Sportshall Handbook 6th Edition

SECTION 4

SPORTSHALL DECATHLON

USING THE FLOW SYSTEM

Standing Triple Jump WEB COPY ©EVEQUE Standing Long Jump Balance Test When large numbers of children are involved and space and time are limited, the ’flow system’ can be employed. Individuals may carry personal score cards or for team competition standard event score cards can be used. The format uses the Sportshall Decathlon points tables to calculate both individual and team scores. The Decathlon is suitable for school sports days, club sessions and team competitions. Separate programmes have been developed for different age groups and for both indoor and outdoor use.

ROTATIONAL DIAGRAM FOR THE DECATHLON

Bull Nosed or Foam Javelin or Shot

Speed Bounce

Target Throw or Overhead Heave

Shuttle Run 10 x 10m

Vertical Jump

Chest Push

Hi-Stepper

Procedure The event stations are prepared as shown in the layout diagram. Each competitor is given a score card on which they write their name, age and school or team name. As they rotate around the event stations their performances are written on the card to give them a personal achievement record. Rules Note the Decathlon can be used for individual or team participation. For individual participation standard Sportshall event rules apply. For team events the following rules apply: • Suggested team size is ten. • Girls and boys have separate competitions. • Use the tables on pages 48–49 for points. WEB COPY ©EVEQUE • At each station all ten team members participate, however, only the top seven performances are added together to give the team’s event score. • The Decathlon team score is the total of all ten event team scores added together. • The highest team total wins the competition. Safety • Make sure that all event stations are supervised. • Ensure adequate space is given to each station.

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