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Intermediate Team Competition Grades 6-7-8

Fun In Athletics – Intermediate Competition


Event Running Order
All FIA COMPETITIONS begin with a short welcome and introduction of the teams

RELAY EVENTS
FIELD EVENTS

Obstacle Relay: 4 GIRLS

Obstacle Relay: 4 BOYS

The field events will begin after the

Obstacle Relays have finished.

4 x 2 Lap Relay: 4 GIRLS

4 x 1 Lap Relay: 4 GIRLS

Round One: BOYS

Chest Push, Standing Long Jump,

Standing Triple Jump, Vertical Jump

4 x 2 Lap Relay: 4 BOYS

4 x 1 Lap Relay: 4 BOYS

Round One: GIRLS

Chest Push, Standing Long Jump,

Standing Triple Jump, Vertical Jump

6 Lap Paarlauf: 2 GIRLS

Over / Under: 4 GIRLS

Round Two: BOYS

Chest Push, Standing Long Jump,

Standing Triple Jump, Vertical Jump

Over / Under: 4 BOYS

6 Lap Paarlauf: 2 BOYS

Round Two: GIRLS

Chest Push, Standing Long Jump,

Standing Triple Jump, Vertical Jump

4 x 1 Hurdle Relay: 4 GIRLS

Round 3: BOYS

Standing Long Jump, Standing Triple Jump,

Vertical Jump, Linear Shot= 2 BOYS

4 x 1 Hurdle Relay: 4 BOYS

Round 3: GIRLS

Standing Long Jump, Standing Triple Jump,

Vertical Jump Linear Shot= 2 GIRLS

Speed Bounce: 3 GIRLS

Speed Bounce: 3 BOYS

Soft Javelin: 2 GIRLS

Soft Javelin: 2 BOYS

Medley Relay (3 / 2 / 1 / 1) : 4 GIRLS

Medley Relay (3 / 2 / 1/ 1) : 4 BOYS

The event will conclude with recognitions and presentations

GLOSSARY OF EVENTS

RELAYS

  1. OBSTACLE RELAY:  A four-person relay that starts with a roll near the turnaround point and finishes in the middle…the obstacles are composed of hi-stepper, speed bounce, hurdles. This is a fast, scramble style relay with time penalties (.5 seconds) added for missed obstacles.
  1. 4 x 2 RELAY:  A four-person relay which starts and finishes at the middle of the gymnasium, with each runner sprinting two laps. This relay is about speed.
  1. 4 x 1 RELAY :  A four-person relay which starts and finishes at the middle of the gymnasium. Each runner sprints one lap. This relay is about speed.
  1. 6 LAP PAARLAUF: A two-person relay which starts and finishes at the middle of the gymnasium. The baton must travel the 6 laps. Each runner must run 3 laps each. The two runners must complete 6 laps as a team (e.g. 3+3, 1+2+2+1, 1+1+1…). This can be a sprint or endurance relay (Play to your team’s strengths)
  1. OVER-UNDER RELAY:  A four-person relay that starts with a roll near the turnaround point and finishes in the middle of the gymnasium. Involving hurdles and tunnels …this tends to be a very fast and agile relay.
  2. 4 x 1 LAP HURDLE RELAY:  A four-person relay that starts with a roll near the turnaround point and finishes in the middle of the gymnasium. Involving 3 - 4 hurdles. Each athlete goes over 3 - 4 hurdles, bounces off the reversaboard, returns back over the hurdles, bounces off the reversaboard and passes the baton.
  3. MEDLEY RELAY: A four person relay that starts with a roll near the turnaround point and finishes in the middle of the gymnasium. Each athlete will run a designated distance (e.g. 3 Laps, 2 Laps, 1 Lap, 1 Lap). 

 JUMPS

  1. STANDING LONG JUMP:  Three athletes doing the classic jump (two-legged takeoff and landing). The best of three leaps is scored for each jumper.
  2. STANDING TRIPLE JUMP:  A more complex jump (hop, step, jump) from a standing position with the best of three jumps being scored for each jumper.
  3. VERTICAL JUMP:  Another classic fitness test; a two legged takeoff for a vertical reach. The best of three leaps is scored for each jumper.

  AGILITY

  1.  SPEED BOUNCE:  Quickness and agility fitness challenge. This event is essentially a lateral leap over a foam wedge for 20 seconds. The total number of bounces is recorded.

  THROWS

  1.  CHEST PUSH:  A medicine ball throw from a standing position for distance; akin to a basketball chest pass. The best of three throws is scored for each thrower.
  2. LINEAR SHOT:  Traditional track and field event, students putt/push the shot for distance – NOT A THROW. The best of three throws is scored for each jumper.
  1. SOFT JAVELIN: A standing Baseball throw for distance. Requiring some skills and familiarity, the best of three throws is scored for each thrower.