Sports Dimensions Guide Leederville

Sports Dimensions Guide
For Playing Areas

Sport and recreation facilities
Sixth edition: June 2016
Our whole
community wins
June 2016
ISBN: 978-1-921648-50-2
This guide is produced by:
Department of Sport and Recreation

246 Vincent Street, Leederville,
Western Australia 6007
PO Box 329, LEEDERVILLE WA 6903
Telephone 9492 9700
www.dsr.wa.gov.au
Contributors to this edition:

Barbara Clarkson
Department of Sport and Recreation
Contents
Introduction 5
Use of this guide 6
Orientation of outdoor facilities 7
Court marking 8
Sports lighting 11
Archery 14
Athletics 18
Badminton 29
Baseball 30
Basketball 32
Bocce bowls 34
Bowlingten pin 35
Bowlslawn bowls 36
Boxing 37
Cricket 38
Croquet 41
Cycling 42
Darts 48
Diving 49
Equestrian 51
Fencing 52
Flying disc 52
Football (soccer) 53
FootballAustralian Rules 57
Gaelic football 59
Gymnastics 60
Handball 63
Hockey 65
Ice hockey 68
Judo 69
Karate 69
Lacrosse 70
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Netball 73
Polo 75
Polocrosse 76
Roller sports 77
Rugby league 80
Rugby union 82
Shooting 84
Softball 87
Squash 89
Swimming 91
Table tennis 93
Taekwondo 94
Tennis 95
Touch football 98
Volleyball 99
Water polo 101
Weightlifting 102
Wrestling 103
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Introduction
In Australia there are currently many exciting new developments in the provision
of sport and recreation facilities such as indoor aquatic play areas. There is also a
demand for traditional sports playing areas and facilities.
All these facilities have the potential, with proper management and promotion, to
encourage greater community participation in sport and recreation activities. The
result will be a healthier, happier and more cohesive Australian community.
It is important that facilities are correctly designed and accurately marked for the
enjoyment of the top competitor as well as the social participant. This publication
will help to ensure that sports playing areas meet these requirements.
Each sport is introduced with a brief description as well as an illustration of
dimensional requirements. These illustrations are not to scale. All dimensions are
metric and in some cases are direct conversions from imperials. Dimensions are
those required for official competition, however in some cases these may be varied
for recreation purposes.
The appropriate state sporting associations are responsible for administering their
rules for playing and the dimensions for playing areas. In some instances the rules
are national and international standard. Prior to proceeding with the construction
or line marking of any facility, the reader is advised to contact the relevant state
sporting association to obtain the most up to date information.

Use of this guide
Intended purpose Copyright notice

This guide has been prepared by the Department of Copyright in this document is reserved to the Crown in
Sport and Recreation to provide general information right of the State of Western Australia. Reproduction
regarding the designing of, and marking out for, except in accordance with copyright law with the
a range of sporting activities played in Western consent of the Director General of the Department of
Australia. Sport and Recreation or the Attorney General is strictly
prohibited.
Disclaimer
Please contact the Department of Sport and Recreation
The information in this guide is general in nature with any enquiries.
and cannot be relied upon as professional advice
concerning the design of, or marking out for, sporting Facilities Consultant
facilities and playing areas. No assurance is given as Department of Sport and Recreation
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guide and readers should not rely on its accuracy. or
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sporting activity, including the state sporting
association relevant to the sport.
The State of Western Australia, the Department of Sport
and Recreation and their officers and employees, and any
authors or contributors to this guide are not responsible
for, and disclaim all liability in connection with, any loss,
damage, personal injury or death howsoever caused
(including where caused by negligence) arising from
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or image contained in this guide (including but not
limited to incomplete, out of date, wrong, inaccurate or
misleading information, statements or images).
The sporting activities depicted in this guide may be
dangerous for participants, spectators, organisers and
instructors and readers must make their own assessment
of the suitability and safety of such activities.

Orientation of outdoor facilities
North/south orientation is generally Lawn bowling greens must be For Australian Rules Football
desirable for outdoor courts to located away from tall buildings playing fields should ideally be
avoid background glare at dawn and trees that may cast shadows developed with a northsouth
or dusk. Orientation should also over the bowling surface, thereby orientation to avoid players having
take into consideration other affecting turf performance. This is to look into the sun.
structures and features on the site, not relevant for synthetic surfaces.
The diagram below illustrates the
neighbouring property, vehicle and
Cricket pitches must run optimum orientation for Australia
pedestrian traffic, and prevailing
approximately north/south to for various sporting activities. Local
winds.
minimise the risk of batsmen or conditions may override these
However, with more sports being bowlers facing a low sun. recommendations.
played under lights, this may be less
Tennis courts must be oriented with
of a concern.
play along an approximate north/
When installing all track and field south axis.
facilities, careful consideration must
A northsouth court orientation is
be given to the position of the sun
preferred in basketball and netball
at critical times of day and the wind
to minimise the effects of sun glare.
conditions.1
best
To avoid the dazzling effect of the commo
n
sun when it is low, the longitudinal orientat
ion
axis of arenas should lie along the
northsouth axis, although it is
possible to deviate to the north N
northeast and northnorthwest.
This may result in the main straight
being on the eastern side of the
of good orientation w
arena and will require consideration limits h er e
a
of the effects of a western setting uniform direction of play
fo r
lities can be a
sun on the spectators in the main all faci rran
ged
stand. However, the most important
aspect of design is to ensure that
the best possible competition 3600
3400 150
conditions are provided for the
athletes. 350
315 0 association
In outdoor pools, best practice and
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suggests that springboards and 3050
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ot
basketball
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,softball 750
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In shooting sports and archery,
outdoor ranges should be W 2700 900 E
constructed so that the sun is
behind the shooter as much as
possible. The orientation of an 2550
archery range in the southern
hemisphere generally requires the
shooting line to be on the north side
1250
of the range and the targets are on
the north side, with a tolerance 1350
allowance from the magnetic north 215 0
of +/- 20 degrees. 1950 1600

1800
This is to allow the sun to be behind reciprocal bearings
shown dotted
the archers most of the day. S
1 IAAF Track and Field Facilities Manual
2008 Edition

Court marking Indoor recreational Outdoor recreational
In many cases of facility provision, Court marking lines are painted on Playing lines can be painted on
it is not possible to accommodate most sports floors. PVC tape is not most surfaces but with synthetic
individual courts for separate usually used, except for temporary grass for sports such as hockey and
activities because of cost and space courts, whilst inlaid lines are an football (soccer), they are either
factors. Multimarking of hardcourt option for a limited number of tufted in during manufacture or
areas, both indoors and outdoors, sports floor products. cut in when installing the surface.
provides an acceptable alternative Colour choice is important in
Paint should be selected and
to individual markings. suitable combinations of colours for
tested to suit the type of floor.
the sports to be played. The most
The following information Manufacturers will supply or
frequently used sports are marked
provides some guidelines and recommend a proven paint and
out in white, followed by yellow,
recommendations on how this may give guidance on its use. Twopart
blue and red. These colours are
be achieved. polyurethane is often used because
also recommended for multicourt
of its durability. All lines should be
There is no international standard markings on dark surfaces, such as
masked out to a high standard prior
colour scheme for multicourt bituminous or concrete surfaces:
to painting. Line widths must be
markings. However, there are 2mm and overall dimensions within
recognised colour schemes that Tips for line marking:
0.1 %.
are widely used. The following Allow new asphalt pavements to
is considered when deciding on The layout of court markings needs cure for 710 days prior to line
colours to use: to be carefully planned to avoid marking.
overlapping lines. Manufacturers
Requirements of each sport Do not use oil based line paint to
can usually recommend specialist
basketball specifies black and mark new or reline the existing
firms to undertake this work or
netball specifies anything other court pavements as they can
may include it as an element of
than yellow. become slippery when wet and
the floor installation. For multi
the paint will crack.
Tradition/common practicesome sports facilities a range of colours
sports dont specify a colour but is required to avoid confusion. Use water based outdoor acrylic
there are certain colours normally Some suppliers provide a combined line paint (good quality).
used such as blue or green for service in which line markings and Apply in thin layers do not put
volleyball. fixed sports equipment are installed heavy coats leading to build up
The range of courts being in the same package, therefore over the asphalt as this will also
paintedif two governing bodies avoiding coordination problems. crack and curl along the sides.
both want the same colour it
would cause confusion so typical
Computer drawn layouts are useful Line marking products
aids when deciding details of a
compromises are made. court layout. In the past, schools and sporting
The colour of the floorif you organisations have used sump oil or
The following colour schemes are similar products as a cheap, durable
have a green vinyl floor then
recommended for indoor court and easy to apply line marking
volleyball would be better painted
markings on light surfaces, e.g. solution to outdoor grassed playing
in blue than green.
wooden gymnasium floors: fields.
There also must be an allowance
for runoff areas for different Sport Line Line width The Environmental Protection
sports. It is important to ensure colour Agency (EPA) has released
that the minimum space around Badminton White 40mm information that states the use of
the court is maintained for each waste oil [sump oil] for line marking
Basketball Black 50mm
individual sport. Any sport or local on playing fields is discouraged
government attempting to save Handball Orange 50mm and all reasonable and practicable
money by reducing court sizes is Indoor Light blue 50mm measures should be used to find
setting up the potential for future hockey a more environmentally benign
litigation. If space is limited, the 5aside Other 50mm alternative.
governing bodys recommendations football
on run-offs should always prevail.
Netball Red 50mm
Tennis Yellow 50mm
Volleyball Green 50mm

The EPA also advises that Other resources:
environmentally benign Environmental Protection Act 1994
alternatives to using waste oil for (reprint 10G 2012)
line marking include, but are not www.legislation.qld.gov.au/legisltn/
limited to: current/e/envprota94.pdf
Organicbased water soluble Environmental Protection
paints. Regulation 2008 (reprint 2E 2012)
Waterbased vegetable dyes. www.legislation.qld.gov.
Chalk. au/LEGISLTN/CURRENT/E/
Glyphosatebased weed killers. EnvProtR08.pdf
It is an offence under the Recycle used oil
Environmental Protection (Water) www.environment.gov.au/topics/
Policy 1997, s31(1) for a person environment-protection/used-oil-
to deposit or release oil, paint recycling
or herbicides in a place where it
could reasonably be expected
to be washed into a roadside
gutter, stormwater drain or a
[body of] water (Environmental
Protection Act 1994, s440ZG).
The Environmental Protection
Regulation 2008, Schedule 9 lists
all prescribed water contaminants.
Companies specialising in line
marking products and equipment
can often assist with appropriate
and durable alternatives dependent
on field type and conditions.
The table below provides
information about some commonly
used line marking products.
Product Comments
Agricultural limeCalcite (whiting, Calcite may be used as a dry line marking material.
calcium carbonate, CaC03)
These products are classified as Hazardous Substances and therefore Safety Data
Sheets (SDS) must be obtained and risk assessments completed.
Coloured Oxidesuse Iron (red) or Note that the SDS for oxides warn about eye damage and potential for oxides to mark
zinc (white) oxides only. the clothes of players.
Classified Hazardous Substance; SDS and risk assessment required.
Water based plastic paint If the grass cover is good, remarking may not be necessary for up to 4 weeks. The
addition of a wetting agent, ie white oil, will also assist in ensuring longer life of fluid.
References:
Sport England Design Guidance Note. Sports Halls Design & Layouts. February revision 005. Sport England
2012. www.sportengland.org.
Sport England Design Guidance Note. Floors for Indoor Sports. Sport England 2007. www.sportengland.org.
Sport England Design Guidance Note. Natural Turf for Sport. Updated guidance for 2011. May revision 002.
Sport England 2011. www.sportengland.org.
A Guide to the Design, Specification & Construction Of Multi Use Games Areas (Mugas) Including Multi-
Sport Synthetic Turf Pitches (STPs). Part 1 (of 3) General Guidance and Design Considerations; Dimensions
and Layouts
Artificial Surfaces for Outdoor Sport. http://www.sportengland.org/media/228371. December 2013
Organisational Health, Department of Education, Training and Employment, December 2013 v2, Queensland
Government.

Examples of multimarked courts
Tennis and netball court
Principal playing area Cricket (8 wicket pitch), football

(soccer)and hockey pitches
Safety margin 3.05 m wide for Netball
Netball (red), basketball (black),

volleyball (white)

Sports lighting Compliance with statutory
regulations.
Artificial grass pitches
Natural turf pitches
Lighting is a subject area with a Other considerations include: Multi use games areas (MUGAs)
high degree of technical complexity
that can be difficult to understand. Volume of the field of play. Tennis courts
Lamp types. Athletics tracks
The complicating factors which
need to be taken into account in Level of illumination appropriate Outdoor sports lighting can help
developing a lighting design may for a particular sport and level of create more playing and training
include: play, nternational, national, club opportunities for playing areas
and community. and offer increased programming
The varying and conflicting flexibility for users.
Glare.
requirements of individual sports
in a multi-sports facility. Colours of surfaces. Before deciding to install
Sport specific safety issues. floodlights, it is important that the
Complex inter-relationships with
cost benefits of the lighting are
other elements of the building Developing a design strategy considered.
such as reflectance and colour of
surfaces, variation in background Sports lighting should be The benefits include:
surfaces considered early in the building
design process. Increased use of the facility.
Health and safety issues, for Programming flexibility.
example in swimming pools or The following are key steps in
in fast moving ball games such developing a lighting design Additional income.
as cricket or hockey, where strategy: Usage options.
the maintenance of a good Confirm the layout(s) of sports The disavantages which are
lighting system is a fundamental areas. predominatly cost-related are:
requirement.
Definte the volune(s) of the Capital cost.
It is recommended that anyone field(s) of play.
considering a new installation Energy costs.
Identify adjacent areas with visual Maintenance.
or upgrade of their sports
links.
lighting, appoint an appropriate Management and supervision.
professionally qualified Establish the general lighting
organisation, who will be required requirements. Resources
to develop the: Establsih the lighting Community Sporting Facility
requirements for the invidivual Lighting Guide for Australian
Sports lighting performance
sports and courts. Rules football, Football (Soccer)
requirements into acceptable
and Netball. Dept of Planning and
design solutions and Lighting of multi-sports Community Development, Victoria.
specifications.
indoor facilities
Other environmental lighting that http://www.sport.vic.gov.au/sites/
The principal aims and objectives in default/files/Football-Netball-
will be required for support areas
lighting a sports hall include: Soccer-Lighting-Guide-2012.pdf
in and around the building or
outdoor pitch. The provision of a safe, enjoyable Sport England Design Guidance
Related systems such as electrical environment for players. Note. Artifical Sports Lighting 2012.
supply, wiring and controls. The illumination of court markings
https://www.sportengland.org/
and key
media/4181/artificial-sports-lighting-
Design considerations Features such as nets and goals design-guide-2012-051112.pdf
It is important that the lighting for the player and match officials.
requirements of each sport are The provision of suitable and
fully understood at the outset of a sufficient lighting for spectators.
project. The provision of lighting for
Lighting installations for sport television broadcasting, where
should balance the folliwing issues applicable.
within an integrated design:
Outdoor sports lighting
Levels of illuminance. Recent years have seen a rapid
Uniformity of illuminance. growth in the number of floodlit
Contrast outdoor sports facilities.
Glare control. Outdoor sports lighting is now
Colour rendering. regularly seen at:

Indoor sports - summary of recommended lighting levels (lux).
The total amount of visible light illuminating a point on a surface from all directions above the surface. The standard
unit for illuminance is Lux (lx). For a lamp it normally refers to the total light emitted irrespective of the directions
in which it is distributed. One lux equals one lumen per square metre.
This information does not include televised events unless specified.
Sport Level of play Horizontal Reference

lux
Athletics Recreation/training 75
IAAF Track and Field Facilities Manual 2008
Club competitions 200
Chapter 8 Facilities for Indoor Athletics
National/international 500
Badminton International 1000 General Competition Regulations Appendix 2
Basketball Recreation and training 300 AS 2560.2.2 - 1986 - Lighting of multi-
Competition 500 purpose indoor sports centres
Cricket (indoor) Club/national 500 Indoor cricket facilities: Design Guidelines.
English Cricket Board
Cycling Local and club 500
State, national and international 1000 UCI Cycling Regulations - Part 3 - Track Races
Olympics and World Champs 1400
Diving Min one metre above water 600
FINA Facilities Rules, update 28 Oct 2015
surface
Olympic and World Champs 1500 FINA Facilities Rules, update 28 Oct 2015
Fencing Training 300 AS 2560 Sporting facilities manual Part 1:
Competition 500 sports lighting
Gymnastics Recreation 300 AS 2560.2.2 - 1986 - Lighting of multi-
Competition 500 purpose indoor sports centres
Ice hockey
Martial Arts Training 300 AS 2560 Sporting facilities manual Part 1:
Netball (indoor) Club 300 AS 2560.2.2 - 1986 - Lighting of multi-
National 500 purpose indoor sports centres
Squash Minimum standard 300 Recommended standardards approved by
WSF - January 2013
Swimming Recreation or training 120
AS 2560.2.5 - 2007 Lighting for swimming
Club or district 240
pools
State, national and international 600
Olympic, World Championships 1500 FINA Facilities Rules 28 Oct 2015
Water polo State, national and international 600
FINA Facilities Rules 28 Oct 2015
Olympic, World Championships 1500
Table tennis Training 300 AS 2560 Sporting facilities manual Part 1:
Tennis (indoor) Training and club 200
International Tennis Federation guide to
Regional and state 300
lighting tennis courts.
National and international 500
Volleyball FIVB, world and official 1000 FIVB Official Volleyball Rules 2015-2016
Wrestling Training 300 AS 2560 Sporting facilities manual Part 1:

Outdoor sports - summary of recommended lighting levels (lux).
Sport Level of play Horizontal lux Reference
Athletics Recreational and training 75

IAAF Track and Field Facilities Manual
Club competitions 200
2008 Chapter 5 Technical Services
National and international competitions 500
Baseball infield/ Club competition/training 250/150 AS 2560.2.6 - 1994 Lighting for baseball
outfield and softball
AAA 750/500
National and international 1500/1000
Basketball Training 100 AS 2560.2.4 Lighting for outdoor
Club competition 200 netball and basketball
National and international 500 FIBA Regulations
Bowls Competition, recreation, training 100
Cricket oval - Match practice 300/200
pitch/outfield Community cricket facility
Club competition 500/300
guidelines - Cricket Australia
State, national and international 750/500
Cricket nets Recreation, school sport
Community cricket facility
Senior and junior club 500
guidelines - Cricket Australia
National and international 1000
Football (AFL) Recreation/amateur training 50
Club competition and match practice, 100
training for semi-professional (VFL,
WAFL) AS2560.2. 3 - 2007 Lighting for all
football codes
Semi-professional and match practice 200
professional (AFL)
Professional competition 500
Football (soccer) Touch and tage amateur training 50
Amateur competition and match 100
AS2560.2. 3 - 2007 Lighting for all
practice, Premier league ball training
football codes
Mens state league competition/match 200
practice
Hockey Training, junior and minor grade 250
competition AS2560.2.7 - 1994 Lighting for
Major grade club, national and 500 outdoor door hockey
international competition
Netball Training 100 AS 2560.2.4 Lighting for outdoor
Club competition 200 netball and basketball
Softball infield/ Club competition, training 250/150 AS 2560.2.6 - 1994 Lighting for baseball
outfield National and international 650/450 and softball
Swimming Recreation or training 120

AS 2560.2.5 - 2007 Lighting for
Club or district 240
swimming pools
State, national, international 600
Tennis Social play 250
Club competition 350 AS 2560.2.1 - 2003 Lighting for
outdoor tennis.
International 1000
Volleyball- beach FIVB, world and official 1000 - 1500 FIVB Official Beach Volleyball Rules
2015-2016

Archery The field of play is divided into
shooting lanes containing one to
The number of targets in an indoor
range depends on the width of the
Competitions in the sport of archery four target butts. A line parallel activity hall. Each archer requires a
are classified in the following to the shooting line is marked 3m minimum of 80cm of space when
disciplines: in front of the shooting line. This on the shooting line.
line is there mainly for tournament
Outdoor target archery. Behind the targets there must be
purposes. If an archer has an arrow
Indoor target archery. a safe arrow stop device, known as
that falls within this 3m area the
a special arrow stop curtain. Never
Field archery. arrow is deemed as not being shot.
rely on a special arrow stop curtain
Clout archery. Another arrow may be shot under
to stop arrows if there is any activity
the guidance of the officiating
Flight archery. going on behind it. These curtains
judge.
Novelty events. do deteriorate and with some high
A waiting line is marked at least powered bows now available arrows
Archery Western Australia (AWA) is
5m behind the shooting line. There have been known to pass through
the peak government body for the
must be a minimum of 5m between them.
sport in Western Australia.
the shooting line and waiting
At 5m behind the shooting line
Rules for a safe target archers.
there is a waiting line. If the space
archery range The shooting lanes are 5m apart to available is restricted, this can be
The following are prerequisites for a allow each archer a personal space reduced to 3m but safety must not
safe archery range: of 80cm. be jeopardised. Behind the waiting
line there is space for the archers
There is a clearly visible straight Barriers for the public are erected to
shooting equipment. Behind this
line on the ground, called the keep spectators safe. These barriers
area is a competitors area, which
shooting line and archers only must be:
accommodates archers, team
launch their arrows standing At least 20m away from the sides managers and coaches. A total
astride this line. of the first and last target set at length of about 30m is required for
In target archery there is only one 90m. an indoor facility.
shooting line for all archers, even 10m behind the waiting line. It is recommended for indoor
if they are not shooting the same At least 50m beyond the 90m ranges that:
distances. Targets may be placed target line.
at different distances for different Access to the range is only
target lanes. These exclusion areas each side of possible from behind the shooting
the range must be kept clear from line.
There are target lanes, all obstacles which could obscure
perpendicular to the shooting Any other access is locked during
any potential danger.
line and archers shoot only in the practice.
target lane corresponding to their The 10m measurement between the There is access to all emergency
place on the shooting line. two different shooting distances exits, but if some are in front of
Shooting is in one direction only. identifies the separate ranges. the shooting line entrance, access
Archers on one range are not into the hall through these must
Archers aim continuously toward allowed to collect their arrows
their target when drawing their be restricted.
whilst archers on the other range
bow. The bow must not be drawn If there are windows or glass in
are still shooting.
in such a way that if the string the wall behind the target line
was accidentally released the The backstop must be high enough that can be hit by an arrow that
arrow would fly out of the safety to stop arrows which have just misses the target, an appropriate
zone. missed the top of the butt at 90m. arrow stop covers these windows.
If there are side windows less
Outdoor target archery Indoor target archery than 2m high, they are protected
Indoor target archery is shot at 18 with an appropriate cover or with
Field of play layout a shield.
or 25m, using the same targets as
As mentioned in the previous Suitable barriers are erected
outdoor target archery. The venue
section the field is oriented to around the range to keep
generally has a polished wooden
prevent archers from shooting with spectators back. The barriers are
floor or a concrete floor and the
the sun in their eyes. The shooting at least 10m from the ends of the
range layout similar to outdoor field
line is located on the north side of target line and a minimum of 5m
archery.
the range as are the targets with behind the waiting line.
a tolerance allowance from the
magnetic of +/- 20 degrees. This
allows the sun to be behind the
archers most of the day.

No spectators are allowed beyond
the target line. Where the size
of the hall does not require Indoor target range
the erection of side barriers no Wall
spectators are allowed beyond
the barrier situated behind the
waiting line. Safety Curtain
Some multisport venues use a
10m
divisional curtain. The curtain is
attached at the upper side only and
must be able to stop an arrow. 25m Target Line
Under no circumstances should

there be any human activity taking
place behind the target area even if
an arrow stop curtain is being used. 18m
Field archery
Field archery differs from target
archery in that the field of play has
many different target lanes spread
out over natural terrain.
The field course is arranged so
that the shooting positions and the
targets can be reached without Shooting line
undue difficulty, hazard or waste
5m 5m
of time. Field courses should be as

condensed as possible. Waiting line
The walking distance from the
central (assembly) area to the Controlled Access/Spectator Area
furthest target is no more than one
km or 15 minutes normal walking.
There are safe paths for judges, Wall
medical personnel and to allow for
transportation of equipment round
the course while shooting is in All shooting pegs are marked with The butts provide for a margin of
progress. the distance when marked distances at least 5cm outside the lowest
are to be shot. The shooting scoring zone of the face placed
The course is not positioned higher pegs have different colours, upon it. At no point may any target
than 1800m above sea level and the corresponding to each group of face be less than 15cm from the
maximum difference between the categories as follows: ground. In all instances, regardless
highest and the lowest point in a of the terrain, the buttress is placed
course is no more than 100m. Blue for the Barebow, Cadet
perpendicular to the athletes line
Recurve and Cadet Compound.
The targets are laid out in such of sight from the shooting peg in
Red for the Recurve and order to present the target faces
order as to allow maximum variety
Compound. full picture.
and best use of the terrain. In the
finals round two butts are placed Yellow for the Cadet Barebow.
All targets are numbered in
side by side at each target on which The tolerances are: succession. The numbers are 20cm
a 60cm or 80cm target face is For distances 15m or less 25cm. tall. The colours are black on yellow
placed. or yellow on black and placed 5
For distances between 1560m
At all targets, one shooting peg for 10m before reaching the shooting
1m. The correct distance is
each distance is placed in such a pegs for that target.
marked on the shooting peg. The
way as to allow at least two athletes distance is measured in the air
to shoot at the same time from approximately 1.52m above the
either side of the shooting peg. ground.

