Posted by Sha
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To all coaches and athletes, please take of the following rule for your spikes usage at all future local athletics meet sanctioned by SAA.
Number of Spikes
3. The sole and heel of the shoes shall be so constructed as to provide for the use of up to 11 spikes. Any number of spikes up to 11 may be used but the number of spike positions shall not exceed 11.
Dimensions of Spikes
4. That part of each spike which projects from the sole or the heel shall not exceed 9mm except in the High Jump and Javelin Throw, where it shall not exceed 12mm. The spike must be so constructed that it will, at least for the half of its length closest to the tip, fit through a square sided 4mm gauge.