Sportshall handbook

SportshallAthletics

Fifth Edition

George Bunner MBE

Published by

Revised fifth edition

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PARTNER ORGANISATIONS

HELPING DELIVER THE SPORTSHALL PATHWAY

Additional support is given by

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SPORTSHALL ATHLETICS

By

GEORGE BUNNER MBE

Revised fifth edition

Published by

ISBN 978-0-9556587-3-0

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British Library cataloguing and publication data:A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library

Previously published by: The International Fun and Team Athletics Association, Cheshire, England.First edition published April 2002 edited by Ivan BunnerSecond edition published April 2003 edited by Ivan Bunner

Third edition published by Eveque Leisure Equipment Ltd. July 2007Third edition published July 2007 edited by Ivan BunnerCopyright ISBN 978-0-9556587-0-9 edited by Ivan Bunner

Fourth edition published by Eveque Leisure Equipment Ltd. November 2009Copyright ISBN 978-0-9556587-1-6 edited by Tom Bunner

Fifth edition published by Eveque Leisure Equipment Ltd. April 2011Copyright ISBN 978-0-9556587-3-0 edited by Ivan Bunner

Sportshall Athleticsis a development of and draws extensively from:

The Sportshall Athletics Manualwritten by

George Bunner

Published by: Sportshall Athletics Association, Cheshire, EnglandISBN 1-873816-31-6

First published July 1984 edited by Ron Pickering OBEThird edition published September 1995 edited by Angela Littlewood

Fourth edition published 2001 edited by Joanne Gelling

The information in this book must not be copied in full or in partor used as part of another publication without the written permission of the author.

Artwork and print - artomattic.com

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

George Bunner was born in the City of Liverpool in 1932 and despite a difficult start, losing his fatherat an early age, George became a promising athlete as a member of Liverpool Harriers. He worked hisway through night school and college to become a Chartered Electrical Engineer and eventuallyManaging Director of one of the largest electrical contractors in the North West of England.

As an athlete George reached a high point in 1950 when he became English AAA Junior 880 yardsChampion before foreign travel curtailed his running career. George suffered the tragic loss of his wifein a car crash in 1968 that also left him severely injured and a single parent of their two infant sons. In1971 he married his present wife Sheila and the couple had a baby daughter. Having fought back fromhis injuries, he rekindled his interest in athletics and with some friends decided to form an athletic clubin his hometown of Frodsham, Cheshire. Realising that traditional track and field would not suit theprimary school aged children in his charge, George set about creating what has become known as“Sportshall Athletics”. The Sportshall programme has evolved over the years and now forms a majorpart of the Athletics component of the National Schools Competition Framework.

George Bunner has always been keen to stress the support he has gained from his friend Ron Pickeringand his business partner George Uren who joined the team in 1982. He has also been keen to ensurethat all Sportshall Athletes are given the right values.

The Sportshall programme provides a highly enjoyable way for young people to try running, jumpingand throwing activities as their first steps into athletics. It gives children their first taste of fun andexcitement of track and field events in a safe environment, often in areas where the lack of facilities orthe weather prevents traditional outdoor activity. Following up on this success, an outdoor programmehas been created.

The programmes emphasise the importance of team competition and fair play and the fact that takingpart and trying your hardest is more important than winning alone. Above all, Sportshall Athletics is anactivity that can bring together children from across the globe in competition and friendship.

George, now recognised as a leading international authority in the development of children’s athletics,left the engineering profession in1992 to work full-time in a voluntary capacity and now at 79 yearsold, has no plans to retire. He can still be found in his office every day developing his programmes andsatisfying his passion for athletics.

George Bunner MBE

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At the start of summer, 2009, the Aviva UKA Academy was launched as a fresh new approach tograssroots sport, designed to give every child in the country the opportunity to get involved inathletics by 2012. It creates a long term legacy for the sport, helping the next generation to stayhealthy and active, and hopefully unearth even more champions along the way.

The Aviva UKA Academy aims to make it easier for every child in the UK to get involved in sport,create a healthier nation and ultimately to create a new generation of athletes.

The Aviva UKA Academy is also about rewarding contribution and achievement, with new awardstructures designed to make sure children, teachers and coaches all receive recognition for their hard work.

The Aviva UKA Academy aims to spot and retain talented athletes of all ages and abilities andencourage them to take part in athletics, whether at school, club or elite level.

There is something for every child - with six different schemes, new indoor and outdoor competitionand awards structures, the Aviva UKA Academy aims to engage and attract children to the sportregardless of age or level of ability. The activity ranges from teacher training tools to inter schoolscompetitions, disability sport recruitment and after school and summer holiday programmes.

A key part of this is the world-renowned Sportshall Athletics programme which was established byGeorge Bunner to enhance the opportunity for young people to take part and compete in athletics. TheAviva Sportshall programme is a core component of the Aviva UKA Academy and underpins all of our coremessages. Its continued success and contribution to the experience of so many of our young athletes istestament to its format and the experience, drive and determination of the team behind its delivery.

Niels de VosCEO UKA

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FOREWORD FROM UKA

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About the Author 5Foreword by UKA 6

SECTION 1INTRODUCTIONSportshall - History and Philosophy 9The Aviva Sportshall Pathway 10Sportshall Programmes 11Sportshall Infant 12Track Events 14Field Events 15

SECTION 2TRACK EVENTSTrack Competition 16Track Events 17Reversaboards 18Running Relays 19Obstacle Relay 20Over/under Relay (primary) 21Hurdle Relay (primary) 22Hurdle Relay (secondary) 23Paarlauf 24Hi-Stepper 25Shuttle Run 25Grand Prix Relay 26Tag Relay 27

SECTION 3FIELD EVENTSStanding Long Jump 28Standing Triple Jump 295 Strides (alternative event for primary) 29Vertical Jump 30High Jump 31Foam or Bull Nosed Javelin 32Target Throw 33Shot 34Linear Shot 35Chest Push 36Soccer Throw 37Forward Pitch 37Overhead Heave 38Shoulder Fling 38Caber 39Balance Test 40Speed Bounce 41Hi-Bounce 42

SECTION 4SKILL DEVELOPMENTSkills & Awards 43

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SPORTSHALL DECATHLONSportshall Decathlon and Pentathlon Events 44Selection of Events 45Using the Flow System 46Sportshall Decathlon Score Card 47Points Tables 48

AVIVA UKA ACADEMY AWARDSLadder of Success - Primary 50Fitness Chart 51Ladder of Success - Secondary 52

SECTION 5COMPETITIONAviva Sportshall Competition 53

AVIVA SPORTSHALL PRIMARYEvent Format 54Event Programme 55

AVIVA SPORTSHALL SECONDARYEvent Format 56Event Programme 57

COMPETITIONSportshall - a typical layout for primary field events 58Sportshall - a typical layout for secondary field events 58

SECTION 6VIRTUAL COMPETITIONDeveloping school to school links through sport 59Inter-school house to house competition 60Virtual competition using the Sportshall Decathlon 61

SECTION 7MED BALL CHALLENGEThe Med Ball Challenge 62The Five Elements of the Challenge 63Points Table and Weight Chart 64

SECTION 8THE HIGHLAND GAMESThe Eveque Highland Games 65Team Competition 65Rotation Sequence 66Points Tables 68

SECTION 9UKA and AVIVAUnited Kingdom Athletics 70Aviva Awards badges and resources 72

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SECTION 1INTRODUCTION

SPORTSHALL - HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHYSportshall Athletics…•Is fun, bright and colourful•Provides safe, indoor and enjoyable multi-skill activities•Appeals to young people, parents, coaches and teachers alike

Sportshall Athletics was created in 1976 by George Bunner so that youngsters at his local athleticsclub could continue to train indoors on dark winter nights. Sportshall became so popular that aformat for competition soon developed and the first UK Championships were staged in 1980.Originally developed for the 12–15 year age group, George has continued to improve and developthe concept. Sportshall programmes now cater for youngsters aged 4 to 16.

There are five key factors at the heart of the Sportshall conceptEnjoyment - It is believed that children learn most effectively through play and positive experiences.Sportshall programmes are most definitely designed to be fun!

Fair Play - Sportshall promotes fair play at all times. It is appreciated that children make mistakes andso penalties may be incurred, but disqualifications should not be considered.

Flexibility - Having recognised the need to “take the stadium to the people”, Sportshall programmesare designed to be flexible and appropriate in a broad range of facilities.

Potential Talent - Future stars are protected through the provision of activity that places theemphasis on team performance rather than the promotion of individuals.

Ability - All round ability is encouraged in the view that specialisation at an early age should be avoided.

Benefits:•Promotes and encourages multi-skills development - e.g. agility, balance and coordination (ABC’s)•Ease of introduction assists the non-specialist PE teacher and non-qualified teaching support staff•Enhances the teaching of athletics•Suited for use within Physical Education and After Schools learning environments•Encourages high levels of participation and provides opportunities for all-abilities•Offers competitive opportunities at primary and secondary ages•Supports the transfer age providing an introduction to the secondary school and opportunityto report results

•Significant opportunities to involve Sports Leaders in delivering activity and competition•Complements the county development model supporting club links, club activity and county squad work

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THE AVIVA SPORTSHALL PATHWAYSportshall’s exciting mix of skills, awards and competition appeals to children of all abilities. The cycleof skill development, individual awards and recognition, supported by innovative competition formatsis central to the pathway and offers encouragement and support to every child. The exploration ofkey skills within the Sportshall Infant programme can lead to the challenge for national honours atthe Aviva Sportshall UK Final.

THE NATIONAL SCHOOLS COMPETITION FRAMEWORKThe Sportshall Pathway has now been adopted by England Athletics as a key component in theNational Schools Competition Framework and as such is part funded by Sport England. We are verygrateful to our principle sponsor, Aviva, for their continued support of the Sportshall programme, nowin its ninth year, without which much of our delivery and development work would not be possible.

For more information on the Sportshall Pathway please visit www.sportshall.org/pathway

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SECTION 1INTRODUCTION

SPORTSHALL PROGRAMMESThe Sportshall programmes have been developed to provide a safe and enjoyable introduction toathletic skills and sporting activity, whilst catering progressively for the needs of the developing child.The wide range of activities and events within Sportshall incorporate and encourage the developmentof the core fundamental physical skills at the heart of the primary and secondary curriculum.

Sportshall Infant (for ages 4–7)The Sportshall Infant programme was developed in response to a growing demand for Sportshallactivities for the younger age group. A series of twelve activities have been designed which supportthe introduction and teaching of the core physical skills for this age.

Sportshall Decathlon – Primary and SecondaryQuick to set up, simple to use and easily stored, the Sportshall Decathlon provides an idealintroduction to the most popular Sportshall activities. The Triathlon, Pentathlon and Decathlon offera structured framework in which children can develop and test key sporting skills. The programmecan also be used for Virtual Competition and for improving general fitness.

Aviva UKA Academy Sportshall AwardsUKA and Aviva have teamed up with Eveque and ESAA to provide a new athletics award schemefor the UK. The scheme uses the Sportshall Pentathlon and Decathlon to provide a structured skilldevelopment programme.

THE AVIVA SPORTSHALL COMPETITION PROGRAMMEAviva Sportshall PrimaryA national competition programme for Primary Schools, the emphasis is firmly on fun, enjoyment andgiving one’s best for the good of the team. The programme provides a great introduction to athleticswhilst the unique and electric atmosphere of competition provides an occasion not to be missed!

Aviva Sportshall SecondaryThe Secondary programme sees the addition of more traditional events such as Shot Put whichenhance the athletics experience.

Competition at this level provides an ideal platform and preparation for those pursuing their athletics.Many youngsters may progress from here to competing for their local club and progressing on to theAviva Sportshall UK Championships.

Aviva Fun in Athletics (ages 9–11)The Fun in Athletics Festivals attract a wealth of club athletes and provide many of them with theirfirst major competitive experience.

Aviva Sportshall UK Championship (ages 11–15)Our flagship programme for club athletes in the UK which culminates in a UK Final in Birminghameach year. Now in its 27th year, this competition has been graced by many future GB team members.

