wear 1. In all events athletes and guides must wear clothing
clothing that is clean, and designed and worn so as that is clean, and designed and worn so as not to be
not to be objectionable. The clothing must be made objectionable. The clothing must be made of a material
of a material which is non-transparent even if wet. which is non-transparent even if wet. Athletes must not
Athletes must not wear clothing that could impede wear clothing that could impede the view of the
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the view of the Judges. Athletes’ vests/leotards Judges. Athletes’ vests/leotards should have the same
should have the same colour on the front and back. colour on the front and back.
Where appropriate, athletes shall participate in the
Where appropriate, athletes shall participate in the
uniform clothing approved by their national governing
uniform clothing approved by their national
body. The Victory Ceremony and any lap of honour are
governing body. The Victory Ceremony and any lap of
considered part of the competition for this purpose.
honour are considered part of the competition for
Note (i): The relevant governing body may specify in
this purpose.
the regulations for a competition that it is mandatory
Note (i): The relevant governing body may specify in
for the colour on athletes’ vests to be the same on the
the regulations for a competition that it is mandatory
front and back.
for the colour on athletes’ vests to be the same on
the front and back.
62 6.2 Amend Shoes Shoes Incorrect syntax
…
…
COMMENT: There may been instances where an COMMENT: There may been be instances where an
athlete …. athlete…

63 Rule 6.3 Amend Number of Spikes Number of Spikes Clarifies that the maximum number of spikes also
(add) applies to prosthetic blades.
3. The sole and heel of the shoes shall be so 3. The sole and heel of the shoes and/or prosthetic(s)
constructed as to provide for the use of up to 11 shall be so constructed as to provide for the use of up
spikes. to 11 spikes.
64 6.6 Amend Inserts and Additions to the Shoe Inserts and Additions to the Shoe Incorrect syntax
… …
COMMENT: As previously noted, there may been COMMENT: As previously noted, there may been be
instances… instances….
64 Rule 6.7 Amend Athlete Bibs Athlete Bibs Removal of an unnecessary word, as the ruling
Note (delete 7. 7. already refers to the side of the frame, therefore
and add) the word ‘lateral is superfluous.
… …

Note: One of the bibs shall be visibly displayed on the Note: One of the bibs shall be visibly displayed on the
back of the racing chair, throwing frame and on the back of the racing chair and the throwing frame and on
lateral side of the Race Running Frame. the lateral side of the Race Running Frame.

64 6.7 New Athlete Bibs Athlete Bibs Many athletes in more impaired classes continue to
Note(ii) 7. 7. wear a number bib on their leg rather than on their
front. This is not permitted.
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… …

Note: One of the bibs shall be visibly displayed on the Note (i): One of the bibs shall be visibly displayed on
back of the racing chair… the back of the racing chair…

Note (ii): Athletes must not wear any bibs on their leg
instead of on their breast or back.
64 Rule Change Athlete Bibs Athlete Bibs To make it clear that disqualification is the sanction
6.11 format … … for a breach of either a) or b) rather than just b) as
currently drafted.
11. If an athlete does not follow this Rule in any way 11. If an athlete does not follow this Rule in any way
The words “he shall be disqualified” should be
and: and:
moved onto a new line rather than at the end of b).
a) refuses the direction of the relevant Referee to a) refuses the direction of the relevant Referee to
comply; or comply; or
b) participates in the competition, he shall be b) participates in the competition,
disqualified. he shall be disqualified.
65 Rule Amend COMMENT: Rule 6.11 prescribes the sanction if any COMMENT: Rule 6.11 prescribes the sanction if any To correct a typographical error.
6.11 aspect of Rule 6 is not followed. It is expected aspect of Rule 6 is not followed. It is expected however
(add)
however that where possible the relevant officials that where possible the relevant officials should
should request and encourage the athlete to comply request and encourage the athlete to comply and to
and to advise him of the consequence if he does not. advise him of the consequence if he does not. But
But where an athlete does not follow an aspect of where an athlete does not follow an aspect of the Rule
the Rule during competition and it is not practical for during competition and it is not practical for an official
an official to request compliance that disqualification to request compliance that then disqualification may,
may, or will, follow. or will, follow.

66 6.13 Amend Prostheses Prostheses To emphasise that the MASH measurement of

(delete) … … athletes in Sport Classes T/F61-62 shall be
conducted prior to the competition in the Call Room
13. For Sport Classes T/F61-62 the actual height of an 13. For Sport Classes T/F61-62 the actual height of an by Call Room Judges.
athlete in his Competition leg prostheses shall not athlete in his Competition leg prostheses shall not
exceed his Maximum Allowable Standing Height exceed his Maximum Allowable Standing Height
(MASH) in accordance with WPA Classification Rules (MASH) in accordance with WPA Classification Rules
and Regulations. The height of athletes shall be and Regulations. The height of athletes shall be
measured at the Call Room by International measured at the Call Room by International Classifiers
Classifiers or if the International Classifiers have not or if the International Classifiers have not been To provide clarity on the disciplinary action to
been appointed at the competition, by the Call Room appointed at the competition, by the Call Room Judges. apply.
Judges. If an athlete fails to comply with this Rule, then the
athlete will not be permitted to start the event and
COMMENT: World and Regional Records shall be shown in the results as “DNS” in accordance
with Rule 6.21.
For the purpose of record ratification, all World and
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Regional Records achieved by athletes in Sport COMMENT: World and Regional Records
Classes T61-62 must comply with Rule 51. In
addition, for the purpose of ratification, all athletes For the purpose of record ratification, all World and
in Sport Classes T61-62 shall undergo a re- Regional Records achieved by athletes in Sport Classes
measurement of their MASH which shall be T/F61-62 must comply with Rule 51.10 Note (i). In
conducted immediately after the competition of the addition, for the purpose of ratification, all athletes in
relevant race. Sport Classes T61-62 shall undergo a re-measurement
of their MASH which shall be conducted immediately
after the competition of the relevant race.

67 6.15 Amend Orthoses Orthoses The amendments provide clarity in relation to the
And add) use of orthotic device(s)
6.16 15. For athletes in Sports Classes T/F42-44 with 15. For athletes in Sports Classes T32-34/F31-34, T/F
Lower Limb Impairment with two anatomical limbs, 35-38, T/F42-44 and T51-54/F51-57 with Lower Limb
the use of orthotic device(s) is optional. Impairment with two anatomical limbs, the use of
orthotic device(s) is optional.
16. In Sport Classes T45-47 and F45-46, athletes with
Upper Limb Impairment, the use of orthotic device(s) 16. In Sport Classes T32-34/F31-34, T/F 35-38, T45-47/
is optional. and F45-46, and T51-54/F51-57 athletes with Upper
Limb Impairment, the use of orthotic device(s) is
optional.

68 Rule Amend Eye mask Eye mask To remove the requirement for athletes whose
6.18 (delete 18. 18. trials are at the beginning of the final round having
Note (i) and add) to keep their eye masks / opaque glasses on until
… … the final athlete has completed his last trial.

Note (i): Eye patches and opaque glasses or Note (i): Eye patches, and eye masks and / opaque
appropriate substitute must be worn from the time glasses or appropriate substitute must be worn from
the athlete leaves the Call Room until the end of the the time the athlete leaves the Call Room until the end
event, except that the athlete may remove the eye of the event or, in the case of eye masks / opaque
mask (and opaque glasses or appropriate substitute) glasses (but not eye patches) until the end of the
between trials in the event. athlete’s final trial in field events. , except that the In
field events athletes may remove the eye mask (and
opaque glasses or appropriate substitute) / opaque
glasses (but not eye patches) between trials in the
event. Eye patches must not be removed until the
athlete has left the field of play. Any athlete who
removes his eye patches before leaving the field of play
shall, for a first offence, be warned by the Referee
normally by showing a yellow card. For a second
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offence, the Referee shall disqualify the athlete,
normally by showing a red card.

68 6.18 Amend Note (ii): it is the responsibility of the athlete to Note (ii): it is the responsibility of the athlete to provide This amendment clarifies that it is the responsibility
(add) ensure that these eye patches and opaque glasses or the eye patches, eye masks / opaque glasses and to of the athlete and not the LOC to provide eye
Note (ii)
appropriate substitute meet this requirement. ensure that these eye patches, eye masks and opaque patches and opaque glasses.
glasses or appropriate substitute meet this
requirement. If an athlete fails to comply with this
Rule, then the athlete will not be permitted to start the To provide clarity on the disciplinary action to
event and shall be shown in the results as “DNS” in apply.
accordance with Rule 6.21.

69 6.18 & Delete and Tether Tether Removal of an unnecessary wording and amend
6.19 Amend numbering.
Note: The following Rule 6.18 and Rule 6.19 will
numbering Note: The following Rule 6.198 and Rule 6.2019 will
come into force from 1 October 2018.
come into force from 1 October 2018.
18. When competing with a guide-runner, athletes in
18 19. When competing with a guide-runner, athletes
Sport Class T11 and T12 shall be guided through a
in Sport Class T11 and T12 shall be guided through a
tether.
tether.
Note: Only one tether shall be used between an
Note: Only one tether shall be used between an athlete
athlete and his guide-runner(s) during a race.
and his guide-runner(s) during a race.
19. The tether shall be made from non-elastic
19 20. The tether shall be made from non-elastic
material and shall not store energy and/or offer a
material and shall not store energy and/or offer a
performance gain to an athlete. It shall consist of
performance gain to an athlete. It shall consist of two
two closed holding loops and a middle section with
closed holding loops and a middle section with two
two fixed spherical stoppers at each end.
fixed spherical stoppers at each end.
…
…

69 Rule Amend Tether Tether To make it clear that it is the responsibility of the
6.19 (Add) athlete to provide the tether to be used and not
18. When competing with a guide-runner, athletes in 18 19. When competing with a guide-runner, athletes that of the competition organisers.
Sport Class T11 and T12 shall be guided through a in Sport Class T11 and T12 shall be guided through a
tether. tether which shall be supplied by the athlete and shall
comply with Rule 6.20. If an athlete fails to comply To provide clarity on the disciplinary action to
with this Rule, then the athlete will not be permitted to
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start the event and shall be shown in the results as apply.
“DNS” in accordance with Rule 6.21.

