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NSW Long Jump

The document provides guidance on conducting long jump competitions for different age groups. It outlines recommendations for athletes' run-up lengths based on their age, the location of the take-off area for different ages, proper jumping form, what constitutes a foul, and how to safely measure jumps. Safety considerations are discussed, such as keeping the pit clear of debris and raking it between jumps. Finally, some tips are provided like using markers for younger athletes' run-ups and alternative scoring systems for younger age groups.

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NSW Long Jump

The document provides guidance on conducting long jump competitions for different age groups. It outlines recommendations for athletes' run-up lengths based on their age, the location of the take-off area for different ages, proper jumping form, what constitutes a foul, and how to safely measure jumps. Safety considerations are discussed, such as keeping the pit clear of debris and raking it between jumps. Finally, some tips are provided like using markers for younger athletes' run-ups and alternative scoring systems for younger age groups.

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Long Jump

How do the athletes work out their run-up?


• An athlete can start from anywhere on the runway but try to make
sure their run-up is not too long.
• A good guide is that the length of an athlete’s run-up should be their
age in strides, + or - 2 strides. e.g. U13 may take anywhere between
11 and 15 strides.
• If you notice that a child is reaching their maximum speed well
before the take-off area, you might suggest that they move their
run-up in.

Where do the athletes jump from?


• U6 - U7: a rectangle of sand or a mat (1.22m x ½m), set up ½m back
from the edge of the pit.
• U8 - U12: a rectangle of sand or a mat (1.22m x ½m), set up 1m from
the edge of the pit.
• U13 - U17: a board or mat (1.22m x 20cm) set up not less than 1m and
not more than 2m back from the edge of the pit

How do you jump?


• Take off from one foot, driving your free knee and arms high into the
air.
• Land with your feet close together, absorbing the impact by bending
at the hips and knees.

When is a foul recorded?


• If an athlete’s foot goes over the front edge of the take-off area.
• If the athlete takes off from the board or mat with two feet.
• If the athlete after landing, walks back through the sand towards the
take-off area.
• If any sort of somersault is used.

How do I measure?
• U6 - U12 (with foot mark): Measurement is taken from the front of the
foot imprint made in the take-off area, to the closest landing mark in the
pit.
• U6 - U12 (with no foot mark): If the athlete takes off from behind the
nominated take-off area, measurement is taken from the back of the
nominated take-off area, to the closest landing mark in the pit. The
measurement must be taken perpendicular to the take-off line or its
extension.
Long Jump
• U13 - U17: Whether the athlete takes off on or before the take-off
area, measurement is from the front of take-off area to the closest
landing mark in the pit. The measurement must be taken
perpendicular to the take-off line or its extension.
• The zero end of the tape is placed where the athlete lands.

What are the safety considerations?


• The pit must be dug out and be clear and free of debris.
• The take-off area should be dry and flat.
• Rake the pit after every jump.

What are some “Handy Tips” for conducting long


jump?
• Have younger athletes (U6-U10) run in from a set marker.
• For younger athletes, have the athletes lined up on (or beside) the
runway ready to go.
• For large groups, allow athletes to have 2 jumps rather than 3.
• Have different coloured tape pieces cut up before the competition
starts (for older athletes to mark their run-ups).
• For younger age groups, mark out 1m and 2m distances and award
the athletes on a points system, rather than measuring their jumps
(1m = 1 point, 2m = 2 points etc).

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