The target numbers function as Flight archery The targets are consecutively
the waiting area for the athletes of numbered with a number
the group waiting for their turn to The object of fight archery is to positioned to the right side of the
shoot. The other members of the propel an arrow as far as possible. clout so it will not be hit by athletes
group shooting can be forward of Six shots constitute a flight shoot. arrows and big enough that it is
the number board to assist with clearly visible from the shooting
shading as necessary. From the Range layout line.
waiting area it should be possible The shooting range is to be as flat A corresponding target number is
to see if anybody is standing at the as possible. also placed in front of the shooting
peg. The landing area, defined as any line in the centre of the target lane.
Faces shall not be placed over any ground on which the arrows are
The preferred shooting direction
larger face, nor any marks on the expected to land, must be at least
is south, although this will depend
butts or in the foreground that 200m wide. This area is free of
upon the available venue. For safety
could be used as points of aim. obstructions and hazards such as
there is a common shooting line,
trees, buildings, fences, ditches etc
Clearly visible direction signs although if a staggered shooting
and provide where possible, turf
indicating the route from target line is required no athlete will shoot
favourable for arrows to lodge into
to target are placed at adequate over the head of another athlete
and be readily visible.
intervals to ensure safe and easy and there is be a minimum of 10m
movement along the course. A shooting line 20m long is marked between the flight path of the
on the ground and one metre in arrow of the athlete on the longer
Suitable barriers are placed around front of this is the foul line. distance and the athletes on the
the course to keep spectators at
An area 20m long by 5m wide shooting line of the adjacent shorter
a safe distance while still giving
is roped off behind the shooting distance.
them the best possible view of the
competition. Only those persons line with access through a 1 metre The field of play is squared off,
having the proper accreditation are gateway. This is the equipment area. with a shooting line marked on
allowed on the course inside the A central line is marked on the the ground at right angles to the
barriers. ground from what is considered direction of shooting and are long
to be the minimum distance that enough to permit each athlete to
The assembly area contains:
will be shot, to 100m beyond the have a minimum one metre of space
A communication system allowing furthest distance expected to be on the shooting line.
contact with the chairperson recorded. Stakes are placed at A waiting/equipment line is marked
of the Tournament Judge nominal 100m intervals along the 5m behind the shooting line. The
Commission and the organiser. central line and are appropriately athletes equipment is kept behind
Adequate shelter for team marked. the waiting line until the Director of
officials. Shooting gives the signal to come
Separate shelter for the Jury of Clout archery forward and commence shooting.
Appeal and the chairperson of the Spotting scopes may be left on the
Clout archery is popular because of
Judge Commission. Shooting Line at all times.
its fun aspect. Archers shoot their
Guarded shelter for the athletes targets in the air attempting to land A spectator line is marked 10m
gear and spare equipment. the arrows in the target. behind the waiting/equipment line.
Practice targets on the
A 3m line is marked in front of the
competition days near the Range layout
shooting line.
assembly point for the athletes. All athletes competing in the same
division will, where possible, shoot
on the same target. Ideally there is
a maximum of twenty five athletes
per target. If more than one target
is required, the allocations for
each target are as nearly equal
as possible. There is a clear space
between the outer clout scoring
flags (white flags) of adjacent clout
targets of not less than 5m. Clout References
scoring zones shall not overlap World Archery Federation Lausanne, Switzerland
World Archery Rulebook 24 July 2014 Books 3
when viewed from the Shooting and 4. http://www.worldarchery.org/HOME/Rules/
Line. Constitution-Rules
Archery Australia Inc ACT Constitution and
Shooting Rules May 2014 https://archeryaustralia.
app.box.com/s/zm5wsa4kshobm9dgw711

The clout target
350mm
Stake
Gold
1.5m
Red
1.5m
Blue
1.5m
Black
1.5m
White
1.5m
Clear
1.5m
Handle
The clout cord
Tape or chain should be

about 10m in length
Archery range layout

minor events 50m overshoot
exclusion area
Shooting
Direction
+/-20 90m
20m 20m
70m
60m
50m
5m
5m minimum
30m
5 5 5 5
25m 25m 25m 25m
1 1 1 1 4
5m 5m DOS
2 6 6 6 6 6 6 2
Competitors equipment area
Competitors area
3 3 3
1 Shooting line 5 Lights & countdown clock

2 Waiting line 6 Judges (seating & shelter)
3 Spectators barrier
4 DOS (stand, equipment, Exclusion area
seating & shelter) can be
in the middle or at either end

Athletics The competition area for track
events includes the following:
Marking of the 400m
standard track
Sports facilities for track and field
Oval track with at least four lanes All track markings must be in
athletics are generally used for
and safety zones measuring no accordance with the IAAF 400m
daily training as well as for staging
less than 1m on the inside and Standard Track Marking Plan (Figure
regional or local competitions.
outside. 2.2.1.6a attached in the Manual).
The staging of competitions at
higher levels normally entails more Straight with minimum of six All lanes are marked by white
extensive requirements for the lanes for sprints and hurdles. lines. The line on the right hand
sports facility, particularly in respect Steeplechase track as for oval side of each lane, in the direction
of the infrastructure. track with a permanent water of running, is included in the
jump. measurement of the width of
Generally athletics tracks are
There are three basic types of track each lane.
multipurpose with the interior of
the 400m track used as a pitch surfacesynthetic, unbound mineral All start lines (except for curved
for soccer, gridiron and rugby. (cinder) and grass. start lines) and the finish line are
These tracks are also used for marked at right angles to the lane
nonsporting events such as 400m Standard track lines.
concerts and public assemblies. The 400m Standard Track (the Immediately before the finish
Track) has straight and curved line, the lanes are marked with
The IAAF Track and Field Facilities sections of almost equal length numbers with a minimum height
Manual 2008 (the Manual) and uniform bends which are most of 0.50m.
stipulates dimensions and suitable to the running rhythm of
equipment for international and All markings are 0.05m wide.
athletes. Furthermore, the area
other high class competition by inside the track is large enough All distances are measured in a
elite athletes. For club and school to accommodate all throwing clockwise direction from the edge
competitions, the dimensions of events and also a standard football of the finish line nearer to the
horizontal jumps landing areas, (soccer) pitch (68m x 105m). start to the edge of the start line
distance to takeoff boards, the farther from the finish.
lengths of runways, dimensions The Track comprises 2 semicircles,
The data for staggered starts for
of landing areas etc may be each with a radius of 36.50m, which
the Track (constant lane width
reduced. The safety of athletes are joined by two straights, each
of 1.22m) is shown in the table
must be paramount in making such 84.39m in length.
below.
decisions. If you are in doubt as to The Track has 8, 6 or occasionally
what is appropriate consult your 4 lanes but the last is not used for
state sporting association. international running competition.
All lanes have a width of 1.22m
Track events 0.01m.
References
Track events include sprint, middle Page 35 of the Manual Setting out IAAF technical regulations. http://www.iaaf.org/
distance, hurdle and steeplechase the 400m standard Track section about-iaaf/documents/technical
events. The 400m oval track forms 2.2.1 shows in detail the setting out
the basis of a multisports arena plan and dimensions of the 400m
and its dimensions are dependent standard track.
on the requirements of other sports.
Data for staggered starts for 400m Standard Track

Distance Bend Lane 2 Lane 3 Lane 4 Lane 5 Lane 6 Lane 7 Lane 8
200m 1 3.519 7.352 11.185 15.017 18.850 22.683 26.516
400m 2 7.038 14.704 22.370 30.034 37.700 45.366 53.032
800m 1 3.526 7.384 11.260 15.151 19.061 22.989 26.933
4 x 400 3 10.564 22.088 33.630 45.185 56.761 68.355 79.965

Start lines For the 1000m, 2000m, 3000m, Each takeover zone is 20m long of
The essential requirement for all 5000m and 10,000m, when there which the scratch line is the centre.
start lines, straight, staggered or are more than 12 athletes in a The zones start and finish at the
curved, is that the distance for every race, they are divided into two edges of the zone lines nearest the
athlete, when taking the shortest groups with one group of 65% of start line in the running direction.
permitted route, is the same, and the athletes on the regular arced
The takeover zones for the second
not less than the stipulated distance start line and the other group on
and last takeovers are marked 10m
with no negative tolerance. a separate arced start line marked
either side of the start/finish line.
across the outer half of the track.
For races of 800m or less, each The other group runs as far as the The arc across the track at the entry
athlete has a separate lane at the end of the first bend on the outer to the back straight showing the
start. half of the track. positions at which the second stage
Races of up to, and including athletes are permitted to leave their
The separate arced start line is
400m are run entirely in lanes. respective lanes, are identical to the
marked so that all the athletes
Races of 800m start and continue breakline arc for the 800m event.
run the same distance. A cone or
in lanes until the end of the first other distinctive mark is placed
bend. Hurdles
on the inner line of the outer half
The exit from the first bend is of the track at the beginning of The standard 400m track and the
marked distinctively with a 0.05m the following straight to indicate sprint track with 100m and 110m are
wide line (breakline) across the to the athletes of the outer group used for hurdle races. The hurdle
track to indicate when the athletes where they are permitted to join the positions are marked on the track
can break from their lanes. athletes using the regular start line. by lines 100mm x 50mm so that
For the 2000m and 10,000m this the distances measured from the
To assist athletes to identify the start to the edge of the line nearest
point is at the intersection of the
breakline, small cones or prisms the approaching athlete are in
800m break line and the inner line.
(0.05m x 0.05m) and no more than accordance with the table below.
0.15m high,preferably a different
4 x 400m relay races The hurdles are placed so that
colour from the breakline and
the lane lines, are placed on the For the 4 x 400m relay races, the edge of the bar nearest the
lane lines immediately before the the starting positions for the first approaching athlete coincides
intersection of each lane and the athletes in each lane are shown in with the edge of the track marking
breakline. IAAF 400m Standard Track Marking nearest the athlete.
Plan on the next page.
Races over 800m are run without Steeplechase track
lanes using a curved start line. The scratch lines of the first take
over zones are the same as the start Section 2.2.4 of the Manual
lines for the 800m. outlines the integration into the
400m Standard Track and layout
of hurdles and water jumps for
steeplechase events.
Hurdle number, height and position
Event Height of Distance from Distance Distance from last Number of

hurdle2 start line to 1st between hurdles hurdle to finish hurdles
hurdle line3
110m Men 1.067 13.72 9.14 14.02 10
110M Junior men 0.991 13.72 9.14 14.02 10
110m Youth boys 0.914 13.72 9.14 14.02 10
100m Women/junior 0.838 13.00 8.50 10.50 10
100m Youth girls 0.762 13.00 8.50 10.50 10
400m Men/junior 0.914 45.00 35.00 40.00 10
400m Youth/boys 0.838 45.00 35.00 40.00 10
400m Women/junior/youth 0.762 45.00 35.00 40.00 10
2
0.003
3
0.01 for 100m and 110m; 0.03 for 400m

400 metre track
Group start
10,000m
400m, 800m, 2000m

4 x 100m relay
4 x 200m realy
4 x 400m relay
stagged start
Finish
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Line
Track length of 400m is measured

300mm from inner edge of Lane 1
(radius of actual track measurement
is 36.8m radius
Length of
straight
84.39m
200 metre staggered start
Group start
3000 and 100m
5000m 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 start

Jumping events In the case of a runway with a The landing area has a border not
permanent surface, this requires less than 0.05m wide and 0.30m
The Jumping events are long jump, a builtin installation tray made of high, rounded off towards the inside
triple jump, high jump and pole corrosion protected metal in which (eg wooden plank or concrete
vault. the takeoff board is correctly border with soft covering) and level
positioned. During sport free with the ground.
Long jump periods, the takeoff board can be
The long jump facility includes a The landing area has a water
removed. If it has a track surface
runway, a takeoff board and a permeable substructure or a
on its reverse side, it can be turned
landing area. Usually, it is placed suitable drainage system (draining
over and used as part of the runway.
outside the track along one of the well or canal connection) and
This makes it possible to combine
straights with two adjacent runways filled with sand to a depth of not
the long and triple jump with two or
with a landing area at each end. less than 0.30m at the edges and
three takeoff boards (which can be
This allows competition in either slightly deeper at the centre.
used on both sides) on a triple jump
direction by two groups of athletes runway. The top edge of the border of the
simultaneously. landing area, generally also dictates
Landing area the level of the sand, which must be
Runway The landing area is 79m long level with the takeoff board.
The runway is 40m minimum depending on the distance between
long, 1.22m 0.01m wide and is its nearest end and the takeoff line. Triple jump
measured from the beginning of It is 2.75m wide. Generally, a landing With the exception of the
the runway to the takeoff line. It is area 8m long placed 2m from the placement of the takeoff board,
marked by white lines 0.05m wide takeoff line is recommended. The the same facilities are used for
or broken lines 0.05m wide, 0.10m landing area is placed so that the triple jump as for long jump. For
long and 0.50m apart. The runway middle of the runway coincides with international competition, it is
is usually covered with the same the middle of the landing area. recommended that the takeoff
surface as the track. board is not less than 13m for
If two landing areas are situated
men and 11m for women from the
Takeoff board parallel side by side or staggered,
nearer end of the landing area. For
the distance between them is at
The takeoff board is a white other competitions, this distance
least 0.30m.
rectangle and measures 1.22m is appropriate for the level of
0.01m long and 0.20m 0.002m competition.
wide and not more than 0.10m
deep. The surface of the take
off board must be flush with the
surface of the runway.
Long jump and triple jump facility
10m min 40m (min)

1.0-3.0m
1.22m
0.05m
0.20m
7m-9m min
2.75m
0.05m
0.30m (approx)
1 Runway
2 Take-off line
3 Take-off board
4 Built-in tray
5 Landing area
21m min
8m-9m min 11m-13.0m 40m (min)

1.22m
0.05m
0.20m
2.75m
0.05m
0.30m (approx)

Pole vault facility 40m min
0.05m
Layout
6m min
The pole vault facility includes a runway, a
box for inserting the pole, two uprights with
0.05m
5
crossbar and a landing area. It can be located 1 Runway
1.22m
either outside the track, parallel to one of the 2 Take-off box 2m min 6m min
3 O-line
straights or within one of the segments. 4 Landing mat
5 Protective pad
When located outside the track, it is usually 6 Cover plate
constructed as a symmetrical facility with one 7 Flange
landing area in the middle of two runways. 8 Concrete 0m
0.2
When located within a segment, it is usually
0.20m
7
105 75
constructed with two parallel runways with 6
positions for landing areas at each end. 8
Runway for pole vault with box

1.2m (min)
The runway is a minimum of 40m long and is Drainage pipe
measured from beginning of the runway to the
0line. The runway is 1.22m 0.01m wide. High jump facility
It is marked by white lines 0.05m wide or Layout
broken lines 0.05m wide with a length of
The high jump facility includes a semicircular runway, a take
0.1m and a distance of 0.5m. At the end of
off area, two uprights with cross bar and a landing area. By
the runway, the box is mounted flush with the
temporarily removing sections of the kerb, it is possible to use
runway and installed such that the top inside
the oval track as part of the runway. For major championships,
edge of its end board lies on the 0line and
the high jump facility must be large enough so that two high61
at the same height. The 0line is marked by a
jumps can be conducted simultaneously.
white line, 0.01m wide which extends beyond
the outside edges of the uprights. Runway
Uprights The semicircular runway, with a radius of at least 20m, will
permit approaches from every direction. If it is necessary to
The two uprights must be installed on
remove the kerb temporarily in order to be able to use the oval
horizontal bases, level with the 0line, such that
track as a runway, care must be taken to ensure that the heights
each can be moved from the 0line not less
of the surfaces of the oval track and the segment are the same
than 0.80m towards the landing area (eg on
along the track border.
a builtin double rail) or in fixed sockets with
movable cross bar supports. The runway and takeoff areas are usually covered with the
same surface as the track.
They are not less than 5.20m apart with
approximately 0.10m between each upright and Uprights
the landing mat. The lower part of the uprights
are covered with appropriate padding to They must be 4.02m 0.02m apart.
protect the athletes and their poles. The landing Landing area
mats are recessed to take the uprights and any
horizontal bases. The landing mats measure not less than 6m x 4m and are
covered by a spike proof protective mat. The overall height is a
Landing mats minimum 0.70m.
The landing mats are the same as for the high
jump, except for the dimensions.
6.0m
4.0m
For major international competitions, the

Level area
landing area is a minimum of 6m long 10m x 1m
(excluding the front pieces), 6m wide and
0.80m high. The front pieces must be at least 3.0m
2m long. The sides of the landing area nearest

lia
4.0m
ad
to the box are 0.10m0.15m from the box

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n
25
mi
and slope away from the box at an angle of

1 in
m
20
approximately 45. For other competitions, the

landing area is not less than 5m long (excluding
the front pieces) x 5m wide.
Notional
colours

Throwing events Throwing circle Landing sector
The throwing circle is made of band The landing sector consists of
The throwing events are discus,
iron, steel or other suitable material, cinders or grass or other suitable
hammer, javelin and shot put.
the top of which is flush with the material with an even surface soft
Discus throw ground outside or the synthetic enough to ensure that the place
surface or concrete surround. The of the initial fall of the implement
Layout interior of the circle is constructed can be clearly established by the
The discus throw includes a of concrete and must not be judges. The landing surface must
throwing circle, protective cage and slippery. not allow the implement to bounce
landing sector. They are located backwards, thus creating a risk that
Further information on the
near the ends of the back straight the measuring point is obliterated.
construction of the throwing circle
and the landing sector is located in is in Section 2.4.1.2 of the Manual, The landing sector is laid from the
the grass area inside the track. page 59. middle of the circle with an angle
The facility for discus throw, of 34.92 degrees and marked by
near the 1500m start, is usually Safety cage 0.05m wide white lines, the inside
combined with a facility for hammer Frequently discus and hammer are edges which form the boundary
throw. The only difference is the thrown from a combined facility. of the sector. The length of the
diameter of the throwing circle is In those instances the higher sector is 80m. Its angle of 34.92
2.50m for discus throw and 2.135m standards required for hammer degrees will be attained if the two
for hammer throw. The protective throwing apply to the protective sector lines at a distance of 80m are
cage must meet the more stringent cage design. To provide greater spaced 48m apart.
requirements for hammer throwing. safety it is desirable to extend the
If two separate discus and hammer netting on the side of the cage
circles are placed within the nearer to the track further than 7m
hammer protective cage then the from the centre of the circle and/or
discus throw circle is the circle increase the height of the netting
closer to the landing sector. for the last 2m.
Discus throw facility
48.00m
Hammer throw facility
24.00m
54.00m
27.00m
Landing sector
Landing sector
m
80.0
0
80.0
0m
90.0
0m
90.0
12.00m
0m
12.00m
20.0
20.0
0m
0m
Throwing circle Throwing circle

Hammer throw Safety cage Javelin throw
Hammer and discus must only be
Layout Layout
thrown from an enclosure or cage
The hammer throw facility includes to ensure the safety of spectators, The javelin throw facility includes
a throwing circle, a protective cage officials and athletes. a runway, a throwing arc and a
and a landing sector. It is usually landing sector. Since the length
combined with the facility for discus Cages specified in the manual are of the runway exceeds the space
throw. intended for use in major stadia available in the segment, it is
in high class competition when usually extended across the track
Throwing circle the event takes place outside the and track border.
The circle for the hammer throw arena with spectators present or
when the event takes place in the It is necessary to have a removable
is slightly smaller than the discus
arena and other events are taking kerb and the height of the surfaces
throw.
place at the same time. Simpler and of the oval track and the segment
The surface finish to the concrete smaller cages may be adequate for must be the same along the track
circle is slightly smoother for competition of lower standard and border. For a runway in either
hammer throwing than for discus for well regulated training facilities. segment, the landing sector is
throwing. When a circle is used for located in the grass area inside the
both discus and hammer throwing a Further information is available track.
compromise finish is required. from section 6.3.2 of the Manual.
The runway is 30m minimum long
See section 2.4.2.2 of the Manual for Landing sector and measured from the beginning
further information. The length of the landing sector is of the runway to rear edge of the
90m. The angle of 34.92 degrees is side markings outside the runway at
attained if the two boundary lines the same level as the throwing arc.
90m in length, are spaced 54m It is marked by two parallel white
apart. lines 0.05m wide and 4m apart. The
runway is covered with the same
surface as the track.
Combined discus and hammer throw facility Javelin throw facility

8.91m 50.00m
7.00m 1.45m 2.05m 25.00m
2.80m 1.45m
4.0
0.05m
1
0m
0.75m
m
2
2.00
0m
3
6.00m
100.0
34.92m
1
7.45m
2.90m
100.0
1.12m
m 0
m
2.00
0.0
2
3.
10.00m
50
5m
2.135m
2.50m
2
20.00
7.68m
30.00m
m
3
1 Centre point
2 Marking for landing sector
3 Demountable hammer insert
1 Landing sector
2 Throwing arc
3 Runway

Throwing arc Shot put
The throwing arc is situated at the Layout
end of the runway. It is painted or
made of wood (3 to 5 weatherproof, The shot put facility includes a
bonded layers) or a suitable non throwing circle, a stop board and a
corrodible material like plastic. If landing sector.
not marked with paint, it must be The landing sector is usually located
installed flush with the surface of in the grass area inside the track.
the runway.
Throwing circle
The throwing arc is 0.07m wide,
white and curved with a radius The inside diameter of the throwing
of 8m from the centre point in circle is 2.135m 0.005m.
the middle of the runway, in the
Stop board
throwing direction. It is advisable
that the centre point is marked The stop board is painted white
with a synthetic plug of a different and made of wood or other suitable
colour to the surface, with a material in the shape of an arc
diameter and surface thickness of so that the inner edge coincides
20mm30mm. Lines are drawn from with the inner edge of the circle.
the extremities of the arc at right It is placed midway between the
angles to the parallel lines marking sector lines and firmly fixed to the
the runway. These lines are white, ground. It measures 1.21m 0.01m
0.75m in length and 0.07m wide. long on the inside. The width at the
narrowest point is 0.112m 0.002m
Landing sector and the height is 0.10m 0.002m
The sector lines are laid from the measured above the adjoining
centre point on the runway through surface of the circle when the stop
the crosspoints of the throwing board is firmly in position.
arc and the lines of the runway.
Landing sector
The length of the sector is 100m.
At this distance the inner edges of The length of the sector is 25m. The
the sector lines are 50m apart. The angle of 34.92 degrees is attained if
marking of the sector lines extends the two sector lines, at a distance of
to a distance appropriate to the 25m, are spaced 15m apart.
competition.
Shot put facility

Setting out plan Marking
15.0m
7.50m
12.0m
0m
25.0
25.0
25.0
20.0
0m
0m
0m
1 Landing sector
2 Throwing circle

Standard competition layout
This diagram is the layout recommended by the IAAF as Standard Competition Area.
The field events are evenly distributed over the arena to avoid congestion and to satisfy the needs of the
spectators. This layout avoids undue disruption of events by ceremonies and counterbalances the concentration of
interest in the finish area.
The layout is flexible. Local climatic conditions particularly wind conditions and the effects of the rays of the sun on
jumpers and vaulters must be considered.
1. Football (soccer) pitch

2. Standard track
3. Long and triple jump facility
4. Water jump
5. Javelin throw facility
6. Discus and hammer throw facility
7. Discus throw facility
8. Pole vault facility
9. Shot put facility
10. 10 High jump facility
11. Finish line
12. High jump facility
References
IAAF Track and Field Facilities Manual 2008
Edition updated 12 December 2014. Chapters 1-3
and Chapters 4-8. http://www.iaaf.org/about-iaaf/
documents/technical

Little Athletics Paint Throwing events
There are several ways to mark the Shot put and discus
For sport days or inter school
lines:
carnivals, one of the most important The dimension of the circles used
requirements is a clearly and Kerosenethis is the cheapest for shot put and discus, and the
accurately marked track and field. form of line marking. It leaves a runway used for javelin conform
clear line of dead grass and bare to the specifications set out in the
When preparing the layout to a
soil for a complete season. IAAF Track & Field Facilities Manual.
track, several points need to be
taken into consideration: Powdered limethe lime is mixed In most school competitions, these
with water prior to application. official throwing specifications
All judges and timekeepers must The white line produced does
have a clear view of the starts and may be difficult to conform to and
wash away with heavy rain or a circle with an inside diameter of
the starter. watering. 2.135m on a hard ground with the
Judges and timekeepers should Semi-permanent linea mixture above stopboard is acceptable.
not be looking into the sun of water-based white plastic paint
approaching the finish line. and water. This can last for several The landing sector consists of
Runners should not have to look weeks. cinders, grass or a suitable material
into the sun as they approach the on which the shot makes an imprint.
Kerosene and paintuse kerosene
finish line. three weeks prior to the event The landing sector is marked with
All races are in an anti-clockwise and then line with white plastic lines at an angle of 34.92 degrees
direction so that all field events paint mixture a couple of days such that the lines, if extended,
are kept on the left hand side of before the event starts. would pass through the centre of
the runners. the circle. These lines are 5cm wide.
The jumps and throwing events
Track events
The following events are conducted Javelin
are placed so that the sun is not
in the eyes of the competitors at entirely in lanes70m, 100m, 200m, The minimum length of the runway
crucial times. 400m, 4x100m relay and all hurdles is 3036.5m and marked by two
races. parallel lines 4m apart. The throw is
The safety of all competitors
made from behind an arc of a circle
and officials is always the prime For international competitions,
drawn with a radius of 8m. The arc
consideration. It is recommended the 800 metre event is run from
consists of a line painted on the
to place the throwing zones for a staggered start and the runners
ground, or a strip made of metal or
these events so that the athletes stay in their lanes until the end of
wood and painted white. Lines are
throw towards the centre of the the first bend.
drawn from the extremities of the
field.
For competitions at most other arc right angles to the parallel lines
The centre of the field becomes levels, the event is run from a marking the runway. These lines are
a recognised zone from which all curved start and competitors may 75cm long and 7cm wide.
persons except relevant officials change lanes immediately. A curved
are excluded. Throwing zones may start gives each competitor an Jumping events
overlap. However, if zones are equal distance to run around the
overlapped then events must not be High jump
first bend and allows more than
held simultaneously. eight competitors to compete in the The run up to the high jump is
same race. not usually marked, but a 25m
Where possible, the facility should
fan-shaped radius will provide an
comply with specifications laid out The 1500 and 3000 metre events adequate space regardless of the
within the IAAF Track and Field commence from a curved start, style of jump being attempted.
Facilities Manual 2008. which is produced in the same Marking a run up area for the high
manner as the 800-metre curve jump will help to prevent non-
Line marking start. competitors to remain out of the
Generally a line-marking machine is area. The angle of the fan is not
A 400-metre hurdle event is often
used to mark lanes, starts, finishes critical and 130-140 degrees is
included for older age groups.
etc. The standard line width is 5cm. usually adequate.
For most hurdle events, the 100m
track on the main straight is usually Behind the bar, a 5m x 3m deeply
used. Further starting lines will be padded landing area is provided.
necessary for the conducting of
hurdle events over 80m, 90m and
110m.

Long jump and triple jump The landing area is a sand pit References
The runway should be at least 1.22 between 2.75m and 3m wide and Little Athletics Western Australia Rules
for Competition 2014/2015. https://assets.
metres wide and at least 40 metres approximately 10m long, positioned imgstg.com/assets/ console/document/
long to the edge of the take-off between 1m and 3m from the take- documents/20141124062601JETSTAR_WALA_
RULEbook_revised_September_2014_LM.pdf
board. Where conditions permit, off board. The surface of the sand
Marking an Athletics Field. Athletics Australia
this minimum length should be must be level with the surface of Star Interactive. Athletics Australia. www.
45 metres. In school competitions the runway and take-off board. walittleathletics.com.au/Portals/49/Resources/

Gen_MarkingAnAthleticsField.pdf
this is not often marked, but it is The runway must project centrally
recommended that it be marked to the sand pit. The depth of the
to clearly identify the competition sand pit is not subject to official
area. specification, but 50 centimetres
could be sufficient to allow safe
The take-off board is 1.22 metres landings.
long across the runway and placed
between 1m and 3m from the Specifications for the triple jump
nearest edge of the landing area. are the same as for the long
The board is 20cm from front to jump, except that the runway is
back and about 10 cm deep, sunk so lengthened between the take-
that the top surface is flush with the off board and the landing area
surface of the surrounding ground. to ensure that jumpers land in
It should be painted white to make the pit and not through it. It is
it plainly visible to competitors. recommended that the same
runway and landing area be used as
for the long jump, but with takeoff
boards at additional positions of
one metre intervals, beginning at
6m from the pit to accommodate
different abilities, with a maximum
board of 13m.

Badminton
Dimensions Badminton court
The badminton court is 13.4m long
420mm
420mm
40mm
40mm
40mm
40mm
40mm
and 6.1m wide. For singles the court
is marked 5.18m wide.
2.53m 2.53m
The lines marking out the court are 40mm
Boundary line and long service line for singles
720mm
easily distinguishable and coloured
white or yellow. The lines are 40mm 40mm
wide. Long service line for doubles
A court may be marked out for

singles only. The back boundary
lines also become the long service
Centre Line
3.88m
lines and the posts or the strips RIGHT SERVICE LEFT SERVICE
of material representing them are COURT COURT
placed on the side lines.
The diagonal full length of the full
court is 14.366m.
40mm
Posts Short service line
side line
The posts are 1.55m high from the
side line
side line for doubles

side line for doubles
1.98m
surface of the court and remain
vertical when the net is strained. NET
13.4m
POST
for singles
for singles
The posts are placed on the double
1.98m
side lines irrespective of whether
singles or doubles is played. The Short service line
posts or supports must not extend 40mm
into the court beyond the side lines.
Where it is not practicable to
have posts on the side lines, some
method can be used to indicate the
Centre Line
position of the side lines where they LEFT SERVICE RIGHT SERVICE
pass under the net, eg by the use COURT COURT
of thin posts or strips of material
40mm wide, fixed to the side lines
and rising vertically to the net cord.
Long service line for doubles
40mm
Net
720mm
The net is 760mm in depth and a Boundary line and long service line for singles 40mm
minimum of 6.1m wide.
5.18m - singles court
The top of the net from the surface
6.1m - doubles court
of the court is 1.524m at the centre
of the court and 1.55m over the side
lines for doubles.
There must be no gaps between
the ends of the net and the posts. If
necessary, the full depth of the net
at the ends is tied to the posts.
References
Badminton World Federations Handbook II 2014/15
- Laws and General Competition Regulations
- Section 1A - Laws of Badminton. http://www.
badmintonwa.org.au/About-the-game/Rules-and-
Regulations.aspx

Baseball Bases Little League and Junior
First, second and third bases are
The regulation field is used for the marked by white canvas bags or
League
Open, Under 18 and Under 16 age rubber covered bags, attached to
groups. A modified field is used for Playing facilities
the ground. The first and third base
Little League and Under 14. The following are the minimum
bags are entirely with the infield.
facility requirements for all levels
The second base bag is centred on
The playing field second base. The bags are 38.1cm
of Little League and Junior League
The infield (also called diamond) baseball under Baseball WA.
square and filled with soft materials.
is a 27.4m square and is graded so Base paths, including first base
that the baselines and home plate Pitching mound and plate
tramlines to be clearly marked.
are level. The pitching mound is a 5.49m First and third foul lines clearly
The infield and outfield, including circle, centre of which is 18.39m marked for a minimum of
the boundary lines, are fair territory from the rear of home plate. 50m from first and third bases
and all other areas are foul territory. The pitchers plate is a rectangular respectively.
The minimum distance from home slab of white rubber, 61cm by 15cm. Flagpoles, a minimum height of
base to the nearest fence, stand or It is set in the ground so that the 1.5m are to be positioned at the
other obstruction on fair territory is distance between the pitchers plate extremities of the foul lines.
76.2m. and home base (the rear point of First, second and third bases and
home plate) is 18.39m. pitching rubber to be pinned.
The pitchers plate is 10 inches
above the level of home late. The Pitching mounds mandatory in all
degree of slope from a point 6 player grades.
inches in front of the pitchers plate Mandatory back net (minimum
to a point 6 feet toward home plate 4m wide and 3m high).
is 1 inch to 1 foot and is uniform. Designated dead ball line from
It is preferred that the line from edges of the back net and parallel
home base through the pitchers to the first and third baselines
plate to second base runs east (white marking is acceptable).
southeast. Home run fence using plastic
cones is mandatory if a fence
Measurements of distances to the
at the required distance is not
bases are as following:
available.
Home base to second base 38.8m.
Home base to first base 27.4m.
Second base to first base 27.4m.
Home base to third base 27.4m. Age limitations for Little League and Junior League
Second base to third base 27.4m.
Little League Major and All Star League 9 to 12 years old inclusive
First base to second base 27.4m.
Little League Minorplayer pitch (PP) 8 to 12 years old inclusive
Distance between first and third
Little League Minormachine pitch (MP) 7 to 10 years old inclusive
base is 38.8m.
Intermediate League 11 to 13 years old inclusive
The foul lines and all other playing
Junior League 12 to 14 years inclusive
lines are marked with paint or non
toxic, nonburning chalk or other Ground dimensions and setup for Little League and Junior League
white material.
Little League Little League Junior League Junior League
Home plate Major and MinorMP** 70 80 and JL All
minorPP* Stars
Home base is a fivesided slab of
Base paths 18.28m 18.28m 21.33m 24.38 feet
white rubber. It is a 3.2cm square
with two corners removed. This Pitching 14.02m 14.02m 15.24m 15.24m
distance
means one edge is 3.2cm long, two
adjacent side are 21.5cm and the Home run 60m from home 50m from home 76.2m from 91.4 feet from
fence/cones plate place home plate home place
remaining two sides are 30.48cm
and set at an angle to make a point. Back net Max 10m from Max 10m from Min 15m from Min 15m from
(recommended) home plate home plate home plate home plate
The base is fixed in the ground level
with the ground surface.