70 Rule Add Note (ii): During a race the athlete and his To make it clear that the athlete and guide runner
6.19 New accompanying guide runner may only be connected by are required to use the tether and not attempt to
(Notes way of the tether. The athlete and his accompanying avoid the requirements of Rule 6.20 (c) by holding
And guide runner may not hold hands, wrists or any other onto any part of each other’s bodies.
Comment) part of the other’s body so as to make the tether
superfluous.
To make it clear that it is the responsibility of the
Note (iii): If during a race their tether breaks then the athlete to ensure that their tether is serviceable and
athlete shall be disqualified. that in the event that the tether breaks during a
race that the athlete will be disqualified.
COMMENT: The purpose of Note (iii) is to make it clear
that it is the responsibility of the athlete to ensure that
their tether is durable and serviceable and that, in the
event that the tether breaks during a race, he will be
disqualified under Rule 7.9
70 6.21 Add Non-compliance on equipment To provide clarity on the disciplinary action when
(New Rule) the athletes’ equipment is non-compliant with the
21. At all IPC Games and IPC Competitions (see Part B - rules.
3.1.2 (a) and (b)) an athlete shall be excluded from
participation in any event in which his competition
equipment (i.e., racing chairs, RaceRunning frames,
throwing frames, prosthetic device(s), tethers and eye
masks) is not compliant with the rules.

In such circumstances, the Call Room Referee (or other

appropriate referee) must issue the athlete with a
yellow card and he shall be shown in the results as
“DNS”.

A reference shall be made in the official results to the

Rule that has been infringed (for example, DNS + YC
6.13).

In such circumstances, the athlete shall not be excluded

from participation in further events of the competition
under Rule 5.5

If the athlete’s equipment is non-compliant for any

subsequent event, then he shall also be excluded from
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that event. In such circumstances, the Call Room
Referee (or other appropriate referee) shall show the
athlete a second yellow card followed immediately by
a red card and in such circumstances the athlete shall
be excluded from participation in further events of the
competition.

The provisions of this Rule 6.21 relating to the issuing

of a yellow card and/or red card by the appropriate
referee will also apply in circumstances where an
athlete, having started or completed an event, is
subsequently disqualified from that event for having
competed using non-compliant equipment.

COMMENT: Under such circumstances where the

athlete’s equipment is non-compliant with the rules
and in order to be consistent with the application of
the rules, it is recommended that the Call Room
Referee keep track of the yellow and red cards that
have been issued.

70 6.20 Amend Helmets Helmets To amend numbering.

numbering
20 22. Helmets for Sport Classes T32-34, T51-54.
20. Helmets for Sport Classes T32-34, T51-54.
The wearing of helmets is compulsory in all track and The wearing of helmets is compulsory in all track and
road wheelchair races. The helmet shall be a hard road wheelchair races. The helmet shall be a hard
protective shell that has a recognised international protective shell that has a recognised international
safety standard e.g.: Snell b-84/90/95, BSI 6863, EN safety standard e.g.: Snell b-84/90/95, BSI 6863, EN
1078. 1078.

Rule 7: Assistance to Athletes Rule 7: Assistance to Athletes

72 7.3 (b) Amend b) Possession or use of video recorders, radios, CD, b) Possession or use of video recorders, radios, CD, To clarify that athlete’s assistants and guide-
Note (Add) radio transmitters, mobile phones, or similar devices radio transmitters, mobile phones, or similar devices in runners are also not permitted to have or use
in the competition area which have the capacity to the competition area which have the capacity to prohibited items within the competition area.
communicate; communicate;
Note: Possession or use of items specified within Rule
7.3 b) also applies to athlete’s assistants and guide-
runners.

73 7.4 (c) Add 4. The following should not be considered assistance: 4. The following should not be considered assistance: To provide clarity on the application of this rule.
… …
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c) Any kind of personal safeguard (e.g., bandage, c) Any kind of personal safeguard (e.g., bandage, tape,
tape, belt, support, wrist cooler, breathing aid etc.) belt, support, wrist cooler, breathing aid etc.) for
for protection and/or medical purposes. The Referee, protection and/or medical purposes. The Referee, in
in conjunction with the Medical Delegate, shall have conjunction with the Medical Delegate and, in some
the authority to verify any case should he judge that cases also an International Classifier, shall have the
to be desirable. (See also Rule 30.5 and Rule 34.5) authority to verify any case should he judge that to be
desirable. (See also Rule 30.5 and Rule 34.5)
73 7.4 Add new 4. The following should not be considered assistance: 4. The following should not be considered assistance: Provision (c) to replace former Rule 7.5 Note (i) and
provisions … … remove the requirement to provide a medical
certificate.
c) Any kind of personal safeguard (e.g., bandage, c) Any kind of personal safeguard (e.g., bandage, tape,
tape, belt, support, wrist cooler, breathing aid etc.) belt, support, wrist cooler, breathing aid etc.) or device
for protection and/or medical purposes. The Referee, (e.g. hearing amplifier/aid) for protection and/or
in conjunction with the Medical Delegate, shall have medical purposes. The Referee, in conjunction with the
the authority to verify any case should he judge that Medical Delegate, shall have the authority to verify any
to be desirable. (See also Rule 30.5 and Rule 34.5) case should he judge that to be desirable. (See also
Rule 30.5 and Rule 34.5)
…

(g) Receiving physical support from an official or other Provisions (g) and (h) aligned with the 2018-2019
person designated by the LOC to recover to a standing IAAF Amendments
position or to access medical assistance.

(h) Electronic lights or similar appliance indicating

progressive times during a race, including of a relevant
record.

(i) The use of a flag, a strobe light, other visual device Provision (i) reflects the use of aids for athletes with
or the touching of the athlete by an official to signal visual and hearing impairments.
the start of a race (see Rule 17.2 Note)
73 7.5 Delete 5. 5. No longer required given the proposed amendment
Note (i) to Rule 7.4(c) above.
Note (i): The use of any hearing aid/amplification of Note (i): The use of any hearing aid/amplification of
external cochlear implant parts shall only be external cochlear implant parts shall only be permitted
permitted for the athletes with a hearing impairment for the athletes with a hearing impairment in the
in the competition area provided an appropriate competition area provided an appropriate medical
medical certificate has been endorsed by IPC Medical certificate has been endorsed by IPC Medical
Committee/Medical Delegate, and presented a copy Committee/Medical Delegate, and presented a copy of
of original technical specifications of the device being original technical specifications of the device being
used at the competition. used at the competition.
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77 7.14 Amend Assistance – Field Events Assistance – Field Events This amendment clarifies that a primary role of the
(first (add) assistant in seated throws is to transfer the athlete
comme 14. Assistants for athletes in Sport Classes F31-33 14. Assistants for athletes in Sport Classes F31-33 and to the throwing frame. They must be capable of
nt) and F51-54 will be permitted (one assistant per F51-54 will be permitted (one assistant per athlete per doing this themselves without relying on the
athlete per event) who can assist the athlete under event) who can assist the athlete under the control and assistance of the technical officials or volunteers.
the control and supervision of the Officials to ensure supervision of the Officials to ensure the athlete
the athlete transfers safely to the throwing frame, transfers safely to the throwing frame, and assist
and assist athletes to strap into their throwing athletes to strap into their throwing frame.
frame.

Note: Strapping must be only to the frame with non- Note (i): Strapping must be only to the frame with non-
elastic material. elastic material.

… Note (ii): Should an assistant be required, the assistant

shall be physically capable of transferring their athlete
to the throwing frame and, in the event that the
assistant is not capable, no assistance will be provided
by the Technical Officials, accredited volunteers or any
other person(s) without the prior approval of the
Technical Delegate.

COMMENT: In IPC Games and IPC Competitions (see

Part B – 3.1.2 (a) and (b)), the Referee may require the
assistant(s) to withdraw from the field of play and be
seated outside of the field of play while the athlete is
not competing. Prior to the time that the assistant’s
athlete is about to compete and as the Referee
reasonably considers necessary, the assistant may be
enabled to prepare the athlete for competition. Once
that assistant’s athlete has finished competing, the
assistant shall again withdraw from the competition
area.

79 7.21 Amend 21. In Field Events, the assistant shall not conduct 21. In Field Events, the assistant shall not conduct Typo error
other than permitted under Rule 7.14 and Rule 7.20. other than permitted under Rules 7.14 to and Rule
If the official in charge of the event decides that an 7.20. If the official in charge of the event decides that
assistant is in breach of these rules (e.g. coaching in an assistant is in breach of these rules (e.g. coaching in
competition area), the athlete and his assistant(s) competition area), the athlete and his assistant(s) shall
shall be warned by the Referee and advised that, if be warned by the Referee and advised that, if there is
there is any repetition, the athlete will be disqualified any repetition, the athlete will be disqualified from that
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from that event subject to Rule 7.2. event subject to Rule 7.2.

80 Rule 8.3 Amend Rule 8: Effect of Disqualification Rule 8: Effect of Disqualification Aligned with the 2018-2019 IAAF Amendments
(add) … …
3. If the offence is considered serious, the 3. If a relay team is excluded from competition under
Competition Director shall report it to WPA for Rule 2.13.5, it shall be disqualified from that event.
consideration of further disciplinary action. Performances accomplished in a previous round of that
event shall remain valid. Such disqualification shall not
prevent any athlete or relay from that team taking part
in all further events, (including other events in which he
is simultaneously participating and relays) in that
competition.

3 4. If the offence is considered serious, the

Competition Director shall report it to WPA for
consideration of further disciplinary action.

4 5. Athletes must ensure that urine is not allowed to

drain from storage devices such as leg bags onto the
competition or warm-up areas. Failure to do so may
result in disqualification.

