PaceSetter Book

IFTA Agility Challenge 11

Vertical Jump Description A jump from a standing position in which the young athlete competes against their own height and weight. The vertical jump is an internationally recognised measurement of fitness testing leg strength to body weight ratio. The IFTA event uses a magnetically held sliding scale, which is adjusted to the young athlete's height before each jump. WEB COPY ©EVEQUE

Equipment • A Vertical Jump Scale • Chalk Bag • Cleaning Cloth

Rules • The young athlete stands with their back, head and heels touching the wall. • Both arms are stretched upwards to push the slider up with the fingertips. • Elbows and fingers must be straight, arms must touch the side of the head and both feet must be flat on the floor. • The young athlete dips their finger tips in chalk and jumps from a standing position. • The young athlete touches the scale at the highest point they can. • Measurement should be taken to the nearest centimetre below the top of the chalk mark on the scale. Tips For young athletes: • Stand side on to the jump scale bend both knees and swing arms for lift to take off. For judges: • Use a cloth to clean chalk from the sliding scale. Talc is a good substitute for chalk. Pull the sliding scale down to record the exact height of the jump. WEB COPY ©EVEQUE

Safety • Chalk on floors can cause slips ensure excess chalk is cleaned up.

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