Marshals should be attired so as to be easily identified. The head marshal and assistants shall be to keep all areas of the track and the field clear and unobstructed to best meet the needs of contestants, officials and spectators.
Marshals shall have the following responsibilities:
a. Provide assistance in any aspect of the conduct of a competition to ensure safety and security for the participants and officials;
b. Keep unauthorized people, including spectators, off the track or field;
c. Keep unauthorized people away from restricted areas;
d. Assign special areas or seating for coaches, inactive officials, noncompeting competitors, photographers, public-communications representatives, etc., where they do not interfere with the proper conduct of the meet.