Rule 9: Competing Outside Sport Class – Rule 9: Competing Outside Sport Class –
Eligibility Eligibility
81 9 Amend Amended as a temporary solution until such time
(delete) In accordance with the IPC Classification Code, and In accordance with the IPC Classification Code, and WPA finds a permanent solution.
general principles of classification, athletes will general principles of classification, athletes will
generally compete against athletes with the same generally compete against athletes with the same
Sport Class. Sport Class.
The competition entry, qualification and/or eligibility The competition entry, qualification and/or eligibility
documentation for Recognised Competitions may documentation for Recognised Competitions may
identify events where more than one Sports Classes identify events where more than one Sports Classes are
are eligible to compete together. Where events are eligible to compete together. Where events are made
made available to more than one Sports Class the available to more than one Sports Class the Sports
Sports Classes that have been grouped together must Classes that have been grouped together must exhibit
exhibit at least two of the following three at least two of the following three characteristics (in
characteristics (in the reasonable opinion of the IPC): the reasonable opinion of the IPC):
a) Use methods of impairment assessment that are a) Use methods of impairment assessment that are
substantially the same (i.e., assessment of muscle substantially the same (i.e., assessment of muscle
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strength, or assessment of spastic hypertonia); strength, or assessment of spastic hypertonia);
b) Use methods of impairment assessment that b) Use methods of impairment assessment that assess
assess the same body regions; the same body regions;
c) Have a comparable level of sport performance in c) Have a comparable level of sport performance in the
the relevant event. relevant event.
At IPC Games and IPC Competitions (see Part B - At IPC Games and IPC Competitions (see Part B - 3.1.2
3.1.2 (a) and (b)), the grouping of the Sport Classes (a) and (b)), the grouping of the Sport Classes shall in
shall in principle be in accordance with the principle be in accordance with the Classification
Classification Hierarchy Table(s) in Appendix 2. Hierarchy Table(s) in Appendix 2.
This rule will not apply to Recognised Competitions This rule will not apply to Recognised Competitions
taking place after the adoption of this version of taking place after the adoption of this version of WPA
WPA Rules and Regulations where entry criteria have Rules and Regulations where entry criteria have been
been committed to prior to the date of adoption. committed to prior to the date of adoption.
Where more than one Sports Class competes Where more than one Sports Class competes together
together in Field Events the Raza Points System may in Field Events the Raza Points System may be used to
be used to determine placings (as shall be determine placings (as shall be determined by the LOC
determined by the LOC and the TD, depending on and the TD, depending on whether the event is
whether the event is organised as a ‘single class organised as a ‘single class event’ or a ‘combined class
event’ or a ‘combined class event’). When using the event’). When using the Raza Points System the
Raza Points System the numbers after the decimal numbers after the decimal place should be rounded
place should be rounded down. E.g. 1000.501 and down. E.g. 1000.501 and 1000.499 would both be
1000.499 would both be 1000pts. Only in the case of 1000pts. Only in the case of a tie would the numbers
a tie would the numbers after the decimal place be after the decimal place be considered.
considered.
In exceptional and limited circumstances WPA shall be
In exceptional and limited circumstances WPA shall entitled to permit the grouping of Sport Classes that do
be entitled to permit the grouping of Sport Classes not satisfy the above criteria and the Classification
that do not satisfy the above criteria and the Hierarchy Table(s) in Appendix 2.
Classification Hierarchy Table(s) in Appendix 2.
Rule 11: Validity of Performance Rule 11: Validity of Performance
83 11.2.d) Amend COMMENT: When a competition described in under COMMENT: When a competition described in under Syntax correction
Rule 11.2 is held over more than one day, the survey Rule 11.2 is held over more than one day, the survey
should be made on the day of the first event. In should be made on the day of the first event. In either
either case if the surveyor can be satisfied that there case if the surveyor can be satisfied that there will be
will be no movement of alteration to the facilities no movement of or alteration to the facilities being
being surveyed, the survey may be completed up to surveyed, the survey may be completed up to two days
two days prior to the day of the first event. prior to the day of the first event.

Rule 12: Video Recording Rule 12: Video Recording

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83 12 Add In IPC Games and IPC Competitions (see Part B - 3.1.2 In IPC Games and IPC Competitions (see Part B - 3.1.2 The amendment provides clarity that the official
(Note) (a) and (b)) and, whenever possible, in other (a) and (b)) and, whenever possible, in other video recording might also serve its purpose in case
competitions, an official video recording of all events competitions, an official video recording of all events to of violation of WPA Classification Rules and
to the satisfaction of the Technical Delegate(s) shall the satisfaction of the Technical Delegate(s) shall be Regulations
be made. It should be sufficient to demonstrate the made. It should be sufficient to demonstrate the
accuracy of performances and any violation of the accuracy of performances and any violation of the
Rules. Rules, including the WPA Classification Rules and
Regulations.

Rule 14: Wheelchair and RaceRunning Frame Rule 14: Wheelchair and RaceRunning Frame
Requirements Requirements
86 14.3 Amend 3. Wheel and Push-rim Requirements: 3. Wheel and Push-rim Requirements: To provide clarity on the application of this rule.
(add and
delete) Note (i): This rule may be waived for persons Note (i): This rule also applies may be waived for
requiring a single arm drive wheelchair, if so stated persons requiring a single arm drive wheelchair, if so
on their WPA Classification Form or at the discretion stated on their WPA Classification Form or at the
of the Technical Delegate in consultation with the discretion of the Technical Delegate in consultation
Chief Classifier, if a Chief Classifier is available. with the Chief Classifier, if a Chief Classifier is available.

Note (ii): For T32/33/51/52 athletes who may Note (ii): For T32/33/51/52 athletes who may
experience a limitation in their ability to stabilise the experience a limitation in their ability to stabilise the
wrist during pushing, this rule may be waived and a wrist during pushing, this rule may be waived and a
modification allowed so that a push-rim and wheel modification shall be allowed so that a push-rim and
disk may be fused together and incorporated into the wheel disk may be fused together and incorporated
racing wheel. No other modification that would into the racing wheel. No other modification that
defeat the general intent of Rule 14.3 is allowed. would defeat the general intent of Rule 14.3 is allowed.

86 14.3 Amend 3. Wheel and Push-rim Requirements: 3. Wheel and Push-rim Requirements: To clarify that the racing chair must be propelled
(add) only through the pushing action exerted by the
a) The maximum diameter of the large wheel a) The maximum diameter of the large wheel including
athletes’ arms.
including the inflated tire shall not exceed 70cm. the inflated tire shall not exceed 70cm.
b) The maximum diameter of the small wheel b) The maximum diameter of the small wheel including
including the inflated tire shall not exceed 50cm. the inflated tire shall not exceed 50cm.
c) Only one plain, round, push-rim is allowed for each c) Only one plain, round, push-rim is allowed for each
large wheel large wheel.
…
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… Note (iii): No part of the athlete's body shall be
strapped to the push-rim or to the wheel.
Note (iii): No part of the athlete's body shall be
strapped to the push-rim or to the wheel. Note (iv): All athletes competing in racing wheelchairs
must only propel their racing chair through the pushing
action exerted by the athletes’ arm(s). The lower
extremities (legs and feet), or any relevant prosthesis,
are not permitted to touch the ground so as to propel
the racing chair or stabilise it at the start.

86 14.5 Amend 5. It is the responsibility of athletes to ensure that 5. It is the responsibility of athletes to ensure that their To provide clarity on the disciplinary action to
(add) their wheelchair conforms to the requirements wheelchair conforms to the requirements stipulated apply.
stipulated above. No event shall be delayed while an above. No event shall be delayed while an athlete
athlete makes adjustments to their wheelchair. makes adjustments to their wheelchair. If an athlete
fails to comply with this Rule, then the athlete will not
be permitted to start the event and shall be shown in
the results as “DNS” in accordance with Rule 6.21.

87 14.6 Amend COMMENT: It is important to note that there can be COMMENT: It is important to note that there can be no To provide more clarity to the wording
no devices attached to the wheelchair that can devices attached to the wheelchair that can
communicate or anything that gives the athlete any communicate or anything that gives the athlete any
unfair advantage over other athletes in the event. unfair advantage over other athletes in the event.
Wheelchairs are measured and inspected in the Call Wheelchairs are measured and inspected in the Call
Room, however for major competitions such as Room, however for major competition such as World
World Championships, Paralympic Games and Championships, Paralympic Games and Regional
Regional Games a pre-check of the racing Games a courtesy pre-check of the racing wheelchairs
wheelchairs for conformity, including relevant for conformity will should be conducted, including a
advertising regulations of the competition. check against the relevant advertising regulations of
the competition

89 14.11 Amend RaceRunning Frame Requirements RaceRunning Frame Requirements To provide clarity on the disciplinary action to
(add) apply.
11. It is the responsibility of the athlete to ensure that
11.It is the responsibility of the athlete to ensure that
their RaceRunning Frame conforms to the
their RaceRunning Frame conforms to the
requirements stipulated above. No event shall be
requirements stipulated above. No event shall be
delayed while adjustments to a RaceRunning Frame
delayed while adjustments to a RaceRunning Frame
are being done. If an athlete fails to comply with this
are being done.
Rule, then the athlete will not be permitted to start the
event and shall be shown in the results as “DNS” in
accordance with Rule 6.21.
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Rule 16: Starting Blocks Rule 16: Starting Blocks
93 16.3 Amend 3. In IPC games and IPC competitions, performances 3. In IPC games and IPC competitions, performances To provide clarity for which Sport Classes the Start
(delete submitted for ratification as a World and Regional submitted for ratification as a World and Regional Information system shall be activated
and add) Record for sports Classes T11-13 and T20 shall Record for sports Classes T11-13 and T20 shall require
require the starting blocks to be linked to an IAAF the starting blocks to be linked to an IAAF World
approved Start Information system. This system is Athletics approved Start Information system. The Start
strongly recommended for all other competitions Information system shall not be activated for any other
classes, even if the athlete uses blocks. This system is
strongly recommended for all other competitions
Rule 17 : The Start Rule 17 : The Start
97 17.6 Amend 6. In wheelchair races of 800m or longer the Starter 6. In wheelchair and RaceRunning races of 800m or To clarify the position with race running frames and
(add) has the authority to recall a race for a restart (but is longer the Starter has the authority to recall a race for make the rules for wheelchair racers and race
not obliged to do so) if a collision involving any a restart (but is not obliged to do so) if a collision runners parallel.
athletes in the race occurs in the first 50m. This does involving any athletes in the race occurs in the first
not reduce or remove the authority of the Referee to 50m. This does not reduce or remove the authority of
take appropriate action on reports received from the Referee to take appropriate action on reports
Umpires during this portion of the race. received from Umpires during this portion of the race.