Baseball diamond
Distance from home base
to nearest fence, stand 76.2 metres minimum
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References
Australian Baseball Official Australian Baseball
Rules 7th Edition 2014. http://baseball.com.au
Baseball WA Little League/Junior League Club-
ball By-laws 2014/2015. Little League Western
Australia. https://sitedesq.imgstg.com/assets/
siteDesq/20476/documents/LL-ByLaws-201415-
final.pdf

Basketball The centre circle is marked in the
centre of the playing court and has
The 3point line is not part of the
3point field goal area.
The International Basketball a radius of 1.80m measured to the
Federation (FIBA) is the outer edge of the circumference. Team bench areas
international governing body for If the inside of the centre circle is The team bench areas are marked
basketball. FIBA has introduced 3x3 painted, it must be the same colour outside the playing court limited
as an official basketball discipline to as the restricted areas. by 2 lines. There must be 14 seats
increase grassroots participation in available in the team bench area for
The free throw semicircles are
basketball, the team bench personnel which
marked on the playing court with
includes coaches, assistant coaches,
a radius of 1.80m measured to the
Court dimensions substitutes, excluded players and
outer edge of the circumference
The court is a flat, hard surface free team followers. Any other persons
and with their centres at the
from obstructions, 28m long and must be at least 2m behind the
midpoint of the free throw lines.
15m wide, measured from the inner team bench.
edge of the boundary line. Free throw lines, restricted
Throw in lines
The backcourt is the teams own areas and free throw rebound
places The two lines are 0.15m long and
basket, inbounds part of the
marked outside the playing court
backboard and the part of the The free throw line is drawn parallel at the sideline opposite the scorers
playing court limited by their own to each endline. Its furthest edge table. The outer edge of the lines
endline, side lines and centre line. is 5.8m from the inner edge of are 8.325m from the inner edge of
The front court consists of the the endline and is 3.6m long. Its the nearest endline.
opponents basket, inbounds part midpoint lies on the imaginary line
of the backboard and the part of joining the midpoint of the two No charge semicircle areas
the playing court limited by the endlines. The no charge semicircle lines are
endlines behind the opponents The restricted areas are the marked on the playing court, limited
basket, side lines and inner edge rectangular areas marked on by:
of the centre line nearest to the the playing court limited by the A semicircle with the radius of
opponents basket. endlines, the extended free throw 1.25m measured from the point on
lines and the lines which originate the floor beneath the exact centre
Lines at the endlines. Their outer edges of the basket to the inner edge of
All lines are white, 5cm wide and are 2.45m from the midpoint of the the semicircle.
clearly visible. endlines and terminates at the outer
edge of the extended free throw The semicircle is joined to:
Boundary line lines. These lines, excluding the Two parallel lines perpendicular
The playing court is limited by endlines, are part of the restricted to the endline, the inner edge
the boundary line, consisting of area. The inside of the restricted 1.25m from the point on the floor
endlines and the side lines. These areas must be painted in one colour. beneath the exact centre of the
lines are not part of the playing basket, 0.375m long and ends
court. 3Point field goal area 1.20m from the inner edge of the
The teams 3point field goal area is endline.
Any obstruction including seated
the entire floor area of the playing The no charge semicircle areas
team bench personnel is at least 2m
court, except for the area near the are completed by imaginary lines
from the playing court.
opponents basket, limited by and joining the ends of the parallel lines
The court is marked by a further including: directly below the front edges of
boundary line in a contrasting the backboards.
The 2 parallel lines extending from
colour and is 2m wide minimum.
and perpendicular to the endline, The no charge semicircle lines are
The colour of the further boundary with the outer edge 0.90m from part of the no charge semicircle
line must be the same as that of the the inner edge of the side lines. areas.
centre circle (if painted) and the An arc of radius 6.75m measured
restricted areas. from the point on the floor Spectators
beneath the exact centre of the All spectators must be seated at
Centre line, centre circle and opponents basket to the outer a distance of at least 5m from the
free throw semicircles edge of the arc. The distance of outer edge of he boundary line of
The centre line is marked parallel the point on the floor from the the playing court.
to the endlines from the midpoint inner edge of the midpoint of the
of the side lines. It extends 0.15m endline is 1.575m. The arc is joined
beyond each sideline. The centre to the parallel lines.
line is part of the backcourt.

Full size playing court
Endline
Team bench area
Team bench
Restricted
8.325m
Area
0.15m
Sideline
2m
0.15m
3.6m
28m
Centre
Circle
Further boundary line 2m
Throw-in 3p
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line t li
ne
Sideline
Team bench
Team bench area
6.75m
No charge
semi-circle
1.575m
Endline
15m
Restricted area
1.8m
3.6m
References
0.85m
2014 Official Basketball Rules International

Basketball Federation (FIBA) 1 October 2014,
Barcelona Spain 2 February 2014. http://www.fiba.
com/downloads/Rules/2014/Official_Basketball_
0.85m 0.4m 0.85m
Rules_2014_Y.pdf
5.8m
2014 Official Basketball Rules and Basketball Neutral zone

Equipment International Basketball Federation
(FIBA) 1 October 2014, Barcelona Spain 2 February
2014. http://www.fiba.com/downloads/Rules/2014/ No charge
BasketballEquipment2014_Final_V1_withCovers_ semi-circle
1.25m area
LOW.pdf
3.75m
3x3 htttp://www.fiba.com/3x3
1.75m
MiniBasketball Rules 2005. FIBA, Geneva 0.1m

1.2m
Switzerland. www.fiba.com
4.9m

3x3 basketball Minibasketball Bocce bowls
A new form of the game called 3x3, Minibasketball is a game for boys
also known as street basketball, is and girls who are eleven years or Bocce court dimensions
played three a side on one hoop. It under in the year the competition
is the largest urban team sport of begins. Overall dimensions
the world. This basketball discipline Bocce is played on a variety of
Minibasketball is played by 2 teams
is currently being promoted and surfaces such as carpet, crushed
of 5 players each. The aim of each
structured by FIBA the sports world stone, dirt, oyster shells, clay, and
team is to score in the opponents
governing body. most recently synthetic carpets and
basket and to prevent the other
The main rules of 3x3 are as follows: poured liquid creating a smooth,
team from scoring.
extremely fast surface.
One basket on one half-court.
Court dimensions
2 teams of 3 players and up to Areas of the court
The playing court has a flat, hard
one substitute per team. A regulation court is a maximum
surface free from obstructions.
12 seconds shot clock. 4m wide and a maximum 26.5m
The dimensions of the courts may long.
1st team to reach 21 points or best
vary to account for local facilities.
after 10 minutes wins. Regulation bocce courts have a
The standard size is 28m long and
raised barrier around the edge of
Playing court 15m wide.
the rectangle. This measures to a
A regular 3x3 court playing surface It can be scaled down in size, maximum of 20cm high.
is 15m wide x 11m long. providing the variations are in the
same proportions from 26m x 14m
The court has a regular basketball
to 12m x 7m. 4 metres
playing court sized zone, including
a free throw line (5.80m), a two Note: It is important that the free
point line (6.75m) and a no-charge throw line is 4m to the backboard.
semi-circle area underneath the
one basket.
Half a traditional basketball court
may be used.
Minibasketball court
28 metres
3.6 metres
26.5 metres
Center line
6 metres
4 metres
12.5m
Hitting foul line

5m
Pointing foul line

2m
0.5m

Bowlingten pin
Ten-pin bowling is a sport that
Back bumper
uses the imperial system of
PIT
measurement.
Side kick panels
Lane dimensions 7 8 9 10
The length of a regulation lane is 60
feet from the foul line to the centre 4 5 6
Pin deck
of the headpin.
2 3
The lane is 42 inches wide but is
measured in boards. There are 39 1
boards.
Markings
Board 20 is the center board, Back end
counting from either side. It is 15 feet
marked by the Center Arrow.
Arrows are 5 boards apart for easy
board counting.
Lane surface
The surface is free of all continuous
grooves. It is perfectly flat both
Channel
Channel
side to side and front to back
with a maximum tolerance of just
40/1000th inch allowed. Pines
30 feet
Lane approach
The approach where the bowler
delivers the ball is not less than
15 feet in length. The same lane
finishing coating is applied from
edge board to edge board.
The pin deck

Each pin is 12 inches from its
neighbour in any direction (as
measured from the centre of each
pin).
References
Tenpin Bowling Australia Ltd.www.tenpin.org.au/
Fusion Bowling. www.fusionbowling.com/
resources/bowling-alley-lane-dimensions/ Heads
15 feet
Foul line
Approach

Bowlslawn bowls Rinks The boundary pegs of an outside
rink are at least 600mm from the
The green is divided into sections
side ditch for outdoor play and at
The green called rinks. The green is normally
divided into six rinks allowing six least 460mm from the side ditch for
A bowling green is normally square indoor play.
and not less than 31m and no more games to take place concurrently.
than 40m in the direction of play. The rinks should be not less than
4.3m nor more than 5.8m wide.
Distance markers
The playing surface is either grass White or brightly coloured pegs or
or a synthetic surface approved by Ideally a good green width should discs can be fixed vertically against
a Member National Authority. be around the 5m so greens do the face or on top of the side banks
not have to be adjusted for major in the direction of play to mark
The ditch competitions. distances of 2m and 23m from the
The ditch is between 200mm and The rinks are numbered in order, end ditches. Wherever possible
380mm wide and between 50mm with the centre of each rink being these should be the only pegs or
and 200mm deep. The ditch has a marked on the bank at each end by discs visible on the side banks.
holding surface which is free from a peg, disc or other suitable device
obstacles and made from a material that has the rink number on it and is Centre line
that will not damage the jack or the fixed vertically. The centre line of each rink is
bowls. marked along the surface of the
Boundary pegs green starting 2m from each end
The bank The four corners of the rinks ditch and finishing at any point up
The ditch has a bank against its are marked by white or brightly to, but not less than 23m from the
outer edge. The top of the bank is coloured pegs made of material opposite end ditch. The centre line
at least 230mm above the surface which will not damage the jack or is now optional, but preference is
level of the green. bowls. that it should be marked to assist
players place the mat.
The bank is vertical and set at a Boundary pegs are not more than
right angle to the surface of the 25mm wide and the centre of the The centre line is marked at a
green, or sloped at an angle of not peg clearly marked by a thin black distance of 2m from each end ditch.
more than 35 from the vertical. vertical line if they are fixed to the The mark can be drawn in the form
face of the bank of an indoor green. of a T or a small piece of a suitable
The surface of the face of the material inserted immediately
bank is made of or covered with, a below the surface of the green.
material which will not damage the
jack or the bowls.
Boundary
peg Plinth
Rink no. Bank
Corner flag
Front ditch
1
2 metres
31 - 40 metres
Rink Rink Rink Rink Rink Rink
25 metres 25 metres
4.3 - 5.8m
References
Laws of the Sport of Lawn Bowls,
Bowls Australia, Crystal Mark 3rd
Centre Edition, January 2015
chalk line Mat Bowling Green Construction
guidelines. Bowls Australia 2011. www.
2 metres bowlsaustralia.com.au/Club-Assist/
Synthetic-and-natural-turf-guidelines-
Rear ditch and-preferred-synthetic-surfaces-
suppliers

Boxing Platform and corner pads Ropes
The platform is 7.80m squared, The ring includes four separate
Boxing is a sport in which two level and free from any obstructing ropes, 4cm thick, on each side of
participants of similar weight fight projection. It is fitted with four the corner posts.
each other with fists in gloves in corner posts with 4 corner pads to
a series of one to three minute The heights of the 4 ropes are
prevent injury to the boxers.
intervals called rounds. The bout 40cm, 70cm, 100cm and 130cm
takes place in a roped area called a Corner pads are arranged as from the canvas. The ropes are
ring. follows: covered by a thick padding.
Boxing Australia is governed by the In the near left side corner red. The ropes are joined on each side
International Boxing Association In the far left side corner white. of the ring, at equal intervals, by
(AIBA) Technical and Competition two pieces of material 34cm wide.
In the far right side corner blue.
rules. These two pieces are similar in
In the near right side corner texture to the canvas and must not
Ring and canvas size white. slide along the rope.
For all AIBA Competitions, the ring Surface of the ring floor The tension of each section of
is 6.10m square inside the line of the The floor is covered with felt, rubber the top two ropes is tight and the
ropes. or other suitably approved material bottom two sections is not too
The size of the apron extends that is soft in quality and elasticity. tight.
85cm outside the line of the ropes It is not be less than 1.5cm and no
on each side, including additional more than 2.0cm thick. Steps
canvas necessary to tighten and There are three sets of steps to the
The canvas is made of nonslip
secure it. ring, two sets at opposite corners
material and covers the entire
for the use of boxers and support
The height of the ring is 100cm platform. The canvas is coloured
staff and one set of steps in another
from the ground. pantone blue 299.
corner for the use of the referee and
ringside physician.
References
85cm 6.10m square 85cm AIBA Technical Rules amended 31 August 2014
Istanbul. www.boxing.org.au/wp-content/
85cm
uploads/sites/3/2014/09/AIBA-Technical-Rules-
August-31-2014.pdf
post Blue corner
Boxing Australia Rules and Regulations 2011 www.
boxing.org.au/competition/rules-regulations/
6.10m square
Ring
30cm
30cm
130cm
30cm
40cm
Red corner
85cm
Neutral corner pad
Ro
pes
Red corner pad Blue corner pad

Cricket
2.64m
Outdoor cricket
1.22m 1.22m
stumps
Outdoor cricket is played on an oval
grass field. In the centre there is a 2.4 to 2.8m
flat strip of ground called the pitch.
Area of pitch 3.05m
Turf cricket pitch

The dimensions of a turf pitch are
20.12m long (from stump to stump)
plus a minimum of 1.22m behind the
stumps to accommodate the return
SYNTHETIC PITCH
crease and bowler approach area. 20.12 metres
TURF PITCH
The width of a turf pitch is 3.05m.
22.56 metres
17.68 metres
25m to 28m
20.12m
The overall dimensions of a turf
wicket will vary according to the
level of cricket competition being
played.
Synthetic pitches
The dimensions of a synthetic
cricket pitch range from 25m to popping
28m long and 2.4m to 2.8m wide. crease
A bowling crease, popping crease
and two return creases are marked
in white at each end of the pitch. return
crease
The bowling crease
The bowling crease is the back bowling 3.66m
edge of the crease marking. There crease
is a line, 2.64m long, through the
centres of the three stumps.
The popping crease
The popping crease is in front of
and parallel to the bowling crease.
It is 1.22m from the bowling crease This table is a summary of the pitch dimensions for the various game
and is marked to a minimum of formats in all competitions.
1.83m on either side of the two Level of competition Preferred pitch type and dimensions
middle stumps and is unlimited in
Min Recommended
length.
To suit ability
The return creases In2CRICKET (ages 58) Flexible 13m x 16m x 2.42.8m
The return crease is at right angles T20 Blast (ages 812) Flexible 18m x 2.42.8m
to the popping crease at a distance Under 10 Synthetic 2528m x 2.42.8m
of 1.32m either side from the middle
of the stumps. The return crease Under 12 Synthetic 2528m x 2.42.8m
is 2.44m long and is behind the Under 14 Synthetic 2528m x 2.42.8m
popping crease.
Under 16 Synthetic 2528m x 2.42.8m
Open age (community club)synthetic only Synthetic 2528m x 2.42.8m
Open age (community club)turf only Turf 22.56m x 3.05m
Open age (premier/regional)turf only Turf 22.56m x 3.05m
Domestic cricket and underage national
events Turf 22.56m x 3.05m

Cricket playing ground
A circular cricket field is considered
as the perfect field but generally
a cricket pitch is slightly oval. Its
diameter varies between 137m and Continuous white line
150m. The ICC Test Match Standard or dots at 4.5m intervals
Playing Conditions (October 2014)
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Law 19.1 defines the playing area
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m
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Close infield
boundary to boundary square of
Marked by dots at regular intervals

the pitch, with the shorter of the 45 45
two square boundaries a minimum
13.72
of 59.43m. The straight boundary at radi
us
both ends of the pitch is a minimum Outfield
Infield
of 64m. Distances are measured
from the centre of the pitch. 13.72
radi
us
Boundaries are not to exceed
45 45
82.29m from the centre of the pitch.
Boundary markings
us
All boundaries are marked by a
di
ra
rope or similar object as per the
m
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ICC rules. The rope has a required
minimum distance of 2.74m inside
the perimeter fencing or advertising
signs. For grounds with a large
playing area, the maximum length
of boundary should be used before
applying the minimum 3 yards
(2.74m) between the boundary and
the fence. Two inner circles with a radius of Modified cricket for
13.72m are also drawn on the field
When marking a cricket playing
of play. The centre of the circles
juniors
field, buffer distances between
is the centre point of the popping There are formats for various age
cricket ground boundaries in
crease at either end of the pitch. groups catering for skill levels,
relation to other park infrastructure
These areas are also marked with age group, level of commitment
including car parks, roadways,
dots. and other social, cultural and
neighbouring properties and
geographic considerations.
playgrounds need to be considered.
Buffer distances of between 20m Below is a summary of field
to 40m from boundaries are dimensions for the various game
preferable to reduce risk of damage formats in all competitions.
to park users and property.
Level of competition Preferred playing field
Infield, outfield and close dimensions*
infield Min Recommended
The infield, outfield and the close In2CRICKET (58 years) 25m 30m
infield are used to enforce field
restrictions and/or safety zones Under 10 30m 40m
for some game formats and age Under 12 40m 45m
groups.
Under 14 45m 50m
Two semicircles with a radius of
Under 16 45m 55m
27.43m are drawn in the field of
play. The centre of these circles is Open age (community club) 50m 60m
the middle stump at either end of Open age (premier/regional) 65m 75m
the pitch. The circles are marked by
continuous painted white lines or Domestic cricket and underage national events 82m 82m
dots at 4.57m intervals, each dot to Domestic womens and underage national girls events 58m 58m
covered by a white plastic or rubber
*Measured from the centre of the pitch to the boundary
disc measuring 18cm in diameter.

Practice crickets nets Indoor cricket The return creases at the bowlers
end are at right angles to the
Generally practice cricket nets are The indoor cricket court is a bowling crease to the line of the
20m long and 3.6m wide. The back minimum of 28m to a maximum of wickets. The return creases are
and side walls are 3m high. 30m long and a minimum of 10.5m marked 1.22m from the middle
to a maximum of 12m wide. The stump on the line of the wicket.
With multibay constructions the
height of the facility is 4m to 4.5m.
dividing (centre) net must be 21m The running crease (or non-striking
long. This is a occupational health All lines are 55mm wide. batters crease), which is the edge
and safety measure to protect the of the crease marking nearest
The pitch is the area between both
bowlers in adjacent nets. the bowling end, is parallel to the
sets of stumps, the bowling return
Peripheral nets require a minimum creases and the offside lines at the popping crease and extends from
side fencing length of 11m. It is strikers end. one side of the court to the other.
recommended that all nets have a The distance between the running
A wicket line is marked in line with crease and the batting crease is 11m.
minimum 21m dividing fence and
the stumps at each end, and is
are 27m long to allow for extended The legside lines are positioned
1.83m wide at the batting end and
bowler runups and bowler with the inside edge 45cms from
2.47m at the bowling end, with the
protection. the middle stump. The legside lines
stumps in the centre and the middle
stumps 20m apart. extend to a minimum of 15cms at
Australian Standards right angles to the batting crease.
No Australian Standard specific The popping crease is in front of, The offside or wide lines are
to cricket net design in Australia and parallel with, the wicket lines positioned with the inside edge
currently exists. The following at both ends. It has its back edge 90cms from the centre stump.
standards relate to cricket net 1.22m centre of the stumps. At the
materials: strikers end, it extends from one A fielding Exclusion Zone is marked
side of the court to the other and in an arc extending from the centre
AS1725.4 2010: Chain link fabric is called the batting crease. At the of the batting crease at a radius of
fencingCricket net fencing bowlers end, it is the line extending 3m.
enclosures. between the return creases and is The underarm line is marked across
AS1725.1 2010: Chain link fabric called the bowlers crease or the the pitch 7m from the strikers
fencingSecurity fencing and front foot line. stumps.
gatesGeneral requirements.
10-12.5 metres
Maximum 9m
netting roof
3.6m
9m
11m
Bowling
crease 28-30 metres
21m
Non-strikers
crease
27m
11 metres
Exclusion
zone
Batting
crease Legside
lines
References
Laws of Cricket, Marlebone Cricket Club October 2013, 2000 Code 5th Edition - 2013,
Minimum ICC Standard Test Match Playing Conditions, October 2014.
Recommended ICC Standard One-Day International Match Playing Conditions October 2014.
Community Cricket Facility Guidelines. Cricket Australia. September 2015. Official rules of Indoor
Cricket. World Indoor Cricket Federation and Cricket Australia. Feb 2011. Revised 2016.

Croquet The standard setting Corner flags
The peg is set in the centre of the Flags coloured blue, red, black and
Court layout court. yellow are optional accessories and
The standard court measures 25.6m may be placed in corners I, II, III and
There are six hoops set parallel to
by 32m. The boundary must be IV respectively. They are mounted
the north and south boundaries.
clearly marked, the inner edge on posts about 300mm high that
The centres of the two inner hoops
of the marking being the actual touch the corner but must not
are 6.4m to the north and south
boundary. intrude or lean into the court.
of the peg. The centres of the four
outer hoops are 6.4m from the Hoops
Boundaries adjacent boundaries.
The boundaries are known as Each hoop is made of solid metal
the north, south, east and west Pegs and consists of two uprights
boundaries regardless of the actual connected by a crown. A hoop is
The peg is a rigid cylinder with a
orientation of the court. 300mm high above the ground,
height and uniform diameter above
measured to the top of the crown
The corners are depicted by Roman the ground of 450mm and 38mm
and is vertical and firmly fixed.
numerals I, II, III and IV. respectively. It is vertical, firmly
Each hoop on a court has the same
fixed and painted white to a height
dimensions within a tolerance of
Yard line of at least 150mm.
92mm.
The perimeter of an inner rectangle
Corner pegs
whose sides are parallel to and one
yard from the boundary is called the Eight white corner pegs, measuring
yard line. The yard line corners the about 19mm in diameter and about
corner spots. The space between 75mm in height above the ground,
the yard line and the boundary is are optional accessories and placed
the yard line area. The yard line is on the boundary 0.09m from each
not marked on the court. Certain corner, measured to the further side
balls which leave the court or come of the corner pegs. The corner pegs
to rest in the yard line area are touch the boundary but must not
placed on the yard line. intrude or lean into the court.
Baulk lines
The parts of the yard line that
extend from the corner spots at
corners I and III to a line extended
through the centres of hoops 5 and Standard court
6 are known as the A and B baulk
lines respectively. I West boundary II
The ends of the baulk lines may Yard line
be marked on the boundary but
hoop 2
hoop 1
Baulk line A
any raised markers used must not

intrude or lean into the court. The
baulk lines are where a ball may be
placed before it is played into the
2 - back
1-back
game.
hoop 5
North boundary
hoop 6
South boundary
peg
rover penult
Baulk line B
hoop 3
hoop 4
References
3-back
4-back
The Laws of Association Croquet, Sixth Edition

(Amended 2008). The Croquet Association on
behalf of itself, the Australian Croquet Association,
Croquet. https://croquet-australia.com.au/
New Zealand and the United States Croquet East Boundary
IV III
Association. https://www.croquet.org.uk/
association/

Cycling Width With the exception of mounted
riders, no person or object is
The width of the track is constant
Cycling encompasses the following throughout its length. Tracks allowed on the blue band while one
disciplines: road, track, mountain approved in categories 1 and 2 have or more riders are on the track.
bike, cyclocross, BMX, indoor, trials a minimum width of 7m. Other
and paracycling track events. Safety zone
tracks have a width proportional to
its length of 5m minimum. Immediately inside the blue band
Track events there is a prepared and marked
Surface safety zone. The combined width of
There are ten track racing events
The surface of the track is the blue band and the safety zone is
divided into three sections.
completely flat, homogenous and at least 4m for tracks of 250m and
Sprint events nonabrasive. The tolerance of over, and 2.5m for tracks shorter
flatness for the track surface is 5mm than 250m.
Individual sprint, team sprint,
kilometre (500m for women) and over 2m. The coating is uniform in With the exception of the
keirin. all its aspects over the entire track commissaires, mounted riders or
surface. The surface colour of the other persons authorised by the
Endurance events track must leave the track marking Chief Commissaire, no person or
Individual pursuit, team pursuit, lines clearly visible. object (including starting blocks)
points race, madison and scratch are allowed inside the safety zone
race. Markings when a rider is on the track.
All tracks have a standard set of
Combined event A fence at least 120cm high, is
markings. Any demarcation, line,
erected on the inner edge of the
Omnium is made up of six events advertisement or other marking on
safety zone in the track centre. The
over two consecutive days. the track is applied with a paint or
fence is transparent and advertising
product which is nonslip and does
Velodrome boards are not allowed.
not alter the adhesion properties,
Track racing takes place in an arena consistency or homogeneity of the In places where the level of the
called a velodrome. The inner edge surface. track proper is more than 1.5m
of the track consists of two curves higher than the actual track centre,
The longitudinal lines on the track
connected by two parallel straight additional protective measures such
above the blue band are 5cm wide
lines. The entrance and exit of the as nets, panels, or the like, can be
and the perpendicular lines are 4cm
bends are designed so that the erected in order to prevent athletes
wide.
transition is gradual. being subjected to injury.
The banking of the track is Blue band
determined by the radius of the A rideable area, sky blue in colour,
curves and the maximum speeds known as the blue band is provided
achieved in the various disciplines. along the inside edge of the track.
The width of this band is at least
Velodromes can be enclosed or
10% of the width of the track and its
open air and are surfaced in wood
surface has the same properties as
or smooth concrete.
the track. No advertising inscription
Length is permissible in this area.
The length of the track is between Pursuit line
133m and 500m inclusive. For
World Championships and Olympic
Games, velodromes are 250m. The
length of the track is measured Stayers
20cm above the inner edge of the line
track (the upper edge of the blue
band).
Sprinters
The length of the track multiplied line
by a round number of laps or half 200m line
laps equals 1,000m.
The smaller the track, the steeper Measuring
line
the banking. A 250m track would
bank around 45, while a 333m
track would bank around 32. Finish line
Pursuit line

Longitudinal markings Road events Individual time trial
Measurement line A road course may be from place Courses may be out and back,
The measurement line is black or to place, around a circuit, out and around a circuit, or one way. Only
white, to contrast with the track, back or a combination of these. The out and back and circuit courses
and placed with its inner edge course must not cross itself. There may be used for record purposes.
20cm from the inner edge of the must be no chance that riders have Starting times are at equal intervals,
track. It is marked off at every 5m to cut through other groups of normally one minute.
and numbered at every 10m going riders.
counterclockwise from the finish Team Time Trial
line. The official length of the track Markers Teams are made up of two or more
is to be measured on the inner edge In all road events a conspicuous riders. The distance, timing basis
of this line. marker denotes the final kilometre. and number of riders who are
Panels at the 500m, 300m, 150m required to finish is specified in the
Sprinters line 100m and 50m are recommended. official race announcement.
The sprinters line is red and placed
Panels indicating the last 25, 20, 10, Times are based on any specified
with its outer edge 90cm from
5, 4, 3 and 2 km are recommended finishing position or on the sum of
the inner edge of the track. The
for all road races. In races ending on the times of any specified finishers.
distance is measured to the inner
a circuit, only the last 3, 2 and 1 km
edge of the red line. Courses may be out and back,
are displayed.
around a circuit, or one way. Only
Stayers line
The finish out and back or circuit courses may
A blue line drawn at one third of the be used for record purposes.
total width of the track or 2.45m The finishing area is at least 8m
(whichever is greater) from the wide and protected to prevent The recommended minimum
inner edge of the track, the distance spectators from entering onto the roadway width is 12m for an out and
being measured from the inner course. The last 200m is free of back course; otherwise a minimum
edge of the line. turns and curves. of 8m is permitted. A warmup area
The finish line is perpendicular at least 2km long adjacent to the
Perpendicular markings to the racecourse. For any starting area is recommended.
Finish line championship event it is a black The turnaround point for an out and
The finish line is situated towards line between 4cm and 6cm wide back course is where the roadway
the end of one of the straights painted in the middle of a 72cm is wide enough to permit the riders
but at least a few metres before wide white stripe. and any following vehicles to turn
the entrance of the banking, and smoothly.
Individual road race
in principle in front of the main
grandstand. It is marked by a Individual road races are massed Stage racing
perpendicular black line 4cm wide start races, in which all riders start A stage race is an event with a
at the centre of a white band 72cm from the same mark, or handicap common entry, run on consecutive
in wide. The finish line marking on races, in which starting positions are days and comprises a sequence
the track continues up to the top of assigned in accordance with past of road races (ie individual road
the flat surface of the fencing. performance to give all riders an races, time trials, criteriums). The
equal chance at winning. overall results are determined by
200 metre line cumulative time or points.
If a circuit course is used for an
A white line is drawn across the individual road race, the distance is Riders must successfully complete
track 200m before the finish line, at least 5km per lap. each stage in order to be eligible for
from which point the times are the next one. In stage races by time,
recorded for sprint events. Criterium the sum of the riders times for each
Pursuit lines A criterium is a closed loop course stage determines the final results.
entirely closed to traffic. The length
Two red lines half the width of the In stage races by points, the sum
of the course is between 800m and
track in length, perpendicular to the of the riders points for each stage
5km.
track and precisely in line with one determines the final results.
another, are drawn at the precise The minimum width throughout the
midpoint of each of the straights course is 7m.
to mark the finish points for pursuit Riders may only ride in a forward
events. direction on the course but may
dismount and run backward to a
repair pit when it is safe to do so.

