PaceSetter Book

Indoor Competition 9

A proviso stressing that team membership is important emphasizing that if a team is to succeed its members must contribute by taking part in events other than their favourite. This proviso helps to combat event specialisation at an early age. 8.2.3 Stage Three - Children Aged 13–15 years Competition for this age group is normally presented as a multi-event team competition and once again referred to as Sportshall Athletics. The ‘All-Rounder’ incorporates individual athletic ability in a multi-event environment, which is combined with practical skills and good team management. The 'All-Rounder' format helps to develop individual qualities whilst maintaining a team perspective and prepares athletes for the dual demands implicit in membership of an athletic club or other peer group. Each team to consist of six girls and six boys with an additional one girl and one boy nominated as reserves. The six girls and six boys will compete in three events (and one relay) of which one must be from each of the following sections: WEB COPY ©EVEQUE

Girls

Boys

2 Lap or 4 Lap

2 Lap or 4 Lap

Section A

Standing Long Jump or Vertical Jump

Standing Long Jump or Vertical Jump

Section B

Speed Bounce or Shot

Speed Bounce or Shot

• Teams are limited to three competitors in any one event. • A girls team manager and a boys team manager must be nominated to be responsible for the teams. • Teams must also field a 4 x 2 Lap Relay and an 8 Lap Paarlauf team (two members). The nominated reserve may be substituted into one of these events. • Whenever possible the nominated reserves should be allowed to compete as a non-scoring member in the individual events. WEB COPY ©EVEQUE Section C

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