| GOVERNING BODY | IAAF | USATF | NCAA | NFHS | ||
| EQUIPMENT/FACILITIES | ||||||
| Pad surface (L x W x H) | 8 m x 6 m x 0.8 m | 6.15 m x 6 m x 0.813 m | 6.5 m x 6 m x 0.813 m | 20′ 2″ x 19′ 8″ | ||
| Box collar required | No | “Suitable padding” req’d | Yes per ASTM standard | 2″ padding required. Collar per ASTM std req’d for 2015 indr season | ||
| Crossbar length | 4.48 – 4.52 m | 4.48 – 4.52 m | 4.48 – 4.52 m | 14′ 10″ (4.52 m) | ||
| Crossbar end pieces | Circular or semi-circular w/1 smooth flat surface | Circular or semi-circular w/1 smooth flat surface | Circular or semi-circular w/1 smooth flat surface | Circular or semi-circular w/1 or 4 flat surfaces | ||
| Distance between pegs | 4.30 – 4.37 m | 4.30 – 4.37 m | 4.30 – 4.37 m | 13′ 8″-14′ 8″ (4.16-4.48 m) | ||
| Bar support peg length | Max 55 mm | Max 55 mm | Max 55 mm | Max. 3″ (76 mm) | ||
| ATHLETE MATTERS | ||||||
| marks on runways Not allowed | Not allowed not allowed | Not allowed except in unrestricted areas&coaches | ||||
| Tape on pole | Uniform layers grip end | Uniform layers grip end | Uniform layers grip end | Uniform layers grip end | ||
| Tape on hands/fingers | Allowed | Allowed | Not addressed | Not allowed | ||
| Wear of gloves | Not allowed | Allowed | Allowed | Not allowed | ||
| Athletes competing in another event | Not addressed | For one trial at a time may jump out of order. If not at venue, call “up” & record “pass” after time expires | May jump out of order. If not at venue and round is otherwise complete, call “up”; record “pass” after time expires, & raise bar | May jump out of order in prelims & finals if excused; max absence time set by Games Cmte | ||
| TIMING FOR ATTEMPTS | ||||||
| Open – 4 or more athletes | 1 Min | 1 Min | 1 Min | 1 Min | ||
| Open – 2-3 athletes | 2 Min* | 2 Min * | 3 Min * | 3 Min | ||
| Open – 1 athlete | 5 Min* | 5 Min * | 3 Min*; if winner 5 Min * | 3 Min; if winner 5 Min | ||
| Open – Consecutive jumps | 3 Min | 3 Min | 3 Min – within a height | 3 Min | ||
| Combined events – 4 or more | 1 Min | 1 Min | 1 Min | 1 Min | ||
| Combined events – 2 or 3 | 2 Min* | 2 Min* | 3 Min* | 3 Min | ||
| Combined events – 1 athlete | 3 Min* | 3 Min* | 3 Min* | 5 Min | ||
| Combined events – consecutive | 3 Min | 3 Min | 3 Min | 3 Min | ||
| * 1st attempt in competition – 1 min. | ||||||
| CONDUCTING THE EVENT | ||||||
| Passes | Pass height | Pass height | Pass attempt(s) | Pass attempt(s) | ||
| Standards positioning (from zero line) | 0-80 cm | 0-80 cm (Youth 45-80) | 45-80 cm | 18-31.5 inches (45-80 cm) | ||
| Athlete steadies bar | Not allowed with hands | Not allowed with hands | Not allowed | Not allowed with hands or arms | ||
| Increments - Open | Min. 5 cm, never increase | Min. 5 cm, never increase | 5-15 cm, never increase | Games Committee | ||
| Increments – combined events | 10 cm | 10 cm, Youth 15 cm | 10 cm | Games Committee | ||
| Score sheet markings | ||||||
| Make; Miss | O; X | O; X | O; X | Not addressed | ||
| Pass / Did not jump | Dash | Dash | P | Not addressed | ||