BMX Turns and obstacles Fencing
The track has a minimum of 3 The track is enclosed by a perimeter
The track is a compact, closed
turns and a minimum of 5m wide fence located at any point no closer
looped design, forming a circuit
throughout each turn. than 2m from the competition track.
300m to 400m long.
All obstacles on the track are The fence is constructed of a
The track is a minimum of 10m wide
constructed with the safety of all substantial material such as plastic
at the start and cannot taper to
riders, regardless of age, in mind. webbing which is capable of
a width less than 5m at any point
On the first straight the minimum absorbing the full impact of a rider
along the track.
distance between two obstacles is of any size striking it at race speed.
Starting hill 10m. An obstacle is defined by its
front and back slope and can be Finish line
The starting hill is at least 10m wide
a single obstacle, double, triple or The finish line is a straight line 4cm
and 1.5m high, preferably 2.5m
multijump as well as a 4pack, 5 wide, painted black in the middle
above the grade of the first straight.
pack or multipack. of a white strip 24cm wide. Any
The initial incline extending from
banners extending across the track
the starting gate to level grade is at Race track markings above the finish line or elsewhere
least 12m long.
The boundaries of the race track are along the track are at an elevation
Starting gate clearly marked with white lines. sufficiently above track level to
avoid interference with the riders
The starting gate is 7.3m wide. It is
crossing beneath them.
at least 50cm high with an angle no
greater than 90 degrees with the
slope of the ramp which supports Toilets
the bikes wheels when in the
starting position. BMX track
Initial straight
The initial straight is 40m long. It Commissaires Commissaires
is recommended that the bottom platform platform
front side of the first obstacle is
located not less than 35m from the
starting gate nor less than 20m
from the curvature of the first turn.
First turn
The first turn can go in either
direction and banked to a degree
which allows safe entry and exit for Speakers
riders of all ages at race speeds. tower Grandstand
Grandstand
The track is a minimum of 6m wide
measured along a straight line
extending from the inner radium
to the top of the berm at its outer
radius.
Timing and
Starters
scoring office platform
Finish
Starters
platform
Commissaires
platform Starting hill
pathway
Medical
Pre- room
staging Staging
area area
Team
area
Toilets
Mountain biking Eliminator: XCE The arrows are on the right hand
The course for a crosscountry side of the course except for right
Cross country events eliminator race is between 500m turns in which case arrows before
The course for a crosscountry and 1000m and includes natural and at the turn are on the left hand
race includes a variety of terrain and/or artificial obstacles. The side of the course.
such as road sections, forest tracks, whole course is 100% rideable, An arrow is located 10m before
fields and earth or gravel paths, single track sections are avoided each junction, at the junction and
and include significant amounts of and where possible the course has 10m after the junction to confirm
climbing and descending. Paved not more than one 180 turn. The that the correct route has been
or tarred/asphalt roads cannot start and finish area are separated followed.
exceed 15% of the total course. The in order to allow a short race
program. A clearly visible X sign is used to
following events are included in the
mark wrong directions.
cross country disciplines: Obstacles such as trees, stairs (up/
down), drops, bridges or wooden The sections of a crosscountry
Olympic: XCO course that involve steep or
constructions can create a dynamic
The course for an Olympic format short race. potentially dangerous slopes are
crosscountry event uses a layout marked and protected using non
ideally in a cloverleaf design, Time trial: XCT metallic, preferably PVC, stakes
to encourage easy viewing for Time trial events are only used (slalom stakes), 1.5 to 2m high.
spectators and any television during stage races. Where course sections involve
coverage.
obstacles such as walls, tree stumps
The course is marked every Team relay: XCR or tree trunks, hay bales or suitable
kilometre by a sign indicating the These events are only available padding are used to protect the
distance remaining to the finish line. at world championships and riders. Such protective measures
continental championships. must not restrict the rideability of
Riders must start in a single group.
the course.
Stage races
Marathon: XCM In appropriate areas, such as along
A stage race is a series of cross
The format for crosscountry the edge of steep drops, catch nets
country races in which teams,
marathon race is a minimum which comply with safety standards
national federation riders and
distance of 60km and maximum are used.
individual riders may take part.
160km. Any wooden bridges or ramps are
Riders must complete each stage
The course is marked every 10km according to the specific procedures covered with a nonslip surface
with a sign indicating the distance for the event in order to be eligible (carpet, chicken wire or special anti
remaining to be raced. for the next stage. slip paint).
The race can be run over a single Stage races are run over at least Wherever possible, roots, tree
lap or multilap with a maximum three days, with a maximum of nine stumps, protruding rocks, etc
number of laps of three. days. Only one stage per day may are covered in biodegradable
be run. fluorescent paint.
In the event of a single lap the
course does include any section to The different types of crosscountry Start and finish zones
be covered twice. Only the start and events mentioned above except The start and finish banners are
finish lines are located at the same crosscountry eliminator (XCE) can placed immediately above the start
place. be chosen for the stages. and finish lines at least 2.5m above
Riders start in a single group. Course markings ground level and covers the whole
width of the riding surface.
Point to point: XCP The complete course is marked and
indicated according to the following The start zone for a crosscountry
The course for a crosscountry point event (massed start events) for
system:
to point event starts in one place world championships and world
and finishes elsewhere. Direction arrows (black arrows on
club events is at least:
white or yellow panels) indicate
Riders start in a single group. 8m wide for at least 50m before
the route to be followed showing
changes of course, intersections, the start line.
Short circuit: XCC
and all potentially dangerous 8m wide for at least 100m after
The start and finish are in the same situations. The minimum dimensions the start line.
area. The distance of the course of direction arrows are 40cm by
is no more than 2km with a race 20cm and not sited more than 1.5m
duration of 30 to 60 minutes. above ground level.

For all other events: The finish area is at least 6m wide. Enduro courses are clearly marked
There is a braking area of minimum using a combination of arrows,
6m wide for at least 5m before
3550m after the finish line with gates and traditional course tape. In
the start line.
adequate protection and cordoned the sections of the course that are
6m wide for at least 100m after off from the public. The riders exit marked by course tape, both sides
the start line; is designed so that the speed is of the track are marked.
For all events the start is on a flat or kept to a minimum. This area must
Course markings
uphill section of the course. be free of obstacles.
The following course markings are
The finish zone for a crosscountry
Four cross events used by UCI and other national
event (massed start event) is at
Four cross is an elimination event governing bodies.
least:
where three or four riders (called a Arrows mark the entire length of
4m wide for at least 50m heat) compete side by side on the the official course. The arrows area
before the finish line; for world same downhill course. is contrasting colour on a white
championships and world cup
The course is set up on moderate background, on signs measuring a
events this zone is at least 8m
slopes with regular gradients. It also minimum of (30cm by 60cm).
wide for at least 80m.
includes a mixture of jumps, humps, The signs indicate the course
4m wide for at least 20m
banked turns, berms, dips, natural to follow, curves, intersections
after the finish line; for world
tables and other special features. It and warn of situations which are
championships and world cup
may also include unbanked turns. challenging for the competitors.
events this zone is at least 8m
wide for at least 50m. The course is wide enough to allow Signs are posted along the course
On a flat or uphill section of the four riders to line up side by side, at regular intervals to indicate to
course. and to allow overtaking. competitors that they are on course.
Barriers must be in place on both The start straight is at least 30m An arrow is placed 30m before
sides of the course for a minimum long. Obstacles in the first 30m are the intersection marks at each
of 100m before and 50m after the the same across the entire width of intersection, also marked with an
start and finish line. the course. arrow. The direction of travel is then
The final kilometre of the race must The gates on the course are made confirmed by another arrow located
be clearly indicated. of nonmetallic stakes (slalom 30m further in the new direction.
stakes), preferably in PVC, 1.5 to 2m In all hazardous situations, two
Downhill events high. The gates are set up with the or three arrows placed upside
Downhill has two disciplines, lower part inwards and the higher down are located 30m before any
individual and marathon. part outwards. The last gate on the obstacle on a circuit. A hazard on
course is located at least 10m from the circuit may be an obstacle,
The course for a downhill follows the finish line.
a descending route. The course quality of the surface, angle of the
comprises varied terrain sections; track or any other condition not
Enduro specifically addressed.
narrow and broad tracks, woodland
The race includes several liaison
roads and paths, field paths and Directional arrows are placed on the
stages and timed stages. The times
rocky tracks. right and at racing eye level, about
achieved in all timed stages are
The course is 1500m minimum accumulated to a total time. three feet from the ground.
and 3500m maximum. The entire The course also is marked every half
An enduro course comprises varied
downhill course is marked and mile or one km with signs indicating
offroad terrain. The track includes
protected using nonmetallic, kms yet to be raced. There may be a
a mixture of narrow and wide, slow
preferably PVC, stakes (slalom sign indicating one km to go.
and fast paths and tracks over a
stakes) 1.5 to 2m high. The use of
mixture of offroad surfaces. Each The signs to be used on a mountain
straw bales to mark off the course is
timed stage is predominately bike circuit are shown below:
not permitted.
descending but small pedaling or
The start area is at least one uphill sections are acceptable.
metre and no more than 2m wide.
Liaison stages can include either
A suitable handrail is installed, Straight ahead Right turn Left turn
mechanical uplift (eg chairlift),
the floor is covered with a non
pedal powered climbs or a mixture
slip surface and the start area is
of both. Straight
Caution Extreme caution
covered. ahead slow
Wrong way Bridge ahead Water crossing

Below is an example of a mountain bike track in Queenstown in New Zealand:
References
UCI Cycling Regulations June 2015. Switzerland.
http://www.uci.ch/mm/Document/News/
Rulesandregulation/16/82/39/2-ROA-20150619-E_
English.pdf
UCI Cycling Regulations February 2015.
Switzerland. http://www.uci.ch/mm/Document/
News/Rulesandregulation/16/26/54/3-PIS-
20150201-E_English.pdf
UCI Cycling Regulations April 2014.
Switzerland. http://www.uci.ch/mm/Document/
News/Rulesandregulation/16/72/76/
MTBReglementsENG_English.pdf
UCI Cycling Regulations April 2014. Switzerland.
http://www.uci.ch/mm/Document/News/
Rulesandregulation/16/61/41/6BMX-E-040414-
DEF_English.pdf
USA Cycling. USA BMX Rule book 2015. https://
www.usabmx.com/site/sections/78
Skyline Queenstown. http://www.skyline.co.nz/
queenstown/trail_map/

Darts The oche
The oche is the line behind which
Only referees, scorers, markers
the throwing player stands. It is at
and dart board indicator operators
least 25mm high and one metre
(where used) are allowed to stand
long and placed in a position where
or sit in front of the player actually
the minimum throwing distance
throwing darts. Such officials are
measures from the back of the
expected to restrict their movement
raised ochre 2.37m along the floor
to a minimum during the course of
to a plumb line at the face of the
the throw.
darts board.
The dart board The diagonal distance from the bull
All dart boards to be manufactured centre to the back of the raised
from sisal. The standard dimensions ochre at the floor level is 2.93m.
of the dart board are as follows: The encroachment line is a tape line
Double and treble ring inside located 1.5m behind the oche. This
measurement: 8mm. is where a player stands as his/her
opponent is playing a shot.
Bull inside diameter: 12.7mm.
Outer bull inside diameter:
31.8mm.
Centre bull to inside edge of
treble wire: 107mm. double ring
Centre bull to outside edge

double wire: 170mm.
Outside edge of double wire to single score
outside edge of double wire:
340mm. triple ring
inner bull
Overall dart board diameter:
451mm. outer bull
The dart board is fixed on a wall, out of play area
or mobile stand allowing for a
minimum of a 3m separation
between boards measured Bull to
Bull.
The dart board is fixed so that
the perpendicular height from the
centre of the bull to the floor, at
the same level as the oche shall
measure 1.73m.
The dart board is fixed so that the
20 segment is coloured black and is
at the top of the board.
1.73 metres
s
re
et
m
7
2.3
References
Darts Australia Inc Playing Rules February 2013. Ochre
http://www.dartsaustralia.com.au/da_news/pdf/
DA%20Senior%20Playing%20Rules%202013%20.
pdf

Diving There are two types of diving
boardsspringboard and platform.
Platform diving
Each platform is rigid and
Diving installations are located horizontal. The minimum
either indoor or outdoor in Springboard diving dimensions of the platform are:
aquatic facilities and are generally The springboards are at least
separated from the swimming area. 4.8m long and 0.5 metre wide and Platform Width Length
The minimum size for a diving pool provided with moveable fulcrums 0.6m1.0m 1.0m min 5.0m
is 25m wide and 20m long. The easily adjusted by the diver. (2.9m pref)
overall dimensions can be increased For springboard diving facilities 2.6m3.0m 1.0m (2.0m 5.0m
to suit other activities such as constructed on concrete platforms, preferred)
synchronised swimming and water the following applies: 5.0m 2.9m 6.0m
polo.
The vertical distance from the 7.5m 2.0m 6.0m
A competition pool is equipped level of the platform, which 10.0m 3.0m 6.0m
with two 1m and two 3m supports the fulcrum assembly,
springboards and a diving tower to the level of the top of the The preferred thickness of the
with takeoff platforms at 5m, 7.5m springboard, is 0.35m. front edge of the platform is 0.2m
and 10m. Platforms also exist at 1m but not exceeding 0.3m, and
The distance from the front edge
and 3m heights as training tools. can be vertical or inclined at an
of the fulcrum assembly (which
The basic measuring point used is angle not greater than 10 to the
is 0.741m) to the front edge of
the plummet line. This is a vertical vertical inside the plummet line.
the supporting platform, is a
line extending through the centre maximum of 0.44m. The front edge of the 10m
point of the front edge of the diving platform projects at least 1.5m.
If the front edge of the platform
springboard. The 2.63.0m platforms projects
projects past this point then the
at least 1.25m and the 0.61m
The water temperature is a fulcrum assembly and the rear
platform projects 0.75m beyond
minimum of 26 celsius. The colour hinge assembly is moved forward
the edge of the pool.
of the walls are white or pale blue. so as to provide for a maximum
A dark blue floor, in conjunction of 0.44m from the front edge of Where a platform is directly
with agitation of the water surface the platform to the front of the underneath another platform
by water sprays, assists divers fulcrum assembly. the platform above projects a
in seeing the water surface and minimum of 0.75m (preferred
The springboards are installed
reduces the risk of an accident. 1.25m) beyond the platform
dead level at the leading edge
below.
Surface agitators are a FINA when the movable fulcrum is in all
positions. The back and sides of each
requirement to help divers in their
platform (except 1.0m or lower
visual perception of the water The springboards are placed on
platforms) are surrounded by
surface. Normally the agitation is either one or both sides of the
handrails up to 1m from the edge
made via a sprinkler directed on to platform.
of the platform with a minimum
the surface of the water. For synchronised diving, at least clearance of 1.8m between vertical
A bubbler is installed on the pool two springboards at the same pairs. The minimum height is 1.0m
floor to provide a compressed air height are placed side by side and and has at least two horizontal
cushion of bubbles to protect divers no objects obstruct the visibility crossbars placed outside the
from injury. in any part of the dive between platform, beginning 1.0m from the
the divers. front edge of the platform.
In the diving pool the water depth is
a minimum of 1.8m at any point. Each platform is accessible by
suitable stairs (not ladders)
In outdoor pools, it is recommended as required by the countries
that springboards and platforms building regulations and/or health
are to face north in the northern and safety standards that are
hemisphere and south in the applicable.
southern hemisphere.
Diving boards, diving platforms
and diving pools are designed
and constructed in accordance
with the requirements of the FINA References
Facilities Rules 2015-2017 Part IX, FINA Facilities Rules 2015-2017 Part V Diving
Rules. http://www.fina.org/H2O/docs/rules/2015/
available on their website. www. disciplines/FINAdvrules_20152017.pdf
fina.org/H2O/docs/rules/2015/ FINA Facilities Rules 2015-2017 Part IX, http://
FINAfacilities_rules_20150310.pdf www.fina.org/H2O/docs/rules/2015/FINAfacilities_
rules_20150310.pdf

Diving facility
Showers
Jacuzzi P7.5 / P3 P10 P5 / P1

7 judges S3 S3 S3 S1 S1 5 judges
Synchro 3m/10m) Synchro 3m/10m)
Edge of 1m / 3m / 10m 3 judges

(3m/10m)
4 judges
Coaches Stand
1 metre
3 judges Min. 20.00m

1 metre
Secretary
table
25.00m
FINA SPRINGBOARD PLATFORM

Dimensions for Diving facilities
1 metre 3 metres 1 metre 3 metres 5 metres 7.5 metres 10 metres
Lenght 4.80 5.00 5.00 6.00 6.00 6.00
0.50 0.50 1.00 min. 1.00 min. 2.90 2.00 3.00
For pools constructed after Width
2.90 preferred 2.00 preferred
September, 26th, 2013
Height 1.00 3.00 0.60 min. 2.60 min. 5.00 7.50 10.00
1.00 preferred 3.00 preferred
Horiz Vert Horiz Vert Horiz Vert Horiz Vert Horiz Vert Horiz Vert Horiz Vert
From plummet back to Designation A-1 A-3 A-1 pl A-3 pl A-5 A-7.5 A-10
pool wall for CONCRETE Minimum 2.22 2.22 0.75 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.50
A PLAFORM Preferred 2.22 2.22 0.75 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.50
From plummet back to Minimum 1.50 1.50
pool wall for PEDESTALS
AND METAL STANDS Preferred 1.80 1.80
From plummet Designation A/A 5/1 A/A 7.5/3,1 A/A 10/5,3,1

A/A BACK TO PLATFORM Minimum 0.75 0.75 0.75
Plummet directly below Preferred 1.25 1.25 1.25
Designation B-1 B-3 B-1 pl B-3 pl B-5 B-7.5 B-10
From plummet to
B Minimum 2.50 3.50 2.50 3.00 4.00 4.50 5.75
POOL WALL AT SIDE
Preferred 2.50 3.50 3.50 3.60 4.50 4.75 5.75
Designation C-1-1 C3-3,3-1 C-1-1 pl C3-3pl,1pl C5-3, 5-1 C7.5-5,3,1 C10-7.5,5,3,1
From plummet to
C Minimum 2.00 2.20 1.85 2.20* 2.85* 2.75* 3.00*
ADJACENT PLUMMET
Preferred 2.00 2.60 2.15 2.35* 2.85* 2.75* 3.00*
Designation D-1 D-3 D-1 pl D-3 pl D-5 D-7.5 D-10
From plummet to
D Minimum 9.00 10.25 8.00 9.50 10.25 11.00 13.50
POOL WALL AHEAD
Preferred 9.00 10.25 8.00 9.50 10.25 11.00 13.50
Designation E-1 E-3 E-1 pl E-3 pl E-5 E-7.5 E-10
On plummet, from
E Minimum 5.00 5.00 3.25 3.25 3.25 3.25 4.00
BOARD TO CEILING
Preferred 5.00 5.00 3.50 3.50 3.50 3.50 5.00
CLEAR OVERHEAD Designation F-1 E-1 F-3 E-3 F-1 pl E-1 pl F-3 pl E-3 pl F-5 E-5 F-7.5 E-7.5 F-10 E-10
F behind and each Minimum 2.50 5.00 2.50 5.00 2.75 3.25 2.75 3.25 2.75 3.25 2.75 3.25 2.75 4.00
side of plummet Preferred 2.50 5.00 2.50 5.00 2.75 3.50 2.75 3.50 2.75 3.50 2.75 3.50 2.75 5.00
Designation G-1 E-1 G-3 E-3 G-1 pl E-1 pl G-3 pl E-3 pl G-5 E-5 G-7.5 E-7.5 G-10 E-10
CLEAR OVERHEAD
G Minimum 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 3.25 5.00 3.25 5.00 3.25 5.00 3.25 6.00 4.00
ahead of plummet
Preferred 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 3.50 5.00 3.50 5.00 3.50 5.00 3.50 6.00 5.00
Designation H-1 H-3 H-1 pl H-3 pl H-5 H-7.5 H-10
DEPTH OF WATER
H Minimum 3.40 3.70 3.20 3.50 3.70 4.10 4.50
At plummet
Preferred 3.50 3.80 3.30 3.60 3.80 4.50 5.00
DISTANCE AND DEPTH Designation J-1 K-1 J-3 K-3 J-1 pl K-1 pl J-3 pl K-3 pl J-5 K-5 J-7.5 K-7.5 J-10 K-10
J ahead of plummet for all Minimum 5.00 3.30 6.00 3.60 4.50 3.10 5.50 3.40 6.00 3.60 8.00 4.00 11.00 4.25
K
stands Preferred 5.00 3.40 6.00 3.70 4.50 3.20 5.50 3.50 6.00 3.70 8.00 4.40 11.00 4.75
Designation L-1 M-1 L-3 M-3 L-1 pl M-1 pl L-3 pl M-3 pl L-5 M-5 L-7.5 M-7.5 L-10 M-10
L DISTANCE AND DEPTH
Minimum 1.50 3.30 2.00 3.60 1.40 3.10 1.80 3.40 3.00 3.60 3.75 4.00 4.50 4.25
M each side of plummet
Preferred 2.00 3.40 2.50 3.70 1.90 3.20 2.30 3.50 3.50 3.70 4.50 4.40 5.25 4.75
MAXIMUM SLOPE TO REDUCE DIMENSIONS BEYOND FULL
N 30 DEGREES
REQUIREMENTS FOR POOL DEPTH and CEILING HEIGHTT
* Note: The minimum distance between adjacent plaforms must be at least 0.25 metres.
Note: Dimensions B (plummet to pool wall at side) and C (plummet to adjacent plummet) apply to Platforms with widths as detailed in FR.5.2.5. If
Platform widths are increased then B and C shall be increased by half the additional width(s).
Note: The 10 Metre Platform must project 0.25 metres beyond any adjacent platform.
Note: All platforms must project 0.75 metres beyond any platform directly below.
Note: The leading edge of the concrete platforms for springboards must be at least constructed to be directly above the pool wall or beyond.

Equestrian The second phase, crosscountry
consists of approximately 12 to
An indoor competition arena has a
minimum size of 1,200sqm with a
The following are recognised 20 fixed jumps at lower levels and minimum width on the short side
equestrian disciplines: 30 to 40 at higher levels, placed of 20m. An outdoor competition
on a long outdoor course. These arena must have a minimum size of
Olympic fences consist of solidly built natural 4,000sqm with a minimum width
Dressage objects (logs, stone walls, etc) as on the short side of 50m.
Eventing well as various obstacles such as
The total length of the course in
water, ditches, drops and banks,
Jumping metres must not exceed the number
and combinations including several
of obstacles in the competition
FEI disciplines jumping efforts based on objects
multiplied by 60.
Driving that would commonly occur in the
countryside. The start and finish lines are no
Vaulting
more than 15m or less than 6m from
Endurance The third phase is show jumping
the first and last obstacle. These
Reining where 12 to 20 fences are set up in
two lines are marked with a red flag
an arena. These fences are brightly
National disciplines on the right and a white flag on the
coloured and consist of elements
left. The start line and finish line
Show horse that can be knocked down.
must also be marked with markers
Interschool with the letters S (start) and F
Course markings
(finish).
Dressage Red or white boundary flags are
In Dressage competitions, horse used to mark the start and finish Jumping courses
and rider perform a series of lines, compulsory passages and
Under FEI rules the horse jumps
predetermined movements known define obstacles.
a course of 10 to 16 obstacles,
as figures or movements. Each obstacle on the course is including verticals, spreads, and
The arena, flat and level, is numbered. The start and finish lines double and triple combinations,
60m long and 20m wide. These are marked by distinct signs. usually with many turns and
measurements are for the interior changes of direction. These
of the enclosure, which is separated Jumping obstacles are up to 1.6m high
from the public by a minimum In modern jumping competitions, and spreads of 2m. Types of
distance of 10m. If the competition horse and rider are required to jumps include vertical, oxer, triple
is indoors, the arena is a minimum complete a course of 10 to 13 jumps, bar, cross rail, wall, hosback,
distance of 2m from the wall. to test the horse and riders skill, combination, fan, open water,
accuracy and training. liverpool, joker.
The enclosure consists of a low
white fence about 30cm high.
The surface of the arena is made of
sand or a sand mix with a non-slip Dressage arena
base. C
The standard dressage arena letters 6m 6m

are A-K-V-E-S-H-C-M-R-B-P-F. The H G M
letters on the long sides of the
arena, nearest the corners, are 6m 12m 12m
in from the corners and 12m apart
from each other. The letters along S I R
the centre line are D-L-X-I-G, with X 12m 12m

being half way down the arena.
X
60m
E B
Eventing
12m 12m
Eventing comprises dressage,
crosscountry and show jumping. It V L P References
has two main formats, the one day
FEI Dressage Rules January 2015.
event and the three day event. 12m 12m Lausanne Switzerland.
Equestrian Australia National
The first day is the dressage K D F Dressage Rules. 1 August 2015. http://
event, similar to regular dressage 6m 6m
www.equestrian.org.au/Equestraian
Australia National Eventing Rules 8
competition but rules modified so April 2015
not quite as demanding. 20m http://www.equestrian.org.au/
FEI Jumping Rules. January 2015.
A Lausanne Switzerland.

