Sportshall Handbook 6th Edition

SECTION 3

FIELD EVENTS

CABER Description

This is a children’s adaptation of the traditional Scottish event. It is a test of accuracy, balance and co-ordination. The aim is to flip the Caber end over end so that it lands in a straight line on the pre-marked landing area. WEB COPY ©EVEQUE Throwing Line The grip

1.5m

Red end

Blue end

In the diagram the score for the throw is 5 + 3 = 8

Equipment • Foam Caber • Caber Scoring Mats Instructions • Hold either the blue or red end of the Caber in cupped hands, arms should be straight down, the Caber rests on the shoulder. • Toss the Caber to land in as straight a line as possible, the opposite end to the held end must touch down first and the held end (now released) follows through to land furthest away from the start point. Scoring • Direction scores not distance and there is no penalty for over stepping the start mark. • Mark the points where both ends of the Caber first land. Line these points up with the numbers on the Caber Scoring Mat, add these two numbers together to get the score for that throw. WEB COPY ©EVEQUE • Each participant has three throws, add the scores of each throw together for the athletes total score. Tips For Participants • Take three or four steps towards the start line, push Caber forward with shoulder and upwards with arms and hands. For Judges • Note which end of the Caber the participant is holding before the throw. • Allow the participants to practice the throw before the test. Safety • Ensure that throwing area is clearly defined and correctly supervised.

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