Other Sportshall ProgrammesThe Med Ball ChallengeThe Challenge includes five basic throwing skills and can be used to identify youngsters with purethrowing ability.

Highland GamesA variation on the traditional Highland Games, this fun Sportshall version allows the tradition eventsdo be done safely while teaching valuable skills.

SKILLS

AWARDS

COMPETITION

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SPORTSHALL INFANTThe ProgrammeSportshall activities for younger children.Designed around a set of 12 activities, theprogramme supports teacher led delivery ofthe core physical skills at this age including;coordination and agility, core stability, spatialawareness and many more skills.

The activities1. Balancerencouraging concentration, control and stability

2. Jumperdeveloping leaping, landing and explosive power

3. Bouncera test of coordination, agility, rhythm and timing

4. Launchera single arm throw activity to introducetechnique

5. Runnerfocuses on speed and ability to make rapiddirection changes

6. Strikerpromoting control and accuracy of kicking

7. Pitchertesting hand eye coordination

8. Catcherdeveloping ball handling skills

9. Bowlersupporting accurate sending skills

10. Stepperfor footwork, agility, coordination and spacialawareness

11. Throwera two handed throw for distance

12. Skipperdevelops spacial awareness and timing

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INTRODUCTION

The National Schools Competition FrameworkSportshall Infant festivals are part of the National Schools Competition Framework. For moreinformation please visit www.sportshall.org

The SessionsSessions can be built around a particular activity (Balancing for instance) or can draw on a numberof different activities to create a fun, interactive, fast moving lesson. Test sessions can be organisedwhere the children rotate around a number of the activities.

The ResourceEveque’s Build It Up ethos is essential when working with young children. Each activity is introducedin stages so children can learn at their own speed within pairs or small groups.

Game / activity ideas are provided throughout the resource to build on the skills involved in each coreactivity. The activities included are designed merely to show an example and may need to be tweakedfor the age group involved. The versatility of the equipment means that you can create your owngames to suit each class. Let your imagination run wild!

Award levels are provided for each activity but the focus of the programme is on participation andself improvement. The award levels should act as a guide but target attainment levels should beindividually set.

The EquipmentThe equipment has been developed specifically for use within aninfant school hall but can also be used within classrooms, outdoorsor in a centralised venue (high school) to deliver a Festival activity.The Agility Mats encourage small group work (a mat per pair)but also lend themselves to large group activities – in all casesthey ensure the children are under control and focussed.

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The following tables of events detail the age groups for which each event is most appropriate. Further information on specific competition formats may be found on page 54–57.The track recommendations assume a typical hall length of 30–35 metres.

ALL AGE GROUPS ARE AS AT THE START OF THE SCHOOL YEAR


TRACK EVENTS

9 and 10

UNDER 15

7 and 8

UNDER 13

5 and 6

UNDER 11

3 and 4

UNDER 9

TRACK EVENTS

1 Lap Race2 Lap Race4 Lap Race6 Lap Race1 + 1 Lap Relay1 + 2 Lap Relay2 + 2 Lap Relay6 Lap Paarlauf8 Lap Paarlauf4 x 1 Lap Relay4 x 2 Lap RelayHurdles RelayObstacle RelayOver / Under RelayGrand Prix4 x 8m Hi-Stepper10 x 10m Shuttle RunTag Relay

= preferred= suitable= not = Sportshall Decathlon

recommended

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3 and 4

UNDER 9

5 and 6

UNDER 11

7 and 8

UNDER 13

9 and 10

UNDER 15

= preferred= suitable= not = Sportshall Decathlon

recommended

FIELD EVENTS

SCHOOL YEAR

AGE GROUP

DEC

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Balance TestChest PushHigh JumpShotFoam or Bull Nose JavelinSpeed BounceStanding Long JumpStanding Triple JumpTarget ThrowVertical Jump5 Strides

ADDITIONAL MED BALL EVENTS

Hi-Bounce

Soccer ThrowForward PitchOverhead HeaveShoulder Fling

ADDITIONAL HIGHLAND GAMES EVENTS

Highland StepsWeight for DistanceCaberWeight for Height

FIELD EVENTSWhen planning a competition it is recommended that events should be selected from the topsection of the table below.The additional events are more commonly used as curriculum activities and training exercises.

ALL AGE GROUPS ARE AS AT THE START OF THE SCHOOL YEAR

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Additional equipment requiredStopwatches, Whistle, Lap Counter, Score Sheets,Numbered Lane Markers.

Equipment required for track events

Sportshall Primary is for ages 7–11 years.Sportshall Secondary is for ages 11–16 years.Both programmes use safe adapted equipment that can be set up in a sports hall or basketball court.Sportshall Primary is team based with track races in pairs or team format alongside fun skills andfitness challenges for the field. All scores are added together to give a team total. The SportshallSecondary programme caters for the developing athletes by adding individual track races andadapted field events such as Indoor Shot.

Both programmes are flexible so there are many ways to organise an event and you may enjoyworking out a programme to suit your specific needs. Examples of the Sportshall Primary andSecondary programmes that are suitable for inter-school or club competition are shown on pages54–57. Other formats are available from www.sportshall.org

Equipment Layout - TrackLanes should be laid out as shown. For Sportshall Primary leave 1.10m between each Reversaboardand for Sportshall Secondary leave 1.25m to ensure adequate lane width. Cones can be used to markout the sides of the track.

EVENT EQUIPMENT REQUIRED FOR EACH LANE OF TRACK EVENT

RunningRelays

HurdleRelays

ObstacleRelay

Over/UnderRelay

Team/TumbleMats

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2

2

Hurdles

Primary 3

Secondary 2

2

2

ChangeOver

1 Baton

1 Bean bag

Touch onShoulder

Touch onShoulder

SpeedBounce

1

Hi-Stepper

1

Reversaboards

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2

2

2

Tunnels

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SpectatorsTimekeepers

Spectators

Start and finish line

Direction of start

First ReversaboardTM

Return ReversaboardTM

Judges

Recorders

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These events always use a common start and finishing line and races always start and finish withcompetitors facing the first Reversaboard. This is the end of the hall where the Lap Counters are located so that the number of laps to be run can be clearly seen.

Method• The competitor turns on the first Reversaboard and then runs the length of the hall where another turn is made on the return Reversaboard.

• The lap finishes at the starting line with the competitor facing in the same direction as he/she started, hence one lap is equivalent to running two lengths of the sports hall.

The Start• Only standing starts are permitted. • The command ‘SET’ is not used. The starter calls ‘ON YOUR MARKS’and when all competitors are settled the start signal is given.

• Although indoor starting pistols can be used, whistles arestrongly recommended. Pistols should not be used forthe primary age groups.

Lane Identification• All lanes should be clearly identified by the useof matching coloured equipment and by a numberplaced above each Reversaboard at both endsof the lane.

Lap Indication• For races in excess of three laps, it is recommended that an officialwith a lap indicator is located central to the track at the end of thehall facing the start. The Lap Counter shows the remaining numberlaps to the competitors, timekeepers and judges.

Note: Equivalent Distances • It is important to note that the length run on a Sportshalltrack does not equate to the same distance on an outdoor400 metre track.

• From careful monitoring it has been observed that the competitorslows slightly as they approach the turn and that there is a shortpause when turning followed by a re-acceleration.

Sportshall running is an excellent test of good pace judgement.It is not even pace running but somewhere between thatand Fartlek.

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Start

Finish

Start

Finish

Hall length

Competitorsspeed

Competitors speed

Hall length

Wall Wall

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REVERSABOARDS

Practice drill (pictured)•Participants form a queue facing the Reversaboard at a distance of 8–10 metres.

•The first participant runs to the board, makesa turn and runs back to rejoin the far end of the queue.

•As the runner passes the front of the queue the coach signals the next athlete to beginthe practice.

•Continue the practice until all athletes are comfortable with the turning technique.

Tips•For best turning technique strike the middleor below the centre of the board to achievea lower centre of gravity and better balance through the turn.

•Place one foot only on the board as this is faster and safer than two.

40º

50º

UP

Safety•Always ensure that the Reversaboards areset at the correct angle against a firm wall.

•Only use Eveque approved Reversaboards.•Ensure the board is placed the correct wayup in good contact with the floor and wall.

•Ensure participants complete practice drilland are comfortable with turning technique.

•Ensure both the track surface andparticipants shoes are clean and dry.

Participants run in straight lanes spanning thelength or width of the hall, making turns ateach end using Reversaboards to completelaps in much the same way swimmers do ina pool. Two lengths of the hall areconsidered one lap.

Turning - The runner decelerates onapproach to the Reversaboard and whenthey are within striking distance their torsobegins to turn followed quickly by the placingof the leading foot on the board’s frontsurface. The runner completes the turningaction then accelerates towards the board at theopposite end of the hall. Note, either foot maybe used, however, a runner turning on theirright foot will naturally turn to the left and arunner turning on their left foot will naturallyturn to the right.

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RUNNING RELAYS

TRACK EVENTS

DescriptionA team relay race is where a number of participants carry a baton over a prescribed number of laps.The start and finish line is the halfway point between the two Reversaboards. Waiting team memberssit on their Team Mat to the side of their lane.A complete lap is the distance from the start / finish line to the first Reversaboard followed by the fulllength of the hall to the return Reversaboard and back to the start / finish line.Children younger than 11 years of age are encouraged to run relays in pairs or groups of four tobuild confidence and foster team work.

Equipment per lane•2 Reversaboards•Relay Baton•Team / Tumble Mat

Rules•The first runner stands behind the start line facing the first Reversaboard.

•Waiting team members sit on the Team Mat.•On the whistle the first runner completes the required number of laps and passes the baton to the next team member.

•After exchanging a baton the runner returns to sit on the Team Mat.

•The last runner finishes the race by crossing the finish line at the end of their final lap.

Tips•Practising the technique of baton passingwill improve results and help win races.

•Do not stand up to receive the baton until your team mate has passed the mat on their way to the return Reversaboard.

•Sit on the Team Mat as quickly as possible after passing the baton to clear the lane.

Safety•Ensure waiting runners sit on the Team Mat until the active runner has passed them on their way to the return Reversaboard.

•Ensure the track area is clearly designated.•Do not allow people to cross the track whilst races are in progress.

•Ensure both the track surface and participants shoes are clean and dry.



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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 witha forward or side roll.

•They complete the Hi-Stepper by placingone 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 Reversaboardthey touch the shoulder of the next runnerfor 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 athletemust be in a crouched position with knees offthe ground. Whilst the inclusion of the forwardroll offers a varied and exciting element into the

race, it is important to ensure that youngstersare able to complete these safely. All youngstersshould be permitted to complete a sideways rollas an alternative. It may be appropriate withsome groups to remove this element completely.Penalties for the incorrect Hi-Stepper,Speed Bounce or takeover are 0.5 seconds.

TipsAthletes

•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.

DescriptionA fun action packed relay for four teammembers involving co-ordination, agilityand hurdling skills.

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 BounceMat to prevent slipping.



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OVER / UNDER RELAY PRIMARY

TRACK EVENTS

DescriptionA very popular fun relay for children under 11years with four participants in each team.

Equipment per lane•2 Reversaboards•2 Folding Hurdles•Tunnel•2 Team / Tumble Mats

Rules•The first runner starts on the whistle witha forward or side roll.

•Continues over the hurdle, under the tunnel, over the hurdle.

•Turns on the first Reversaboard and repeats course in the opposite direction.

•After turning on the return Reversaboard the runner touches the shoulder of the next runnerwho is crouched ready for takeover in front of the Team Mat.

•The race continues until all runners have completed a lap.

•The last runner repeats the activity but after turning on the return Reversaboard sprints straight to the finish line.

Notes:- To make the forward roll the athletemust be in a crouched position with their kneesoff the ground. For less agile children sidewaysrolls are permitted.

Tips•Team members must keep the track clear and not sit in front of the Reversaboards.

Safety•Leave a minimum of 1.10m between each Reversaboard to ensure adequate lane width.