Fencing Flying disc
The field of play has an even Fencing piste
Playing field
surface. The portion of the field of
play used for fencing is called the end line The playing field is 100m long and
piste. 37m wide. The perimeter lines at
each end are the endlines and the
The piste is from 1.5m to 2m wide rear limit
perimeter lines at each side are the
and 14m long. side lines.
Five lines are drawn very clearly The perimeter lines are not part of
on the piste at right angles to its warning line the playing field.
length, as follows:
The goal lines are the lines that
One centre line which is drawn separate the central zone from
as a broken line across the whole the end zones and are part of the
width of the piste. 14m central zone. The end zone is 18m
Two onguard lines at 2m on each centre line long and 37m wide. The central
side of the centre line. These are zone is 64m long and 37m wide.
2m
drawn across the whole width of
on guard line The brick mark is the intersection of
the piste.
two crossed one metre lines in the
Two lines at the rear limits of the central zone. The brick marks are
3m
piste, which are drawn across 18m from each goal line, midway
the whole width of the piste, at between the side lines.
a distance of 7m from the centre
2m Eight brightly coloured, flexible
line.
objects (such as plastic cones) mark
The last 2m of the piste before
the corners of the central zone and
1.5 - 2m
the rear limit lines are clearly run back the end zones.
distinguished by a different colour
of the piste, to make it easy for There is a 3m runoff zone
the fencers to be aware of their surrounding the playing field. If
position on the piste. Min 1.5m play is obstructed by nonplayers
or objects within 3m of the run
off zone, any obstructed player
or thrower in possession may call
References Violation.
Federation International Fencing (FIE). Book 1
Technical Rules. December 2014. http://static1.
fie.org/uploads/5/27570-fie_rules_-_technical_ Flying disc playing field
rules_-_dec_2014.pdf
18 metres 64 metres 18 metres
37 metres
Brick mark
20m
End zone X X End zone
Playing field proper
100 metres
References
WFDF Rules of Ultimate 2013. http://rules.wfdf.org/
rules/ultimate/playing-field

Football (soccer) Goal area Both goalposts and the crossbar
have the same width and depth of
Two lines are drawn at right angles
12cm. The goal lines have the same
Field surface to the goal line, 5.5m from the
width as the goalposts and the
Matches may be played on natural inside of each goalpost. These lines
crossbar. Goal nets are attached
or artificial surfaces, according to extend into the field of play for a
to the posts and ground behind
the rules of the competition. The distance of 5.5m and are joined by
the goals that conforms to the
colour of artificial surfaces is green. a line drawn parallel with the goal
Australian Standard 4866.12007
line. The area bounded by these
Playing Field Equipment Soccer
Field markings lines and the goal line is the goal
Goals. The goalposts and crossbars
area.
The field of play is rectangular and are white. For safety reasons
marked with lines called boundary goals are anchored securely to the
Penalty area
lines. The two longer boundary lines ground.
are touch lines and the two shorter Two lines are drawn at right angles
lines are goal lines. It is divided into to the goal line, 16.5m from the Interchange zone
two halves by a halfway line, which inside of each goalpost. These
An interchange zone is marked for
joins the midpoints of the two touch lines extend 16.5m into the field of
all competitions where unlimited
lines. play and are joined by a line drawn
interchange applies.
parallel with the goal line.
The centre mark is at the midpoint The interchange zone may form
of the halfway line. A circle with a The area bounded by these lines
part of the pitch marking or
radius of 9.15m is marked around it. and the goal line is the penalty area.
identified with cones.
Marks are made off the field of play, Within each penalty area, a penalty
The interchange zone starts 1m
9.15m from the corner arc and at mark is made 11m from the midpoint
either side of the touchline from the
right angles to the goal lines and between the goalposts and
halfway line and extends 1m from
the touch lines, to ensure defending equidistant to them.
the field of play.
players retreat this distance when a An arc of a circle with a radius
corner kick is taken. of 9.15m from the centre of each Technical area
The length of the touch line is penalty mark is drawn outside the The technical area includes:
greater than the length of the goal penalty area.
Two team benches, capable
line. All lines are not more than
Flag posts of seating nine people in each
12cm wide.
bench.
A flag post, not less than 1.5m high,
Length (touch line): with a nonpointed top and a flag is Cover to protect the players and
Minimum 90m, maximum 120m. located at each corner. officials from the elements and
Width (goal line): missiles thrown by spectators.
Flag posts are also located at each
Minimum 45m maximum 90m. Identical fixtures for both teams.
end of the halfway line, not less
For senior football the than one metre outside the touch A table and chair for the 4th
recommended field dimension is line. Official if required.
105m long and 68m wide. Multipitch layouts
Goals
Runoff area Many pitches operate alongside
A goal is located on the centre of
each other. It is important that
The run-off area or buffer zone is each goal line. A goal consists of
there is a minimum of 6m clearance
3m minimum. Where pitches are two upright posts equidistant from
between pitches (3m runoff from
located alongside each other, a the corner flag posts and joined at
each pitch).
minimum of 6m is required. the top by a horizontal crossbar.
The goalposts and crossbar must
The runoff area beyond the pitch
be made of wood, metal or other
is free of any obstacle (including
approved material. They are square,
dugouts and floodlight columns) to
rectangular, round or elliptical in
ensure players and officials do not
shape and are not dangerous to
injure themselves by running into
players.
any fixed object.
The distance between the posts is
The runoffs are surfaced with
7.320m and the distance from the
exactly the same surface as the
lower edge of the crossbar to the
playing area.
ground is 2.44m.

Single football pitch
90m minimum to 120m maximum
1m radius
9.15m
45m minimum to 90m maximum
5.5m
5.5m
7.32m
radius 9.15m
11m
9.15m
16.5m
16.5m
3m
6m
Technical area
Multipitch layout for juniors
Under 6 and 7
Under 8 and 9
6m 6m
Senior pitch
Under 10 and 11
Goals
7.32 metres 1.5 metres
2.44 metres

Miniroos
Miniroos is a modified version of soccer for children aged 411 years. There are two programs, MiniRoos kickoff
which is the introductory program and Miniroos club football for children aged 511 who are ready to play in a team
based environment. Both programs also have girls only teams.
Miniroos Club
Goals
Approved, safe portable goals must be used. Poles and markers cannot be used as goals. To comply with Australian
Safety Standards, portable goals must be anchored securely to the ground. The use of sandbags or pegs is
recommended when using popup style portable goals.
Markings
Field markings can be delivered by markers, traditional line marking, or a combination of both .
Under 6 and 7
No of players 4 a side no goalkeeper, max 3
substitutes
Field of play 30m long x 20m wide
Goal size 2m wide x 1m high
Ball size Size 3
Duration 15 min halves
Min 5 min half time break
Penalty area None
Under 8 and 9
No of players 7 a side including goalkeeper, max
of 4 substitutes
Field of play Min: 40m long x 30m wide
Best practise: 45m long x 35m wide
Max: 50m long x 40m wide
Ball size Size 3
Duration 20 min halves
Penalty area 5m deep x 12m wide
Under 10 and 11
No of players 9 a side including goalkeeper, max
of 5 substitutes
Field of play Min: 70m long x 50m wide
Best practise: 65m long x 45m wide
Max: 60m long x 40m wide
Ball size Size 4
Duration 25 min halves,
Penalty area 5m deep x 12m wide

Futsal Dimensions The corner arc
Futsal is the only form of indoor For noninternational matches the A quarter circle with a radius of
soccer or fiveaside that is officially dimensions are as follows: 25cm from each corner is drawn
approved by FIFA and Football inside the pitch.
Length (touch line):
Federation Australia (FFA). Minimum 25m maximum 42m. Goals
Pitch surface Width (goal line): A goal must be placed on the centre
Minimum 16m maximum 25m. of each goal line.
The surface is flat, smooth and non
abrasive, preferably made of wood For international matches the A goal consists of two upright posts
or artificial material, according dimensions are as follows: equidistant from the corners and
to the rules of the competition. Length (touch line): joined at the top by a horizontal
Concrete or tarmac should be Minimum 38m maximum 42m. crossbar. The goalposts and
avoided. crossbar are made of wood, metal
Width (goal line): or other approved material. They
Artificial turf pitches are permitted Minimum 20m maximum 25m.
in exceptional cases and only for are square, rectangular, round or
national competitions. elliptical in shape and are placed on
Penalty area the centre of each goal line.
Pitch markings Two imaginary lines 6m long are
The distance (inside measurement)
drawn from the outside of each
The pitch is rectangular and marked between the posts is 3m and the
goalpost and at right angles to
with lines 8cm wide. The two longer distance from the lower edge of the
the goal line. At the end of these
lines are touch lines, the two shorter crossbar to the ground is 2m.
lines a quarter circle is drawn in
lines are goal lines. The touch line is the direction of the nearest touch Both goalposts and the crossbar
longer than the goal line. line, each with a radius of 6m from have the same width and depth,
The pitch is divided in half by the outside of the goalpost. The 8cm. The nets are made of hemp,
a halfway line, which joins the upper part of each quarter circle is jute or nylon or other approved
midpoints of the two touch lines. joined by a line 3.16m long running material and are attached to
The centre mark is at the midpoint parallel to the goal line between the the back of the goalposts and
of the halfway line and is marked goalposts. The area bounded by the crossbar. The goalposts and
with a circle 3m in radius. these lines and the goal line is the crossbars are a different colour from
penalty area. the pitch.
A mark 8cm wide is drawn outside
the pitch, 5m from the corner arc Within each penalty area, a penalty The goals must have a stabilising
and at right angles to the goal line, mark is made 6m from the midpoint system that prevents them from
to ensure that defending players between the goal posts and overturning. Portable goals are only
retreat this distance when a corner equidistant to them. used if they satisfy this requirement.
kick is being taken. A second mark is made 10m from
The substitution zones
Two marks, 8cm wide, each at a the midpoint between the goalposts
distance of 5m to the left and the and equidistant to them. The substitution zones are the
right of the second penalty mark, areas on the touch line in front of
are marked on the pitch to indicate the team benches and are 5m long.
the minimum distance to be They are marked at each end with
retreated when a kick is being taken a line 80cm long, 40cm of which is
from the second penalty mark. drawn on the pitch and 40cm off
the pitch, and 8cm wide.
Bench Technical area

r = 0.25m 5m 5m
5m
Second penalty mark
References
5m
Penalty mark
16m to 25m
FIFA Laws of the Game 2015. Fdration

10m Centre 3m Internationale de Football Association,
Goal
circle Zurich, Switzerland. www.fifa.com.au

6m
AIA Vitality Mini Roos National Playing
5m Formats and Rules. www.miniroos.com.au
Futsal Laws of the Game 2012/2013. FIFA,
Zurich, Switzerland.. www.fifa.com.au
Field Markings and Equipment. A guide to
5m preparing your field for football. Football
NSW November 2015. http://www.
footballfacilities.com.au/field-markings-
25m to 42m equipment/

Football The centre square, is located at
the centre of the playing surface
The padding attached around each
goal and behind post is:
Australian Rules and is 50m long and 50m wide. Minimum of 35mm thick foam,
A centre circle, 3m in diameter, covered in canvas or painted.
Open age and an outer circle, 10m in Minimum height of 2.5m from the
diameter are located in the bottom of each goal and behind
Playing surface middle the centre square and post.
The playing surface is oval in shape, are divided by two semicircles,
drawing a straight line parallel Suitable width to allow the
135m to 185m long and 110m to padding to be securely fixed
155m wide. The preferred senior with each goal line.
around each goal and behind
oval size is 165m x 135m as this An interchange area 15m wide. post.
provides the greatest flexibility to A goal square at each end of the
cater for all standards of play. playing surface. This is marked by Coaches boxes
A white line called the boundary drawing lines at right angles to Two coaches boxes are to be
line is drawn in the shape of an arc the goal lines, 9m from each goal provided (home and away team)
from the behind post at one end of post and connected at the outer on the side of the ground, looking
the playing surface to the behind end by a line called the kickoff away from the sun and positioned
post at the other end of the playing line. adjacent to the centre wing
surface. A goal line and a behind line. position.
The playing field boundary line A 50m arc at each end of the
playing surface.
Interchange
should ensure adequate runoff
The interchange area is 15m wide.
from any perimeter fencing or Goal posts and behind posts Two interchange benches are
potential obstacles. The preferred
Two posts, called goal posts, a provided (home and away team).
minimum distance for existing
minimum height of 6m, are placed For local and regional competitions
facilities is 5m for state league,
at each end of the playing surface they are 4.8m long and 1.2m wide.
4m for regional and 3m for local
level facilities, however where new 6.4m apart. This measurement is
taken from the inside point of the Fencing
ovals are to be constructed it is
encouraged that the higher runoff goal post at ground level. It is recommended that the oval
distance of 5m be provided where fencing is approximately 900mm
A further two posts, called behind
possible. high with a mesh infill or similar,
posts, a minimum height of 3m,
and allows a 5m runoff distance
The following areas are marked on are placed at a distance of 6.4m on
from the playing field boundary.
the playing surface: each side of the goal posts so that
Adequate gates and access for
a straight line can be drawn on the
maintenance and emergency
ground to join each post.
vehicles, players and officials is
required.
Coaches box and
interchange bench References
area
Interchange
Laws of Australian Football 2015. Australian

Football League (AFL). Melbourne Vic.
Junior Football Match Guide. This is Our Game.
AFL Preferred Facility Guidelines for State,
Regional and Local Facilities August 2012.
Coffey Sport and Leisure, Southbank, Vic.
http://www.aflcommunityclub.com.au/
AFL 9s Rules and Regulations The Game for

110m - 155m
50m Everyone. http://afl9s.com.au/rules/
3m Behind post
diameter 9m
Goal post
50m
Goal square
50m
Goal post
10m
diameter Behind post
The 6.4m measurement

is taken from the inside
point of the goal post at
ground level
5m
run-off
135m - 185m

Junior Australian Rules Under 9s and Under 10s AFL 9s
Junior Australian Rules football The maximum size of the playing AFL 9s is the official alternative to
has been developed to provide field is 100m long and 80m wide the game for all ages and ability
an environment where young and divided into three equal zones levels for male, female and mixed
players can play the game, develop (thirds). These are identified by competitions.
their skills through conditions markers or lines on a ground.
commensurate with their stage of Backs must stay in the back zones, The playing ground
learning and level of ability. This centres in the centre zone and The recommended playing field
includes a reduced playing area, forwards in the forward zone. is a maximum of 100m long and
playing time and suitably modified 50m wide and is divided into
The minimum number of players
equipment to suit the younger three zones, a mid zone and two
per side is 12 and the maximum is
players. scoring zones. The zones are set as
15. This can be modified to ensure
This philosophy is delivered through 30m/40m/30m.
all players participate.
the AFL Auskick program and a The grounds can be oval or
Twelve a side can be 4 forwards, 4
junior football match program. rectangular as shown below:
centres, 4 backs plus reserves.
Below are the guidelines for playing
Fifteen a side is 5 forwards, 5
fields for junior football.
centres and 5 backs plus reserves.
Runoff
Under 11s and Under 12s
The required runoff for all junior 30m
A full size field is allowed unless the
football is a minimum of 3m. scoring zone
dimensions are clearly unsuitable
Auskick Under 8 for the number and skill level of the
players involved.
The maximum size of the playing
field is 80m long and 60m wide The minimum number of players is
100m
15 and the maximum number is 18. 40m mid zone
and divided into three equal zones
(thirds). These are identified by There are not any zones.
markers or lines on a ground.
Backs must stay in the back zones, Layout of multiple junior fields 30m
centres in the centre zone and
scoring zone
forwards in the forward zone.
The minimum number of players
per side is 6 and the maximum is 12.
This can be modified to ensure all Under 8 Under 8 Under 8
players participate.
Six a side can be 2 forwards, 2 50m
centres, 2 back plus reserves. Under 9s and 10s Under 8
Nine a side is 3 forwards, 3 centres
and 3 backs plus reserves.
Under 9s and 10s Under 8 30m
Twelve a side means 4 forwards, 4 scoring zone
centres, 4 backs plus reserves.
100m
Auskick playing field 40m mid zone

80 metres
s
etre
Back Centre Forward 30m

60m
zone zone zone scoring zone

Gaelic football One rectangle, 14m by 4.5m is
formed by two lines 4.5m long
Interchange/substitution
zone
and at right angles to the endline,
Playing field An area of the sideline extending
marked 3.75m from the inside of
The field of play is between 130m 5m on either side of the centre
each goal post and the ends of
and 145m long and 80m to 90m line is marked as the Interchange/
the lines are joined.
wide. The dimensions may be Substitution Zone and all players
A second rectangle 19.5m by 13m coming off/going on to the field
reduced for underage games or
is formed by two lines 13m long of play in acts of interchange/
games of less than 15 a side.
at right angles to the endlines, substitution/temporary substitution
Line markings marked 6.25m from the inside of go through this point.
each goal post and the ends of
All lines are marked in white. The the lines are joined.
lines on the playing field are 90mm Goals
13mm. The endline, including the goal The scoring space is at the centre of
line is part of each rectangle. The each endline. Each is formed by two
Lines are marked across the field other three lines enclose the area goalposts, circular in cross section,
parallel to the endline at distances of that rectangle. and are not less than 7m high and
from each endline of 13m, 20m A semicircular arc of 13m radius, are 6.5m apart.
and 45m. The intersection of these centred on the midpoint of the 20m
lines and of the endlines with the The inside edge of the endline is at
line is marked outside of each 20m
side lines are marked with flags or a tangent to the front edge of the
line.
cones. If flags are used, they set base of the goal posts.
back at least one metre from the A point is marked 11m from the
A cross is fixed to the goalposts
sideline and placed on an angle. centre of the goal line, where a
2.5m above the ground. The
penalty kick is taken.
The midline of the field is marked crossbar has a rectangular or
parallel to the endlines and is 10m circular cross section.
long. Boundary lines are part of the If rectangular, the depth is 140mm
field of play. + 10mm and the width not less
Two rectangles are formed in front than 50mm. When circular, it has a
of the scoring space as follows: uniform diameter of 125mm + 5mm.
Goal nets are securely fixed to the
back of the crossbar and the back
of each goal post.
Penalty point
11m from
centre of Substitution Zone
goal-line 6.5m
(m i n )
2.5m
7m
2.5m
4. 5m
3.75m
14 metres
13m
80 metres - 90 metres
19 metres
< 13m > < 13m >
< 13m > < 13m >
1 3m 1 3m
10m min
Gaelic football goals
65m (H)
45m (F)
20m
13m
References
Gaelic Athletic Association (Established 1884)
Official Guide - Part 2. Central Council of
13m
45m
20m
13m
20m
45m
Association, Croke Park, Dublin 3. April 2015.
30 metres to 145 metres

Gymnastics Pommel
Mens artistic
gymnastics floor
400
The disciplines recognised by horse layout
Federation International de
400
Gymnastique (FIG) and Gymnastics
Australia are:
Rings
200
Gymnastics for all
500
Artistic gymnastics
Rhythmic gymnastics
250
200
Vault
1 50
95
Trampoline
Aerobic gymnastics
600
Acrobatic gymnastics
For further technical specifications see Parallel bars
the FIG Apparatus Norms Guide 2015
450
200
1 00
available on their website www.fig-
gymnastics.com/publicdir/rules/files/
app-norms/Apparatus_Norms_2015-e. 200 500 200 200
pdf 1 1 00
Mens artistic gymnastics Horizontal

bar
(MAG)
300
There are six competitive apparatus in
1 200
the MAG:
Womens artistic
Floor gymnastics floor
Vault
250
200
1 50
95
Pommel horse layout

Rings 600
Vault
Parallel bars Uneven bars 200
Horizontal bar
700 700
The standard performance area for
1 400
both men and women is 12m x 12m. The
border is 100cm minimum and where
there is a delimitation strip between Beam
400
200
100
the performance area and the border,

the strip is 5cm wide and included as
400 700 500 200
part of the performance area. 1 800
Landing mats
200
Preference should be given to uniform

colours.
1 00
The thickness of the mats for pommel

is 100mm and for all other events,
200mm.
Womens Artistic Competition surface

1 200
1 800
Gymnastics (WAG)
There are four competitive apparatus in
Womens Artistic Gymnastics:
Vault
Edge
1 00
Uneven bars
200
Safety zone
Beam
Floor 200 1 00 1 200 1 00 200
1 800

Rhythmic gymnastics
Rhythmic includes five apparatus: rope,
Rhythmic gymnastics competition area
hoop, ball, clubs and ribbon. However,
only four of these are used in a two year
200
competition cycle.
25 25
The performance area is slightly larger than
artistic gymnastics, a 13m x 13m square. The
surface is horizontal, even and without gaps.
The border is horizontal, even and at the
same height as the performance area. It is Competition surface
1 300
1800
50cm in area.
The safety zone is kept totally free as a
surrounding zone around the performance
area and the border. It is horizontal, even
and without gaps. The safety zone is 200cm.
Edge
25 25
Aerobic gymnastics
200
Safety zone
Aerobic Gymnastics requires the ability 25 25
200 25 25 1 300 200
to perform continuous complex and high
1800
intensity movement patterns to music, which
originates from traditional aerobic. Aerobic
gymnasts can compete in following classes: Aerobic gymnastics competition area
Individual Mens, Individual Womens,
1 00 100
Mixed Pairs, Trio, Group (of 5 gymnasts),
Aerobic Step (8 gymnasts)
Aerobic Dance (8 gymnasts)
The performance area for single events
is 7m x 7m and the performance area for
duo, trio and groups is 10m x 10m. The
1000
competition area is surrounded by a black Competition surface
700
1 400
delimitation strip.
The border is horizontal, even and at the
same height as the performance area. It
is 100cm in area. The safety zone is also
100cm.
1 50
Trampoline gymnastics Edge

10 0 1 00
Safety zone
Trampoline gymnastics has three apparatus:
1 50 700
Individual trampoline (TRP) and 10 0 1 00 1000 1 00 100
synchronised trampoline (SYN) 1 400
Double-mini trampoline (DMT)
Tumbling (TUM).
Section 2.5 (pages 101 to 122) of the
document FIG Apparatus Norms 2015
provides the technical information for each
apparatus. These norms include safety
padding, platforms (end decks) and mats.
Acrobatic Gymnastics
Acrobatic gymnastics has the same References
performance area as Womens Rhythmic Fdration Internationale De Gymnastique (FIG)
Apparatus Norms 2015. http://www.fig-gymnastics.
Gymnastics. com/site/page/view?id=401
http://www.fig-gymnastics.com/publicdir/rules/files/
app-norms/Apparatus_Norms_2015-e.pdf

Summary of apparatus, safety zones and total surfaces
Discipline Apparatus Floor area (metres) Height of hall Height of hall
(metres) (international)
MAG Floor 18.00 x 18.00
MAG Pommel horse 4.00 x 4.00
MAG Rings 6.00 x 6.00

Menss artistic
7.00 8.0010.00
gymnastics (MAG) MAG Vaulting table 5.00 x 35.00
MAG Parallel bars 6.00 x 12.00
MAG Horizontal bar 6.00 x 12.00
WAG Vaulting table 5.00 x 35.00
WAG Uneven bars 6.00 x 14.00

Womens artistic
6.00 8.0010.00
gymnastics (WAG) WAG Balance beam 6.00 x 18.00
WAG Floor 18.00 x 18.00
Rhythmic RG 1 Performance 18.00 x 18.00 8.00 10.0012.00

gymnastics (RG) area
Aerobic AER 1 Performance 18.00 x 18.00 6.00 8.0010.00
gymnastics (AG) area
Trampoline TRA 1 Trampoline 15.00 x 15.00 8.00 10.0012.00
gymnastics (TRA) (sync)
TRA 2 Double mini 5 x 35.00 6.00
tramp
8.0010.00
TRA 3 Tumbling track 5 x 45.00 5.00
ACRO ACRO 1 Performance 18.00 x 18.00 7.00

8.0010.00
Acrobatic gymnastics area

Handball The goalposts are joined by a
horizontal crossbar. The rear side
Two quarter circles, each with
a radius of 6m (measured from
Handball is currently played in the of the goalposts are in line with the rear inner corner of the
following formats: the rear edge of the goal line. The goalposts), connecting the 3m
goalposts and the crossbar have an line with the outer goal line.
Handball
8cm square cross section. The 9m free throw line is a broken
Field Handball
On the three sides which are visible line, drawn 3m outside the goal
Wheelchair Handball area line. Both the segments of the
from the court they are painted in
Beach Handball bands of two contrasting colours, line and the spaces between them
Street Handball which also contrast with the measure 15cm.
Mini Handball. background. The 7m line is a one metre line,
The goals have a net, attached in directly in front of the goal. It is
Handball - indoor such a way that a ball thrown into parallel to the goal line and 7m
the goal remains in the goal. away from it (measured from the
Playing court rear edge of the goal line to the
The playing court is 40m long and Lines front edge of the 7m.
20m wide, with two goal areas and All lines on the court are part of the The goalkeepers 4m restraining line
a playing area. The longer boundary area that they enclose. The goal is 15cm long and is directly in front
lines are called side lines, and the lines are 8cm wide between the of the goal. It is parallel to the goal
shorter ones are called goal lines goalposts. All other lines are 5cm line and 4m away from it (measured
(between the goalposts) or outer wide. from the rear edge of the goal line
goal lines (on either side of the
Lines between two adjacent areas to the front edge of the 4m line).
goal).
may be replaced with a difference in The centre line connects the
There is a safety zone surrounding colours between the adjacent areas midpoints of the two side lines.
the playing court, with a minimum of the floor.
width of one metre along the side The substitution line (a segment
lines and 2m behind the goal lines. In front of each goal there is a goal of the side line) for each team
area. The goal area is defined by a extends from the centre line to a
Goals 6m goal area line which is drawn as point at a distance of 4.5m from the
A goal is placed in the centre of follows : centre line. This end point of the
each outer goal line. The goals must A 3m line directly in front of the substitution line is enhanced by a
be firmly attached to the floor or goal. This line is parallel to the line which is parallel to the centre
to the walls behind them. The goals goal line and 6m away from it line, extending 15cm inside and
are 2m high and 3m wide. (measured from the rear edge of 15cm outside the sideline.
the goal line to the front edge of
the goal area line).
40 metres
r = 9m Goal area line
r = 6m Free throw line

20 metres
Goal line
7 meter line
3m
Goalkeepers
4 metres restraining line
7 metres
Outer goal line
4.5m 4.5m
Timekeeper and
scorekeeper
Substitute bench Substitute bench
7 metres

Beach handball All lines are between 5 and 8cm The goal posts and horizontal
wide and made of solid colour tape crossbar that form the tubular
Playing court contrasting with the sand (blue, aluminium frame have an external
yellow or red). The tape is flexible diameter of 8cm and are painted
The playing court is 27m long and
and hard wearing, firmly anchored in a solid colour contrasting
12m wide. There is a 3m safety zone
to the sand at each corner and at clearly with the sand and with the
surrounding the playing court.
the intersection of each goal area background (yellow, blue, or red).
The playing surface consists of sand line/side line with buried dead man The colour of both goals must be
at least 40cm deep. anchors. the same.
The playing area is 15 long, 12m A bungee cord is attached to each The goal posts and horizontal
wide and the goal area 6m in corner and connected to buried crossbar are completed by a frame
length. The goals are 2m high and wood or a plastic anchor disk supporting the netting, the deepest
3m wide. (without sharp edges). The bungee point is 80cm at the top and one
provides the tension necessary to metre at the bottom.
Substitution areas keep the boundaries in place while Each goal includes a net, made of
The substitution areas for the court giving the flexibility to reduce the heavy duty nylon (or other similar
players are 15m long and 3m wide chances of injury should a player or synthetic material, knot free, mesh
and situated on each side of the official catch their foot under the 80mm x 80mm or smaller, thickness
playing area. line. The goals are affixed to the 6mm). It is attached to the back of
lines with rubber rings attached to the goal posts and crossbar.
Lines the posts. The anchors must not
The court is marked with lines that create a danger for the players and For the safety of the players and
belong to the areas of which they officials. officials, the bottom of each goal
are boundaries. The two longer is anchored beneath the sand. The
boundary lines are called side lines. Goal anchors must not create a danger
The two shorter boundary lines are A rectangular goal is positioned for the players.
called goal lines, although there is at the middle of each goal line. At 3m behind each goal area catch
no line between the goalposts. The It consists of two upright posts (stopping) nets must be loosely
goal area lines are 6m from and equidistant from each corner and suspended along the entire length
parallel to the goal line. joined at the top by a horizontal of the playing court (12m x 7m
crossbar. high). The catch (stopping) nets
The court is divided into two halves
by an imaginary halfway line. The The goal posts extend vertically. The must adequately reach the sand.
middle of this imaginary line is the height is 2m from the sand surface
exact position for the referee throw. to the underside of the crossbar, Mini handball
and the internal distance between Mini handball is a modified form of
the vertical goal posts is 3m. the game for children aged 811.
The game is played on a smaller
27 metres court: 2024m long x 1216m wide
(20m x 13m is exactly one third of
the normal handball court).
Outer Goal Line
Goal Keeper Goal Keeper

3m
3m
Entry Zone Substitution Area Entry Zone

A ball with a circumference of
15 metres 44cm49cm is used. It is soft, not
Side Line
too heavy, must bounce well and
18 metres
easy to grab to guarantee a fear

Goal Line
Playing Area free game.