98 17.7 Amend False Start False Start Aligned with the 2018-2019 IAAF Amendments
(add)
7. An athlete, after assuming a full and final starting 7. An athlete, after assuming a full and final starting
position, shall not commence his start until after position, shall not commence his start until after
receiving the report of the gun. If, in the judgment of receiving the report of the gun. If, in the judgment of
the Starter or Recallers, he does so any earlier, it the Starter or Recallers, he does so any earlier, it shall
shall be deemed a false start. be deemed a false start.

… …

Note (i): When an IAAF certified Start Information For the purposes of this Rule, the ‘commencement of
System is in operation, the evidence of this the start’ is defined as follows:
equipment shall be used as a resource by the
relevant officials to assist in making a correct (a) For those relevant Sport Classes where a crouch
decision. start is compulsory or optional (and the athlete elects
to employ a crouch start) (see Rule 17.1 Note (ii) and
Note (ii): Any motion by an athlete that does not Note (iii)), the commencement of the start is defined as
include or result in the athlete’s foot / feet losing any motion by an athlete that includes or results in one
contact with the foot plate(s) of the starting blocks or both feet or lower limb prosthetic device(s) losing
(or where starting blocks are not used, the ground), contact with the foot plate(s) of the starting blocks (or
or the athlete’s hand/hands losing contact with the where starting blocks are not used, the ground), or one
ground, shall not be considered to be the or both hands, stump(s), short arm(s) or upper limb
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commencement of the start. Such instances may, if prosthetic device(s) losing contact with the ground (or,
applicable, be subject to a disciplinary warning or if applicable, pads); and
disqualification.
(b) In the case of a standing start, the commencement
However, if the Starter determines that prior to of the start is defined as any motion that results in one
receiving the report of the gun an athlete indicated a or both feet or lower limb prosthetic device(s) losing
movement that was not stopped and continued into contact with the ground.
the commencement of his start, it shall be a false
start.
If the Starter determines that, prior to receiving the
Note (iii): As athletes starting races in a standing report of the gun, an athlete initiated a movement that
position are more prone to over-balance, if such a was not stopped and continued into the
movement is considered to be accidental, the start commencement of his start (as defined above), it shall
should be regarded as “unsteady”. If an athlete is also be a false start.
pushed or jostled over the line before the start, he
should not be penalised. Any athlete causing such Note (i): When an IAAF World Athletics certified Start
interference may be subject to a disciplinary warning Information System is in operation, the evidence of this
or disqualification. equipment shall be used as a resource by the relevant
officials to assist in making a correct decision.

Note (ii): Any other motion by an athlete that does not

include or result in the athlete’s foot / feet losing
contact with the foot plate(s) of the starting blocks (or
where starting blocks are not used, the ground), or the
athlete’s hand/hands losing contact with the ground,
shall not be considered to be the commencement of
the start. Such instances may, if applicable, be subject
to a disciplinary warning or disqualification.
However, if the Starter determines that prior to
receiving the report of the gun an athlete indicated a
movement that was not stopped and continued into
the commencement of his start, it shall be a false start.
Note (iii): As athletes starting races in a standing
position are more prone to over-balance, if such a
movement is considered to be accidental, the start
should be regarded as “unsteady”. If an athlete is
pushed or jostled over the line before the start, he
should not be penalised. Any athlete causing such
interference may be subject to a disciplinary warning
or disqualification.
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Rule 18: The Race Rule 18: The Race

102 18.4 Amend Obstruction Obstruction To make the rules for wheelchair racers and race
(add) … … runners parallel.

4. During wheelchair and races an athlete coming 4. During wheelchair and RaceRunning races an athlete
from behind in an attempt to overtake carries the coming from behind in an attempt to overtake carries
responsibility of ensuring full clearance of the chair the responsibility of ensuring full clearance of the chair
being overtaken before cutting across. The athlete being overtaken before cutting across. The athlete
being overtaken has the responsibility not to obstruct being overtaken has the responsibility not to obstruct
or impede the incoming athlete once the front or impede the incoming athlete once the front wheel(s)
wheel(s) of the athlete are in sight. of the athlete are in sight
… …
103 18.7
Lane Infringement Lane Infringement
… …

7. 7.
Note (i): For wheelchair races, cones should not be Note (i): For wheelchair and RaceRunning races, cones
placed on the track. Coloured flat markers should not be placed on the track. Coloured flat
50mmx50mm may be placed at the intersection of markers 50mmx50mm may be placed at the
the lane lines at the break-line. intersection of the lane lines at the break-line.

103 18.6 Amend Lane Infringement Lane Infringement To provide clarity that this rule is equally applicable
… … to wheelchair races.

6. An athlete or the athlete’s guide-runner shall not 6. An athlete or the athlete’s guide-runner shall not be
be disqualified for running out of his lane if he: disqualified for running out of his lane if he:

a) Is pushed or forced by another person to a) Is pushed or forced by another person to

step or run outside his lane or on or inside step, or run or wheel outside his lane or on or
the kerb or line marking the applicable inside the kerb or line marking the applicable
border, or: border, or:
b) Steps or runs outside his lane in the b) Steps, or runs or wheels outside his lane in
straight or outside the outer line of his lane the straight or outside the outer line of his
on the bend, with no material advantage lane on the bend, with no material
thereby being gained and no other athlete advantage thereby being gained and no
being jostled or obstructed so as to impede other athlete being jostled or obstructed so
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his progress. If material advantage is as to impede his progress. If material
gained, the athlete shall be disqualified. advantage is gained, the athlete shall be
disqualified.
c)
104 18.9 Amend Leaving the Track Leaving the Track Aligned with the 2018-2019 IAAF Amendments
(add)
9. An athlete and/or the accompanying guide-runner 9. An athlete and/or the accompanying guide-runner
who during the course of a race voluntarily leaves who during the course of a race voluntarily leaves the
the track prior to the finish, will not be allowed to track prior to the finish, except in compliance with Rule
continue in the race and shall be recorded as not 23.5(c) will not be allowed to continue in the race and
finishing the event. Should the athlete and/or his shall be recorded as not finishing the event. Should the
guide-runner attempt to re-enter or continue in the athlete and/or his guide-runner attempt to re-enter or
race the athlete shall be disqualified by the Referee. continue in the race the athlete shall be disqualified by
the Referee.

105 18.17 Amend Indication of Intermediate Times Indication of Intermediate Times Aligned with the 2018-2019 IAAF Amendments
(add and
Delete) 17. Intermediate times and preliminary finishing 17. Intermediate times and preliminary finishing times
times may be officially announced and/or displayed. may be officially announced and/or displayed.
Otherwise such times must not be communicated to Otherwise such times must not be communicated to
the athletes by persons in the competition area the athletes by persons in the competition area
without the prior approval of the appropriate without the prior approval of the appropriate Referee
Referee. This approval shall be given only when there who may authorise or appoint no more than one
are no time displays visible to athletes at the relevant person to call times at each of no more than two
point and in circumstances where such times will be agreed timing points. This approval shall be given only
provided to all athletes in the race. when there are no time displays visible to athletes at
Athletes who receive intermediate times that have the relevant point and in circumstances where such
been communicated in violation of this Rule shall be times will be provided to all athletes in the race.
considered to have received assistance and will be Athletes who receive intermediate times that have
subject to the provisions of Rule 7.2. been communicated in violation of this Rule shall be
considered to have received assistance and will be
subject to the provisions of Rule 7.2.

106 18.18 Add new Drinking / Sponging Drinking / Sponging Aligned with the 2018-2019 IAAF Amendments
(a) and re-
letter 18. In Track Events of 5000m and 10000m, the LOC 18. In Track Events of 5000m and 10000m, the LOC
may provide water and sponges to athletes if may provide water and sponges to athletes if weather
weather conditions warrant such provision. conditions warrant such provision.

An athlete and/or guide-runner who receives or a) An athlete and/or the athlete’s guide-runner may, at
collects refreshment or water from a place other any time, carry water or refreshment by hand or
than the official stations, except where provided for attached to his body provided it was carried from the
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medical reasons from or under the direction of race start or collected or received at an official station.
officials, or takes the refreshment of another athlete
and/or guide-runner, should, for a first such offence, b) An athlete and/or guide-runner who receives or
be warned by the Referee normally by showing a collects refreshment or water from a place other than
yellow card. For a second offence, the Referee shall the official stations, except where provided for medical
disqualify the athlete, normally by showing a red reasons from or under the direction of race officials, or
card. The athlete shall then immediately leave the takes the refreshment of another athlete and/or guide-
track. runner, should, for a first such offence, be warned by
the Referee normally by showing a yellow card. For a
second offence, the Referee shall disqualify the athlete,
normally by showing a red card. The athlete shall then
immediately leave the track.
Rule 19: The Finish Rule 19: The Finish
107 Rule Amend 3. In wheelchair races the athlete shall be placed in 3. In wheelchair and RaceRunning races the athlete To clarify when athletes in Race Running races are
19.3 (add) the order in which the centre of the axle of the shall be placed in the order in which the centre of the deemed to have finished.
leading wheel reaches the vertical plane of the axle of the leading wheel reaches the vertical plane of
nearer edge of the finish line as defined above. the nearer edge of the finish line as defined above.

