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World Athletics Footwear Rule - Juvenile Competition

6 July 2021

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Juvenile Athletes should note the World Athletics rules on footwear which apply to all juvenile and senior competition. Shoes with a stack height (sole depth) of over 25mm are not permitted in any track events. Competition shoes should be presented at call room check-in. As far as we are aware all spikes are compliant with the rule, but many road running shoes cannot legally be worn on the track. Athletes will not be allowed to run in non-compliant shoes as it could void the results from the whole race. Athletes must be willing to submit their shoes for inspection before and/or after the race. A list of compliant and non-compliant shoes is available here but older models may not be included. 

Further information:

https://www.athleticsireland.ie/news/clarification-on-world-athletics-rules-footwear-worn-for-track-races/

World Athletics Shoe Compliance list: Click here

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