•Place the Team Mat to the side of Reversaboards.

•Ensure both the track surface and participants shoes are clean and dry.



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HURDLE RELAY PRIMARY

DescriptionA fun hurdle relay with four participants in eachteam. Good hurdling technique and smoothtakeovers are the key to a good performance.

Equipment per lane•2 Reversaboards•3 Folding Hurdles•Team / Tumble Mat•Beanbag

Rules•The first runner starts on the whistle holdinga beanbag.

•They clear all three hurdles.•They turn on the first Reversaboard and clear all three hurdles on the way back to thereturn Reversaboard.

•After turning on the return Reversaboardthey pass on a beanbag or touch of handsfor takeover.

•The last runner repeats the activity but after turning on the return Reversaboard sprintsto the finish line.

Safety•For Sportshall Primary leave 1.10m between each Reversaboard to ensure adequate lane width.

•Hurdles should be a minimum of 6.5m apart.•Hurdles should be a minimum of 6.5m from Reversaboards.

•Start line should 9m from the first hurdle •Ensure both the track surface andparticipants shoes are clean and dry.

•For reasons of safety batons are not usedin hurdle races.

9m

6.5m

6.5m

TipsAthletes•Good takeovers are essential for a fast team performance


Judges•It is advisable to have helpers positioned track side to replace any hurdles that are knocked down during the race.

The Team Mat is set to the side ofthe line of hurdles. This arrangementis based on the sportshall being atleast 30 metres in length.

Standing start

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HURDLE RELAY SECONDARY

TRACK EVENTS

DescriptionA fun hurdle relay with four participants in eachteam. Good hurdling technique and smoothtakeovers are the key to a good performance.

Equipment per lane•2 Reversaboards•2 Folding Hurdles•Team / Tumble Mat•Beanbag

Rules•The first runner starts on the whistle holdinga beanbag.

•They clear both hurdles.•They turn on the first Reversaboard and clear the hurdles on the way back to the return Reversaboard.

•After turning on the return Reversaboardthey pass on a beanbag or touch the shouldersfor takeover.

•The last runner repeats the activity but after turning on the return Reversaboard sprintsto the finish line.

Safety•For Sportshall Secondary leave 1.25m betweenboards to ensure adequate lane width.

•Hurdles should be spaced as per schedule.•Hurdles should be a minimum of 7.5m from Reversaboards.

•Ensure both the track surface andparticipants shoes are clean and dry.

•For reasons of safety batons are not used in hurdle races.

A

B

TipsAthletes•Good takeovers are essential for a fast team performance


Judges•It is advisable to have helpers positioned track side to replace any hurdles that are knocked down during the race.

RECOMMENDED HURDLE SPACINGS FORYEARS 7 AND 8

Girls A 11.0mB 7.0m

Boys A 11.5mB 7.5m

For a sportshall at least 30m in length.

Stand up to start

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PAARLAUF

DescriptionPaarlauf races are about strategy, stamina andteam work. It is the baton that must cover thetotal declared number of laps. The team of twomust decided how best to complete thedistance. Paarlauf races are always run as timetrials. They are a strenuous competition and arenever run as heats and finals.

Equipment per lane•2 Reversaboards•Team / Tumble Mat•Lap Counter•Relay Baton

Rules•There are two members per team.•The first runner stands behind the start line facing the first Reversaboard.

•On the whistle the first runner must complete a minimum of one lap before passing the baton to the second runner.

•The baton must cover the total stated number of laps to complete the race, usually six or eight.

•The last runner finishes the race by crossing the finish line at the end of the baton’s final lap.

Notes:-•Both runners must have completed a minimumof one lap.

•The baton can be exchanged when running in either direction.

•The competitor not running must wait on the Team Mat.

Tips •Good baton passing can make a difference.

Safety•For Sportshall Primary leave 1.10m between each Reversaboard and for Sportshall Secondary leave 1.25m to ensure adequate lane width.

•Clearly mark the outer edge of the track area and keep spectators back from the race.

•Avoid water or dirt on surfaces.

Team Mat



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HI-STEPPER

SHUTTLE RUN

TRACK EVENTS

Safety•Ensure that running surface is suitable, free from debris and there is an adequaterun off area at each end of the course.

DescriptionA timed sprint over a 10m course, theparticipant is tested on their ability toaccelerate, decelerate and change directionby running up and down the course tocomplete ten lengths.

Equipment•4 Cones•Stopwatch•Whistle

Rules•The 10m course is laid out as shown inthe diagram.

•The participant starts from a standing position on the blowing of a whistle and must complete the 10m distance ten times before crossing the finish line.

•The participant must place one foot over the line at the end of each 10m run before turningto run in the opposite direction. For more information please see page 43

DescriptionInspired by the tyres American footballers use for training, the Hi-Steppertest is an explosive event that develops agility, co-ordination, speed andacceleration. During a timed eight metre shuttle run the participantmust pass through the Hi-Stepper four times.

Safety•Ensure adequate run off at each end of the course.

Equipment•Hi-Stepper•4 Cones & Marker Tape•Stopwatch

Rules•The participant starts from behind the start lineand sprints over the Hi-Stepper placing one footin each of the squares.

•Places one foot over the return line before turning and repeating the Hi-Stepper in the other direction.

•After completing the Hi-Stepper four times the clock is stopped when they re-cross the start line.

Scoring•Time is taken to the nearest tenth of a second.•Time penalties of 0.1 seconds are added for missing squares of the Hi-Stepper or stepping onto wedges.

•For turning short of the line a penalty of 0.2seconds per turn is added providing the short fall is not excessive.

•Use the Sportshall points table (see pages48–49) to convert time to points.

Tips•Participants – make sure that you do theHi-Stepper correctly to avoid time penalties.

• Judges – two cones on the start and return lines provide a focus for athletes and judges.

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GRAND PRIX RELAYDescriptionAn exciting relay where each participantcompletes a lap of the circuit. Size and layoutare dependent upon the area.

The number of teams involved is a safety matterwhich relates to the size of the track. This eventis normally run with heats or as time-trails ifthere are more than six teams.

Equipment•Team / Tumble Mats•Tunnels•Folding Hurdles•Beanbags•Competitor Barrier•Cones•Coloured Team Bibs

Rules•First runner, holding a beanbag, starts on the whistle with a forward roll.

•Runs around the circuit, over hurdles, under tunnels (no lanes are allocated).

•The second runners are handed the beanbag at the takeover point (no forward roll is required).

•Each runner completes the circuit with the last runner continuing to cross the finish line.

Note:- When an athlete has completed their lapand takeover, they sit down on the other side ofthe competitor barrier in the finish corral.

Tips•The first runner should be proficient at the forward roll.

•Have assistants adjacent to each set of hurdles and tunnels to keep course in order.

•A Standing Triple Jump Mat on it’s side can be used as a competitor barrier.

•Hi-Stepper wedges make good course markers.

•Coloured Team Bibs are recommended to identify teams.

•Tunnels should not be placed on bends for safety reasons.

Safety•All waiting runners to sit down.•Runners who have completed their lap proceed to and sit down in the finish corral.

Finish corral

Takeover

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SECTION 2

TAG RELAY

TRACK EVENTS

Equipment•4 Team Mats•Cones to mark circuit•4 Relay Batons•Stopwatch•Whistle

Rules•Teams sit on the Team Mat facing their start line. The first runner from each team stands on their start line with the baton.

•On the whistle the first runners race anti-clockwise around the circuit pursuing the runner in front.

•Each runner completes one lap and handsthe baton to the next team member and sitsat the back of Team Mat.

• If a team is tagged, the judge stops pursuit and awards the tagging team one point. These two teams swap places.

•The pursuit continues using the next runners in the sequence. The rotation of team members continues, each runner may run numerous laps.

•The winning team is the one with the most points.

TipsFor athletes•Practice relay baton change-overs. For judges•One Judge per team to watch for tagging.•One Judge as timekeeper.

DescriptionA continual four team pursuit relay. The aim is to pursue the team in front and tag them with therelay baton.

Although eight team members are recommended, this event is easily adapted for different numbers ofchildren, and offers an advantage in that teams don’t strictly have to contain same numbers of children.

A radius of approximately 10m is recommended.

Safety•Waiting athletes stay seated on Team Mats.•Ensure runner swiftly sits back on Team Mat after their lap.

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SECTION 3 FIELD EVENTS

STANDING LONG JUMP

Equipment•Metromat for Standing Long Jump

Rules•A two footed take-off from standing position with both feet behind the take-off line.

•Measurement is from the take-off line to the back of the closest heel to the take-off line upon landing.

•The participant may step forward after the jump, however, any step back or touching of the mat or floor behind the feet is a no jump.

•A valid jump is recorded if both the athlete’s feet land on any part of the mat.

Tips•Participants should bend at the knees and swing arms for lift.

•For accuracy judges should place a fingeron the scale where the participant lands then read the result.

DescriptionThis two footed jump from a standing position is a test of co-ordination and leg strength. In 1904 anworld record of 3.47m was recorded into a sand pit and it stood for over 80 years! The new worldrecord is now over 3.60m.In Sportshall events a special graduated landing mat is used which enables jumps to be recorded easily.

Measured distance

Take-off line Datum

Safety•Keep landing area away from obstructionssuch as walls.


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SECTION 3

STANDING TRIPLE JUMP

FIELD EVENTS

Equipment• Standing Triple Jump Mat

Rules•A one footed take-off starts a hop, stepand jump sequence that must be correctly performed.

•Measurement is from the take-off line to the back of the closest heel to the take-off line upon landing.

•The participant may step forward after the jump however, any step back or touching of the mat or floor behind the feet is a no jump.

•A valid jump is recorded if both the athlete’s feet land on any part of the mat.

TipsFor younger participants who find the sequencedifficult to learn the following technique is useful:•The participant holds their free leg to makethe hop then lets go of this leg and steps on to the opposite foot, then jumps to land on both feet.

•For accuracy judges should place a finger on the scale where the participant lands then read the result.

DescriptionA hop, step and jump from a standing position. The Standing Triple Jump Mat has take-off lines atmetre intervals. The participant starts their jump from the line which enables them to land on thegraduated landing scale.

5 STRIDES ALTERNATIVE EVENT FOR PRIMARYDescriptionThe participant takes five bounding strides from a standing position and the total distance covered isread from a Graduated Measuring Mat or a Triple Jump Mat. This event is a good introduction to thebounding technique which is essential for all the horizontal jumps. Bounding helps to increase stridelength and improve movement control. Five Strides is a good introduction to the Triple Jump.

Safety•Keep landing area away from obstructions such as walls.


Rules•The participant begins from a standing positionbehind the start line and takes five bounding strides in a continuous forward motion.

•The distance is measured to the nearest 25cm band cleared.

•This should be read from the back of the heelat the landing position of the foot on thefinal stride.

•Each competitor is allowed three trials.

Safety•We recommend the use of a StandingTriple Jump Mat if this event is done ona hard surface

• If using a Graduated Measuring Mat ensure that athletes jump adjacent and parallel to the Mat and not on it.

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VERTICAL JUMPDescriptionA jump from a standing position in which the participant competes against their own heightand weight. The Vertical Jump is an internationally recognised measurement of fitness testing legstrength to body weight ratio. The Sportshall event uses a magnetically held sliding scale, whichis adjusted to the participant’s height before each jump.

Equipment•Tip-2-Tip Vertical Jump•Chalk Bag•Cleaning Cloth

Rules•The participant stands with their back, head and heels touching the wall.

•Both arms are stretched upwards to pushthe sliding scale up with their fingertips.

•Elbows and fingers must be straight, arms must touch the side of the head and bothfeet must be flat on the floor.

•The participant dips their fingertips in chalk and jumps from a standing position.

•The participant touches the scale at the highestpoint they can.

•Measurement should be taken to the nearest centimetre below the top of the chalk markon the scale.

Tips•Participants should stand side on to the jump scale, bend both knees and swing arms for lift to take-off.

•Use a cloth to clean chalk from the sliding scale.