Rule 20: Timing and Photo Finish Rule 20: Timing and Photo Finish
108 20.2 Amend 2. Save for wheelchair races, under Rule 20.1 (a) and 2. Save for wheelchair and RaceRunning races, under To make the rules for wheelchair racers and race
(add) Rule 20.1 (b) the time shall be taken to the moment Rule 20.1 (a) and Rule 20.1 (b) the time shall be taken runners parallel.
at which any part of the body of an athlete (i.e., torso to the moment at which any part of the body of an
as distinguished from the head, neck, arms, legs, athlete (i.e., torso as distinguished from the head,
hands or feet) reaches the vertical plane of the neck, arms, legs, hands or feet) reaches the vertical
nearer edge of the finish line. plane of the nearer edge of the finish line.
20.3
3. In wheelchair and RaceRunning races the time shall
3. In wheelchair races the time shall be taken to the be taken to the moment in which the centre of the axle
moment in which the centre of the axle of the of the leading wheel reaches the vertical plane of the
leading wheel reaches the vertical plane of the nearer edge of the finish line as defined above.
nearer edge of the finish line as defined above.

109 20.14 Delete Fully Automatic Timing and Photo Finish System Fully Automatic Timing and Photo Finish System Aligned with the 2018-2019 IAAF Amendments
and
renumber 14. A Fully Automatic Timing and Photo Finish 14. A Fully Automatic Timing and Photo Finish System
System complying with IAAF Rules should be used at complying with IAAF Rules should be used at all
all competitions wherever possible. competitions wherever possible.
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The System The System
15.To be approved by the IAAF, a system must have 15 14.To be approved by the IAAF, a system A Fully
been tested and have a certificate of accuracy within Automatic Timing and Photo Finish System must have
4 years of the competition, including the following: been tested and have a certificate of accuracy within 4
years of the competition, including the following:

111 20.19 Amend 19. A System which operates automatically at either 19 18. A System which operates automatically at either Aligned with the 2018-2019 IAAF Amendments
(Delete the start or the finish, but not at both, shall be the start or the finish, but not at both, the start, shall
and add) considered to produce neither Hand nor Fully be considered to produce neither Hand nor Fully
Automatic Times and shall not therefore be used to Automatic Times and shall not therefore be used to
obtain official times. In this case, the times read on obtain official times. provided that the system was
the image will not, under any circumstances, be started in accordance with Rule 20.8 or with equivalent
considered as official, but the image may be used as accuracy. In this case, the times read on the image will
a valid support in order to determine placings and not, under any circumstances, be considered as official,
adjust time intervals between athletes. but tThe image may be used as a valid support in order
to determine placings and adjust time intervals
Note: If the timing mechanism is not started by the between athletes.
Starter's signal, the time-scale on the image shall
indicate this fact automatically. Note: If the timing mechanism is not started by the
Starter's signal, the time-scale on the image shall
indicate this fact automatically.

19. A system which operates automatically at the start

but not at the finish, shall be considered to produce
neither Hand nor Fully Automatic Times and shall not
therefore be used to obtain official times.

Rule 21: Seedings, Draws and Qualification in Rule 21: Seedings, Draws and Qualification in
Track Events Track Events
120 21.2(b) Amend 4x100m, 4x100m universal relay, 4x400m (T11-13, To reflect 4x100m universal relay
(add) 4x100m, 4x400m (T11-13, T33-34, T51-52 and T53-
T33-34, T51-52 and T53-54)
54)
124 21.8 Amend Progression Progression Aligned with the 2018-2019 IAAF Amendments
(add)
8. In all Qualification Rounds, unless otherwise 8. In all Qualification Rounds, unless otherwise
provided by alternate tables permitted under Rule provided by alternate tables permitted under Rule
21.2, at least the first and second places in each heat 21.2, at least the first and second places in each heat
shall qualify for the next round and it is shall qualify for the next round and it is recommended
recommended that, where possible, at least three in that, where possible, at least three in each heat should
each heat should qualify. Except where Rule 22 qualify. Except where Rule 22 applies, any other
applies, any other athletes may qualify by place or by athletes may qualify by place or by time according to
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time according to Rule 21.2 the particular Technical Rule 21.2 the particular Technical Regulations, or as
Regulations, or as determined by the Technical determined by the Technical Delegate(s). When
Delegate(s). When athletes are qualified according to athletes are qualified according to their times, only one
their times, only one system of timing may be system of timing may be applied.
applied.
Note: If the Technical Delegate decides different tables
are to apply, it is recommended in races longer than
800 metres where rounds are conducted, that only a
small number of athletes qualify by time.

Rule 23: Relay Races Rule 23: Relay Races

128 23.4 Amend 4. 4. To clarify for which competitions this rule is
… mandatory.
…
Note: For wheelchair relays, the LOC shall provide Note: For wheelchair relays in IPC Games and IPC
helmet socks to each team of a distinctive colour so Competitions (see Part B – 3.1.2 (a) and (b)), the LOC
as to be easily identified during the race. shall provide helmet socks to each team of a distinctive
colour so as to be easily identified during the race.
COMMENT: For the Wheelchair races helmet socks
may be required to be worn by athletes in addition to COMMENT: For the Wheelchair relay races helmet
or in place of helmet numbers. Where this is socks may shall be required to be worn by athletes in
required, the LOC shall ensure that helmet socks are addition to or in place of helmet numbers. Where this
available. The Call Room Judges are responsible for is required, the LOC shall ensure that helmet socks are
ensuring that the helmet socks are checked in the available. The Call Room Judges are responsible for
Call Room. ensuring that the helmet socks are checked in the Call
Room.
129 23.6 Amend 6. 6. To permit Take-over through touch to the body of
… either incoming or outgoing athlete, which may be
…
preferable for the final change over in the universal
For wheelchair relays (T33-34, T51-52 and T53-54), For wheelchair relays (T33-34, T51-52 and T53-54), relay.
ambulant relays (T42-47, T61-64) and the 4x100m ambulant relays (T42-47, T61-64) and the 4x100m
universal relay the Take-over shall be by a touch on universal relay the Take-over shall be by a touch on any
any part of the body of the outgoing athlete. The first part of the body of the either the incoming or outgoing
touch must be within the Take-over Zone. Pushing athlete. The first touch must be within the Take-over
outgoing athlete to gain advantage during Take-over Zone. Pushing the outgoing athlete to gain advantage
shall result in disqualification. during Take-over shall result in disqualification.
130 23.10 Amend 10. Each member of a relay team may run one leg 10. Each member of a relay team may run one leg only. This amendment provides clarity regarding the
add only. Any four athletes and with their accompanying Any four athletes and with their accompanying guide- application of Rule 23.10, when the accompanying
(Note) guide-runner(s) from among those entered for the runner(s) from among those entered for the guide-runners are competing in Relay Events.
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competition, may be used in the composition of the competition, may be used in the composition of the
relay team for any round. However, once a relay relay team for any round. However, once a relay team
team has started in a competition, up to a total of has started in a competition, up to a total of four
four additional athletes who have been entered in additional athletes who have been entered in the same
the same race and their corresponding guide-runners race and their corresponding guide-runners may be
may be used as substitutes in the composition of the used as substitutes in the composition of the team. If a
team. If a team does not follow this Rule, it shall be team does not follow this Rule, it shall be disqualified.
disqualified.
Note: The substitution of guide-runners shall not count
towards the overall substitution of athletes.
Rule 24: General Conditions Rule 24: General Conditions
138 24.6 Amend Competing Order and Trials Competing Order and Trials Aligned with the 2018-2019 IAAF Amendments
(add)
…
…
6. 6.
…
…
b) When the competing order is to be changed and b) When the competing order is to be changed and
there is a tie for any position, those tying shall there is a tie for any position, those tying shall compete
compete in the same relative order according to the in the same relative order according to the original
original draw. draw.

Note (i): For Vertical Jumps, see Rule 25. Note (i): For Vertical Jumps, see Rule 25.
Note (ii): If one or more athlete(s) is permitted by the
Note (ii): If one or more athlete(s) is permitted by the Referee to continue in a competition under protest in
Referee to continue in a competition under protest in accordance with Rule 50.5, such athletes shall compete
accordance with Rule 50.5, such athletes shall in all subsequent rounds of trials before all other
compete in all subsequent rounds of trials before all athletes continuing in the competition and if more than
other athletes continuing in the competition and if one, in the same relative order according to the
more than one, in the same relative order according original draw.
to the original draw.
Note (iii): The regulations of the relevant governing
Note (iii): The regulations of the relevant governing body may specify the number of trials (provided it is no
body may specify the number of trials (provided it is more than six) and the number of athletes which may
no more than six) and the number of athletes which progress to each additional round of trials after the
may progress to each additional round of trials after third.
the third. Note (iv): In ambulant Field Event, the regulations of
the relevant governing body may specify that the
competing order be changed again after any further
round of trials after the third.
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140 24.12 Amend COMMENT: This essentially means that if there is a COMMENT: This essentially means that if there is a tie To add clarity to the wording
(add) tie for the 12th position for a final, more than 12 may for the 12th position for a final, more than 12 may be
be selected for the final. While there is no selected for the final. While there is no “maximum”
“maximum” number for qualification, it would not be number for qualification, it would not be unusual for 15
unusual for 15 to be part of the final group. more than 12 athletes to be part of the final group.

142 24.17 Amend Individual Events Individual Events Correction of typographical errors.
(first Note (i): For Seated Throws Events, except where the
Note (i): For Seated Throws Events, except where the
comme first three rounds are held in two or more pools an
first three rounds are held in two or more pools an
nt) extra minute shall be added between the third and
extra minute shall be added between the third and
fourth throws.
fourth throws.
COMMENT: In a practical sense, the Chief Judge or COMMENT: In a practical sense, the Chief Judge or the
the Referee is in a position to allow additional time Referee is in a position to allow additional time
between throws if he determines that the athlete is between throws if he determines that the athlete is not
not ready, or if the officials are not ready. For Seated ready, or if the officials are not ready. For Seated
Throwing the time clock should be initiated after the Throwing the time clock should be initiated after the
passing of the implement to the athlete and when passing of the implement to the athlete and when the
the sector is ready and officials are out of the way. sector is ready and officials are out of the way. This
This may require some sort of audible instruction may require some sort of audible instruction from the
from the Chief Judge to the athlete. When the athlete Chief Judge to the athlete. When the athlete finishes
finishes the third throw and the measurement is the third throw and the measurement is completed the
completed the time clock must be initiated for the time clock must be initiated for the one minute break.
one minute break. During the one minute break During the one minute break period the implement
period the implement should not be provided to the should not be provided to the athlete unless the athlete
athlete unless the athlete requests it. If the athlete requests it. If the athlete asks for the implement before
asks for the implement before the one minute break the one minute break has elapsed, then the time for
has elapsed, then the time for the forth throw shall the fourth throw shall commence immediately (i.e., at
commence immediately (i.e., in the moment the the moment the implement is handed to the athlete
implement is handed to the athlete and when the and when the sector is ready and officials are out of
sector is ready and officials are out of the way). the way).