Goal
Goal Area
12m
Goal Area
6m Side Line
Free Area
Goal Keeper Goal Keeper

Entry Zone Entry Zone
Substitution Area
References
International Handball Federation. Rules of the
Game. Peter Merian-Strasse 23, Switzerland,
International Handball Federation. Rules of the
Game. Switzerland. 8 July 2014. http://www.iihf.
com/iihf-home/sport/iihf-rule-book/
Handball Australia http://www.handballaustralia.
org.au/

Hockey Penalty corner defenders and
attackers marks
Sideboards and backboards
The sideboards and backboards are
All forms of hockey are governed by At 4.975m and 9.975m away from 0.5m high from the ground. The
the rules of hockey as set down by the center of each backline in backboard runs the length of the
the International Hockey Federation either direction, a line 0.3m long goal and is 3.66m across.
(FHI). is drawn. Each backline has four
The sideboard depth is 1.20m at
such markings. These are known as
Outdoor hockey the penalty corner defenders and
ground level and both are placed in
parallel for each goal, perpendicular
attackers marks, respectively.
Field of play to the backboard. The colour of the
Long corner attackers mark backboard and sideboards should
Pitch boundary be darker than that of the pitch.
The pitch on which field hockey is Long corners are now taken from
played is 91.4m long and 55m wide. the 23m line. Along each sideline at Flag posts
This boundary is marked on the 5.0m from the backline, a line 0.3m
Flag posts between 1.2m and 1.5m
turf and the shorter lines are called long is drawn to form this mark.
high are located at each corner of
backlines. the field.
Goal area
Centre line Goal Post Rookey
A straight line is drawn midway Each goal post is 2.14m high and
between the backlines, and parallel Rookey is a modified hockey game
0.05m wide. The goals posts are for children that is played as part
to them. This centre line divides the white.
pitch into two equal parts. of the Hookin2hockey program for
children aged 510 years.
Goal
25 yard line The Rookey pitch is divided into
Each post is placed 1.83m away
In each half, another parallel line is from the center of the backline, one three zones of equal size using
drawn at a distance of 22.9m from on either side, with a depth of 1.2m. cones or markers along the sideline
the backline. This distance converts This makes the total goal width and if required, across the playing
to 25 yards, hence this is called the 3.66m. area. Goals can be created using
25 yard line. This divides the pitch cones or markers and are 3m wide.
into four equal parts. Net The size of a Rookey pitch will
The areas enclosed by and including The black net consists of mesh depend on the number of players
the 22.9m lines, the relevant part of whose spacing should not exceed per team.
the side lines and the backline are 0.04m. It is fixed to the goal posts,
known as the 23m areas. bar, sideboards and backboard at Below is a guide to the pitch size
intervals of 0.15m or less, to form required for different numbers of
Striking circle or D: netting around the top, sides and players.
From the center of each backline, back of the goal. This net is not to No of Hockey No hockey
a point is marked 1.8m away and a be too tight to avert the ball that is players pitch pitch
quarter circle arc having a radius of hit into the goal from rebounding per team
14.63m is drawn from here on the off the net.
Quarter 3035m wide
inside of the field. The two quarter 6
field 5060m long
circles are joined at the top by a Runoff
Quarter 3035m wide
straight line measuring 3.66m to The playing surface extends at least 7
field 5060m long
form the D-shaped striking circle, 2m at the backlines and one metre
also referred to as the D. Another at the side lines with an additional Half 4045m wide
8
set of quarter circles are drawn field 6575m long
unobstructed one metre. This
outside these 5m away. These arcs equates to a total of 3m at each end Half 4045m wide
9
are not solid, but dashed. and 2m at each of the sides of the field 6575m long
field.
Penalty spot
These are minimum requirements
From the center of the baseline, this
with the recommended areas being
point is marked 6.475m towards
5m at each end and 3m at each side
the inside of the pitch with a width
0.2m. of the field. References
IRules of Hockey. International Hockey Federation.
Lausanne Switzerland 2014. www.fih.ch/
media/8997802/rules-of-hockey-2015.pdf.
Rules of Indoor Hockey. The International Hockey
Federation. Lausanne Switzerland. January 2016.
Hookin2Hockey. Hockey Australia. 2015. www.
hookin2hockey.hockey.org.au/Home

Regulation hockey pitch
45.7 metres
4m
22.9 metres
3m
23 metre area
Striking or shooting circle

9.975m
5m
m
63
14.
4.975m 3.66m 4.975m
Centre-line
55 metres
6.475m
3.66m
Penalty spot
Penalty corner
3m
9.975m
defenders mark
Penalty corner
0.3
attachers mark
m
Back-lines
1m
Min 2m
5m Side-lines
14.63m
91.4 metres
Indoor hockey All marks are in a colour that Penalty spots 100mm in diameter
contrasts with the playing surface. in front of the centre of each goal
Playing pitch If played on a surface marked with with the centre of each spot 7m
The pitch is 44m long bounded by lines for other sports, they are a from the inner edge of the goal
sideboards and 22m wide bounded distinctive colour. line.
by backlines. A smaller pitch The following lines are marked on Circles
may be used in national or local the pitch:
The following circles are marked on
regulations. The minimum size of a
Backlines: 18m to 22m long the pitch:
pitch is 36m long and 18m wide.
perimeter lines.
Lines 3m long and parallel to the
The minimum runoff area Goal lines: part of the backline backlines are marked inside the
recommended is 3m outside the between the goal posts. pitch with their centres in line
backlines and one metre outside the
Centre line across the middle of with the centres of the backlines.
side lines.
the pitch. The distance from the outside
The space outside the pitch, behind 300mm lines inside the pitch on edges of these 3m lines to the
but including the goal posts and each backline on both sides of the outside edges of the backlines is
crossbar and enclosed by the net is goal at 6m from the outer edge of 9m.
a minimum of 800mm deep at the the nearer goalpost, as measured These lines are continued in
crossbar and a minimum of 1m deep between the furthest edges of uninterrupted arcs in both
at ground level. each lines. directions to meet the backlines
150mm lines outside the pitch in the form of quarter circles with
Lines and markings centres at the inside front corner
on each backline 1.5m from
All lines are 50mm wide. The the centre of the backline, as of the nearer goal posts.
backlines and all markings enclosed measured between the nearest
between them and the sideboards edges of these lines.
are part of the pitch.

The 3m line and arcs are called Goal sideboards and
the circle lines. The spaces backboards
enclosed by these lines, including
Goal sideboards and backboards
the lines themselves, are called
are not mandatory but if fitted
the circles.
should conform to the following
Broken lines are marked with their specifications:
outer edges 3m from the outer
edge of each circle line. Each Sideboards are minimum 0.92m
broken line starts with a solid long and 460mm high.
section at the top centre of the Backboards are 3m long and
circle line. Each solid section is 460mm high.
300mm long with gaps between Sideboards are positioned on
the solid sections 2m long. the ground at right angles to
Pitch sideboards the backline and are fixed to the
back of the goal posts without
The pitch sideboards are: increasing their width.
Marked on the 36m to 44m long Backboards are positioned on
perimeter of the pitch. the ground at right angles to the
Based on a square 100mm cross goal sideboards, parallel to the
section and the upright surface backline, and are fixed to the end
facing the pitch is inclined by of the goal sideboards.
10mm towards the pitch. Sideboards and backboards are of
Made of wood or materials a dark colour on the inside.
with similar physical properties.
They must not having fittings or
supports which are dangerous to
players or umpires.
Indoor hockey pitch
1m min
36-44m
Side-lines
3m min
Back-lines
6.03m
2m
Centre-line
7m
18-22m
3m
3m
0.3m
9m
6.03m
3m
18-22m

Ice hockey The two 5cm wide icing lines are
marked 4m from the flat and middle
Rink boards
The rink is surrounded by boards
sections of the end boards at both
Dimensions of the ice rink made out of sections of wood or
ends of the rink. plastic and painted white. The
For top level International
Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) The blue lines are 22.86m from the boards are 107cm high from the ice
competitions, the recommended flat and middle sections of the end surface.
dimensions of the rink are 60m long boards at both ends of the rink and
and 2530m wide . are 30cm wide. Ice surface markings
For open air rinks, all lines are 5cm
creases
For IIHF World Championship
wide. There are three creases on the ice:
tournaments, the official dimensions
one for each goaltender in front
are 60m long and 30m wide.
Ice surface markingsface- of either goal net and one at the
The corners of the rink are rounded boards by the scorekeepers bench
off circles
in the arc of a circle with a radius of for onice officials.
7.0m to 8.5m. There are nine face-off spots on
the ice. These are the only places Protective glass
The rink is divided by the red centre at which an onice official can drop
line, has two blue lines, nine face-off Transparent plexiglas, 12m15mm
the puck to begin game action.
circles, the goals and the creases. thick, is affixed to the top of the
All face-off spots are red except for boards. The glass is 2.4m high
Ice surface markingszones the one at centre ice which is blue. behind the goals and extends a
This is the centre face-off circle and minimum of 4m from the icing line
The area where the goal net is
is 30m in diameter. towards the blue line. The glass is
located is the defending zone for
the team defending that net. Four face-off spots 60cm in 1.8m high along the sides except in
diameter are marked in the neutral front of the players benches.
The middle of the rink, between two
zone. There is no protective glass in front
blue lines, is the neutral zone.
Four face-off spots 60cm in of the players benches. There is
The area where the opposing net protective glass behind and along
diameter and red circles 5cm
is located is the attacking zone or the sides of the players benches
wide with a radius of 4.5m from
offensive zone. and penalty boxes.
the centre of the face-off spot
The 30cm wide centre red line are marked on the ice in both end
divides the length of the rink zones and on both sides of each
equally. goal. References
The IIHF Official Rule Book 2014-2018. July 2015
2nd Edition. Zurich Switzerland. ww.iihf.com
Length 60 metres
22.86 metres 14.28m 22.86 metres

4m
Players Bench Team A Players Bench Team B
Blue line
Centre line
Blue line
Icing line
Icing line
Radius
4.5m
Width - 25-30 metres
Goal crease
Centre ice spot

and circle Radius
4.5m
End zone
Face off spot Face off
neutral zone
On ice
officials
crease Radius 3m
Protective glass height 1.8 metres 5.5m

Protective glass height 2.4 metres Penalty Box Team A Scorekeepers Penalty Box Team B
min 4m bench min 4m

Judo Karate The score supervisor is seated at
the official score table, between the
The competition area is a minimum WKF karate competition has two scorekeeper and the timekeeper.
of 14m x 14m and is divided into disciplines: sparring (kumite) and
two zones. forms (kata). Both competition Kata
areas are flat and devoid of hazards. The competition area for Kumite is
The inner zone called the contest
area is a minimum of 8m x 8m to a Competitors may enter either as used for Kata.
maximum of 10m x 10m. individuals or as part of a team. The Chief Judge sits in the centre
The outer zone is the safety area position facing the contestants and
Kumite competition area the other four Judges are seated at
and is a minimum of 3m wide.
The competition area is an 8m the corners of the competition area.
The contest area is a different square with an additional 2m on all
colour to the safety area. sides as a safety area. References
International Judo Federation. Refereeing Rules
When using two or more adjoining A line half a metre long must be 2014-2016. http://www.intjudo.eu/
competition areas, the common or drawn 2m from the centre of the World Karate Federation. Kata And Kumite
Competition Rules. Revision 9.0. 1 January.2015.
shared safety area is 4m. competition area for positioning the http://www.wkf.net/
A free zone, a minimum of 50cm, Referee.
must be maintained around the Two parallel lines each one metre
entire competition area. long and at right angles to the
Referees line, are drawn at a
Tatamis distance of 1.5m from the centre of
The competition area is covered by the competition area for positioning
a Tatamis or similar material. The Kumite competition area
the competitors.
Tatamis is made of pressed foam
Each judge is seated at Judge 2 Judge 3
and is 1m x 2m or 1m x 1m. 8 metres
the corners on the mat
Platform in the safety area. 6 metres
The platform is optional and is The Match Supervisor is

made of solid wood. It measures seated just outside the
approximately 18m x 18m. When safety area, behind, and
12 metre square
AKA (red belt)
AO (blue belt)
using a platform, it is recommended to the left or right of
3m
that the safety area is a minimum the Referee.
of 4m wide around the competition
2m
area.
referee
Judo competition area

2 metre safety area
14-16 metres
Judge 1 Judge 4
8 - 10m
Kata competition area

Contest
Board
Score
Ju
3
Area Blue 8 metres

e
dg
dg
Competitor
e
Ju
AO AKA
14-16 metres
Scorers
Referee
12 metre square
Timers
White
Competitor
3m Safety area
6 metres
3
Ju
e
dg
dg
Chief judge
e
Ju
2

Lacrosse Goals The area between the goal area
lines and the end lines at each end
Each goals consists of two vertical
Mens field lacrosse posts joined by a rigid crossbar. The of the field are goal areas.
posts are 1.83m apart and the top
All lines referred to in this section
crossbar is 1.83m from the ground,
Wing areas
(except the centre line and the goal Wing lines are lines parallel to the
all insides measurements.
lines) are 5cm wide. The centre line side lines. These lines are marked on
is 10cm wide. The goal lines are the The goal posts/pipes and crossbar each side of the field, 18m from the
same width as the goal posts. are 5.1cm square or 5.1cm in centre of the field and extend 12.5m
diameter and are silver or painted on each side of the centre line.
Where other lines appear on the
white or orange. The goal posts are
field of play, the lines referred to in The areas between the wing
centred between the side lines and
this section are all one colour, and area lines and the side lines, and
place 12m from each end lines.
that colour contrasts with the colour confined within the extremities of
of the other lines. Around each goal is a circle known the wing area lines, but excluding
as the goal crease. This circle is those lines, are designated the wing
The playing field marked by using the midpoint of areas.
The playing field is 110m long and the goal line as the centre and
60m wide. drawing a circle around that point Centre
with a radius of 2.74m.
The boundaries are marked with The centre of the field is marked
white lines. The centre line is The goal crease area is the circular with an X equidistant from each
marked by an extra heavy white ground territory about each goal side line. It can also be marked by
line through the centre of the field within and including the goal a 10cm square in a colour different
perpendicular to the side lines. crease. than the centre line.
The boundary lines on the long Goal areas Special substitution area
sides of the field are side lines, the
In each half of the field a line is The special substitution area is two
boundary lines at each end are end
marked from sideline to sideline lines marked on the same side of
lines.
between the goal line and centre the field as the timers table.
Soft, flexible cones or pylons of line, 18m from the goal line. These
These lines are 9m long and extend
red or orange plastic or rubber are lines are goal area lines.
away from the field of play at right
placed at the four corners of the
angles to the sideline from points
field, each end of the gate within
on the sideline 6.5m from the centre
the special substitution area, the
line. These lines are called the
ends of the mens goal area lines
special substitution area lines.
and the end of the centre.
50 metres
Black lines are field markings
Blue lines are diagram labels only 18.5m 13m 18.5m
Score table
Team Bench Area Penalty area Team Bench Area
Substition
Coaches walk Coaches walk Side line
gate
Goal area line (restraining line)
30 metres
Radius 3m
60 metres
End line
Goal area
18 metres
Wing area
Side line 12 metres
12 metres 18 metres 12.5 metres 12.5 metres
30 metres 25 metres 55 metres

110 metres

Womens lacrosse There is 12m of playing space The scorer and timer table is
behind each goal line running located at the midfield in a marked
Playing area the full width of the field. This is 5m x 5m box set 4m outside the
The playing area is marked with a measured from the back, outside boundary on the teams bench side
solid lined rectangular boundary, edge of the goal line to the front, of the field.
91.4m to 110m long between inside edge of the end line.
Each teams substitution area is
end lines and 55m to 60m wide Two small circles 15cm in diameter 4m x 5m, marked by two cones or
between side lines. are located behind each goal, 4m markers placed 4m apart and even
Four cones are used to mark in from the boundary and 11m from with the scorer and timers table
the corners of the field. All field the centre of the goal line. extended.
marking lines are 5.1cm wide. It Around each goal line, a goal is The team bench areas are 18.5m
is recommended that all lines are circle marked. It has a radius of 3m long and 5m deep.
painted white. measured from the centre back
edge of the goal line to the outside Goals
There is 4m between the team
bench boundary and the scorers edge of the goal circle. A goal cage consists of two vertical
table. There is a 2m safety zone Restraining lines are marked at each posts or pipes joined at the top
beyond the opposite sideline end of the field, 25m from each goal by a rigid crossbar. The posts or
and spectators. There is 2m to line. These solid lines extend across pipes are 1.83m apart and the top
4m of space beyond the end line the width of the field. The 25m is horizontal crossbar is 1.83m from
boundaries and any natural or measured from the back edge of the ground.
artificial objects, such as trees, the goal line to the front/midfield All measurements are inside
bushes, athletic tracks, fences, edge of the restraining line. measurements. The goal posts or
spectators, or stands. pipes and crossbar are 5.1cm square
In the centre of the field, a centre
Spectators must stay back at least circle is marked. Its radius is 9m or 5.1cm in diameter and are silver
4m from the side lines and are not when measured from the centre or painted white or orange.
allowed directly behind the team of the circle to its outside edge. The goal net is securely attached
benches or score table. Spectators Through the centre of this circle, a to the posts or pipes, the crossbar
are not allowed behind the end centre line 3m in length is marked and to a point on the ground 2.1m
lines unless permanent seating is parallel to the goal lines. behind the centre of the goal line.
available.
The goal line is drawn between
A goal line is marked at each end of the two goal post or pipes and is
the field. The goal lines are no less continuous with them and the same
than 82m apart. The goal lines are width as the goal posts or pipes,
marked parallel to the end lines. 50 metres 5.1cm.
18.5 metres
13 metres
Black lines are field markings
Blue lines are diagram labels only Team Bench Area
sub score sub
Team Bench Area
area table area
Hockey Pitch 23 metreline - Restraining line for Centre Draws
27.5 metres
Womens restraining line
Radius
3 metres Radius Radius
55 metres
9 metres 11 metres
7.55 m
11 metres
15 metres
1.83
metres
25 metres 12 metres
37 metres
45.7 metres
91.4 metres

Unified lacrosse Implementation schedule
For many years, at the international The following implementation
competition level, mens and schedule has been established for
womens lacrosse has been played the unified field:
with different field dimensions and
FIL International events
field markings. With many new
countries introducing the sport of 2015 U19 Womens World
lacrosse, the FIL, has established Championship unified
a set of common perimeter and dimensions.
bench markings, in the hope 2016 U19 Mens World
of making as many of the field Championship traditional
dimensions similar so they are more dimensions.
easily implemented throughout the 2017 Womens World Cup
world. unified dimensions.
2018 Mens World Championship
Benefits unified dimensions.
The benefits in having a common
2019 and beyond unified
lacrosse field for both mens and
dimensions.
womens field lacrosse include:
Increased chance of having Summary of changes
permanent lines included in Men
synthetic surfaces.
Size of field increased to 110m x
Reduced time required to mark 60m.
both a mens and womens field.
Goal crease radius increased to
Less confusion regarding what 3m.
line is used for what game.
Space behind goal reduced to
Alignment with other field sports 12m.
where field markings are the
Measurements have been
same.
adjusted to metric.
Fields can be more easily shared
Additional field length is added
by both men and womens teams
to the centre of the field between
Goals can be permanent on grass the two restraining lines and
fields and not have to move for the additional width is added
each game between the wing lines and the
Increasing potential for inclusion side lines.
of lacrosse in the Olympics.
Women
Field size reduced to 110m x 60m.
Restraining line reduced to 25m.
Space behind goal reduced to
12m.
Team bench area reduced to
18.5m.
References
Federation of International Lacrosse 2015-2016
Rules fo Mens Field Lacrosse. http://filacrosse.com/
Federation of International Lacrosse. 2015-2018
Womens Official Rules August 2014.. http://
filacrosse.com/
Location of markings for the Womens Game.
Common Field Markings for Mens and Womens
Lacrosse. Implementation Plan.

Netball Runoff Netta
The minimum runoff on all side
Netta is a modified game of netball
Playing court lines and baselines is 3.05m. Where
for 810 year olds. It is played on a
A netball court is 30.5m long and there are multiple courts, the run
standard netball court and the goal
15.25m wide. The longer sides are off is 3.65m between courts.
posts are 2.4m high.
called the side lines and the shorter Runoff zones are free of all
sides the goal lines. obstacles and the same surface
The court is divided into three equal type and level as the court.
parts, a centre third and two goal
thirds. These sections are marked
Goals posts
by two transverse lines parallel to The goal posts are round, 3.05m
the goal lines. Each third measures high and placed at the midpoint
10.167m wide. of each goal line. The diameter of
the goal posts is 65mm100mm References
The goal circle is a semicircle in diameter and inserted into the Netball Australia Netta Netball Rules. Fact Sheet
4.9m in radius and its centre is the ground or sleeved beneath the floor. CN207. www.netball.com.au
midpoint of the goal line. Official Rules of Netball. Netball Australia.
The goal post is placed so that the Melbourne Vic. (As amended 2012)
The centre circle is 0.9m in diameter back of the goal post is outside of Netball Court Planning Guide. Sport and Recreation
Victoria 2008. http://www.sport.vic.gov.au/sites/
and is marked in the centre of the the goal line. default/files/Netball-Court-Planning-Amend-
court. The ring is 380mm in diameter and
Jan2011.pdf
All lines are part of the court and fitted with a net. The ring itself is
50mm wide, preferably white. It 15mm thick and has a 150mm length
is recommended that they are connection to the post. The net is
a textured, waterbased acrylic, white cotton mesh or chain mesh,
straight and have clean, crisp edges. open at both ends. Both ring and
net are part of the goal post.
Gradient
For outdoor courts the gradient is
a 1% cross fall in both directions or
a 1% fall diagonally on one single
constant plane.
Indoor courts are a flat surface
without a gradient change.
Single court layout
3.05m 3.05m
30.50 metres
3.05m
10.167m 10.167m 10.167m

7.625m
Obstacle free run-off zone
900mm
15.25 metres
Goal Post
Goal Post
R = 4.9 m
7.625m
Obstacle free run-off zone

3.05m
3.05m

Netball double court
layout
3.05m
. .
15.25m
3.65m
. .
15.25m
3.05m
3.05m 30.5m 3.05m
Netball four court layout
3.05m
. .
15.25m
. .
3.65m
. .
15.25m
. .
3.05m
30.5m 30.5m
3.05m
7.3m
3.05m

Polo Safety zone Boards
It is recommended that the runoff Boards keep the ball in play, allow
Field of play area extends 9m beyond the boards the ground to be narrowed and
The full size playing area is 274m or sidelines and 27.5m beyond the spread the game more evenly
in length (goal posts to goal posts) back line. across the field. They should not
by 183m in width if unboarded and exceed 28 cm in height and are
146m if boarded. The minimum Markings made of treated timber at least one
length is 229m. Broken lines or full marking may inch thick. A metal peg is inserted
be used across the grounds. Marks down the middle to secure them to
The goal posts are 7.3m apart on the boards or flags (clear of the the ground. They are tongue and
(inside measurement) and can be safety zone) are useful as a guide to grooved at the ends or joined by
widened to 14.6m to decide a tie. the umpires. Two short lines at right a metal plate. A board should be
The goal posts are 3m high and angles to the 60 yard line are drawn easily replaceable during a match
light enough to give way if collided 40 yards 36.5 metres out from the if damaged. A triangular arris rail
with. centre of the goal. A line of tees (10cm x 5cm) may be fitted at the
The boards are 28cm high and may approximately two foot apart clear base of the board to deflect the ball
be curved at both ends. of the centre spot are marked on back into play.
the centre line. A double tee will Boards must be inspected regularly
The field is marked at the centre
help keep teams apart at the throw to ensure that pins are not proud on
with a T and at all boundaries where
in. These are 0.61m apart. A line of the top, the metal plates are flush
there are not side boards and at
45.7m in length is drawn on the end with the surface and there are no
the edges and centre of the 30, 40
safety zone about 18m from the splinters to injure ponies.
and 60 yard lines at each end of the
back line as shown behind which
field.
the goal judges should stand.
274 metres
Safety Zone
146 metres
7.3m
Goal
27.4m
27.5m
Boarded touchline
ea off
Centre
30 yd line
40 yd line
60 yd line
ar un-
9m
s
R
Penalty lines
References
Australian Rules of Polo as adopted by the
Australian Polo Federation. Windsor NSW. June
2015. http://www.australianpolo.com.au/Assets/
Pages/88/APF_Rules_of_Polo_RPJUN15-11.pdf
International Rules for Polo August 2010.
Federation of international polo.

