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Level II Athletics Coach Recertification Test

Please answer all questions.
Coaches need to answer seven out of 10 of the questions correctly to "pass."
If a coach fails to get seven out of 10 correct, they will receive follow-up information or training from the state office staff.
Fields in bold are required.

  1. Athletes may enter up to four individual events and one relay.
    True
    False
  2. Special Olympics Minnesota runs a closed track event, meaning only those athletes about to compete, in competition or in the awards process, as well as volunteers facilitating these areas, are allowed in the competition area.
    True
    False
  3. In races up to and including the 400M, races will start with a three command start ("on your marks," "set" and when all competitors are set, gun shall be fired) and runners shall stay in their lanes the duration of the event.
    True
    False
  4. The pentathlon consists of the 100M, 400M, standing long jump, shot put and high jump.
    True
    False
  5. The minimum distance requirement to enter the running long jump is one meter.
    True
    False
  6. Substitutions are allowed during relay events.
    True
    False
  7. In races 800M and longer, races will start with a two command start ("on your marks" and when all competitors are set, gun shall be fired) and runners shall stay in their lanes the duration of the event.
    True
    False
  8. In Special Olympics, the softball throw is defined as an event that provides meaningful competition for athletes with a lower ability level. For this reason, SOMN has a 15 meter maximum entry limit in the softball throw.
    True
    False
  9. In races up to and including the 400M, an athlete will be automatically disqualified for leaving their assigned lane.
    True
    False
  10. A general rule of thumb is to bring athletes to the staging area 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time for each event.
    True
    False
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