PaceSetter Book

Indoor Competition 9

WEB COPY ©EVEQUE 9.3.1 Track Events for Individuals These events always use a common start and finishing line. The races always start and finish with competitors facing the first turn board and this is the end of the gymnasium where the lap indicator cards are located so that the number of laps to be run can be clearly seen. First Turn Board

Start

Finish

WEB COPY ©EVEQUE Return Board

Activity : The competitor turns on the first turn reversaboard and then runs the length of the gymnasium where another turn is made on the return board. The lap finishes at the starting line with the competitor facing in the same direction as he or she started. The competitor has then completed one lap, which is equivalent of running two lengths of the gymnasium. The recommended minimum lane width is 2.2 metres.

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