Sportshall Handbook 6th Edition

SECTION 2

TRACK EVENTS

OBSTACLE RELAY

Description A fun action packed relay for four team members involving co-ordination, agility and hurdling skills. WEB COPY ©EVEQUE Safety • For Sportshall Primary leave 1.10m between each Reversaboard and for Sportshall Secondary leave 1.25m to ensure adequate lane width. • Judge keeps a foot on the Speed Bounce Mat to prevent slipping.

First Reversaboard TM

Finish

Start

Return Reversaboard TM

Equipment per lane • 2 Reversaboards

• Speed Bounce Mat • 2 Folding Hurdles • Hi-Stepper • 2 Team / Tumble Mats Rules • The first runner starts on the whistle with a forward or side roll. • They complete the Hi-Stepper by placing one foot in every space, then complete ten Speed Bounces, and then clear both hurdles. • They turn on the first Reversaboard and sprint straight back (avoiding obstacles). • After turning on the return Reversaboard they touch the shoulder of the next runner for takeover who is crouched in front of the Team Mat. • The last runner repeats the activity but after turning on the return board sprints to the finish line. Notes:- To make the forward roll the athlete must be in a crouched position with knees off the ground . Whilst the inclusion of the forward roll offers a varied and exciting element into the WEB COPY ©EVEQUE race, it is important to ensure that youngsters are able to complete these safely. All youngsters should be permitted to complete a sideways roll as an alternative. It may be appropriate with some groups to remove this element completely. Penalties for the incorrect Hi-Stepper, Speed Bounce or takeover are 0.5 seconds. Tips Athletes • Make sure you complete the Hi-Stepper and change over correctly as penalties will be added for faults. • Team members must keep the track clear and not sit in front of the Reversaboards. Judges • One Judge stands at each Speed Bounce Mat and counts ten good bounces whilst also noting penalties for incorrect Hi-Stepper and takeover. • Stand on the Speed Bounce Mat after counting to keep the track clear.

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