144 24.19 Add Absence during Competition Absence during Competition To provide clarity regarding where athletes may go,
Comment as defined in Rule 7.1 Note.
19. An athlete may not leave the immediate area of 19. An athlete may not leave the immediate area of
the event during the progress of the competition, the event during the progress of the competition,
unless he has the permission of, and is accompanied unless he has the permission of, and is accompanied
by, an official. If possible a warning should be given by, an official. If possible a warning should be given
first, but for subsequent instances or in serious cases first, but for subsequent instances or in serious cases
the athlete shall be disqualified. the athlete shall be disqualified.
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COMMENT: This should not be interpreted as

preventing an athlete from crossing the track to speak
to his coach.

Rule 25: General Conditions Rule 25: General Conditions

147 25.6 Amend Measurements Measurements Aligned with the 2018-2019 IAAF Amendments
(add) 5
6. Any measurement of a new height shall be made
6. Any measurement of a new height shall be made before athletes attempt such height. A re-
before athletes attempt such height. In all cases of measurement should be made if the bar has been
Records, the Judges shall also re-check the substituted. In all cases of Records, the Judges shall
measurement before each subsequent Record also re-check the measurement before each
attempt if the bar has been touched since last subsequent Record attempt if the bar has been
measured. touched since last measured.

147 25.7 Amend 7. 7. For athletes competing in High Jump Events in sport To ensure consistency with the use of lower limb
classes T61-64, the use of prosthetic device(s) is prosthetics device(s) outlined under Rule 6.12 (b).
(add)
a) If the prosthetic device(s) is lost during the run-up optional. The relevant Official shall ensure that Rule
then the athlete can continue without the prosthesis, 6.12(b) is observed.
or fix/adjust the prosthetic device(s) and
recommence the trial provided he is within the time a) If the prosthetic device(s) is lost during the run-up
allowed for the trial; then the athlete cannot continue without the
prosthesis. , or The athlete shall fix/adjust the
b) If the prosthetic device(s) is lost during the process prosthetic device(s) and recommence the trial provided
of jumping and the prosthetic device(s) does not he is within the time allowed for the trial;
clear the bar it shall be counted as a failure and
recorded as such. b) If the prosthetic device(s) is lost during the process
of jumping and the prosthetic device(s) does not clear
the bar it shall be counted as a failure and recorded as
such.

Rule 26: High Jump Rule 26: High Jump

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152 26.4 Amend Runway and Take-off Area Runway and Take-off Area Aligned with the 2018-2019 IAAF Amendments
(Delete … …
and add) 4. The maximum overall downward inclination in the 4. The maximum overall downward inclination in the
last 15m of the runway and take-off area shall not last 15m of the runway and take-off area shall not
exceed 1:250 (0.4%) along any radius of the semi- exceed 1:250 (0.4%) 1:167 (0.6%) along any radius of
circular area centred midway between the uprights. the semi-circular area centred midway between the
The landing area should be placed so the athlete’s uprights. The landing area should be placed so the
approach is up the inclination. athlete’s approach is up the inclination.

Note: Runways and take-off areas to the 2018/19

specifications remain acceptable.

Rule 27: General Conditions Rule 27: General Conditions

155 - 27.3 Amend The Take-off Board and Take-off Area The Take-off Board and Take-off Area Aligned with the 2018-2019 IAAF Amendments
156 (add)
[Applicable from 1 November 2020]
3. The take-off shall be marked by a board sunk level 3. The take-off shall be marked by a board sunk level
with the runway and the surface of the landing area. with the runway and the surface of the landing area.
The edge of the board which is nearer to the landing The edge of the board which is nearer to the landing
area shall be the take-off line. Immediately beyond area shall be the take-off line. Immediately beyond the
the take-off line there shall be placed a plasticine take-off line there shall may be placed a plasticine
indicator board for the assistance of the Judges. indicator board for the assistance of the Judges.
Note: Where in construction of the runway and/or
4. Construction. The take-off board shall be take-off board there was previously provision for the
rectangular, made of wood or other suitable rigid placement of a plasticine indicator board and such
material in which the spikes of an athlete’s shoe will board is not used, this recess should be filled by a
grip and not skid and shall measure 1.22m ± 0.01m blanking board flush with the take-off board.
long, 20cm (±2mm) wide and not more than 10cm
deep. It shall be white. 4. Construction. The take-off board shall be
rectangular, made of wood or other suitable rigid
5. Plasticine Indicator Board. This shall consist of a material in which the spikes of an athlete’s shoe will
rigid board, 10cm (±2mm) wide and 1.22m ± 0.01m grip and not skid and shall measure 1.22m ± 0.01m
long made of wood or any other suitable material long, 20cm (±2mm) wide and not more than 10cm
and shall be painted in a contrasting colour to the deep. It shall be white. In order to ensure that the take-
take-off board. Where possible, the plasticine should off line is clearly distinguishable and in contrast to the
be of a third contrasting colour. The board shall be take-off board, the ground immediately beyond the
mounted in a recess or shelf in the runway, on the take-off line shall be in a colour other than white.
side of the take-off board nearer the landing area.
5. The use of video or other technology, to assist the
Judges in deciding the application of Rule 28.1, is
The surface shall rise from the level of the take-off
strongly recommended at all levels of competition.
board to a height of 7mm (±1mm). The edges shall
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either slant at an angle of 45° with the edge nearer However, if no technology is available, a plasticine
to the runway covered with a plasticine layer along indicator board may still be used.
its length 1mm thick or shall be cut away such that Plasticine Indicator Board. This shall consist of a rigid
the recess, when filled with plasticine shall slant at board, 10cm (±2mm) wide and 1.22m ± 0.01m long
an angle of 45° (see Figure 6). made of wood or any other suitable material and shall
be painted in a contrasting colour to the take-off
The upper part of the indicator board shall also be board. Where possible, the plasticine should be of a
covered for the first 10mm approximately and along third contrasting colour. The board shall be mounted in
its entire length, by a plasticine layer. a recess or shelf in the runway, on the side of the take-
off board nearer the landing area.
When mounted in this recess, the whole assembly
shall be sufficiently rigid to accept the full force of The surface shall rise from the level of the take-off
the athlete’s foot. board to a height of 7mm (±1mm). The edges shall
either slant at an angle of 45° with the edge nearer to
The surface of the board beneath the plasticine shall the runway covered with a plasticine layer along its
be of a material in which the spikes of an athlete’s length 1mm thick or shall be cut away such that the
shoe will grip and not skid. recess, when filled with plasticine the surface of the
plasticine nearer to the take-off line shall slant be at an [New Figure 6 - Take-off board and plasticine
The layer of plasticine can be smoothed off by means angle of 45° 90° (see Figure 6). indicator board can be found in Appendix 1 below]
of a roller or suitably shaped scraper for the purposes
of removing the footprint of an athlete.
The upper part of the indicator board shall also be
Note: It will be found very helpful to have spare covered for the first 10mm approximately and along its
plasticine boards available so that, while a footprint entire length, by a plasticine layer.
is being eliminated, the competition is not delayed.
When mounted in this recess, the whole assembly shall
be sufficiently rigid to accept the full force of the
athlete’s foot.

The surface of the board beneath the plasticine shall be

of a material in which the spikes of an athlete’s shoe
will grip and not skid.

The layer of plasticine can be smoothed off by means

of a roller or suitably shaped scraper for the purposes
of removing the footprint of an athlete.

Note: It will be found very helpful to have spare

plasticine boards available so that, while a footprint is
being eliminated, the competition is not delayed.
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160 27.14 Amend Prosthetic Device(s) Prosthetic Device(s) To ensure consistency with the use of lower limb
(add) prosthetics device(s) outlined under Rule 6.12 (b).
14. 14. For athletes competing in horizontal Jumping
Events in sport classes T61-64, the use of prosthetic
a) If the prosthetic device(s)is lost during the run-up device(s) is optional. The relevant Official shall ensure
then the athlete can continue without the prosthetic that Rule 6.12(b) is observed.
device(s), or fix/adjust the prosthetic devices and
recommence the trial provided he is within the time a) If the prosthetic device(s) is lost during the run-up
allowed for the trial; then the athlete cannot continue without the
prosthetic device(s). , or The athlete shall fix/adjust
… the prosthetic devices and recommence the trial
provided he is within the time allowed for the trial;

Rule 28: Long Jump Rule 28: Long Jump

160 28.1 (a) Amend The Competition The Competition Aligned with the 2018-2019 IAAF Amendments
(add and
[Applicable from 1 November 2020]
delete) 1. An athlete fails if: 1. An athlete fails if:

a) he while taking off, touches the ground (including a) he while taking off, touches the ground (including
any part of the plasticine board) beyond the take-off any part of the plasticine board) beyond breaks the
line with any part of his body or prosthetic device, vertical plane of the take-off line with any part of his
whether running up without jumping or in the act of body foot/shoe or prosthetic device, whether running
jumping, or; up without jumping or in the act of jumping, or;

Rule 30: Official Implements Rule 30: Official Implements

165 30.1 Amend 1. The implements used (not otherwise unique to 1. The implements used (not otherwise unique to Ppara To provide clarity that all athletes must compete
(add note) para-athletics) shall comply with IAAF specifications. Athletics) shall comply with IAAF current World using the correct implement weight for their Sport
Only those implements which hold a current valid Athletics specifications. Only those implements which Class.
IAAF Product Certificate of approval may be used at hold a current valid IAAF World Athletics Product
WPA Recognised Competitions (see Part B - 3.1.2). Certificate of approval may be used at WPA
Recognised Competitions (see Part B - 3.1.2).
The Para athletics Implement Weights lists are set
out at Appendix One. The Para Athletics Implement Weights lists are set out
at in Appendix 1One.

