Athletics

Athletics

Sportshall Activities for Younger Children

Recommended and endorsed by England Athletics as part of the National Schools Competition Framework; the Sportshall Activities for Younger Children programme is designed around a set of 12 activities intended to support teacher led delivery of a Festival of core physical skills including co-ordination and agility, core stability, and spatial awareness.

British Athletics Academy Sportshall Awards

Sportshall working in partnership with British Athletics developed the British Athletics Academy Sportshall Awards as part of a national athletics programme. Based on the Sportshall Decathlon, the scheme aims to develop a child’s all-round sporting skills and fitness levels in schools and clubs, regardless of ability, rewarding improvement and achievement.

Hammers User Guide:

  U-13 U-15 U-17 Junior Senior
Mens up to 3.25kg 4kg 5kg 6kg 7.26kg
Womens up to 3.25kg up to 3.25kg 4kg 4kg 4kg
 

Javelins User Guide:

  U-13 U-15 U-17 Junior Senior
Mens up to 400g 600g 700g 800g 800g
Womens up to 400g 500g 500g 600g 600g
 

Discus User Guide:

  U-13 U-15 U-17 Junior Senior
Mens up to 1.00kg 1.25kg 1.50kg 1.75kg 2.00kg
Womens up to 0.75kg 1.00kg 1.00kg 1.00kg 1.00kg
 

Shot User Guide:

  U-13 U-15 U-17 Junior Senior
Mens up to 3.25kg 4.00kg 5.00kg up to 6.25kg 7.26kg
Womens up to 2.72kg up to 3.25kg up to 3.25kg 4.00kg 4.00kg
 

High Jump Landing Areas

High Jump Landing areas comprise of modules which feature a combination of foams and special vent points to rapidly displace air on a competitor’s landing. They boast heavy duty construction with flame retardant PVC coated polyester covers and welded joints, and double or triple stitching as appropriate.

Module ‘A’ measures: 2.5m x 1.66m x 25.5cm

Module ‘B’ measures: 2.5m x 1.25m x 25.5cm

Module ‘C’ measures: 2.5m x 1.25m x 51cm

All modules are supplied complete with either a PVC Coverall or a Spike Proof Topper which is manufactured from a high grade woven mesh to ensure the best possible resistance to damage from spikes.