Polocrosse Safety zones References
Polocrosse Rules and Information on the Game.
The runoff area measured from the Polocrosse Australia 2014. www.polocrosse.org.au
Standard polocrosse field sidelines is a minimum of 3m. At the
The standard size of a polocrosse end of the field it is a 12m clearance.
field is 146.5m long and 55m wide. If more than one field, the clearance
The goal scoring area is 27.5m long. between fields is a minimum of 10m
and the clearance end to end is a
The centre area is 91.5 long. minimum of 24m.
The radius of the goal circle is 10m. All lines are clearly marked and
defined so they can be seen by
Goals all players and umpires. Boundary
The goal posts are a minimum of and penalty lines are marked with
3m high and are 2.5m apart and suitable flexible markers situated
flexible enough to be pushed over if 3m out from the side lines.
collided with. Support posts of any
kind are not be used. Dropin goal
posts are the preferred option.
27.5m 91.5 metres
goal
scoring
area
penalty line
penalty line
centre area
2.5m
10m 55m
goal
scoring
area
7m
12 metres
3 metres
146.5 metres
off
n-
ru
Safety indicator

Roller sports The recommended height is 107cm.
The barrier has rounded corners
In each end zone, two 22.5cm face-
off spots are placed 6.1m out from
Roller sports includes disciplines with a radius of 5m to facilitate each goal line and 6.7m from the
of inline hockey, artistic skating, keeping the puck in play. exact centre of the rinks width. This
speed skating, roller hockey, roller makes the spots 13.4m apart from
derby, skateboarding and rolling Goal crease each other. A 3m radius circle is
(aggressive inline). A goal crease area is marked in drawn around each spot.
front of each goal by a red line
Roller inline hockey 5cm wide. This line is 1.2m long Referees crease
and extends at a right angle from a A 3m radius semicircle is marked
Playing rink point on the goal line, 30cm from immediately in front of the
Roller inline hockey is played on the outside of each goal post. A line timekeepers bench. Players are
sport tile, wood, asphalt or cement. parallel to the goal line joins the restricted from entering this area
ends of these two lines. during stoppage of play.
The recommended size of the rink
is 50m x 24m, however surface Goal cages Player benches
dimensions can vary between 40m The goal cage is an iron pipe cage Each players bench accommodates
and 60m in length and 20m and with a rectangular face opening at least 16 persons and is placed
30m in width. Where possible the with an inside height of 105cm and alongside the playing surface as
width versus length ratio is 1:2. inside width of 170cm. The goal close to the centre of the rink as
A centre red line 5cm wide is cages are located at opposite ends possible and convenient to the
marked on the floor to separate the of the rink. The distance from the dressing rooms.
defending zone and the attacking goal line to the end of the rink is
zone. 3.8m. Penalty bench
The penalty bench is located at
There are no other line markings Face-off sports and circles a substantial distance from the
required on the playing surface for
The rink is marked with five face-off players benches, preferably on the
roller inline hockey.
circles with lines 5cm wide. opposite side of the rink.
The rink is surrounded by a wood or
One face-off spot, 22.5cm in
fibreglass wall (boards) that extend
diameter, is in the centre of the References
above the rink surface from 101cm
floor, surrounded by a 3m radius
to 122cm high. Inline Hockey Australia 2014 Playing Rules. 2014
circle. Edition. http://www.ilha.org.au/resources.html
Inline hockey rink 50m x 25m
Players Players
bench bench
Centre line
3.8m
6.10m
6.7m
Centre
Goal crease
circle
Cage
6.7m
Radius 3m
goal line
Radius 3m
Penalty bench
Radius 5m Goalkeepers
Timekeeper
privileged area

Artistic roller skating The length of the two straights is Roller hockey
57.84 % of the total length of the
Artistic roller skating is a fun, safe track. The length of the bends must Roller hockey, also known as rink
sport that is practised worldwide. represent 45 % of the total length of hockey, is played using traditional
There are four disciplines in artistic the track. quad roller skates, as opposed to
roller skating: inline hockey that uses inline skates.
The track is 6m wide, measured Matches are played on indoor or
Freeskating from the inner edge of the track to outdoor rinks, in most weather
Dance skating the fence. The track surface is made conditions, by day or night, with
Precision skating of a smooth nonslip surface. natural or artificial light.
Figure skating The finish line is 8m before the
beginning of the bend and marked Rink
Roller rinks range in size from 2,500
square metres to 12,000 square with a 5cm wide white line. The rink has a polished wooden
metres, depending on what size surface, but any flat, nonabrasive
In the inner part of the track, there
community theyre located in and and nonslip material such as
is a 50cm noskating zone. The
what attractions they offer. The treated cement is acceptable.
zone is marked with nonslip stripes
average skating surface is around spaced out every 10cm. There are three standard sizes:
23m wide and 45m long. The
minimum size of a skating surface The track is enclosed by Minimum of 34m x 17m.
for a world championship event is polycarbonate fencing, 120cm high Average of 40m x 20m.
25m x 50m. and has a safeguard panel of 20cm Maximum of 44m x 22m.
high and 3cm wide, detached 2cm
Skate floors are made of hardwood, from the ground. or any size between the minimum
rollerboard (high density particle and maximum values that has a 2:1
board), concrete and modular tiles. Road course size ratio with a 10% margin of error.
The road course is a minimum of The rink is surrounded on all sides
Speed skating 8m wide at any point in the course. by a closed barrier, one metre high,
There are three disciplines in speed The surface is uniform and smooth and has four semicircular corners,
skating. without hollows and fissures. Safety with a radius between one and 3m.
devices are installed at points
Track racing which the Chief Referee considers Markings
Indoor track racing takes place on dangerous. All markings are 8cm wide and a
an oval track measured out on a flat contrast with the colour of the ball
even skating surface. Closed circuit road race and surface of the rink.
course The penalty area is a rectangle
Road racing. A closed circuit road course consists marked on each side of the rink
Road races are run on varied of an closed circuit where skaters two 9m lines parallel to the end
surfaces. The minimum distance cover one of more times according boards and two 5.4m line parallel to
for a road circuit is 240m that must to the distance of the event. the side boards.
have a minimum width of 5m. The
The course is a minimum of 400m The goal line is between the two
average road circuit is between
and a maximum of 600m long. The posts of the goal cage. It is 1.70m
400m and 500m.
marathon course (42.19km) is at long and marked at distance of
Banked track least 3km. 2.7m to 3.3m from the end boards.
The races are held on a 200m oval Open road race course The goal keepers protection area is
track, which is slightly banked at halfcircle drawn from post to post,
either end. Skaters do not have to complete
the centre is the middle of the goal
several laps to cover the distance
line of each goal cage.
The track of the race. All holes or excavations
must be filled and or signalled with The penalty spot is a 10cm in
A track is an outdoor or indoor
white paint. For races over 20km a diameter circle marked on the
facility with two straights of
drinks stand must be provided at front line of each penalty area, at a
the same length and with two
the middle of the course. distance of 5.4m perpendicular on
symmetrical bends having the same
the centre of the goal line.
radius.
Direct free hit marks are 10cm in
The length of the track is 200m and
diameter circles, marked on each
is measured on the inner edge. The
half of the rink, at a distance of
inner edge is drawn with a white
7.4m perpendicular on the centre of
line of 5cm. The length is measured
the goal line.
on the inner edge of this white line.

The half way link divides the Roller derby References
rink into two player zonesthe Skate Australia Speed Australian Speed Rule Book
for Indoor Flat Track. 17 November 2008. http://
defensive zone and the attacking The track skateaustralia.org.au/
zone. The track surface is polished or Federation Internationale Roller Sports. Speed
Technical Committee Regulations 1/5 /2015.
The 3m in diameter centre circle is painted concrete, wood or game www.rollersports.org
marked in the centre of the rink court floors. The track including Rules of Rink Hockey 2011.
Comite International de Rink-Hockey. Federation
the safety lane outside the track is Internationale Roller Sports.
Goals 26.82m to 32.92m long and 16.76 to 2014 Womens Flat Track Derby Association
The rink hockey goal cage consists 22.86m wide. WFTDA Rules of Flat Track Roller Derby. WFTDA
Track layout guide.
of a frame of hollow galvanised The skating surface and boundary
standard iron tube, made of three line colours contrast with the colour
distinct parts welded together and of the surface so they stand out.
painted fluorescent orange. The The track boundaries are 0.64m
distance from the floor to the inner to 5cm high and highly visible to
edge of the crossbar is one metre skaters. The boundary line width is
and the distance between the inner 2.54cm to 7.5cm.
edges of the goal posts is 1.7m. The
lower rear structure, painted white, The track shows the pivot and
is composed of a semicircular arch jammer lines. They are both on the
connected by a horizontal bar. The same straight, with the pivot line
upper rear structure, painted in 9.15m counter clockwise from the
white, is composed of a rectangle jammer line. Both lines are 2.54cm
with a semiarch. The semiarch is to 7.5cm wide.
welded to the rear corners of the There is a 3m safety zone clearance
rectangle. around the outside of the track.
The rear structure of the cage is If there is a rail, wall or barrier
covered with a white net, mesh between the track and the audience,
size 25mm x 25mm. A second a 1.5m clearance is allowed.
22.86m
white netting is suspended on the
inside of the cage to stop the ball
bouncing back out of the cage. 8.0
Roller derby rink

8m
m
81
3.05m 4.57m 3.
3.96m Jammer line
32.92m
9.15m
5.53m
Pivot line
Roller hockey rink
Bench Game Bench

Team A
Game Table
table Team B
Direct free
Penalty spot hit spot
9m
Penalty Centre Penalty

17-22m
Cage
area Circle area
5.4m
Halfway line
34-44m

Rugby league Line markings Media line
An unbroken red line marks the two There is a media restraining line
These guidelines cover the official 40m lines. marked on either side of the field,
markings and dimensions of the 1.5m from the touch line. The line is
playing surface for NRL competition The following unbroken lines are
10cm wide and red in colour.
matches. white and 15cm wide:
10m, 20m and 30m lines. Scrum lines
Dimensions of playing field Scrum lines are marked at both 10m
Halfway line.
The playing field is 68m wide and and 20m in from touch line. These
Try line.
100m long from goal line to goal are to be 10cm in width and white
line. The ingoals areas measure Dead ball line. in colour.
68m x 8m. Touch line.
The touch lines are in touch, the The broken lines consist of marks or
touch ingoal lines are touch dots on the ground not more than
ingoal, the goal lines are in the 2m apart. All transverse lines are
ingoal area and the dead ball line is marked across the full width of the
beyond ingoal. field.
References
The goals posts are 16m high and Distance markings Rugby League Laws Of The Game. International
5.5m apart. It is recommended that The marks at the 10m, 20m, 30m, Level with Notes On The Laws and NRL Telstra
the bottom two metres of each 40m and 50m are lines white in
Premiership Interpretations (Approved by The
Australian Rugby League Commission) Official
upright be padded. colour with a red outline and 2m February 2016, 2016 Edition. http://www.nrl.
com/ Rugby League Laws of Mini Footy & Mod
high.
Markings League. Twenty Ninth Edition 2015. Corcoran, Peter
OAM. http://www.nrl.com/portals/nrl/RadEditor/
All lines on the field are 15cm wide Scrum lines Documents/LawsofMiniMod2013.pdf
unless otherwise stated. Scrum lines are marked at 10m and
The arrows on the 10-20-30 and 20m from the touch line. They are
40m marks face the nearest tryline 10cm wide and white in colour.
only.
The 50m mark does not have an
arrow.
Touch 100 metres Touch

in-goal in-goal
Touch Touch
in-goal Touch in-goal
line touch line line
8 metres
20 metres
20 metre line
Half way line
Dead ball line

In-goal area
Cross bar
68 metres
Crossbar
Goal line
5.50m
Goal post
10m
Try line
Touch
Touch Touch
touch line
in-goal in-goal

Mini footy Mini footy ground
Dead ball line
Mini footy is for all ages up to and
including 8 years, with an option for 9 In-goal
years if justifiable conditions exist. Goal line
Playing field
Overall dimensions
For 6, 7 and 8 years, the field measures
68m (width of regulation size field)
by 30m (from 10m line to 40m line) of
regulation field.
At nine years, the field may be enlarged to
measure 68m x 40m.
The halfway line is part of the line
stretching between the centres of the goal - (Markers for 9 yrs)
lines of the regulation field and across the
mini field.
The quarterway is the line stretching from
side to side of the mini field 20m from
the touch line of the adult field, ie the
20m scrum line. The 10m and 5m lines are
judged by the referee.
The touch ingoal line is 8m from the goal - (Markers for 9 yrs)
line (ie touch line of adult field).
Goal line
In goal
Goal posts
The posts and crossbar are made of
50mm diameter PVC tubing. The crossbar
measures 2m from the playing surface and Mod footy ground
1.5m from the crossbar to the top of the
goals. The crossbars are 3m wide between
the goal posts.
Mod league Mod league in-goal

10
Mod League is a game of rugby league for
1012 years (inclusive) with an option for 9
years if justifiable conditions exists. 20
Quarter-way
Overall dimensions 30
The playing field is 80m long and 48m
wide. The boundaries are the 10m touch
lines and goal lines from the regulation
Half-way line
field. 50 80 metres
Halfway is the halfway as marked on a

regulation field.
The ingoal is the area between the
Quarter-way
regulation field goal line and the line 10m 30
from, and in front of, it. The touch ingoal
lines are the portions of the two lines 10m 20
from the regulation fields touch lines.
10
The goalposts are part of the dead ball
Mod league in-goal
line.
48 metres

Rugby union Dash lines There are six dash lines 5m from
and parallel to, each goal line. Two
All lines other than solid lines are
dash lines are positioned 5m and
Regulation field dash lines 5m long.
15m from each touch line. A further
There are two sets of dash lines two dash lines are positioned in
The ground called the 10m dash lines, which are front of each goal post so that there
The field of play is the area between 10m from and parallel to, each side is 5m between these dash lines.
the goal lines and the touchlines. of the half way line. The 10m dash
These lines are not part of the field lines intersect the dash lines which Centre
of play. are 5m and 15m parallel to each There is one line 0.5 metre long that
touch line. intersects the centre of the half way
The playing area is the field of
play and the ingoal areas. The There are two sets of dash lines line.
touchlines, touchingoal lines and which are 5m from and parallel to,
dead ball lines are not part of the each touch line. These are the 5m Goal posts and crossbar
playing area. dash lines. The distance between the two goal
posts is 5.6m.
The playing enclosure is the playing They run from the 5m dash lines,
area and a space around it, not less which are parallel to each goal line The crossbar is placed between the
than 5m where practicable, which is and intersect both 22m lines, both two goal posts so that its top edge
known as the perimeter area. 10m dash lines and the half way line. is 3.0m from the ground.
Ingoal is the area between the There are two sets of dash lines The minimum height of the goal
goal line and the dead ball line, and which are 15m from and parallel to, posts is 3.4m.
between the touchingoal lines. It each touch line. These are called When padding is attached to the
includes the goal line but it does the 15m dash lines. These dash lines goal posts the distance from the
not include the dead ball line or the run from the 5m dash lines which goal line to the external edge of the
touchingoal lines. are parallel to each goal line, and padding must not exceed 300mm.
intersect both 22m lines, both 10m
The 22 is the area between the goal
dash lines and the halfway line.
line and the 22m line, including the
22m line but excluding the goal line.
Dead ball line
Dimensions of the field of
Touch-in-
Touch-in-
10-22m
goal line
goal
play In-goal In-goal
The field of play is no more than Goal line

100m long and 70m wide. Each in
goal is not longer than 22m.
The distance from the goal line to
the dead ball line is not less than 22 metre line
Touch
10m.
The perimeter area or runoff is not
less than 5m. 10 metre line
94-100m
Line markings Half way line

10m
Solid lines
Touchline
10 metre line
The dead ball lines and touchin
goal lines outside the ingoal areas.
The goal lines within the ingoal
areas but outside the field of play
Touch
22 metre line
15m
The 22metre lines parallel to the
goal lines. 22m
5m
The half way line parallel to the goal
5m
lines.
Goal line
Touch-in-goal
The touchlines which are outside

Touch-in-
goal line
10-22m
In-goal
the field of play.
68-70m
Dead ball line

Flag posts Under 10 and Under 11
There are 14 flag posts with flags. Each post is The maximum playing area is 120m long and 60m
minimum of 1.2m above the ground. wide (full field minus 10m width). The field of play is a
maximum of 100m long. Each ingoal is a maximum of
Flag posts are positioned at the intersection of touch
10m long.
ingoal lines and the goal lines and at the intersection
of the touch ingoal lines and the dead ball lines. These There is a 5m runoff from playing area to a roped
eight flag posts are outside the ingoal area and do not boundary.
form part of the playing area.
Playing enclosure Minimum 5m clear area from playing area
Flag posts must be positioned in line with the 22m to roped boundary
lines and the half way line, 2m outside the touchlines
and within the playing enclosure.
Junior rugby
Under 6 and Under 7
The maximum playing area is 50m long and 25m wide
(quarter field). The field of play is a maximum of 40m
long. Each ingoal is a maximum of 5m long.
There is a 5m runoff from playing area to roped
boundary. Field of play 100m x 60m
In-goal area 10m
Playing enclosure 5m clear area
Under 12
(full field). The field of play is a maximum of 100m
5m
Try line
Touch line There is a 5m runoff from playing area to roped
boundary.
Field of play Playing enclosure Minimum 5m clear area from playing area
to roped boundary
In-goal area 5m In-goal area

Field of play 40m x 25m
Under 8 and Under 9

(half field). The field of play is a maximum of 60m
There is a 5m runoff from playing area to roped
boundary. Field of play 100m x 70m
In-goal area 10m
5m clear area from playing area

Playing enclosure to roped boundary
35m
5m
15m
Field of play
Try line
References
Laws of the Game Rugby Union incorporating the playing charter 2015. Wordl
Rugby. Dublin 2, Ireland. http://www.rugby.com.au/referees/Laws.aspx.
In-goal area 5m In-goal area
Field of play 60m x 35m Touch line Laws of the Game 2015 Kids Pathway U6 to U12. Australian Rugby 2015. http://
www.rugby.com.au/Portals/22/2015%20Laws/ARU%20Kids%20Rugby%20
Laws%202015.pdf

Shooting 50m ranges are at a minimum
45m open to the sky.
Shooting distances
Shooting distances are measured
The International Shooting Sport 25m ranges are at a minimum from the firing line to the target
Federation (ISSF) is recognised 12.5m open to the sky. face. Below is a table of shooting
by the International Olympic There must be sufficient space distances and allowable variations.
Committee as the sole controlling behind the firing points for the
body of International Amateur office and jury to perform their Distance Variance
Shooting Sports at international and duties. A space must also be 300m range 1.00m
worldwide levels of competition. provided for spectators, separate to 50m range 0.20m
The ISSF controls the technical the athletes and officials, located at
25m range 0.10m
regulations in all the target shooting least 5m behind the firing line.
disciplines including pistol, rifle, 10m range 0.05m
Each range is equipped with a large
running target and shotgun. time clock at either end and clearly 50m running target 0.20m
Australian International Shooting seen by athletes and officials. 10m running target 0.05m
Limited (AISL) is the peak body for Target frames or mechanisms are
target shooting sports in Australia Target centre locations
marked with numbers (starting
and is affiliated to the ISSF. Target centre locations are
from the left) corresponding to their
measured to the centre of the ten
The Olympic program of the firing point number. The numbers
ring. All target centres within a
shooting consists of 15 different are alternating and in contrasting
group of targets or range have the
events over three disciplines. These colours (required for 300m target
same height ( 1cm).
are rifles, pistols and shotguns. numbers) and are clearly visible
Other events not on the Olympic throughout the competition. Below is the recommended heights
program are running target events when measured from the firing
On 25m targets, each group of five
and additional rifle and shotgun point floor.
targets are lettered, starting with
events. the A group on the left. They are Range Standard Variation
also individually numbered using
Range standards for 300m, numbers 1120 for the targets in
height allowed
50m, 25m, 10m rifle and groups A and B, numbers 2130 for 300m 3.00m 4.00m
pistol ranges groups C and D, etc. 50m 0.75m 0.50m
Outdoor ranges are constructed so 25m 1.40m 0.10-
that the sun is behind the shooter 1 0.20m
2
as much as possible during the day. 3 10m 1.40m 0.05m
There must be no shadows on the 4
5 50m running 1.40m 0.20m
targets. 6 target
7
Ranges have a line of targets and 8 10m running 1.40m 0.05m
firing line. The firing line is parallel target
to the line of targets. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
8 Firing point standards for rifle

Recommended features to 7
and pistol ranges
be included in the design and 6
construction of the range:

5
4
The firing point is stable, rigid
3 and constructed so that it does
If possible, the range is 2
not vibrate or move. From the
1
surrounded by walls for safety firing line to approximately 1.20m
50 metre rifle target
reasons. rearward, the firing point is level in
Transverse baffle systems to be all directions. The remainder of the
Wind flags
provided between the firing line firing point is level or slopes to the
and line of targets to prevent Rectangular wind flags, which rear with a few centimetres drop.
accidental exit of unaimed shots. indicate air movements on the
range, are placed at distances
50m and 25m are outdoors where
from the firing lines. The colour of
possible, but can be indoors
the wind flags contrast with the
if required by legal or climatic
background. Dual colour or striped
conditions.
wind flags are recommended.
300m ranges are at a minimum
290m open to the sky.

Range standards for running
target ranges
The range is arranged so that the
target runs horizontally in both
directions across an open area at a Running target range
constant speed. This area is called
wheels
the opening. The movement of the
target across the opening is called visible length
double track of target track
a run.
The protective walls on both sides
opening of the walls
of the opening are high enough so
that no part of the target is visible
until it reaches the opening. The
shooting distance
edges are marked with a colour distance from the
different from the target. target to the visible
corner of the wall
Ranges are constructed to prevent
any person from being exposed to
danger during shooting.
The shooting station is arranged
so that the athlete is visible to
spectators. It can be protected from shooters
view angle
the weather as long as the athlete is
still visible to the spectators.
The 50m running target depicts
a running wild boar with scoring
rings printed on the shoulder. The dry firing point firing point
animal is printed on a rectangular
shaped target paper. Targets are
printed in one colour only and show
the animal running in left and right
directions. Trimming the frame
to the shape of the animal is not Trap range
permitted. 1.0 to 1.1m
2.3m 3 to 3m between traps
General standards for trap

ranges 2m min
inside
dimension Station No 1 Station No 2 Station No 3 Station No 4 Station No 5
Trap pit Clay target pit Down
The trap pit is constructed so that

the upper surface of the roof is on
the same elevation as the surface 15m
of the shooting stations. Interior
measurements of the trap pit are
approximately 20m from end to
end, 2m from front to rear and 2m
to 2.1m from the floor to the under Firing station
side of the roof.

1.0m
No 1 No 2 No 3 No 4 No 5
1.5m 1.0m
These dimensions will allow No 6

1.5m
Referee and
freedom of movement for working 3m
Operator stand
personnel and sufficient storage Return walkway
space for targets.

General standards for The centre of the circle also marks General and administrative
shotgun ranges the base of the target crossing facilities
point.
Ranges in the northern hemisphere The following facilities are provided
are laid out so shooting is toward Station 1 is located at the left end on or near shooting ranges:
a north to north easterly direction. of the base chord.
Athletes areas where athletes
Ranges in the southern hemisphere Station 7 at the right end when
may relax, change clothes etc.
are laid out so shooting is toward standing anywhere on the
a south to south easterly direction. segment of the circle and facing Changerooms near the finals and
These arrangements place the sun the centre stake. qualification ranges.
to the back of the athlete and on Stations 2 through 6 are located Meeting rooms for use by officials,
the target as much as possible. on the segment of the circle at committees and juries.
Where possible shotgun ranges are points equidistant from each Rooms for offices, target scoring,
constructed with a level shot fall other. production of results and storage
zone that is free of obstacles. This Station 8 is located at the centre of targets and related material.
permits the mechanical salvage and of the base chord. A main scoreboard for posting
the recovery of lead pellets. Net Shooting stations 1 through 7 are official results and notices and
systems may also be installed to 0.9m square. smaller scoreboards on each
capture lead pellets. range for posting preliminary
Shooting station 8 is rectangular,
results.
0.9m wide by 1.85m long, with
General standards for skeet its long sides parallel to the base An area for secure arms storage.
ranges chord. An arms and equipment control
A skeet field consists of two houses The markers for shooting stations area, with changerooms.
(high house and low house) and 1 through 7 are on the centre A gunsmiths shop with suitable
eight shooting stations. Stations of the side nearest the target work benches and vices.
1 through 7 are arranged on a crossing point. The marker for Adequate toilet facilities.
segment of a circle with a 19.2m shooting station 8 is on the centre
radius and a base chord of 36.8m. Wireless Internet and email
point of the base chord.
This is 5.5m from the centre point communication services.
All eight shooting stations are on
of the circle which is marked by a Internet services for operations.
the same level.
stake.
Skeet range
Target distance Target distance

68m Crossing point 68m
Shooting boundary
40.23m
4.6m
Centre point
Base cord 36.8m

8
2m
H 1 8 L
2m
High house Low house
Centre line
8. 7
2
13
m
3
5
4
0.9m
0.9m
References
International Shooting Sport Federation. Edition
2013 (Third Print 01/2015. Effective 1 January 2013).
Section General Technical Rules. page 201. http://
www.issf-sports.org/documents/rules/2013/
ISSFRuleBook2013-3rdPrint-ENG.pdf

Softball School age programs
The following table is suggested distances for younger
Softball has two main disciplines, fastpitch and aged children
slowpitch. Fastpitch is played in local, state, national
and international competitions. Slowpitch, which is also Age Pitching Bases
played competitively, is very popular as a recreational 6 and under T-ball 7.6m
or social sport.
Outfield
8 and under T-ball 13.7m
The playing field 10 and under 10.66m 16.76m
The playing field is divided 12 and under 10.66m 18.28m
into fair territory and foul
14 and under 12.9mm 18.28m
territory. Fair territory is Infield
further divided into the The minimum length of the baselines vary depending
Foul
infield and the outfield territory
Foul
territory
on the competition played. For fastpitch and slowpitch
and territory beyond the the baselines are 18.29m. In wheelchair softball the
outfield fence. baselines are 15.24m.
Infield Backstop
The infield is a square called a diamond. There is a base The backstop is the area behind the home plate.
at each corner: first base, second base, third base and
home plate. The pitching distance is measured from Bases
the rear point of the home plate to the front edge of At one corner of the diamond is the home plate with
the pitchers plate. bases at each of the remaining corners. The bases are
numbered counter clockwise as 1st base, 2nd base and
Outfield 3rd base and securely fastened to the ground.
The outfield is a grassed area beyond the infield and
Each base is a 38.1cm square and made of a white
extends the entire width of the field and to the outfield
material. First base is a double base76.2cm x 38.1cm.
fence. The table below outlines the distances relevant
to the competition. Home plate 43.2cm
21.6cm
Playing field layout and dimensions Home plate is a fivesided piece of Home plate
white rubber located between the
Below is a table outlining the international standard
two batters boxes and the catchers 30
distances. They are measured from the rear point of .5c
m
box.
home plate to the first base and the front edge of the
pitchers plate. Batters and catchers box
Division Age Bases Pitching Outfield The batters boxes are the rectangular areas beside
group fence home plate and the catchers box is behind home plate.
Adult Coaches box
Fastpitch Men 18.29m 14.02m 76.20m A coaches box is located in foul territory outside both
Fastpitch Women 18.29m 13.11m 67.06m baselines.
Slowpitch Men 19.81m 15.24m 91.44m
Foul lines
Slowpitch Women 19.81m 15.24m 83.82m
The two foul lines meet at a right angle at home
Slowpitch Coed 19.81m 15.24m 83.82m plate. These lines and the fence running between the
baselines defines the limits of the field.
Division Age group Bases Pitching Outfield
fence Pitching circle
Youth The pitching circle surrounds the pitching rubber.
Fastpitch U19 Women 18.29m 13.11m 67.06m Pitching rubber
Fastpitch U19 Men 18.29m 14.02m 76.20m The pitching rubber is located at the centre of the
Fastpitch U16 Women 18.29m 12.19m 67.06m diamond. It is 61cm wide and 15.3cm deep.
Fastpitch U16 Men 18.29m 14.02m 76.20m
Slowpitch U19 Women 19.81m 15.24m 80.77m
Slowpitch U19 Men 19.81m 15.24m 91.44m
Slowpitch U16 Women 19.81m 14.02m 80.77m References
Softball Field Guidelines. Updated January 2015. Softball Australia.
Slowpitch U16 Men 19.81m 14.02m 91.44m www.softball.org.au

Softball field
Outfield fence
Foul
pole
2nd base
e
in
ll
u
Fo
9m
18
25.86m
.2
.2
18
9m
4 m
9.1
to Pitching circle
Double
2m 1st base
7.6 Third base Pitching rubber
base
3.65m
2.44m
radius
4.5
Coaches box Coaches box

7m
7.6
9m 2m
18
to
.2
.2
9.1
18
9m
4m
Home plate
Backstop and side
fence to foul line
On-deck
circle 0.76 radius
7.62m to
9.14m
Backstop
43.2cm
0.91cm
21.6cm
Home plate
2.13m
Home Batters
30 plate box
.5c
m
3.05cm
Outfield
Catchers box
2.57m
Infield
Foul Foul
territory territory
Batters box

Squash Floor Double squash court
The floor is a hard smooth surface Dimensions
A squash court is a rectangular box with limited spring. It has a matt
with four vertical walls of varying The dimensions of a double squash
finish and is generally a natural
height. These walls are known as court is the same as a single squash
wood colour.
the front wall, side walls and back court except for the width of court
wall. The front wall line, side wall Front wall which is 7.62m or 8.42m depending
line, back wall line and upper 50mm on the standard of competition.
The three horizontal markings on
of the tin are shaped to deflect any the front wall are the front wall The diagonal is increased to
ball that strikes them. line, the service line and the upper 12.375m.
The court has a level floor and a 50mm of the tin. All edges of the
clear height above the court area. tin are rounded and the tin makes Hardball doubles court
a distinctive noise when struck by
The length, width and diagonal of Dimensions
the ball.
the court are measured at a height The dimensions of a hardball
of 10cm above the floor. Back wall doubles court are:
Squash courts are also used for The back wall line is the only
Dimension Unit
racquetball horizontal court marking on the
back wall. Length of court 13,716m
Single squash court Width of court 7.62mm
Side walls
Dimensions Diagonal 15.69m
The side wall line is angled between
The dimensions of a single squash the front wall line and the back wall Height from floor to lower 6.09m
court are: edge of front wall outline
line.
Height from floor to lower 2.13m
Dimension Unit Floor markings edge of back wall line
Length of court 9.75m There is a short line, half court line Height from floor to upper 2.46m
Width of court 6.4m and two service boxes marked on edge of service line on
the floor. front wall
Diagonal 11.66m
Height from floor to top of 4.3m
Height from floor to lower 4.57m The short line is parallel to the front
the tin
edge of front wall line and back walls of the court and is
4.26m. Distance to nearest edge of 4.57m
Height from floor to lower 2.13m short line from back wall
edge of back wall line The half court line is parallel to and Dimensions of quadrant 1.37m
Height from floor to lower 1.78m equidistant from the side walls. It service boxes square
edge of service line on runs from the back wall to the short
front wall Width of all outlines and 38mm
line.
upper section of tin
Height from floor to top of 4.8m
There are two service boxes, one Width of all other lines 25mm
the tin
on each side of the court behind
Distance to nearest edge of 4.26m Minimum clear height 7.31m
the short line. Each service box is
short line from back wall above court floor
bounded on three sides by lines
Dimensions of service 1.6m and on the fourth side by one of the
boxes square walls.
Width of all lines and 50mm
upper section of tin Door
Minimum clear height 5.64m The door to the court is located
above court floor in the middle of the back wall and
opens into the court. The door is
no more than 900mm wide and
2130mm high.
References
Specifications for Squash Courts 2013. World
Squash Federation. Squash Australia. 1 June 2015.
www.squash.org.au/sqaus/development/squash_
builders_specifications.htm