Note: In WPA Recognised Competitions under Part B -

3.1.2, athletes must only use the implement weights
relevant to their Sport Class (as outlined in Appendix
1).
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166 30.3 Amend 3. Except as provided below, all such implements 3. Except as provided below, all such implements shall Aligned with the 2018-2019 IAAF amendments
(add) shall be provided by the LOC. The Technical be provided by the LOC. The Technical Delegate(s) may,
Delegate(s) may, based on the relevant Technical based on the relevant Technical Regulations of each
Regulations of each competition, allow athletes to competition, allow athletes to use their own
use their own implements or those provided by a implements or those provided by a supplier, provided
supplier, provided that such implements are IAAF that such implements are IAAF World Athletics
certified or, those implements that are not on the certified or, those implements that are not on the IAAF
IAAF list of certifiable implements which must be World Athletics list of certifiable implements which
measured, verified and marked as approved by the must be measured, verified and marked as approved
LOC and approved by the Technical Delegate(s) by the LOC and approved by the Technical Delegate(s)
before being made available to all athletes for use in before being made available to all athletes for use in
competition. Such implements will not be accepted if competition. Such implements will not be accepted if
the same model is already on the list of those the same model is already on the list of those provided
provided by the LOC. by the LOC. Unless the Technical Manager decides
otherwise, not more than two implements may be
submitted by any athlete for any throwing event in
which he is competing.

Rule 32: Discus Throw Rule 32: Discus Throw

182 32.5 Amend Discus Cage Discus Cage Aligned with the 2018-2019 IAAF amendments
… …
(add)
5. The cage should be U-shaped in plan as shown in 5. The cage should be U-shaped in plan as shown in
Figure 15. The width of the mouth should be 6m, Figure 15. The width of the mouth should be 6m,
positioned 7m in front of the centre of the throwing positioned 7m in front of the centre of the throwing
circle. The end points of the 6m wide mouth shall be circle. The end points of the 6m wide mouth shall be
the inner edge of the cage netting. The height of the the inner edge of the cage netting. The height of the
netting panels or draped netting at their lowest point netting panels or draped netting at their lowest point
should be at least 4m and it should be at least 6m for should be at least 4m and it should be at least 6m for
the 3m nearest the front of the cage on each side the 3m nearest the front of the cage on each side [from
[from 1 January 2020]. 1 January 2020].
… …

Note (ii): Innovative designs that provide the same Note (ii): Innovative designs that provide the same or
degree of protection and do not increase the danger better degree of protection and do not increase the
zone compared with conventional designs may be danger zone compared with conventional designs may
IAAF certified. be IAAF World Athletics certified.
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Note (iii): The cage side particularly alongside the Note (iii): The cage side particularly alongside the track
track may be lengthened and/or increased in height may be lengthened and/or provided with (a) movable
so as to provide greater protection to athletes panel(s) and/or increased in height so as to provide
competing on the adjoining track during a discus greater protection to athletes competing on the
competition. adjoining track during a discus competition.

Rule 34: General Conditions Rule 34: General Conditions

194 34.1 Amend Official Implements Official Implements To provide clarity that all athletes must compete
(add note) using the correct implement weight for their Sport
1. The implements used (not otherwise unique to Ppara
1. The implements used (not otherwise unique to Class.
Athletics) shall comply with IAAF current World
para-athletics) shall comply with IAAF specifications.
Athletics specifications. Only those implements which
Only those implements which hold a current valid
hold a current valid IAAF World Athletics Product
IAAF Product Certificate of approval may be used at
Certificate of approval may be used at WPA
WPA Recognised Competitions (see Part B - 3.1.2).
Recognised Competitions (see Part B - 3.1.2).
The Para athletics Implement Weights lists are set The Para Athletics Implement Weights lists are set out
out at Appendix One. at in Appendix 1 One.
Note: In WPA Recognised Competitions under Part B -
3.1.2, athletes must only use the implement weights
relevant to their Sport Class (as outlined in Appendix
1).
195 34.5 (d) Delete Assistance Assistance This ruling is not applicable for Seated Athletes.
5. The following shall be considered assistance and are
5. The following shall be considered assistance and
therefore not allowed:
are therefore not allowed:
… …
d) The spraying or spreading by an athlete of any
substance in the circle or on his shoes nor the d) The spraying or spreading by an athlete of any
roughening of the surface of the circle. substance in the circle or on his shoes nor the
roughening of the surface of the circle.

Rule 35: Seated Throwing Requirements Rule 35: Seated Throwing Requirements
198 Rule Amend COMMENT: There is no minimum or maximum COMMENT: There is no minimum or maximum length To permit an additional piece which aids in the
35.1( e) length required for the vertical bar. The bar must be required for the vertical bar. The bar must be vertical reduction of ‘flexing’ of the vertical bar.
vertical however some deviation from “exactly however some deviation from “exactly perpendicular
perpendicular to the ground” may be permitted. The to the ground” may be permitted. The vertical bar
vertical bar may not protrude outside the throwing Such deviation should not usually exceed 5 degrees [New Figure 19 - Additional piece to mitigate the
circle or platform. from the vertical. potential flexing of the vertical bar. can be found in
An additional piece which acts as support to the
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vertical bar (similar to the example illustrated below) is Appendix 2 below]
permitted and strongly encouraged to mitigate against
potential flexing of the vertical bar. The vertical bar, or
any of its supports, may not protrude outside the
throwing circle or platform.

199 35.3 Amend 3. Athlete‘s Responsibility for Throwing Frame 3. Athlete‘s Responsibility for Throwing Frame To provide clarity on the disciplinary action to
(add) Compliance Compliance apply.

It is the responsibility of the athlete to ensure that It is the responsibility of the athlete to ensure that their
their Throwing Frame conforms to the requirements Throwing Frame conforms to the requirements
stipulated in Rule 35.1. No event shall be delayed stipulated in Rule 35.1. No event shall be delayed while
while an athlete makes adjustments to their an athlete makes adjustments to their throwing Frame.
throwing Frame. If an athlete fails to comply with this Rule, then the
athlete will not be permitted to start the event and
shall be shown in the results as “DNS” in accordance
with Rule 6.21.
Rule 36: Seated Throwing Technique, Lifting and Rule 36: Seated Throwing Technique, Lifting and
Failure Failure
201 36.1 Add Note 1. 1. To clarify the rule as there is still inconsistency of
… … interpretation.

b) This sitting position must be maintained b) This sitting position must be maintained throughout
throughout the throwing action until the implement the throwing action until the implement has landed.
has landed. Strapping across the upper thighs and or Strapping across the upper thighs and or pelvis is
pelvis is encouraged. encouraged.

Note (i): The intention of this rule is to minimise the Note (i): The intention of this rule is to minimise the
contribution of the legs to the athlete’s performance. contribution of the legs to the athlete’s performance.

Note (ii): If an athlete presents with anatomical Note (ii): If an athlete presents with anatomical
limitation that prevents adherence to the above limitation that prevents adherence to the above
requirements, then an assessment shall to be made requirements, then an assessment shall to be made by
by WPA in advance of the event. WPA shall establish WPA in advance of the event. WPA shall establish a
a process for such exception to be granted so that process for such exception to be granted so that the
the athlete is throwing within the spirit of the rules. athlete is throwing within the spirit of the rules.

Note (iii): For the purposes of this rule, the back of Note (iii): For the purposes of this rule, the back of the
the buttock refers to the most posterior part of the buttock refers to the most posterior part of the buttock
buttock which remains in contact with the seat which remains in contact with the seat surface when
surface when the athlete is seated and bends as far the athlete is seated and bends as far forward as
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forward as possible at the hips, so that chest goes possible at the hips, so that chest goes towards the
towards the knees and the ischial tuberosities remain knees and the ischial tuberosities remain in contact
in contact with the seat surface with the seat surface

Note (iv): It is not necessary for both knees to be in

contact with the same plane of the vertical edge of the
seat surface provided that all other requirements of
this rule are satisfied to the effect that the athlete may
“straddle” the corner of the vertical edge of the seat
surface with one leg on adjacent planes.

Rule 37: Club Throw Rule 37: Club Throw

203 37.4 Amend The Club The Club Addition of omitted word

4. The head shall be spherical or cylindrical in shape 4. The head shall be spherical or cylindrical in shape
and immediately taper towards the neck. The and immediately taper towards the neck. The diameter
diameter of the widest part of the body shall not of the widest part of the body shall not exceed 60mm,
exceed 60mm, may be cylindrical. The club shall and may be cylindrical. The club shall taper regularly
taper regularly towards the neck and slightly towards the neck and slightly towards the metal end.
towards the metal end.
Rule 44: Clothing, Shoes and Athlete Bibs Rule 44: Clothing, Shoes and Athlete Bibs
216 44 Amend Rule 44: Clothing, Shoes and Athlete Bibs Rule 44: Clothing, Shoes and Athlete Bibs Spike The rule only relates to spike length. The other
Length elements are covered in Rule 6