•Talc is a good substitute for chalk.•Pull the sliding scale down to record the exact height of the jump.

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SECTION 3

HIGH JUMP

FIELD EVENTS

DescriptionThe standard indoor High Jump event is adapted for use in Sportshall Athletics by restricting the take-off area and by limiting the number of jumps a competitor may take. This encourages a focused andshort competition where the jumper has to concentrate on achieving a height relative to their rangeof ability.

EquipmentAll High Jump equipment should conform totrack and field governing body specifications.•High Jump Bed including landing mats and coverall

•High Jump Stands •High Jump Crossbar •Tape Measure •Floor Tape or Plastic Cones •Additional Safety Mats (where necessary)

RulesStandard governing body rules apply with thefollowing amendments for Sportshall Athleticscompetition: •A 10m box is marked out as the take-off area (use tape or cones).

•Competitors must start their jump either insidethe take-off box or with a foot on it’s perimeter line.

•Competitors are normally limited to no more than seven jumps.

•After three consecutive failed jumps a competitor must retire.

•The starting heights should be agreed before the start of the competition at an attainable level so that competitors are able to record at least one clearance.

Note:- The field referee has the discretion toadapt the rules and starting heights wherenecessary to ensure fair and safe competition.

Safety•All equipment should be in good order and set up correctly by an experienced person.

•All hard surfaces in the side and rear vicinity of the High Jump bed should be covered with protective mats.

•We recommend that athletes under the age of nine years do not take part in the event.

minimumof 3m

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FOAM OR BULL NOSED JAVELIN

Equipment•Foam Javelins (indoor)•Bull Nosed Javelins (outdoor)•Graduated Measuring Mats•Cones

Rules•The Javelin is thrown from a standing position both feet behind the throwing line and in contact with the floor.

•The throw is measured from the front of the throwing line to where the tip of the Javelin first hits the ground by reading at right angles to the Graduated Measuring Mat.

•The distance is measured in metres and always taken to the metre below.

Judging•Three judges are recommended.•Judge one observes the participant at the throwing line and records the distance.

•Judges two and three make a decisionon the landing position of the Javelin tipto the nearest complete metre below the distance thrown.

Tips•The correct place to hold the Javelin is the point where it balances when laid across the open palm of the hand.

•For the correct stance place the opposite legto the throwing arm forward.

DescriptionA standing throw using a Foam or Bull Nosed Javelin. The eventtakes place on a pre-marked throwing area. This is a linearthrow where distance is recorded in complete metresby reading across to the GraduatedMeasuring Mat.

Safety•All throwing activities must be properly supervised.

•The throwing area should be clearly isolated using barriers or cones to prevent non-competitors or spectators walking into it.

•Never allow the Javelin to be thrown back to the waiting competitors. Eveque Javelins are designed to be safe but it is important to teach good practice at an early age.


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•No points are scored if the beanbags landin a different coloured target.

•The maximum score is 24.

Tips•Participants should place the opposite legto the throwing arm forward to assist balance.

•A stopper board or gym bench can be usedto prevent participants from stepping over the throwing line.

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TARGET THROW

FIELD EVENTS

Equipment•Target Throw Set (including 12 bean bags,four dishes and a Graduated Measuring Mat)

Rules•Standing behind the throwing line the participant throws three matching coloured beanbags into the nearest target and continues for each different coloured target.

•Two points are scored if the beanbag lands directly in the same coloured target, or if it lands directly in the target and then bounces out.

•One point is scored if the beanbag touchesthe floor before ending up in the target or if the beanbag lands only partly in the target.

Safety•Ensure that the throwing direction is away from other events.

•All throwing activity must be properlysupervised.

DescriptionThe Target Throw is a test of eye to hand co-ordination and throwingaccuracy. The participant throws coloured beanbags into the samecoloured targets at distances of 3m, 5m, 7m and 9m.


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SHOTDescriptionIn Sportshall Athletics the Shot Put event uses Indoor Shot that are designed not to damage surfaces.Having a PVC outer shell and being weighted with granules the Shot will compress when it lands.Competition events normally use a Portable Shot Circle although it is possible to adapt this event toa linear throw by using a suitable stopper board.

Equipment•Indoor PVC Shot •Portable Indoor Shot Circle •Safety Barriers •Tape Measure•Floor Tape

Recommended Weights•Indoor Shots Girls BoysUnder 11 years 1.00kg (MAX) 1.00kg (MAX)

Under 13 years 2.72kg 3.25kgUnder 15 years 3.25kg 4.00kg

Note:- Athletes Under 11 years should only uselight weights (600g is recommended).

LayoutThe landing sector should be marked with whitelines 5 cm wide at an angle of 34.92º such thatthe inner edge of the lines, if extended, wouldpass through the centre of the circle. The 34.92ºsector may be laid out accurately by making thedistance between the two points on the sectorlines 10 metres from the centre of the circle, 6metres across.

Rules•Each athlete is allowed three throws.•The Shot must be pushed from the neck and not thrown.

•The Shot must land within the landing sector•The competitor must not leave the circle until the Shot has touched the ground.

•When leaving the circle the first contact with the top of the circle rim or the ground outside the circle must be completely behind the centre line of the circle.

•The use of French chalk or equivalent powder is not permitted as it can cause a serious safetyhazard on indoor floors.

Safety•The area of competition should be sitedaway from circulation areas with barriersor ropes used to isolate the designated throwing area.

•Competitors should not be allowed to throwor practice unless the area is supervised byan official.

•The children should not throw shots above the specified weights.

34.92˚

10 metre

s to centre

of the circ

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LINEAR SHOT

FIELD EVENTS

DescriptionThe Linear Shot put is a standing throw that provides a safe introduction to the ‘push’ type of throwand is a progression from the Chest Push.

Layout Of Throwing AreaThe minimum area required for this eventis 7m x 20m. We recommend the use of aGraduated Measuring Mat that is markedin 25cm increments to facilitate ease ofmeasurement.

Recommended Weights•Indoor Shots Girls BoysUnder 11 years 1.00kg (MAX) 1.00kg (MAX)

Under 13 years 2.72kg 3.25kgUnder 15 years 3.25kg 4.00kg

•Stopper Bench or Board•Graduated Measuring MatNote:- Athletes Under 11 years should only uselight weights (600g is recommended).

Rules•Each young athlete is allowed three throws.•This is a standing throw starting behind the throwing line.

•The shot must be pushed from the neck and not thrown.

•No part of the body must touch the throwing area side of the throwing line.

•Measurement is taken to the nearest 25cm below and is measured at right angles to the throwing line.

•The judges use line of sight to record distance.

Tips•The shot should be placed at the base of the first three fingers of the hand, ensuring it does not rest on the palm.

•The thumb and little finger should provide support for the shot.

•Use the strong muscles of the legs by starting in a low position and finishing in a high position.

Safety•Ensure throwing area is well defined and correctly supervised and cordoned off with barriers of ropes if need be.

•Ensure throwing is not permitted in the direction of other event stations.

•Only allow one throw at a time.•The rotational technique is not used inlinear throwing events.

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CHEST PUSH

DescriptionA standing throw where the participantpushes a weighted ball from the chest intoa pre-measured throwing area.

Equipment for all ball throws•Primary 1kg•Under 13 years Girls 1kg, Boys 2kg•Under 15 years Girls 2kg, Boys 3kg•Graduated Measuring Mat

Rules•The ball is held against the chest and must be pushed with both hands.

•Both feet must remain on the floor at all times (one foot may be in front of the other howeverno run up or steps are permitted).

•The participant must not pass the throwing line during the throw.

•Measurement is to the point the ball touches the floor reading down to the nearest 25cm band.

•The chest must face forward and trunk rotation techniques are not permitted.

Tips•Participants should bend their knees and straighten whilst throwing the ball in orderto maximise power.

•For optimum performance release the ball at45 degrees.

•Judges should stand to the side of the throwing area and read the distance from the Graduated Measuring Mat.

Safety•Wherever possible throw towards a wall.•All throwing activity must be correctly supervised.


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SOCCER THROW

FORWARD PITCH

FIELD EVENTS

DescriptionA two-handed throw where the participantstarts facing the direction of the throw. Thisevent uses the whole body in a basic ‘pull’technique which is a good introductionto the Javelin.

Rules•This requires a two-handed over the head throw.

•The participant must start facing the direction of the throw.

•Both feet must be behind the throwing line at the start of the throw and one foot may be in front of the other.

•The participant is not allowed to cross the line during or after the throw.

•No run up or steps are permitted.•Measurement is from the throwing line tothe point where the ball first touches the ground and is measured to the nearest 25cm band cleared.

* Equipment as Chest Push (See page 36)

DescriptionA two-handed throw where the participantstarts facing the direction of the throw. Thisevent highlights the valuable contribution madeby the legs and trunk to a throwing activity.

Rules•This requires a two-handed underarm throw.•The participant must start facing the direction of the throw with the ball held between the knees.

•Both feet must be behind the throwing line at the start of the throw.

•The participant is not allowed to cross the line during or after the throw.

•Measurement is from the throwing line to the point where the ball first touches the ground and is measured to the nearest 25cm band cleared.


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OVERHEAD HEAVE

SHOULDER FLINGDescriptionA two-handed throw where the participantstarts with their back to the direction of thethrow. This event uses the whole body in acombination of a basic ‘fling’ and ‘heave’technique which is a good introduction tothe hammer throw.

Rules•This requires a two-handed throw over the shoulder.

•Right handed throwers release the ball over theleft shoulder

•Left handed throwers release the ball over the right shoulder

•The participant must start with their back to the direction of the throw.

•The feet must be behind the throwing line at the start of the throw.

•The participant is allowed to cross the line during and after the throw.



DescriptionA two-handed overhead throw where theparticipant keeps their back to the directionof the throw. This event uses the whole bodyin a basic ‘heave’ technique which is a goodintroduction to the hammer throw and anindicator of raw power.

Rules•This requires a two-handed throw overthe head.

•The participant must keep their back to the direction of the throw.

•Both feet must be behind the throwing line at the start of the throw.

•The participant is allowed to cross the line during and after the throw.



Safety•Ensure that the throwing direction in all throwing events is away from other events.

•All throwing activity must be correctlysupervised.

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SECTION 3FIELD EVENTS

CABERDescriptionThis is a children’s adaptation of the traditional Scottish event. It is a test of accuracy, balance andco-ordination. The aim is to flip the Caber end over end so that it lands in a straight line on thepre-marked landing area.

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

Equipment•Foam Caber •Caber Scoring Mats

Instructions•Hold either the blue or red end of the Caber incupped hands, arms should be straight down, the Caber rests on the shoulder.

•Toss the Caber to land in as straight a lineas possible, the opposite end to the heldend 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 isno 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.

•Each participant has three throws, addthe scores of each throw together forthe athletes total score.

TipsFor 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.

Red end

Blue end

Throwing Line

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BALANCE TEST

Equipment•Balance Beam•Stopwatch•Balance Beam Mat (optional)

Rules•Place one foot on the beam (this foot mustbe in line with and not across the beam).

•Bend free leg backwards and hold the foot, gain balance by holding the judges arm.

•The watch is started when the participant releases the judge’s supporting arm.

•The watch stops when the participant lets go of the free foot, touches the floor or completes15 seconds.

•The athlete changes legs for each of the four 15 second trials.

•The maximum score possible is 60 seconds.

TipsFor participants•Use free arm to aid balance. For judges•Allow each participant one trial to become familiar with the test.

•Allow participant to gain balance by holding the judge’s arm.

DescriptionThe ability to balance is a fundamental elementof all sporting activity. The standard ‘Euro-fittest’ has been adapted into a competition foruse in the Sportshall programme.

Safety•Ensure that the Balance Beam is not able to slide on the floor.

•The use of a Balance Beam Mat is recommended.

The testLeft foot 15 secondsRight foot 15 secondsLeft foot 15 secondsRight foot 15 seconds


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SECTION 3

SPEED BOUNCE

FIELD EVENTS

Equipment•Speed Bounce Mat•Stopwatch•Whistle

Rules•Each participant is allowed one trial over the allocated test period.

