Sportshall Handbook 6th Edition

SECTION 8

HIGHLAND GAMES

ACTIVITY GROUPINGS WEB COPY ©EVEQUE FOR A TRIATHLON 1. CABER Indoor and outdoor versions are available. 2. STANDING LONG JUMP For indoor events a Metromat is used and a sandpit may be used for an outdoor event. 3. HIGHLAND STEPS This event needs to be held in dry conditions. FOR A PENTATHLON ADD :- 4. WEIGHT FOR DISTANCE Only the D-Ball under-arm version is held indoors but the turning action and short handle hammers may be used outdoors. 5. KILTIE DASH Because of space restriction, the 60 Metre Dash is run 6 x 10m Shuttle Run when held indoors. FOR A HEPTATHLON OR OCTATHLON SELECT TWO OR THREE FROM THE FOLLOWING:- 6. SHOT Both the indoor and outdoor conditions can be catered for. 7. THE PRECISION TEST AND THE SKIPPING TEST These events are presented as alternatives, however, the Precision Test is not suitable for events held outdoors. 8. WEIGHT FOR HEIGHT The version shown in the above illustration is an adaption for Indoor competition using a wall mounted scale and a Soft Weight. This adaption enables the event to be included in a flow rotation. Note: Using a bar and stands When using D-Balls and a traditional bar with stands the event is normally held as an individual competition because it takes longer to complete and therefore is an unsuitable format for including in a flow rotation. 9. WELLY THROW This is a most enjoyable fun event which may be added to the sequence or as a side event. CAUTION Children aged eight years Only specially designed soft skinned D-Balls should be used by eight year old children in these throwing events. WEB COPY ©EVEQUE Weight for Distance Kiltie Dash Indoor Shuttle Run or Outdoor 60m Sprint Linear Shot Indoor Outdoor

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