IFTA Agility Challenge
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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.
Equipment
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A Vertical Jump Scale
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Chalk Bag
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Cleaning Cloth
Rules
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The young athlete stands with their back, head and heels touching the wall.
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Both arms are stretched upwards to push the slider up with the fingertips.
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Elbows and fingers must be straight, arms must touch the side of the head and both feet
must be flat on the floor.
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The young athlete dips their finger tips in chalk and jumps from a standing position.
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The young athlete touches the scale at the highest point they can.
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Measurement should be taken to the nearest centimetre below the top of the chalk mark
on the scale.
Tips
For young athletes:
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Stand side on to the jump scale bend both knees and swing arms
for lift to take off.
For judges:
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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.
Safety
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Chalk on floors can cause slips ensure excess chalk is cleaned up.
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