•The participant begins on the mat with both feet together to one side of the wedge.

•Starting on the whistle the participant must complete as many bounces as possible in the time limit.

•Both feet must touch each side of the mat at the same time for each bounce to count.

•A bounce is considered void if the participant lands on the wedge.

• If the wedge is touched butboth theparticipants feet still cross to the otherside then the bounce is counted.

•The test finishes on the whistle.

Tips•Two judges are recommended, one for the timing and one to count correct bounces.

•Allow a trial period for the participants to become familiar with the test.

DescriptionA test of speed, rhythm and co-ordination, theparticipant crosses the foam wedge with bothfeet as many times as possible in the allocatedtime limit.

Safety•Participants should wear suitable shoes that are fastened securely.

•The mat can be prevented from slipping by the judge placing a foot on its corner.

Test Period - CompetitionPrimary - 20 secondsSecondary - 30 seconds

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HI-BOUNCE

DescriptionThe participant bounces over a high foamwedge with two feet for a period of 20 seconds.This exercise is of particular importance tohurdlers as it involves clearing the wedge withthe minimum lift possible of their centre ofgravity, which is a basic principle in hurdling.

Equipment•Foam Hi-Bounce Wedges•Stopwatch

Rules•The participant bounces over a foam wedge ofthe appropriate height with two feet for a period of 20 seconds.

• If the jumper knocks the wedge over the jumpsachieved at this point count as thecompetitor’s score.

•Two attempts are permitted, the second being after a reasonable rest period of not less than five minutes.

Safety•Foam Hi-Bounce Wedges are specially designed with safety in mind and theiruse is strongly recommended.

•We recommend that athletes under nine years do not take part in this event.

Correct

Incorrect

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SKILLS & AWARDS

SKILL DEVELOPMENT

The Sportshall Decathlon is designed for children to learn and improve their basic ‘athletic’ skillsincluding co-ordination, balance, speed, rhythm, agility, upper and lower body strength.

There are two ways to achieve a Sportshall award:Primary

• Decathlon – 10 events (see diagram page 44)• Pentathlon – 5 events (Allows a choice of events from the table on P45)

Secondary• Decathlon – 10 events (see diagram page 44)• Pentathlon – 5 events (Allows a choice of events from the table on P45)

It is recommended that the children are tested at least three times a year with the chance to receivean award either when they reach the next level or at the end of the year.

A full range of quality resources, badgesand certificates for Aviva UKA AcademySportshall Awards are available fromwww.eveque.co.uk/awardsSee pages for further details 72 & 73

Girls Boys

PENTATHLON

GOLD240 250

SILVER220 230

BRONZE170 180

STEP 10160 170

STEP 9150 160

STEP 8140 145

STEP 7125 130

STEP 6110 115

STEP 5100 100

STEP 480

80

STEP 360

60

STEP 230

30

STEP 10

0

Girls Boys

DECATHLON

GOLD460 480

SILVER420 440

BRONZE350 370

STEP 10315 335

STEP 9270 300

STEP 8240 270

STEP 7210 240

STEP 6180 210

STEP 5150 180

STEP 4120 150

STEP 380

100

STEP 240

50

STEP 10

0

SPORTSHALLPRIMARYLADDER OFSUCCESS

PERSONALSCORE CARD

Girls Boys

PENTATHLON

Girls Boys

DECATHLON

SPORTSHALLSECONDARYLADDER OFSUCCESS

GOLD270 285

SILVER250 260

BRONZE225 235

STEP 10200 210

STEP 9180 190

STEP 8160 170

STEP 7140 150

STEP 6110 115

STEP 595

100

STEP 480

80

STEP 350

50

STEP 225

25

STEP 10

0

GOLD510 540

SILVER470 490

BRONZE420 440

STEP 10380 400

STEP 9340 360

STEP 8300 320

STEP 7260 280

STEP 6210 220

STEP 5180 190

STEP 4150 150

STEP 3100 100

STEP 250

50

STEP 10

0

JESSICA ENNISWORLD HEPTATHLONCHAMPION

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SECTION 4 SPORTSHALL DECATHLON

SPORTSHALL DECATHLON AND PENTATHLON EVENTS

DECATHLON

1 2 3

4

5

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8

9

10

Balance Test Speed Bounce

Target Throw

Hi-Stepper

Chest PushVertical JumpShuttle Run

Foam or Bull Nose Javelin Linear Shot

Standing Triple Jump

Standing Long Jump

PENTATHLON (Recommended)

Overhead Heave

SECONDARY(OPTION)

PRIMARYPentathlon - five events• Eye to hand co-ordination, agility and throwing accuracy. Co-ordination, balance, speed, rhythm and leg strength.

Decathlon - ten events• Upper body strength, fitness and stamina.Eye to hand co-ordination, agility and throwing accuracy.Co-ordination, balance, speed, rhythm and leg strength.

SECONDARY(OPTION)

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HOW TO GAIN A SPORTSHALL AWARD

SPORTSHALL DECATHLON

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Selection of events Primary Age PENTATHLON

There are two ways to gain a Sportshall Award:

The Decathlon is ten Sportshall events designed for children to learn and improve their basic athleticskills including: co-ordination, balance, speed, rhythm, agility, upper and lower body strength. Werecommend that wherever possible the Decathlon is used to gain a Sportshall Award.

The Pentathlon is five Sportshall events and is offered as a shorter alternative for gaining aSportshall award where time or equipment constraints could pose limitations. The recommendedSportshall Pentathlon is shown opposite, but you may also select your own events from appropriateage group tables. Pick one event from each section plus any two others. Depending on which eventsare selected, a Pentathlon will have a bias either more towards strength or more towards fitness.

Notes on the recommended Sportshall Pentathlon (shown opposite):These standard 5 events relate to the measurement of fitness and not necessarily ‘athletics’ ability.The reason a Throw is not included (i.e. Chest Push or Javelin) is because these measure arm strengthwhich is not necessarily a basic fitness item. The Balance and Target Throw are included because theyare an important element in the measurement of fitness which is one of the intended uses of theSportshall Decathlon. Good balance is required for all physical activity and hand to eye co-ordinationis essential in many ball games, i.e. cricket, tennis, basket ball, table tennis, etc.

Section AMobility

Section BJumps

10 x 10m Shuttle Run Standing Triple Jump

Section CThrows Control/Judgement

Speed Bounce Standing Long Jump Chest Push Balance

Hi-Stepper Vertical Jump Foam Javelin Target Throw

Selection of events Secondary Age PENTATHLON

Section CSection AMobility

Section BJumps

10 x 10m Shuttle Run Standing Triple Jump

Throws Control/Judgement

Speed Bounce Standing Long Jump Chest Push Balance

Hi-Stepper Vertical Jump Bull Nosed Javelin Overhead Heave

Shot Put Target Throw

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USING THE FLOW SYSTEM

Speed Bounce

Target Throw orOverhead Heave

Bull Nosed orFoam Javelin or Shot

Shuttle Run10 x 10m

Vertical Jump Chest Push Hi-Stepper

StandingTriple Jump

StandingLong JumpBalance Test

ROTATIONALDIAGRAM FOR

THE DECATHLON

When large numbers of children are involved and space and time are limited, the ’flow system’ canbe employed. Individuals may carry personal score cards or for team competition standard eventscore cards can be used. The format uses the Sportshall Decathlon points tables to calculate bothindividual and team scores.

The Decathlon is suitable for school sports days, club sessions and team competitions. Separateprogrammes have been developed for different age groups and for both indoor and outdoor use.

ProcedureThe event stations are prepared as shown in thelayout diagram. Each competitor is given a scorecard on which they write their name, age andschool or team name. As they rotate around theevent stations their performances are written on thecard to give them a personal achievement record.

RulesNote the Decathlon can be used for individualor team participation.For individual participation standard Sportshallevent 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.

• At each station all ten team membersparticipate, however, only the top sevenperformances are added together to givethe team’s event score.

• The Decathlon team score is the total ofall 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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SPORTSHALL DECATHLON SCORE CARDNote. Use the tables on pages 48–49 for points.

SPORTSHALL DECATHLON - SCORE CARD

TARGET THROWorOVERHEAD HEAVE

(20 seconds)

FOAM OR BULL NOSEDJAVELINorSHOT

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POINTS TABLECARDS 1 2 3 4a 4b 5 6 7 8 9a 9b 10

Points

Balance Test

4 x 15 secs

Standing Long

Jump

Speed Bounce

20 secs

Target Throw

Overhead

Heave

Hi-Stepp

er4 x 8m

Chest Push

GIRLS 1kg

BOYS 2kg

Vertical Jum

p

Shuttle Run

10 x 10m

Foam

or Bull

Nosed Javelin

Standing Triple

Jump

Points

Shot

GIRLS 2.72kg

BOYS 3.25kg

If your score goes off the table, points will be awarded as follows

n/a 2cm 1 no. n/a 25cm 0.2sec 25cm 1cm 0.2sec 1m 0.25cm 6cmPoints n/a 1 1 n/a 2 1 2 1 1 2 1 1 Points

secs mtrs no. no. mtrs secs mtrs cms secs mtrs mtrs mtrs80 - 2.80 80 - 12.00 11.0 11.75 68 24.0 - 12.00 8.00 8079 - 2.75 79 - - 11.2 - 67 24.2 28 11.75 7.87 7978 - 2.70 78 - 11.75 11.4 11.50 66 24.4 - 11.50 7.75 7877 - 2.65 77 - - 11.6 - 65 24.6 27 11.25 7.67 7776 - 2.60 76 - 11.50 11.8 11.25 64 24.8 - 11.00 7.50 7675 - 2.55 75 - - 12.0 - 63 25.0 26 10.75 7.37 7574 - 2.52 74 - 11.25 12.2 11.00 62 25.2 - 10.50 7.25 7473 - 2.49 73 - - 12.4 - 61 25.4 25 10.25 7.12 7372 - 2.46 72 24 11.00 12.5 10.75 - 25.6 - 10.00 7.05 7271 - 2.43 71 - - 12.6 - 60 25.8 24 9.75 6.95 7170 - 2.40 70 - 10.75 12.7 10.50 59 26.0 - 9.50 6.85 7069 - 2.37 69 23 - 12.8 - - 26.2 23 9.25 6.75 6968 - 2.34 68 - 10.50 12.9 10.25 58 26.4 - 9.00 6.65 6867 - 2.31 67 - - 13.0 - 57 26.6 - 8.75 6.55 6766 - 2.28 66 22 10.25 13.1 10.00 - 26.8 22 8.50 6.45 6665 60 2.25 65 - - 13.2 9.75 56 27.0 - 8.25 6.36 6564 59 2.22 64 - 10.00 13.3 9.50 55 27.2 - 8.00 6.28 6463 58 2.19 63 21 9.75 13.4 - - 27.4 21 7.75 6.20 6362 57 2.16 62 - - 13.5 9.25 54 27.6 - 7.50 6.12 6261 56 2.13 61 - 9.50 13.6 - 53 27.8 - 7.25 6.04 6160 55 2.10 60 20 9.25 13.7 9.00 - 28.0 20 7.00 5.96 6059 54 2.07 59 - - 13.8 - 52 28.2 - 6.75 5.88 5958 53 2.04 58 - 9.00 13.9 8.75 51 28.4 - 6.50 5.80 5857 52 2.01 57 19 8.75 14.0 8.50 - 28.6 19 6.25 5.72 5756 51 1.98 56 - - 14.1 8.25 50 28.8 - 6.00 5.64 5655 50 1.95 55 - 8.50 14.2 8.00 49 29.0 - - 5.56 5554 49 1.92 54 18 8.25 14.3 - 48 29.2 18 5.75 5.48 5453 48 1.89 53 - 8.00 14.4 7.75 47 29.4 - - 5.40 5352 47 1.86 52 - 7.75 14.5 7.50 46 29.6 - 5.50 5.34 5251 46 1.83 51 17 - 14.6 - 45 29.8 17 - 5.28 5150 45 1.80 50 - 7.50 14.7 7.25 44 30.0 - 5.25 5.22 5049 44 1.78 49 - 7.25 14.8 7.00 43 30.2 - - 5.16 4948 43 1.76 - 16 - 14.9 - 42 30.4 16 5.00 5.10 4847 42 1.74 48 - 7.00 15.0 6.75 41 30.6 - - 5.04 4746 41 1.72 - - 6.75 15.1 6.50 40 30.8 - 4.75 4.98 4645 - 1.70 47 15 - 15.2 - - 31.0 15 - 4.92 4544 40 1.68 46 - 6.50 15.3 6.25 39 31.2 - 4.50 4.86 4443 - 1.66 45 - - 15.4 - 38 31.4 - - 4.80 4342 39 1.64 44 14 6.25 15.5 6.00 - 31.6 14 4.25 4.75 4241 - 1.62 43 - - 15.6 - 37 31.8 - - 4.70 41

