Senior School High Jump Landing Area

A modular high jump landing area designed for senior school athletics lessons, training and events. The seven foam modules combine to create a substantial landing surface, while the spike-resistant wear sheet provides additional protection across the top of the area.

Key benefits

• Modular construction makes the landing area easier to position and manage
  

• Special vents allow air to disperse quickly when an athlete lands
  

• Heavy-duty, flame-retardant PVC-coated polyester covers feature reinforced stitching
  

• Spike-resistant wear sheet provides additional protection across the landing surface
  

• Suitable for senior school athletics lessons, training sessions and events

Educational value

• Supports the teaching and development of high jump technique
  

• Helps athletes practise their approach, take-off, bar clearance and landing
  

• Provides a suitable landing surface for progressive jumping activities
  

• Encourages pupils to measure, record and compare their performances
  

• Suitable for athletics lessons, training sessions and school competitions

About athletics

• Athletics includes running, jumping and throwing disciplines
  

• High jump challenges athletes to clear a horizontal bar without dislodging it
  

• Athletes build speed along the approach before taking off from one foot
  

• After clearing the bar, the athlete lands on a suitable high jump landing area
  

• High jump can help athletes develop speed, balance, coordination, agility and jumping technique

Construction

• Landing area consists of three Module A foam units and four Module B foam units
  

• Module A units are positioned on top of the Module B units
  

• Special vents help displace air quickly when an athlete lands
  

• Each module features a heavy-duty, flame-retardant PVC-coated polyester cover
  

• Reinforced stitching supports regular use in school athletics environments
  

• The spike-resistant wear sheet is manufactured from high-grade woven mesh

Available options

• Complete Senior School High Jump Landing Area with spike-resistant wear sheet
  

• Replacement spike-resistant wear sheet only

Safety information

• Position all seven modules together correctly before use
  

• Place the landing area on a firm, level and stable surface
  

• Ensure the wear sheet is fitted securely across the complete landing surface
  

• Use with suitable high jump standards and an appropriate training bar or crossbar
  

• Check that the approach, take-off and landing areas are clear before every jump
  

• Inspect the foam modules, covers, seams and wear sheet before each session
  

• Remove damaged equipment from use until it has been assessed
  

• High jump activities should take place under appropriate supervision

Specifications

• Senior school high jump landing area
  

• Seven-module construction
  

• Three Module A foam units
  

• Four Module B foam units
  

• Heavy-duty, flame-retardant PVC-coated polyester covers
  

• Reinforced stitching
  

• Air-displacement vents
  

• High-grade woven mesh spike-resistant wear sheet
  

• Individual Module A size: 2.5m L x 1.66m W x 25.5cm H
  

• Individual Module B size: 2.5m L x 1.25m W x 25.5cm H
  

• Assembled size without wear sheet: 5m L x 2.5m W x 51cm H
  

• Assembled size with wear sheet: 5m L x 2.5m W x 56cm H

Delivery information

• This is a carriage-extra product
• Please contact the Bishop Sports & Leisure sales team for a delivery quotation