Sportshall Handbook 6th Edition

SECTION 5

COMPETITION

SPORTSHALL A TYPICAL LAYOUT FOR PRIMARY FIELD EVENTS Using the layout as a guide ensure that you have the equipment set up correctly before the teams arrive. WEB COPY ©EVEQUE Equipment layout example The drawing is an example of well laid out field event stations for a primary age programme. Javelin The javelin is usually held on the track area during a break in the track programme. Standing long jump Speed bounce Chest push Standing triple jump Track area

Vertical jump

Safety • Ensure that you have adequate supervision and that event areas are well spaced out. NOTE - Avoid jumping towards a wall - Always throw towards a wall • Make sure that any chalk which may be spilt onto the floor near the Vertical Jump is thoroughly cleaned up.

SPORTSHALL A TYPICAL LAYOUT FOR SECONDARY FIELD EVENTS

Using the layout as a guide ensure that you have the equipment set up correctly before the teams arrive.

This arrangement shows the layout of the equipment in a large sports hall suitable for a competition involving the over 11 age groups and allows the field events to proceed whilst track events are in progress. Note: Always position the Field Events on the far side of the track from the spectators. Safety • Make sure that any chalk which may be spilt onto the floor near the Vertical Jump is thoroughly cleaned up. • The perimeter of the Shot area must be clearly defined to avoid persons not involved encroaching into them. WEB COPY ©EVEQUE Equipment layout example The drawing is an example of well laid out field event stations for a secondary age programme. Speed bounce Standing long jump Standing triple jump Track area Shot Linear shot can be used as an alternative which as a standing throw takes up less space. The rotational technique is not used in linear throwing events.

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