Increments Increments

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Points secs mtrs no. no. mtrs secs mtrs cms secs mtrs mtrs mtrs Points40 38 1.60 42 - 6.00 15.7 5.75 36 32.0 - 4.00 4.65 4039 - 1.59 41 13 - 15.8 - - 32.2 13 - 4.60 3938 37 1.58 40 - 5.75 15.9 5.50 35 32.4 - - 4.55 3837 - 1.57 39 - - 16.0 - 34 32.6 - 3.75 4.50 3736 36 1.56 38 12 5.50 16.1 5.25 - 32.8 12 - 4.45 3635 35 1.55 37 - - 16.2 - 33 33.0 - - 4.40 3534 34 1.54 36 - - 16.3 - 32 33.2 - - 4.35 3433 33 1.53 35 11 5.25 16.4 5.00 - 33.4 11 - 4.30 3332 32 1.52 34 - - 16.5 - 31 33.6 - 3.50 4.25 3231 31 1.51 33 - 5.00 16.6 4.75 30 33.8 - - 4.20 3130 30 1.50 32 10 - 16.8 - 29 34.0 10 - 4.15 3029 29 1.48 31 - 4.75 17.0 - - 34.2 - - 4.10 2928 28 1.46 30 - - 17.2 4.50 28 34.4 - - 4.05 2827 27 1.44 29 9 4.50 17.4 - 27 34.6 9 3.25 4.00 2726 26 1.42 28 - - 17.6 - 26 34.8 - - 3.95 2625 25 1.40 27 - 4.25 18.0 4.25 - 35.0 - - 3.90 2524 24 1.38 26 8 - 18.3 - 25 35.5 8 - 3.80 2423 23 1.36 - - - 18.6 - 24 36.0 - - 3.70 2322 22 1.34 25 - 4.00 18.9 4.00 23 36.5 - 3.00 3.60 2221 21 1.32 24 7 - 19.2 - - 37.0 - - 3.50 2120 20 1.30 23 - - 19.6 - 22 37.5 7 - 3.40 2019 19 1.25 22 - 3.75 20.0 3.75 - 38.0 - - 3.30 1918 18 1.20 - 6 - 20.5 - 21 38.5 - - 3.20 1817 17 1.15 21 - - 21.0 - - 39.0 - 2.75 3.10 1716 16 1.10 20 - 3.50 21.5 3.50 20 39.5 6 - 3.00 1615 15 1.05 19 5 - 22.0 - 19 40.0 - - 2.90 1514 14 1.00 18 - - 22.5 - 18 40.5 - - 2.80 1413 13 0.95 17 - 3.25 23.0 3.25 17 41.0 - - 2.70 1312 12 0.90 16 4 - 24.0 - 16 42.0 5 2.50 2.60 1211 11 0.85 15 - - 25.0 - 15 43.0 - - 2.50 1110 10 0.80 14 - 3.00 26.0 3.00 14 44.0 - 2.25 2.40 109 9 0.75 13 3 - 27.0 - 13 45.0 - - 2.20 98 8 0.70 12 - 2.75 28.0 2.75 12 46.0 4 2.00 2.00 87 7 0.65 11 - - 29.0 - 11 48.0 - - 1.90 76 6 0.60 10 2 2.50 30.0 2.50 10 50.0 - 1.50 1.80 65 5 0.55 9 - - 32.0 - 9 52.0 - - 1.70 54 4 0.50 8 - 2.00 34.0 2.00 8 54.0 3 1.00 1.50 43 3 0.45 6 1 - 36.0 - 7 56.0 - - 1.30 32 2 0.40 4 - - 38.0 - 6 58.0 - .50 1.10 21 1 0.35 3 - 1.50 40.0 1.50 4 60.0 2 - 1.00 1

CARDS 1 2 3 4a 4b 5 6 7 8 9a 9b 10

Points

Balance Test

4 x 15 secs

Standing Long

Jump

Speed Bounce

20 secs

Target Throw

Overhead

Heave

Hi-Stepp

er4 x 8m

Chest Push

GIRLS 1kg

BOYS 2kg

Vertical Jum

p

Shuttle Run

10 x 10m

Foam

or Bull

Nosed Javelin

Standing Triple

Jump

Points

Shot

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LADDER OF SUCCESS - PRIMARY AGENOTES ABOUT AWARDS:Using the Score Card and the Points Tables shownon the previous pages, the participant's total canbe added up and an award level attained.

The Awards have been designed so that the top50% of pupils in an average school should becapable of achieving at least a Bronze Award bythe time they leave Year 6. This has been donespecifically as a way to encourage the bottom50% to try that bit harder to improve their ownfitness levels and achieve Bronze. We would liketo challenge all primary schools to win as manyBronze Awards as possible and thereby increasethe average fitness levels in their school. Pleasenote that the Pentathlon scores are more thanhalf the Decathlon scores in recognition of theextra effort needed to be good in all ten events.

Gold corresponds to the top 5% in Year 6

Silver corresponds to the top 15% in Year 6

Bronze corresponds to the top 50% in Year 6

Step 10 corresponds to the top 50% for Year 5



Steps 1–7 cater for those children in the bottom50% and serve to give them targets to aim for.

EXPECTED OUTCOMES BY SCHOOL YEAR:Year 6 - most children would score betweenStep 7 and Gold

Year 5 - most children would score betweenStep 6 and Bronze

Year 4 - most children would score betweenStep 5 and Step 9

Year 3 - most children would score betweenStep 4 and Step 8. Emphasis at this stage is onskill development. Our tests indicate that lessthan 5% of the children in Year 3 would recordscores at Step 5. The levels below this are tohelp to provide encouragement to those in thisgroup to make progress.

One of the aims of this project is to raiseaverage fitness levels in schools.

Girls BoysPENTATHLON

GOLD240 250

SILVER220 230

BRONZE170 180

STEP 10160 170

STEP 9150 160

STEP 8140 145

STEP 7125 130

STEP 6110 115

STEP 5100 100

STEP 480 80

STEP 360 60

STEP 230 30

STEP 10 0

Girls BoysDECATHLON

GOLD460 480

SILVER420 440

BRONZE350 370

STEP 10315 335

STEP 9270 300

STEP 8240 270

STEP 7210 240

STEP 6180 210

STEP 5150 180

STEP 4120 150

STEP 380 100

STEP 240 50

STEP 10 0

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SECTION 4AVIVA UKA ACADEMY AWARDS

FITNESS CHART - PRIMARY AGE

YEAR 3

YEAR 4

YEAR 5

YEAR 6

Boys top 5%Girls top 5%

Boys top 15%

Girls top 15%

Boys average

Girls average

Boys top 75%

Girls top 75%

GIRLS

School Year Group

BOYS

Boys top 95%

Girls top 95%

500

450

400

350

300

250

200

150

100

50

7 8 9 10 11 12

DEC

ATH

LON

PO

INTS

AGE OF PARTICIPANT

The Fitness Chart shows expectedfitness levels according to age andshows clearly the difference that canoccur during the same school yearaccording to the age of the child.

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SECTION 4 AVIVA UKA ACADEMY AWARDS

LADDER OF SUCCESS - SECONDARY AGENOTES ABOUT AWARDS:Using the Score Card and the Points Tables shownon the previous pages, the participant's total canbe added up and an award level attained.

The Secondary age programme allows eachstudent to gain a ‘fitness’ score from which theycan then see their own improvement over time. Inaddition, the overall average fitness improvementof each team or class can also be measured.

There are three Sportshall award badges to begained at the Secondary Age: Bronze, Silver andGold. These awards represent a high level ofachievement and have been designed so that thetop 30% of pupils in an average school should becapable of achieving at least a Bronze Award bythe time they leave Year 8.

Benefits of the Aviva UKA Academy Awards:Totally inclusive and allows for mass participationNo need to weigh children or use calliper testingCan be used for cross-curricular activitiesData is easy to collect and analyse

For Children:Fun to useChildren can see their improvement as they rise upthe Ladder of SuccessSkills that need improvement are easily identifiedChildren can gain Awards so they have somethingto show for their efforts

For Teachers:Easy to useEach child can be given a ‘fitness’ or Award levelCan gauge relative fitness level expected for theexact age of the childRewards act as an incentive for children toimproveFitness level improvement can be monitored forindividuals, classes and the entire schoolComparisons can be made against the cluster,partnership, county and national averages

For School Sports Staff, PDMs, SSCos andSports Development OfficersFitness comparisons across clusters, partnershipsand countiesCan identity schools and cluster which need helpCan show where fitness levels are improvingIdea programme for JSLA to get involved in

Girls BoysPENTATHLON

GOLD270 285

SILVER250 260

BRONZE225 235

STEP 10200 210

STEP 9180 190

STEP 8160 170

STEP 7140 150

STEP 6110 115

STEP 595 100

STEP 480 80

STEP 350 50

STEP 225 25

STEP 10 0

Girls BoysDECATHLON

GOLD510 540

SILVER470 490

BRONZE420 440

STEP 10380 400

STEP 9340 360

STEP 8300 320

STEP 7260 280

STEP 6210 220

STEP 5180 190

STEP 4150 150

STEP 3100 100

STEP 250 50

STEP 10 0

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SECTION 5COMPETITION

AVIVA SPORTSHALL COMPETITION

Schools Programme(additional to intra-school activity)

Years 1 & 2 Sportshall Infant• Cluster Festivals

Years 3 & 4 Aviva Sportshall Primary• Cluster Festivals• Partnership Finals

Years 5 & 6 Aviva Sportshall Primary• Cluster Festivals• Partnership Finals• County Finals

Years 7 Aviva Sportshall Secondary• Partnership Leagues• County Finals• Regional Finals

Years 8 Aviva Sportshall Secondary• Partnership Leagues• County Finals• Regional Finals

Club, Countyand UK Championships

Under 11 Club Activity(years 5 & 6) • County Leagues

• County Selection• Aviva SportshallFun in Athletics

Under 13 Club Activity(years 7 & 8) • County Leagues

• County Selection• Aviva SportshallRegional Finals

• Aviva SportshallUK Final

Aviva’s support of SportshallCompetition across bothschool and club settingsprovides a comprehensiveseries of opportunities foryoung athletes.

The above is part of the NATIONAL SCHOOLSCOMPETITION FRAMEWORK

Further details on each of the competitionformats, including a wealth of supportingresources and a guide to the support availableto those delivering locally programmes, maybe discovered and downloaded atwww.sportshall.org

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SECTION 5 AVIVA SPORTSHALL PRIMARY

EVENT FORMATThe Aviva Sportshall Primary Programme provides an exciting and highly popular introduction toathletics competition. The following notes provide an overview of the competition and set out theteam requirements.