Rule 49: Road Races Rule 49: Road Races

222 49.5 Amend Start Start It is not always possible that each sport
(add and class/division are separated by intervals.
5.
delete) 5.
The basis of seeding at WPA Competitions will be
… ...
determined by a pre-defined method (e.g. best time
Note (i): In Road races, ambulant athletes from a
Note (i): In Road races, ambulant athletes from a range on the WPA marathon rankings during a per-
range of Sports Classes (T11-13, T35-38, T42-46 and
of Sports Classes (T11-13, T35-38, T42-46 and T61-T64) defined period). Where a pre-defined method is not
T61-T64) can start together, but the finishing order
can may start together, but the finishing order will be explicitly stated, the TD or LOC may decide the basis
will be determined for each Sport Class.
determined for each Sport Class ranked by the finishing on which the seeding will be determined.
Note (ii): In Road races, wheelchair athletes from a time according to the eligible sport class(es) of each
range of Sports Classes (T33-34 and T51-54) will start event.
according to the decision of the Technical Delegate Note (ii): In Road races, wheelchair athletes from a
for the event, but the finishing order will be range of Sports Classes (T33-34 and T51-54) will start
determined for each Sport Class. according to the decision of the Technical Delegate for
the event, but the finishing order will be determined for
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Note (iii): Seeding for Wheelchair Road Races should each Sport Class ranked by the finishing time according
be by Sports Class, Seed Time and Gender (i.e., to the eligible sport class(es) of each event.
T54/34 Males should be seeded in the front row/s,
Note (iii): Seeding for Wheelchair Road Races should be
then T54/34 Females, then T52/33/51 Males and
by Sports Class, Seed Time and Gender (i.e., T54/34
then the T52/33/51 Females). The start of each
Males should be seeded in the front row/s, then
Sports Class event/division should be separated by
T54/34 Females, then T52/33/51 Males and then the
intervals of 30 seconds to 1 minute. The seeding grid
T52/33/51 Females). The start of each Sports Class
for each Sports Class event/division should position
event/division should be separated by intervals of a
the #1 seeded athlete at the centre position in the
minimum 30 seconds to 1 minute.
front row of the grid with #2 and #3 placed on their
right and left, #4 and #5 on their right and left and so Note (iv): The seeding grid for each Sports Class
on (See Figure 21). event/division should position the #1 seeded athlete at
the centre position in the front row of the grid with #2
and #3 placed on their right and left, #4 and #5 on their
right and left and so on (See Figure 21).
COMMENT: For IPC Games and IPC Competitions and
WPA Sanctioned Competitions (3.12 a)-c)), at least, the
basis of seeding should be by the best valid time
achieved by each athlete during the pre-determined
period. This period will be specified in the Technical
Regulations or in the document setting out the entry
conditions and standards for the competition. Where
there is no such specification, then the Technical
Delegate(s) together with the LOC should decide the
basis on which the seeding will be determined.

224 49.8 (b) Amend Drinking / Sponging and Refreshment Stations Drinking / Sponging and Refreshment Stations To provide clarity on the interpretation of Rule 49.8
(add) Note (ii).
8. Except for wheelchair events: 8. Except for wheelchair events:

a) Water and other suitable refreshments shall be a) Water and other suitable refreshments shall be
available at the start and finish of all races; available at the start and finish of all races;

b) For all events, water shall be available at suitable b) For all events, water shall be available at suitable
intervals of approximately 5km. For events longer intervals of approximately 5km. For events longer than
than 10km, refreshments other than water may be 10km, refreshments other than water may be made
made available at these points; available at these points;

Note (i): Where conditions warrant, taking into Note (i): Where conditions warrant, taking into
account the nature of the event, the weather account the nature of the event, the weather
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conditions and the state of fitness of the majority of conditions and the state of fitness of the majority of
the competitors, water and/or refreshments may be the competitors, water and/or refreshments may be
placed at more regular intervals along the route. placed at more regular intervals along the route.

Note (ii): Mist stations may also be arranged, when Note (ii): Mist stations may also be arranged, when
considered appropriate under certain organisational considered appropriate under certain organisational
and/or climatic conditions. and/or climatic condition.

COMMENT: If mist stations are in place, they shall not

span over the entire width of the course. This is to
allow for some athletes to run or wheel without
getting wet. It is very important to note that many
wheelchair racers typically do not like mist stations
because push rims and gloves might get wet and
therefore hamper propulsion.

227 49.13 Amend Race Conduct Race Conduct The logical location for the guide-runner
(add and … interchange to take place is at the half way point of
…
delete) a marathon.
13.During road races athletes in Sport Classes T11-12 13. During road races athletes in Sport Classes T11-12
It is also recognised that due to logistical challenges
are allowed to use a maximum of two (2) guide- are allowed to use a maximum of two (2) guide-
of a big city marathon, it’s not always possible to
runners. Any interchanges must take place without runners. Any interchanges must take place without any
set the interchange point at exactly 10km, 20km,
any hindrance to other athletes, and must take place hindrance to other athletes, and must may take place
21.1km (half-way) or 30km. The LOC should
at either the 10km, 20km or 30km marks for at either the 10km, 20km, 21.1km (half-way) or 30km
endeavour to inform athletes of the interchange
marathon races, 10km mark for half-marathon races marks for marathon races, 10km mark for half-
point well in advance of the race.
and 5km mark for 10km races. marathon races and 5km mark for 10km races.

Note (i): It is strongly recommended that the LOC Note (i): It is strongly recommended that the LOC
ensures that the race takes place in its entirety in ensures that the race takes place in its entirety in good
good daylight conditions. daylight conditions.
Note (ii): Should there be an interchange of guide-
Note (ii): Should there be an interchange of guide- runners, the athlete and the substituting guide-runner
runners, the athlete and the substituting guide- must both finish the event in order for the performance
runner must both finish the event in order for the to be recognised.
performance to be recognised.
Note (iii): Depending on the set up of the course, the
interchange may take place at an alternative mark as
determined by the Technical Delegate(s) together with
the LOC. The interchange mark must be notified to
athletes in an appropriate time frame before the race.
228 49.15 Amend Drafting Drafting Codifies action which could lead to an enhancement
(Sport Classes T33-34, T51-54) (Sport Classes T33-34, T51-54) of performance.

15. In WPA Recognised Competitions under Part B - 15. In WPA Recognised Competitions under Part B -
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3.1.2, for Road Race Events where Sport Classes T33- 3.1.2, for Road Race Events where Sport Classes T33-
34, T51-54 compete together, drafting behind an 34, T51-54 compete together, drafting behind an
athlete from another Sports Class or gender is athlete from another Sports Class or gender is
prohibited. In violation of this Rule, the athlete prohibited. Athletes are also prohibited from drafting
concerned shall be disqualified. behind motorised vehicles or bicycles. In violation of
this Rule, the athlete concerned shall be disqualified.

Note (i): Drafting is defined as seeking a performance

advantage by following another athlete within a
distance of less than 5m for one minute.

Rule 50: Protests and Appeals Rule 50: Protests and Appeals
228 Add Rule 50: Protests and Appeals SECTION VII - PROTESTS AND APPEALS To provide more clarity as Rule 50, 51 and 52 must
(sections) be under different sections.
233 Rule 51: World and Regional Records Rule 50: Protests and Appeals
240 Rule 52: Awarding Medals and Diplomas SECTION VIII - WORLD AND REGIONAL RECORDS
Rule 51: World and Regional Records
SECTION IX - AWARDING MEDALS AND DIPLOMAS
Rule 52: Awarding Medals and Diplomas
228 50 Delete These Protest Regulations do not cover Classification These Protest Regulations do not cover Classification To provide clarity on the wording
and add or Anti-Doping issues which will be dealt with or Anti-Doping issues which will be dealt with
exclusively under their respective Codes. exclusively under their World Anti-Doping respective
Codes and the WPA Classification Rules and
Regulations respectively.
230 50.4 Add as 4. In a Track Event 4. In a Track Event Aligned with the 2018-2019 IAAF Amendments
new (d)
… …
(d) When a protest is made by or on behalf of an
athlete or team which did not finish a race, the
Referee must first ascertain whether the athlete or
team was or should have been disqualified for a
breach of the Rules unrelated to the matter raised in
the protest. Should that be the case the protest shall
be dismissed.
231 50.6 Move 6. The protested performance of the athlete and any 6. The protested performance of the athlete and any Aligned with the 2018-2018 IAAF amendments
Comment other performance achieved while competing under other performance achieved while competing under
to Rule protest will become valid only if the athlete is protest will become valid only if the athlete is
subsequently found to have competed within the subsequently found to have competed within the
rules such that the trial is no longer judged a failure. rules such that the trial is no longer judged a failure.
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In Field Events, where, as a result of an athlete
competing “under protest”, another athlete is
allowed to continue in the competition when he
would otherwise not have done so, such athlete’s
performances and eventual results will remain valid
irrespective of whether the “under protest” athlete’s
immediate oral protest is successful.
COMMENT: Rule 50.6 applies to all events, not only
to Field Events. However in Field Events, where, as a
result of an athlete competing “under protest”,
another athlete is allowed to continue in the
competition when he would otherwise not have done
so, such athlete’s performances and eventual results
will be remain valid irrespective of whether the
“under protest” athlete’s immediate oral protest is
successful.

Rule 51: World and Regional Records Rule 51: World and Regional Records
234 51.1 Amend Submission and Ratification Submission and Ratification Correction
1. WPA World and Regional Records can only be 1. WPA World and Regional Records can only be
achieved at WPA Recognised Competitions. (see Part achieved at WPA Recognised Competitions. (see Part B
B - 3.1.2 (a) and (b)) by an eligible athlete (or eligible - 3.1.2 (a) and (b)) by an eligible athlete (or eligible
athletes in the case of a relay event) as defined in athletes in the case of a relay event) as defined in Part
Part B - 4 holding a: B - 4 holding a:
236 51.10 Amend Note (i): For the purpose of record ratification, all Note (i): For the purpose of record ratification, all To clarify that a re-measurement is not needed.
Note(i) World and Regional Outdoor Records achieved by World and Regional Outdoor Records achieved by
athletes in Sport Classes T61-62 shall undergo a re- athletes in Sport Classes T61-62 shall undergo a re-
measurement of their MASH which shall be measurement of their MASH which shall be conducted
conducted at the Call Room for the purpose of at the Call Room for the purpose of verification after
verification after such a record has been set. such a record has been set.
239 51.21 Amend 21.Other Records 21.Other Records Aligned with the 2018-2018 IAAF amendments
(delete
a)… a)…
and add)

b) The record should recognise the best performance b) The record should recognise the best performance
achieved at any edition of the applicable Competition achieved at any edition of the applicable Competition
in accordance with the Rules, with the exception that in accordance with the Rules, with the exception that
wind velocity readings may be ignored, unless it is wind velocity readings may be ignored, unless it is if
specifically provided otherwise in the applicable specifically so stated provided otherwise in the
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Regulations for the Competition. applicable Regulations for the Competition.
Appendix 1
[Applicable from 1 November 2020]
Appendix 2

Figure 19 - Additional piece to mitigate the potential flexing of the vertical bar