742. Stop physically helping fellow athletes to the finish!

3. Assisting Injured Athletes  NFHS rules in track and field and cross country outline that it is an unfair act when a competitor receives any assistance. Previous changes to NFHS cross country rules created the exception that allows a competitor to assist an injured or ill competitor without being disqualified when medical staff is not present at the event because, in a clear majority of these types of situations, the action is intended to be an act of good sportsmanship and not an attempt to circumvent the rules. This same rule now applies to both sports and has been modified to include those situations in which medical assistance may be at the event but is not readily available to assist the injured or ill competitor. The competitor who receives aid will be disqualified, but when no advantage is gained the competitor assisting should not be penalized for exhibiting good sportsmanship. The final decision in these situations rests with the meet referee who has sole authority to rule on infractions, irregularities and disqualifications in a meet. The competitor who receives aid will be disqualified, but when no advantage is gained the competitor assisting should not be penalized for exhibiting good sportsmanship Endurance Noise & Random Musings Stay Healthy. Be Boring. Not Epic.