Team InformationSchool teams should consist of a minimum of nine girls and nine boys with a maximum of fifteengirls and fifteen boys being permitted. They may each compete in a maximum of two track and twofield events drawn from the following:

On the track1 + 1 Lap Relay2 + 2 Lap Relay6 Lap Paarlauf (1 + 1 Lap Hurdles Relay year 3/4)

Obstacle RelayOver / Under Relay4 x 1 Lap Relay

… and in the fieldChest PushFoam JavelinSpeed BounceStanding Long JumpStanding Triple Jump (5 Strides year 3/4)Vertical Jump

Additional InformationPlease note that athletes will not be permitted to compete in bare feet or unsuitable footwear. TheSportshall Handbook incorporates details of all the events including a full explanation of each eventtogether with some teaching points. Visit www.sportshall.org for further details along with eventand competition rules downloads.

each requiring two girls & two boys

each requiring four girls & four boys

each requiring three girls & three boys

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EVENT PROGRAMME

AVIVA SPORTSHALL PRIMARY

After a short welcome and the introduction of the teams, the action begins!

On the track… …and in the field

Obstacle Relay – girlsObstacle Relay – boys

1 + 1 Lap Relay – girls Chest Push, Standing Long Jump,2 + 2 Lap Relay – girls Standing Triple Jump, Vertical Jump

(boys – first round)

1 + 1 Lap Relay – boys Chest Push, Standing Long Jump,2 + 2 Lap Relay – boys Standing Triple Jump, Vertical Jump

(girls – first round)

6 Lap Paarlauf – girls (year 5/6) Chest Push, Standing Long Jump,1 + 1 Lap Hurdles Relay (year 3/4) Standing Triple Jump, Vertical Jump

(boys – second round)

6 Lap Paarlauf – boys (year 5/6) Chest Push, Standing Long Jump,1 + 1 Lap Hurdles Relay (year 3/4) Standing Triple Jump, Vertical Jump

(girls – second round)

Over / Under Relay – girls Chest Push, Standing Long Jump,Standing Triple Jump, Vertical Jump(boys – round three)

Over / Under Relay – boys Chest Push, Standing Long Jump,Standing Triple Jump, Vertical Jump(girls – round three)

Foam Javelin – girls Speed Bounce – boysFoam Javelin – boys Speed Bounce – girls

4 x 1 Lap Relay – girls4 x 1 Lap Relay – boys

And having had lots of fun, we thank everyone and finish with presentations to all the teams!

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SECTION 5 AVIVA SPORTSHALL SECONDARY

EVENT FORMATThe Aviva Sportshall Secondary Programme offers an ideal format for competition in which youngpeople may develop their skills ahead of the track and field season.

Team InformationEach team should consist of a minimum of five athletes (girls or boys) with a maximum of eightathletes being permitted. All athletes are to be selected from school years 7 or 8. They may eachcompete in a maximum of three track and two field events, drawn from the following:

On the track2 Lap Individual Race4 Lap Individual Race8 Lap Paarlauf

6 Lap Individual Race

Obstacle Relay4 x 2 Lap Relay

… and in the fieldShotSpeed BounceStanding Long JumpStanding Triple JumpVertical Jump

Additional InformationPlease note that athletes will not be permitted to compete in bare feet or unsuitable footwear. TheSportshall Handbook incorporates details of all the events including a full explanation of each eventtogether with some teaching points. Visit www.sportshall.org for further details along with eventand competition rules downloads.

each requiring two athletes

requiring one athlete

each requiring four athletes

each requiring two athletes

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EVENT PROGRAMME – BOYS AND GIRLS - DOUBLE AGE GROUP MATCH

AVIVA SPORTSHALL SECONDARY

After a short welcome and the introduction of the teams, the action begins!

On the track… …and in the fieldObstacle Relay – girlsObstacle Relay – boys(or 4 x 1 Lap Relay)

2 Lap Individual Race (A+B Heats) – girls Shot, Standing Triple Jump (year 7 boys)4 Lap Individual Race (A+B Heats) – girls Speed Bounce, St Long Jump, Vertical Jump

(year 8 boys)

2 Lap Individual Race (A+B Heats) – boys Shot, Standing Triple Jump (year 7 girls)4 Lap Individual Race (A+B Heats) – boys Speed Bounce, St Long Jump, Vertical Jump

(year 8 girls)

6 Lap Individual Race – girls Shot, Standing Triple Jump (year 8 boys)8 Lap Paarlauf – girls Speed Bounce, St Long Jump, Vertical Jump

(year 7 boys)

6 Lap Individual Race – boys Shot, Standing Triple Jump (year 8 girls)8 Lap Paarlauf – boys Speed Bounce, St Long Jump, Vertical Jump

(year 7 girls)

4 x 2 Lap Relay – girls4 x 2 Lap Relay – boys

And having had a great competition, we finish with presentations to all the teams!

Team Managers are encouraged to note the running order detailed above and select their teamaccordingly. It is inappropriate for an athlete to contest both the 2 and 4 lap Individual Races or the6 lap and 8 lap Paarlauf events since they follow immediately. There are fewer problems associated incontesting field events in the same group and additional time will be permitted for athletes coveringtwo events in the field.

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Safety•Ensure that you have adequate supervisionand 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.

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

SPORTSHALL A TYPICAL LAYOUT FOR SECONDARY FIELD EVENTS

This arrangement shows the layout of the equipment in a large sports hall suitable for a competitioninvolving 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.

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

Equipment layout exampleThe drawing is an example of well laid out fieldevent stations for a primary age programme.

JavelinThe javelin is usually held on thetrack area during a break in thetrack programme.

Equipment layout exampleThe drawing is an example of well laid out fieldevent stations for a secondary age programme.

Vertical jump

Standing long jump

Speed bounceChest push

Standing triple jump

Track area

Speed bounce

Standing long jump

Standing triple jump

Track area

Shot

Linear shot can be used as an alternativewhich as a standing throw takes up less space.The rotational technique is not used in linearthrowing events.

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The scoring system used by the SportshallDecathlon and Pentathlon makes both ideallysuited to Virtual Competition and now schoolscan easily form remote partnerships with others,whether they be in the same cluster or even adifferent country!

To facilitate this, there is an Excel scoringpackage downloadable fromwww.sportshall.org. This software canaccommodate the options of individualversus individual right the way up to multischool competition where all the childrencan participate.

Team StructureTeams can contain any number of members sono child needs to be left out. They can be allgirls teams, all boys teams or mixed. It is notnecessary for all the teams to be the same size.

Scoring SystemThe scoring system is the same as for the AvivaAcademy Awards and uses the points tablesshown on pages 48 and 49. These points arethen combined as per the example on page 57.

Scoring Members The organisers must mutually agree thenominated number to score in the teamcompetition but all the children in eachteam participate.

The number nominated to make up a team doesnot have to be an exact number nor a balancednumber of girls and boys; therefore, should ateam member feel poorly or fail to turn up onthe day the team is not disadvantaged becausethe system of reserves or substitutes is alreadybuilt into the scoring method.

Example:

There are two formats:1. Competition based on the individual over all scores for the multi-events

or

2. Competition based on the best individualsin each of an agreed number of events

The advantage of format 2 is that a wide rangeof skills provides an increased opportunity foreach child to find at least one event at whichthey excel therefore avoiding any team memberbeing pinpointed as letting the team down.

More information on using the Sportshallprogramme for Virtual Competition can befound at www.sportshall.org

Please note that alternative Pentathlon eventscan be used. Further details of this can be foundon page 45.

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DEVELOPING SCHOOL TO SCHOOL LINKS THROUGH SPORT

VIRTUAL COMPETITION

Team Size:

Team of 8

Mixed team of 8 girlsand 8 boys

Whole Class

Scorers:

Best 6

Best 5 girls andbest 5 boys

Say best 7 girlsand best 7 boys

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INTER-SCHOOL HOUSE TO HOUSE COMPETITIONSchool years vary in different countries, as isactually the case in the UK, but this problem canbe overcome by forming an Inter School Houseto House Competition.

The concept is not to compete one schoolagainst the other but for the two or moreschools to form partnerships between their“house teams”.

The FormatEach school divides its students into 4 houseteams, say, RED, YELLOW, GREEN and BLUE, andeach team is coupled with their respective houseteam in each of the other participating schools.The red team, for example, is now comprised ofmembers from each school.

Scoring SystemThe scoring system is the same as for the AvivaAcademy Awards and uses the points tablesshown on pages 48 and 49. These points arethen combined as per the example on page 57.

The programme in each school can be runsimultaneously or at differing times.

Educational Opportunities• Caters for children of all abilities• Important non-athletic roles

And when schools from different countriesare involved:-

• Cultural exchange between the team clusters• Gives a purpose to correspondence and the learning of languages

Difficulties the programme can overcome• The need to travel long distances or to a central venue

• The need for a specialised sporting facility• Difference in school years (i.e. England, Wales,Scotland and Northern Ireland are all different)

• Biased scoring

SCHOOL A SCHOOL B

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VIRTUAL COMPETITION USING THE SPORTSHALL DECATHLON

VIRTUAL COMPETITION

This example shows a score sheet for a school participating in a competition where the schoolsinvolved have agreed to teams of five girls and five boys with the best three of each counting in eachevent although the Decathlon score for each individual is still produced.

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THE MED BALL CHALLENGE

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DescriptionThe Med Ball Challenge is a Specialist Challenge which can identify basic throwing ability. This simpleset of fives tests identify and develop:

Arm Strength, Leg Strength and Raw Power

As a first basic step to developing the basic skills associated with the traditional throwing events. Theycan also be of great benefit in preparation for a wide range of sporting activities.

The five tests include:-1. Chest PUSH (Push)2. Soccer THROW (Pull)3. Forward PITCH (Lift)4. Overhead HEAVE (Reverse heave overhead) 5. Shoulder FLING (Reverse fling over shoulder)

The tests can be held indoors or outdoors and should there be a requirement to cater for largenumbers in a single session then a flow system can be utilised as shown below.

The Med Ball Challenge Flow System

No run up steps are permitted}

MeasurementAll throws are measured from the throwing lineto the point at which the ball first touches thefloor and are measured to the nearest 25cmband.

Safety•Always direct the throwing away from the competitor circulation and assembly areas.

•Allow sufficient space between each ofthe separate throwing areas.

•Because heavy balls are being thrown onlypermit throwing when there is adequate supervision.

Push Throw Pitch Heave Fling

Throwing direction

Start Competitor circulation and assembly area

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THE FIVE ELEMENTS OF THE CHALLENGE

MED BALL CHALLENGE

The Med Ball Challenge is a fun-filled selectionof Medicine Ball throws aimed at proving a well-rounded experience of throwing, heaving andlaunching for all age groups and all stages ofdevelopment.

Format and Safety•All throws are two-handed from a stable standing position (no strides or run up)

•All throws are easy to judge, measureand record

•The Med Ball Challenge contains easy-to-calculate scoring and awards tables

•The Med Ball Challenge encourages the introduction and use of safety zones andsafe practices

•The Med Ball Challenge utilises and encouragescooperation, leadership and team development.

The BENEFITS to using the MED BALLCHALLENGE as part of comprehensive physicaleducation or sport programs relate to posturalstability, power development, balance, mobilityof the spine and limbs, and accuracy in additionto learning the mechanics of throwing from theground up.

Frequently asked questionsWhat is the best weight of medicine ballto use?There are suggested weights used for differentage groups in order to provide an optimal andsafe application of the throws. (see ScoringTables)

Can anyone use Medicine Balls? Almost everyone can benefit from medicine ballexercises. For the Med Ball Challenge it isrecommended that those eight years old andyounger use a soccer ball.

Are the Med Ball throws just for throwers?No! Medicine Balls can be a complement tofitness and sport development regardless of thespeciality the child prefers.

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POINTS TABLE AND BALL WEIGHT CHART

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The distances show in the above table are the summation of a participantsbest throws in each of the five different tests

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SECTION 8

THE EVEQUE HIGHLAND GAMES

HIGHLAND GAMES

Based on the Sportshall Athletics concept, the Highland Games has been developed as a fun andexciting introduction to Celtic competition for children between the ages of 8 and 13.

GRAEME ALLAN2005 - OVERALL CHAMPION FOR THEAMATEUR HIGHLAND GAMESProject leader Graeme was born in Aberdeenand raised in Garmouth where he competedfor Elgin AC. He is presently a member ofShaftsbury Barnet AC and is current holder ofall Amateur Junior Highland games records,shot, Scots hammer, weight for distance andweight for height.

