Athletics Canada and NLAA-modified rules will govern this competition:
For events 100m, 200m, 400m, and 4x100m relays:
Starting blocks are OPTIONAL
Athletes are required to CROUCH START (4 point start)
Lane and heat assignments: All participants, including relay teams, will be assigned to specific heats and lanes in all running events. Athletes are not permitted to run in heats other than the one assigned to them.
False start - athletes charged with false start are disqualified.
Field events: each participant is allowed three (3) attempts only in the Long Jump, Shot Put, Discus Throw, and Javelin Throw.
High Jump Increments: Each bar increase will be uniform throughout the competition - 5cm.
Relays: The 20-meter exchange zones are open-ended; teams will not be disqualified if incoming or outgoing runners exchange the baton outside the designated zone.