SECTION 8

8.1  HIGH JUMP

• This event is open to all age categories.
• Two high jump pits are required. A third pit is to be available in case of delays or large numbers of entries in certain age groups.
• Each athlete is allowed 3 attempts at each height.
• The bar is to be raised by 5 cm each time until one competitor remains in the competition. When there is only one competitor remaining, the bar should not be raised by less than 1 cm after each round. When a competitor has won the competition, the height to which the bar is raised shall be decided by the competitor in consultation with the jumps official.

STARTING HEIGHTS FOR HIGH JUMP

*NOTE: Some high jump mats have a minimum height of .90 m so the lower starting heights are not possible if the athletes are to clear the pits.

8.2  LONG JUMP

• This event is open to all age categories.
• Each athlete is permitted 3 jumps.
• The top 8 qualifiers in the 14 year age group will have 3 additional jumps.

8.3  TRIPLE JUMP

• This event is restricted to athletes aged 11 to 14 years.
• Athletes aged 9 and 10 years may not compete in this event.
• Each athlete is permitted 3 jumps.
• The top 8 qualifiers aged 14 will have 3 additional jumps.

Recommended takeoff boards for Junior Development athletes are:

* Options including IAAF and Athletics Canada rules are 9 m, 11 m & 13 m.

8.4  POLE VAULT

• This event is restricted to 13 and 14-year-old athletes only.
• Each athlete is permitted 3 attempts at each height.
• The bar is to be raised by a minimum of 5 cm each time (10 cm is recommended). When 3 competitors remain then the bar will be raised by 5 cm each time. When there is only one competitor remaining, the bar should not be raised by less than 2 cm after each round. When a competitor has won the competition, the height to which the bar is raised shall be decided by the competitor in consultation with the jumps official.
• The host organizing committee will determine the starting heights for pole vault.

8.5  SHOT PUT

• This event is open to all age categories.
• Each athlete is permitted 3 throws.
• The top 8 qualifiers in the 14 year age group will have 3 additional throws.

IMPLEMENTS

8.6  DISCUS

• This event is restricted to athletes aged 10 to 14 years.
• Each athlete is permitted 3 throws.
• The top 8 qualifiers in the 14 year age group will have 3 additional throws.

IMPLEMENTS

8.7  JAVELIN

• This event is not open to Junior Development athletes aged 9 years.
• Each competitor is permitted 3 throws.
• The top 8 qualifiers in the 14 year age group will have 3 additional throws.

IMPLEMENTS

8.8  HAMMER

• This event is restricted to 12 to 14 year old athletes.
• Each athlete is permitted 3 throws.
• The top 8 qualifiers in the 14 year age group will have 3 additional throws.

IMPLEMENTS

8.9  THROWING IMPLEMENT CHARTS

THROWING IMPLEMENTS ~ GIRLS

THROWING IMPLEMENTS ~ BOYS