NCAA Rule Changes: Eliminate Five Alive and Jump-offs in PV/HJ

The NCAA has approved several changes for its new rule book that will be effective as of the spring 2023 season. The first eliminates the use of the “five alive” procedure in the vertical jumping events (pole vault and high jump) with the rationale that “officials are unable to properly administer the procedure.”

Other changes involve reverting back to 60 second time limits for the jumping and throwing events that had been reduced to 30 seconds, and allowing ties in the PV and HJ for first place.

The summary of the changes can be seen here.