LONG JUMP
The metre square rubber mat (black/yellow) is used for the U6-U10 athletes. The jump is measured from the front of the athlete’s footprint on the mat. The white take off board is used for the U11-U17 athletes. The jump is measured from the edge of the board closest to the pit. Measurement is made to the nearest mark made in the sand by any part of the athlete’s body (to the nearest cm below). The athlete must not leave the pit closer to the take off point than the marks made on landing.
TRIPLE JUMP
The triple jump consists of a hop, step and jump and is available for U11-U17 age groups. Athletes take off from behind the foul line of the white take-off mat or board which is set at various whole metre distances from the inside edge of the pit. It is moved at intervals as necessary during the competition. Measurements are made similar to the long jump.
HIGH JUMP
Athletes are permitted three attempts at each height. Athletes may commence jumping at any height (and may pass at any height or jump except following a baulk). If an athlete decides not to jump after a baulk, a foul jump is recorded. An athlete ceases jumping when three consecutive fouls are recorded, regardless of the height(s) at which they occur. Athletes are out of the competition after three consecutive foul jumps (whether on the same or different heights). If the horizontal bar is touched in the process of jumping, the jump is not passed until the official is satisfied that it will not subsequently fall as a result of the jump. This is irrespective of whether the athlete has left the landing mat area or not. A foul is recorded if the athlete touches the landing area beyond the plane of the uprights without jumping. (Note: the plane extends either side of the uprights). Under 8 – under 10 must use the scissor action. To be a valid scissor jump, the head of the athlete must not go over the bar before the lead foot (foot closest to the bar at take-off), the head of the athlete must not be below the buttocks when the buttocks clear the bar, on landing, the first contact with the landing area is made by one or both feet.
Note: High Jump is not available to U6 and U7 athletes.