Singles squash court
Front wall line
Side w
all line
Minimum clear height 5.64m
Front wall
Ba
Side wall ck
wa
ll lin
4.57m
Back e
wall
Service
Door
ine 11.66 box
el m
vic
line
r
Se
2.13m
Half court line
6.4m
t
1.78m
Shor
Tin Quarter (court)
Service
box
5.44m 1.6m 2.61m
Doubles/hardball squash court
Front wall line Side wall outline
4.27m
Minimum clear height 7.31m
Front wall
Side wall
Ba
ck
e wa
e lin
rvic
6.1m
ll
Se lin
e
Service
Door
15.69 box
m Glass
back
t line
m
2.13m
Half court line wall

7.62
2.46m
Shor
Tin
Service
box
9.12m 1.37 3.2m

Swimming Water temperature Lane markings
The water temperature is between The lane markings on the floor
The Federation Internationale 250 and 28 celsuis. During of the pool are a dark colour and
de Natation (FINA) is the world competition the water is kept at marked in the centre of each lane.
governing body for aquatic a constant level, with very little
sports such as swimming, diving, The width of the marking is 0.2m
movement. Inflow and outflow is
waterpolo, synchronised and open 0.3m for all pools. The length for
allowed as long as no appreciable
water swimming. 50m pools is 46m and 21m for 25m
current or turbulence is created.
pools.
FINA rules are used to manage
state, national and international Lanes Each lane line ends 2m from
events such as the World According to FINA rules World the end wall of the pool with a
Championships and the Olympics. Championships require 8 lanes and distinctive cross line 1m long and
The FINA Facilities Rules provide Olympic Games require 10 lanes. of the same width as the lane line.
the best possible environment for The lanes are a minimum of 2.5m Target lines are marked on the end
competitive use and training. wide, with two spaces of at least walls or on the touch panels in the
2.5m wide outside of the first and centre of each lane and are the
Competition pools last lanes. same width as the lane lines.
Dimensions Lane ropes Leisure pools

Standard pools are either 25m or In an 8 lane pool, lane ropes extend
A number of pool facilities include
50m long. the full length of the course and are
leisure water features that are
secured at each end wall to anchor
Depth designed for recreational swimmers,
brackets recessed into the end
lap swimming and specific areas for
For pools with starting blocks, the walls. The anchors are positioned
toddlers and children. These may
minimum depth is 1.35m, extending so that the floats at each end wall
include:
to at least 6.0m. A minimum depth of the pool are on the surface of the
of 1.0 metre is required for pools water. Each lane rope consists of Varying water depths, with
without starting blocks. floats placed end to end. The floats extensive shallow or beach areas.
have a minimum diameter of 0.10m Wave pools and surfing pools.
Walls 0.15 metre. Water slides and flumes.
The end walls are at right angles to In a swimming pool the colour of Fast flowing river rides & rapids.
the swimming course and surface the lane ropes is as follows: Water jets and water cannons.
of the water. They are made of
a solid material, with a nonslip Two green ropes for lanes 1 and 8. Water features eg rain showers.
surface extending 0.8m below the Four blue ropes for lanes 2, 3, 6 Spa facilities, including varying
water surface, to allow competitors and 7. temperatures.
to touch and push off in turning Three yellow ropes for lanes 4 and Further information is available
without hazard. 5. in the Health (Aquatic Facilities)
Rest ledges along the pool walls The floats that extend for a distance Regulations 2007 and the Code
are permitted. They are located at of 5m from each end of the pool of Practice for the Design,
least 1.2m below the water surface, are red. At the 15m mark from each Construction, Operation,
and are up to 0.15m wide. Both end wall of the pool the floats are Management and Maintenance of
internal and external ledges are distinct. In 50 metre pools the floats Aquatic Facilities.
acceptable, however internal ledges are distinct at 25m. www.slp.wa.gov.au/legislation/
are preferred. statutes.nsf/main_mrtitle_2727_
There is only one firmly stretched
homepage.html
Gutters are placed on all four walls lane rope between each lane.
of the pool. If end wall gutters The Code of Practice for the
are installed, they must allow for Starting platforms Design, Construction, Operation,
attachment of touch panels to the Starting platforms are from 0.5m Management & Maintenance of
required 0.3 metre above the water 0.75m high above the water surface. Aquatic Facilities 2013
surface. They are covered with a The surface area is at least 1.5m www2.health.wa.gov.au/~/media/
suitable grill or screen. square and covered with a nonslip Files/Corporate/general%20
material. The maximum slope is 10 documents/water/PDF/CoP_%20
degrees. The platforms are firm and for_design_operation_mgt_and_
are without a springing effect. maintennance_aquatic_facilities.
ashx

50 metre swimming pool
Starting Platform Lane Rope 5m

Lane Markings
15 metres
50 metres
Lane 0
Lane 1
Lane 2
Lane 3
Lane 4
25 m
Lane 5
Lane 6
Lane 7
Lane 8
2.5 m
Lane 9
False Start Rope
Backstroke Turn Indicator Backstroke Turn Indicator
References
FINA Facilities Rules. October 2015.
Sport England Design Guidlance NoteAppendix 1
Pool types and technical design issues swimming-
pools-2013-appendix-1.pdf. http://www.fina.org/
content/facilities-rules

Table tennis The net assembly
The net assembly includes the net,
The table its suspension and the supporting
The upper surface of the table, posts, including the clamps
known as the playing surface, is attaching them to the table.
2.74m long and 1.525m wide and is The net is suspended by a cord
horizontal 76cm above the floor. attached at each end to an upright
The playing surface does not post 15.25cm high. The outside
include the vertical sides of the limits of the post are 15.25cm
tabletop. outside the side line.
The playing surface yields a uniform The top of the net is 15.25cm above
bounce of about 23cm when a the playing surface. The bottom of
standard ball is dropped on to it the net, along its whole length, is
from a height of 30cm. as close as possible to the playing
surface. The ends of the net are
The playing surface is a matte attached to the supporting posts
surface and dark coloured. There is from top to bottom.
a white side line, 2cm wide, along
each 2.74m edge and a white end
line, 2cm wide, along each 1.525m
edge.
The playing surface is divided
into two equal courts by a vertical
net parallel to the end lines. For
doubles, each court is divided into
two equal half courts by a white
centre line, 3mm wide, running 152
parallel with the side lines. The 274cm .5c
m
centre line forms part of each right
half court.
76cm
m
ng 15.25c
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Net o
References
The Laws of Table Tennis. ITTF Handbook 2016.
www.ittf.com/ittf_handbook/ittf_hb.html

Taekwondo Octagonal shape In the octagonal shape contest area
the boundary line adjacent to outer
The competition area is a minimum
line 1 is called boundary line 1 and
Competition area of 10m x 10m to a maximum of
12m x 12m. At the centre of the clockwise from boundary line 1, the
The contest area is a flat, non other lines are boundary lines 2, 3,
slip mat. The contest area can be competition area is an octagonal
shaped contest area. The contest 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8.
installed on a platform 0.6m1m
high from the base. area measures 8m in diameter and At the start of the match the
each side of the octagon is 3.3m contestants are at two opposing
The colour scheme of the mats long. Between the outer line of the points, 1m from the centre point of
surface must avoid giving a harsh competition area and boundary the contest area parallel to outer
reflection, or tiring the contestants line of the contest area is the safety line 1. The referee is positioned at
or spectators eyesight. The colour area. 1.5m from the centre of the contest
scheme is also appropriately area toward outer line 3.
matched to the contestants Lines and positions
equipment, uniform and the surface The position of the 1st judge is 0.5m
The outer line of the contest area
of the contest area. from the corner of the outer lines 1
is the boundary line and the outer
and 2. The position of the 2nd judge
There are two shapes used on lines of the competition area are
is 0.5m outward from the centre of
competition. In both shapes the called the outer lines.
outer line 3. The position of the 3rd
contest area and safety area are The front outer line adjacent to the judge is 0.5 from the corner of the
different colours. Recorders Desk Outer Line 1 and outer lines 1 and 4. The recorder and
clockwise from outer line 1, the instant video replay jury (IVR) are
Square shape
other lines are called outer lines 2, located 2m from outer line 1.
This competition area includes the 3 and 4. The boundary line adjacent
contest area and safety area. The The coaches are positioned at a
to outer line 1 is called boundary
contest area is a 8m x 8m square point 1m or more from the centre
line 1 and clockwise from boundary
and a safety area of 2m to 4m. The point of the outer line of each
line 1, the other lines are boundary
total size of the competition area contestants side.
lines 2, 3 and 4.
which includes the contest area The inspection desk is near the
Technical delegate and competition supervisory board
and safety area is 10m x 10m to a entrance of the competition area for
maximum of 12m x 12m. Recorder and the inspection of the contestants
IVR desk
protective equipment.
Square competition area and platform References
J3 J1
World Taekwondo Ederation Competition Rules
8 metres & Interpretation In force as of May 11, 2015. World
Technical delegate and competition supervisory board
Taekwondo Federation Seoul, Korea. June 2015.
Recorder and
IVR desk
Red coach and
Blue coach and

12 metres
8 metres
J1
team doctor
J3
team doctor
2m
A 8 metres B
1.5m
Octagonal competition area

Referee 11.2 metres
Red coach and
Blue coach and

12 metres
8 metres
team doctor
team doctor
2m
A B
1.5m
0.5m
J2
Referee
12 metres
8.0 metres
11.2 metres
0.5m
J2
8.0 metres
12 metres
12m
s
re
et
m
3
12m
3.
60cm-1.0m
3.3 metres
30
60cm-1.0m

30
Tennis For doubles matches the centre of
the net posts are 0.914m outside
On each side of the net the area
between the service line and the
The dimensions of a singles and the doubles court on each side. net are divided into two equal parts
doubles tennis courts are defined called the service courts. The line
For singles matches the centres of
in the Rules of Tennis by the dividing the service courts is the
the net posts are 0.914m outside
International Tennis Federation centre service line and is drawn
the singles court on each side.
(ITF). For practical purposes the vast parallel with the singles side lines
majority of tennis courts are built to Playing area and half way between them. The
doubles dimensions, which allows centre service line is 5cm wide.
for both singles and doubles. The overall playing area including
runoff depends on the type of All other lines on the court are
event. A guide to minimum court between 2.5cm and 5cm wide.
The court
area requirements (single courts) is All court measurements are made
The court is 23.77m long and for
outlined in the table below. to the outside of the lines and are
singles matches, 8.23m wide.
For doubles matches the court is With indoor courts the all the same colour, contrasting with
10.97m wide. recommended height measured at the colour of the surface.
the net from the court surface to
The court is divided into two equal
the ceiling is 9.14m.
areas by a net suspended by a cord
or metal cable attached to two net Line markings
posts. The net is 1.07m high and
is fully extended to that it fills the The lines at the end of the court
space between the two nets posts. are baselines and the lines at the
The net is 0.914m high at the centre, sides of the court are side lines. The
where is held down tightly by a baseline is up to 10cm wide.
white strap. A white band covers Service lines are two lines between
the cord or metal cable and the top the singles side lines, 6.40m from
of the net. each side of the net, parallel with
the net.
Court Dimensions Club/ recreation ITF (pro tour) Stadium court

Total area 34.77m x 17.07m 36.6m x 18.3m 40.23m x 20.11m
Run-off back of court 5.48m 6.4m 8.23m
Run-off at side of court to fence 3.05m 3.66m 4.57m
Min distance between 2 courts (unfenced) 3.66m 5.48m N/A
Recommended distance between two courts (unfenced) 4.27m N/A N/A
Singles and doubles tennis court
Net post (centre)

0.91m
Singles sideline
Doubles court 10.97m
Net
Singles court 8.23m

Centre mark
Service line
Baseline
Centre service line
6.4m
Net
1.37m
Doubles sideline
Net post (centre)

23.77m

10 and under tennis
Tennis10s is tennis for players aged 10-and-under, played
on smaller courts with slower Red, Orange and Green
balls. It is a fun way to start tennis and makes it easy for
children to play the game, develop good technique and
tactics and a love for the sport.
As at 1 January 2012 all Tennis Australia sanctioned 10
and under competitions are played on approved smaller
courts.
Tennis Australia recommends three different scaled court
sizes that help kids progress at their own pace, preparing
them to play on a full-size court. These are know as red
courts, orange courts and green courts. Red court
Court dimensions
Dimensions Small Large
Red court (stage 3)
Length 8.23m 10.97m
Width 3.0m 6.0m
Net height 80cm* 80cm*
1 2 3 4
Orange court (stage 2)
Length 18m
Orange court
Width 6.4m
Net height 8091.4cm
Green court (stage 1 full size court)
Length 23.77m
Width 8.23m
Net height 91.4cm
Line markings
There are a variety of temporary or permanent options
for marking lines for the red and orange courts on full
sized tennis courts.
Throwdown lines
These are rubber or thermo plastic strips laid down on
the court and can removed after each session.
Chalk
A mix of diluted chalk paint can be used to mark the
temporary lines on both artificial clay and grass surfaces.
Lime may be used to temporarily line red and orange
courts on natural grass surfaces, but is not suitable for
artificial grass courts.
Strong tape
Something similar to painters tape is semipermanent
and will last up to six months.
Permanent paint
Semi-permanent paint can be used on artificial clay
and grass surfaces. When using permanent or semi
permanent lines, use a colour that is similar to the court
surface so as not to distract players when using the full
court.

Beach tennis Singles and doubles beach tennis courts
The court is 16m long and for

16 metres
doubles matches, 8m wide and for
Doubles court Net post
singles matches, 4.5m wide.
The court is divided in the middle
by a net suspended by a cord or
metal cable attached to two net
posts. The net is fully extended and
is 1.7m high at all part of the net.
8 metres
Baseline
A band covered the cord or metal
cable and the top of the net.
The lines of the court are between
2.5cm and 5cm wide except for
the baselines which are up to 10cm 8 metres
wide. Sideline
The lines at the ends of the courts

are baselines and the lines at the 16 metres
sides are called side lines. The
Singles court
court boundaries are marked
with a coloured boundary tape
that contrasts with the colour
4.5 metres
of the surface and the court
Baseline
measurements are made to the
outside of the tape.
8 metres
Boundary tapes are produced Sideline
specifically for beach sports and
include rubber anchors or anchor
plates to fix the tape to the sand.
Playing surface
The terrain is levelled sand, as flat
and uniform as possible The surface
is to be free of rocks, shell and
other objects that could endanger
or injure any of the players.
Junior beach tennis

16 and under and 14 and
under
The court is 16m long and 8m wide.
The net is 1.7m high across the full
width of the court.
12 and under beach tennis

The court is 14m long and 7m wide.
The net is 1.5m high across the full References
width of the court. Tennis Australia. Court and Enclosure Dimensions.
Court-and-Enclosure-Dimensions-2012.pdf
Tennis Australia. Courts, Nets and Side lines 10-and-
Under Tennis Rules. www.tennis.com.au
ITF Rules of Tennis. International Tennis Federation
2015. Nassau, Bahamas. http://www.itftennis.com/
home.aspx
Tennis play and Stay ITF Official Program
http://www.tennisplayandstay.com/
media/124413/124413.pdf
ITF Rules of Beach Tennis 2016

Touch football Line markings References
Touch Football Australia Playing Rules and Referees
All line markings defining the field Signals 7th Edition 2007.
Field of play of play are a minimum of 2.5cm www.touchfootball.com.au
The field of play is the playing wide. The sides are extended at
area bounded by the side lines least 5m beyond the scorelines and
and touchdown zone lines, both joined by the touchdown zone lines.
of which are out of bounds. The The interchange areas are 20m long
playing field is 70m long from and a maximum of 5m wide. They
scoreline to scoreline and 50m are marked on both sides of the
wide. field of play. They extend 10m either
Side lines are the side boundaries of side of the halfway line and 1m from
the field of play. the sideline.
Scorelines are the lines separating Interchange areas can be dispensed

the touchdown zone from the field with if local conditions and ground
of play. area do not allow for them. They
can be placed on the same side of
The touchdown zone is the area the field and varied in length and
bounded by the sideline, scoreline width.
and touchdown zone line. The
touchdown zone line is the line Markers
joining the side lines extending no Markers are positioned at the
less than 5m and not more than intersections of the side lines and
10m past the scoreline. scorelines and at the intersections
The size of the playing field can of the halfway line with the side
be varied to suit local council lines. They are a bright colour and
requirements and conditions. At made of a safe and pliable material.
a minimum, it is essential that
scorelines, side lines, touchdown
zone lines (if utilised) and the
halfway line are correctly marked.
The playing surface is normally
grass. However other surfaces
can be used if approved by Touch
Football Australia.
Interchange box
5m Sideline 5m
Touchdown zone
Touchdown zone
Ten metre line
Ten metre line

Halfway line
50 metres
Scoreline
Scoreline
5-10m Sideline 5-10m

Interchange box
70 metres

Volleyball White colours are required for the
lines. Other different colours are
The substitution zone extends from
both attack lines to the scorers
The international governing required for the playing court and table.
body for volleyball is Federation free zone.
The Libero Replacement zone is
Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB)
Line markings part of the free zone on the same
who provide the rules for the sport.
side as the team benches, extending
All lines on the court are 5cm wide
The sport has three disciplines: from the attack line up to the end
and are a light colour different from
line.
Indoor volleyball. the colour of the floor.
Beach volleyball . A penalty area, 1m x 1m, is located
The boundary lines are the two side
in the control area outside of the
Indoor beach volleyball. lines and end lines. The centre line
endlines.
divides the playing court into two
Indoor volleyball equal courts, 9m x 9m each. This Nets and posts
line extends from beneath the net
The playing area from sideline to sideline.
The net is 2.43m high for men and
2.24m high for women. It is placed
Dimensions On each court the rear edge of the vertically over the centre line. It is
The playing court is 18m long and attack line is drawn 3m back from 1m wide and 9.5m10m long and is
9m wide and is surrounded by a the middle of the centre line and 10cm square black mesh.
free zone 3m wide on all sides. marks the front zone.
The height of the net is measured
The space above the playing area Zones and areas from the centre of the playing court.
is known as the free playing space
The front zone on each court is The antenna is a flexible rod,
and is a minimum of 7m high from
limited by the axis of the centre 1.8m long and 10mm in diameter
the playing surface.
line and the rear edge of the attack and made of fibreglass or similar
For FIVB, world and official line. The front zone extends beyond material. It is fastened on opposite
competitions, the free zone the side lines to the end of the free sides of the net. The top of the
measures a minimum of 5m from zone. antenna extends 80cm above the
the side lines and 8m from the net and is marked with 10cm stripes
The service zone is a 9m wide area
ends lines. The free playing space of contrasting colour, usually red
behind each end line and extends to
is a minimum of 7m high from the and white.
the end of the free zone. It is 15cm
playing surface.
long and drawn 20cm behind the The 2.55m high posts are placed
Playing surface end line as an extension of the side 0.50m1.0m outside the side lines.
lines. The posts are rounded and fixed to
The playing surface is flat and a
the ground without wires.
light colour. For FIVB, world and
official competitions, only a wooden
or synthetic surface is allowed.
Team bench Scorers table Team bench
Libero Libero
replacement zone Substitution zone replacement zone
Free zone Free zone
Coaches restriction line Coaches restriction line
1.75 m
Sideline
3-8 metres 3m 3m
9 metres
Attack line
Back zone Back zone

Centre line and net
15-19 metres
Service zone Service zone

Endline
Endline
9 metres
Attack line
Front Front
zone zone 3-8 metres
Sideline
9 metres 9 metres
A Antenna
24-34 metres

Beach volleyball Zones and areas Antennae
There is a service zone and free The antenna is fastened at the
Playing area zone surrounding the court. The outer wide of each side band on
service zone is an area 8m wide the net. The top 80cm of each
Dimensions
behind the end line which extends antenna extends above the net
The court is 16m long, 8m wide and to the edge of the 3m wide free and is marked with 10cm strips of
surrounded by a minimum 3m wide zone. contrasting colour.
free zone on all sides.
The posts are placed at a distance
The free playing space above the Nets and posts
of 0.701m from each side line to
playing area is 7m high from the The net is vertical over the middle the post padding. They are 2.55m
playing surface. of court. The top is set at 2.43m high and fixed to the ground
for men and 2.24m for women. For without wires. The posts must be
Surface juniors the height of the net is as padded.
The surface consists of levelled follows:
sand, flat and uniform of possible, Indoor beach volleyball
free of rocks, shells and anything Age Females/males
else which represent risk of injuries Indoor beach volleyball is a social/
16 and under 2.24m
to players. participation game. It is played
14 and under 2.12m on a sand covered volleyball court
Line markings 12 years and under 2.00m surrounded by netting.
All lines are 5cm wide and coloured The net is 8.5m long and 1m wide The playing area is 13m long and
to contrast with the colour of the when it is taut. The mesh is 10cm 9m wide and surrounded by nets.
sand. square and at the top and bottom The height of the nets is 6m.
The boundary is marked by two side are two 710cm wide horizontal
The terrain is levelled, washed sand,
lines and two endlines. There is no white bands.
300mm deep.
centre line. Court lines are made of
ribbons of a resistant material and The centre net is a maximum of
any exposed anchors of a flexible 2.35m high.
material. References
Official Volleyball rules 2013-2016. Volleyball
Australia.
Volleyball Australia. Official Beach Volleyball Rules
2013-2016. Volleyball Australia.
www.avf.org.au/index.php/rules-of-volleyball
Beach volleyball court
Min 3 metres Min 3 metres

Team area Scorers table Team area
Free zone Free zone

16 metres
5-6 metres
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5-6 metres
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Water polo Markings Goals
Water polo fields are marked with The goals posts and crossbar are
Field of play four specific distances: the goal line, made of either wood, metal or
The dimensions of a water polo the 2m line, the 5m line and the synthetic (plastic). The posts are
field depend on the size of the pool. midpool line. fixed equal distance from the sides
Governing bodies such as FINA and at least 0.3m in front of the
The goal line is the spot where
state that the distance between the ends of the field of play.
the front of the cage meets the
goal lines is 20m30m for men and beginning of the field. The inner sides of the goal posts
15m25m for women. The 2m line is the point 2m out are 3m apart. The underside of
The width of the playing field varies from the goal line, marked on the the cross bar is 0.9m above the
from 10m20m, depending on the side of the pool with a red cone. water surface. The underside of the
size of the pool. crossbar is 0.9 metre above the
The 5m line is the point 5m out
water surface when the water is
If no pool is available, water polo from the goal line, marked on
1.5m or more deep and 2.4m when
can be played in natural bodies the side of the pool with a yellow
less than 1.5m deep.
of water, such as lakes and pond. cone.
Where necessary, lane lines The midpool line marks the Limp nets are securely fastened
are used to mark off the field middle of the field of play, to the goal posts and crossbar,
dimensions. generally with a white cone. allowing not less than 0.3m of
clear space behind the goal line
The minimum water depth is 1.8m Platforms for the referees are
everywhere within the goal area.
but 2m is preferred. provided on both side of the field of
play. These platforms are 1m square
and 70cm high above the water
level.
References
FINA Facilities Rules, update 28 Oct 2015.
Water Polo Australia. www.waterpoloaustralia.com.
au/
goal judge
table J
J
half distance line
5m line
2m line
goal line
10 - 20 metres
3m
Net
ball release
device
re-entry area
20 - 30 metres

Weightlifting If the floor surrounding the platform
is the same or similar colour, the top
Technical officials and
competition management
For the sport of weightlifting the edge of the platform must have a
field of play relates to the area of different coloured 150mm line.
tables
competition which contains: The jury table is situated 10m from
A clear one metre area surrounding the centre of the platform, between
Competition platform and stage the platform is compulsory. This the centre and the side referees
Technical Officials and area must be flat and free from any tables and located on the side of
Competition Management tables obstacles. the athletes point of entry.
Warmup area. If the platform is above ground
level, a restraining bar at least the Referees Tables
Platform width of the platform must be fixed The centre referee is located
Two types of platforms are to the stage, at least one metre in 4m from the middle of the
authorised for use by the IWF front of the platform. competition platform.
Competition and training/ The side referees are seated on
warmup platforms. Both types of Warmup platform the same line as and parallel with
platforms must meet the authorised The warmup platform is 3m wide the centre referee, 3m4m from
specifications. and 2.53m long. the centre referee.
Competition platform Reserve referees are in a
designated area on the field of
The platform is a 4m square and play.
made of wood, plastic or any solid
material and covered with a non The doctor on duty is located
slip material. near the athletes point of entry to
competition platform.
The height of the platform is
between 50mm and 150mm. Competition and management
tables are placed on the side of
the athletes point of entry to the
competition platform.
Loaders and decontamination
attendants have a designated area
scoreboard
on the opposite side of the athletes
point of entry to the competition
platform.
4 metres Warmup area

Athletes are provided with a warm
up area located in close proximity
to the competition platform/stage
relative to the venue layout.
4 metres
side referee side referee

4 metres
References
International Weightlifting Federation Technical
and Competition Rules and Regulations. IWF
Congress - Baku. www.awf.com.au/technical/docs/
centre referee IWF%20Technical%20Rules.pdf

Wrestling The central circle in the middle of
the mat is one metre in diameter.
References
Wrestling WA. www.wrestlingwa.com/wwa-
documents/.
The international ruling body The inside part of the mat inside the International Wrestling Rules. July 2014. Federation
for wrestling is Federation red circle is the central wrestling Internationale Des Luttes Associees (FILA)
Executive Bureau., Switzerland.
Internationale Des Luttes Associees area. It is 7m in diameter. The
(FILA). protection area is 1.5m wide.
Surrounding the central circle
The mat
is a band 10cm wide. For Greco
A new FILA approved mat has a Roman wrestling an 8cm wide line
9m diameter and a 1.5m border and splits the circle into two parts. Two
is mandatory in Olympic Games, perpendicular lines, 40cm from
Championships and Cups. For all each other, are called inside hand
other international competitions line and inside line. The colour of
mats must be approved/sanctioned the lines are red.
but not necessarily new.
The diagonally opposite corners of
For Olympic Games and World the mat are marked in the wrestlers
Championships, warm up and colours, red and blue.
training mats must also be new and
approved by FILA. The covering and free space around
the mat is 2m. The colour of the
A red band, one metre wide, protection area is different than the
forms an integral part of the mat.
wrestling area. It is drawn along the
circumference on the inside of the For all Olympic Games, World and
9m circle. This is known as the red Continental Championships, the mat
zone. is installed on a platform not higher
than 1.1m or lower than 0.50m.
Protection area
1 metre
12 metres
1 metre
1.5m 7 metres
Central
wrestling
area
Red zone
1.5 metres
12 metres

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Athletics Recreational and training 75

Swimming Recreation or training 120

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Under no circumstances should

of time. Field courses should be as

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The clout cord

Tape or chain should be

Archery range layout

25m 25m 25m 25m

Competitors equipment area

1 Shooting line 5 Lights & countdown clock

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Data for staggered starts for 400m Standard Track

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Hurdle number, height and position

Event Height of Distance from Distance Distance from last Number of

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400m, 800m, 2000m

Track length of 400m is measured

200 metre staggered start

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Long jump and triple jump facility

10m min 40m (min)

8m-9m min 11m-13.0m 40m (min)

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Runway for pole vault with box

For major international competitions, the

2m long. The sides of the landing area nearest

to the box are 0.10m0.15m from the box

and slope away from the box at an angle of

approximately 45. For other competitions, the

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Discus throw facility

Throwing circle Throwing circle

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Combined discus and hammer throw facility Javelin throw facility

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Shot put facility

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1. Football (soccer) pitch