TEAM COMPETITIONThis junior version of the Highland Games can beorganised as a team competition using the flowrotation system. The circuit is normally designedto include at least the same number of activitiesas the number of teams participating. Fromexperience, we know that with eight membersper team the activities at each station of therotation can be completed comfortably withinten minutes, thus giving a total time for eightevents of 1 hour 20 minutes. This is a reasonableguide which organisers can adjust according tothe number of participants involved and activitiesincluded. To start the rotation each team isallocated a different starting position and all theteams move around the activities in sequence.

Age GroupsThe under 11 age group refers to children whoare under 11 at the start of the school year sothey could be 8 to 11 years old when competing.The under 13 age group refers to children whoare under 13 at the start of the school year sothey could be 11 to 13 years old when competing.

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Caber

Welly Throw

Standing Long Jump Highland Steps

SkippingPrecision TestWeight for Height

HIGHLAND GAMESROTATION SEQUENCE

Some or all of these activities may be included in aprogram according to the suitability of the venue andthe time available.It should be noted that the program can also be heldover a number of sessions on different occasions.

Weight for Height usinga D-Ball, bar and stands.Because of the timerequired to holdthis event it cannot beincluded in a programusing the flow system.It is normally heldseparately as anindividual event.

SUPPLEMENTARY TEAM EVENTSAND TEAM COMPETITIONSAs a finalé to a programme, organisers can consider holdinga further team event after the completion of the rotationsuch as a Relay or a Tug of War.

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ACTIVITY GROUPINGS

FOR A TRIATHLON

1. CABERIndoor and outdoor versions are available.

2. STANDING LONG JUMPFor indoor events a Metromat is used and a sandpit may be usedfor an outdoor event.

3. HIGHLAND STEPSThis event needs to be held in dry conditions.

FOR A PENTATHLON ADD :-

4. WEIGHT FOR DISTANCEOnly the D-Ball under-arm version is held indoors but the turningaction and short handle hammers may be used outdoors.

5. KILTIE DASHBecause of space restriction, the 60 Metre Dash is run 6 x 10mShuttle Run when held indoors.

FOR A HEPTATHLON OR OCTATHLONSELECT TWO OR THREE FROM THE FOLLOWING:-

6. SHOTBoth the indoor and outdoor conditions can be catered for.

7. THE PRECISION TEST AND THE SKIPPING TESTThese events are presented as alternatives, however, the PrecisionTest is not suitable for events held outdoors.

8. WEIGHT FOR HEIGHTThe version shown in the above illustration is an adaption forIndoor 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 standsWhen using D-Balls and a traditional bar with stands the event isnormally held as an individual competition because it takes longerto complete and therefore is an unsuitable format for including ina flow rotation.

9. WELLY THROWThis is a most enjoyable fun event which may be added to thesequence or as a side event.

CAUTIONChildren aged eight yearsOnly specially designed soft skinned D-Balls shouldbe used by eight year old children in these throwing events.

Weight for Distance

Kiltie DashIndoor Shuttle Run orOutdoor 60m Sprint

Linear Shot

Indoor Outdoor

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POINTS TABLE - OUTDOOR1CARD NO. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8A 8B

GIRLS U11BOYS U11GIRLS U1 BOYS U13

SCORE METRES NUMBER METRES SECONDS METRES METRES NUMBER NUMBER50 2.30 21 30 8.6 12.00 6.00 12 80 5049 2.27 29 8.7 11.75 5.75 78 4948 2.23 28 8.8 11.50 76 4847 2.20 20 27 8.9 11.25 5.50 74 4746 30 2.18 26 9.0 11.00 5.25 11 72 4645 2.15 25 9.1 10.75 70 4544 29 2.12 19 9.2 10.50 5.00 68 4443 2.10 24 9.3 10.25 4.75 10 66 4342 28 2.07 18 23 9.4 10.00 64 4241 2.03 9.5 9.75 4.50 62 4140 27 2.00 17 22 9.6 9.50 4.25 9 60 4039 1.97 21 9.7 9.25 58 3938 26 1.93 16 9.8 9.00 4.00 56 3837 1.90 20 9.9 8.75 54 3736 25 1.87 15 19 10.0 8.50 3.75 8 52 3635 1.83 10.1 8.25 50 3534 24 1.80 14 18 10.2 8.00 3.50 48 3433 1.77 17 10.3 7.75 46 3332 23 1.73 13 10.4 7.50 3.25 7 44 3231 1.70 16 10.5 7.25 42 3130 22 1.67 12 15 10.6 7.00 3.00 40 3029 1.63 10.7 6.75 38 2928 21 1.60 11 14 10.8 6.50 2.75 6 36 2827 1.57 13 10.9 6.25 34 2726 20 1.53 10 11.0 6.00 2.50 32 2625 1.50 12 11.2 5.75 30 2524 19 1.47 9 11 11.4 5.50 28 2423 1.45 11.6 5.25 2.25 26 2322 18 1.42 8 10 11.8 5.00 5 24 2221 1.40 9 12.0 4.75 22 2120 17 1.38 7 12.2 4.50 2.00 20 2019 1.36 8 12.4 4.25 19 1918 16 1.34 6 12.6 4.00 18 1817 1.32 7 12.8 17 1716 15 1.30 13.0 3.75 16 1615 1.25 5 13.2 1.75 4 15 1514 14 1.20 6 13.4 3.50 14 1413 13 1.15 13.6 13 1312 12 1.10 13.8 3.25 12 1211 11 1.05 4 5 14.0 1.50 11 1110 10 1.00 14.2 3.00 10 109 9 0.95 14.4 3 9 98 8 0.90 4 14.6 2.75 8 87 7 0.80 3 14.8 1.25 7 76 6 0.70 15.0 2.50 6 65 5 0.60 3 15.5 5 54 4 0.50 16.0 2.25 4 43 3 16.5 1.00 2 3 32 2 2 2 17.0 2.00 2 21 1 18.0 1 1

The Throws events should only be held under strict supervision. All age groups are as at the start of the season.

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1CARD NO. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8A 8B

GIRLS U11BOYS U11GIRLS U1BOYS U13

SCORE METRES NUMBER METRES SECONDS METRES METRES NUMBER NUMBER50 2.30 21 15.00 16.0 12.00 6.00 12 70 5049 2.27 14.50 16.1 11.75 5.75 68 4948 2.23 14.00 16.2 11.50 66 4847 2.20 20 13.50 16.3 11.25 5.50 64 4746 30 2.18 13.00 16.4 11.00 5.25 11 62 4645 2.15 12.50 16.5 10.75 50 4544 29 2.12 19 12.00 16.6 10.50 5.00 58 4443 2.10 11.50 16.7 10.25 4.75 10 56 4342 28 2.07 18 11.00 16.7 10.00 54 4241 2.03 10.75 16.9 9.75 4.50 52 4140 27 2.00 17 10.50 17.0 9.50 4.25 9 50 4039 1.97 10.25 17.1 9.25 48 3938 26 1.93 16 10.00 17.2 9.00 4.00 46 3837 1.90 9.75 17.3 8.75 44 3736 25 1.87 15 9.50 17.4 8.50 3.75 8 42 3635 1.83 9.25 17.5 8.25 40 3534 24 1.80 14 9.00 17.6 8.00 3.50 38 3433 1.77 8.75 17.7 7.75 36 3332 23 1.73 13 8.50 17.8 7.50 3.25 7 34 3231 1.70 8.25 18.0 7.25 32 3130 22 1.67 12 8.00 18.2 7.00 3.00 30 3029 1.63 7.75 18.4 6.75 29 2928 21 1.60 11 7.50 18.6 6.50 2.75 6 28 2827 1.57 7.25 18.8 6.25 27 2726 20 1.53 10 7.00 19.0 6.00 2.50 26 2625 1.50 6.75 19.2 5.75 25 2524 19 1.47 9 6.50 19.4 5.50 24 2423 1.45 6.25 19.6 5.25 2.25 23 2322 18 1.42 8 6.00 19.8 5.00 5 22 2221 1.40 5.75 20.0 4.75 21 2120 17 1.38 7 5.50 20.2 4.50 2.00 20 2019 1.36 5.25 20.4 4.25 19 1918 16 1.34 6 5.00 20.6 4.00 18 1817 1.32 4.75 20.8 17 1716 15 1.30 4.50 21.0 3.75 16 1615 1.25 5 4.25 21.2 1.75 4 15 1514 14 1.20 4.00 21.4 3.50 14 1413 13 1.15 3.75 21.6 13 1312 12 1.10 21.8 3.25 12 1211 11 1.05 4 3.50 22.0 1.50 11 1110 10 1.00 22.2 3.00 10 109 9 0.95 3.25 22.4 3 9 98 8 0.90 22.6 2.75 8 87 7 0.80 3 3.00 22.8 1.25 7 76 6 0.70 23.0 2.50 6 65 5 0.60 2.00 24.0 5 54 4 0.50 25.0 2.25 4 43 3 1.50 26.0 1.00 2 3 32 2 2 27.0 2.00 2 21 1 30.0 1 1

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UK Athletics is a world leading sporting organisation delivering clearand inspirational leadership for athletics to ensure a vibrant andempowered sport at every level that can evolve to meet everychallenge.

It is the mission of both National Governing Body and Sponsor tomake it easier for athletes of today and tomorrow to achieve theirdreams. In addition to the ongoing support of the Aviva GB

& NI Team, Aviva are also giving every child in the UK the opportunity to get involved in athletics,creating a long-term legacy for the sport and unearthing more champions along the way.

As a child begins their education they can experience athletics as the sport invests in the developmentof the teaching workforce, using Aviva Elevating Athletics as the toolbox for curriculum delivery forPrimary and Secondary education.

The sport is targeting the teacher both in the classroom and whilst in training, in higher and furthereducation. In school, pupils will gain from use of the recently enhanced Aviva Elevating Athleticsensuring that practical delivery focuses on athleticism and then builds technical basicsin each event area.

The child and teacher can then “test” the experience by using the Aviva UKA Academy Awardsto challenge newly learnt or developed skill levels in a series of age based awards that can bedelivered event by event or in combined event templates.

As a child seeks to build their involvement in the sport, Aviva Startrack offers an enhanced extracur-ricular experience that creates a transition from the formality of the classroom towards the club andcompetition environment of the broader sport. Qualified coaching staff use Aviva Elevating Athleticsand the Aviva UKA Academy Awards to deliver Aviva Startrack schemes on school, club and localauthority programmes after school, at weekends and during school holidays, all year round.

As a child seeks to compete and challenge their peers, Aviva Sportshall steps in to offer fun buthighly competitive activity as well as curricular support that is being used year round. Teams fromschools, clubs and local authorities use a common template to offer the 8 to 15 age group team andindividual based competition that mirrors the next level of more formal competition.

For the child seeking to perform in competition for their secondary school, Aviva’s investmentin the Home Country Schools Athletics Associations means that they will continue to be ableto compete at the highest level of UK Schools competition and onwards to their first “International’’vest. The English Schools Championships and the Celtic nation equivalents have delivered high qualitycompetitive opportunities for many years and are world-renowned, carrying a strong tradition thathas borne Olympic Champions and World medalists from previous championships.

UKA is committed to working with the Home Country Athletics Federations in order to deliver theAviva grassroots products and programmes at the most appropriate point in the athlete pathway.This work will develop a stronger curricular presence for the sport, supporting teachers and teachersin training, offering competition alongside education and ensuring that talent can make thetransition to the next level.

For further details and to joinwww.uka.org/academy

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The Sportshall Team - Helping to deliver the Aviva UKA AcademyUnit 11, Wincham Avenue, Wincham, Northwich, Cheshire, England CW9 6GBwww.sportshall.org Telephone 01606 353550 email [email protected]

For more information and downloadable resources please visit

www.sportshall.org

providingPlanning - Training - DeliveryinSkills - Awards - CompetitionforSportshall - Endurance - Track & Field

The Sportshall TeamSports Education Specialists

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