The OHSAA board approved two items in track and field. First, the 2024 state tournament in Dayton will be a three-day event due to Welcome Stadium having eight lanes instead of nine lanes that were utilized at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium at The Ohio State University, which is not available this year due to a renovation project. In addition, the Board approved the OHSAA to transition to electronic starting (instead of a starting pistol) over the next two years, becoming mandatory for regional and state tournaments beginning in 2025. The OHSAA will set aside grant money for member schools and timing companies to upgrade to electronic starting systems. The move to electronic starting was the result of a shortage of starter shells and other reasons. Officials will not be responsible for purchasing electronic starting systems. More information will be sent to member schools and timing companies.
