SUPER 8 Competition Manual

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1 SUPER 8 Competition Manual An Athletics Competition Format For Young People In Schools and Clubs with Guidance on Including Disabled Athletes Delivered nationally by:

2 02 CONTENTS WHAT IS SUPER8? SUPER HOW DOES THE COMPETITION WORK? Inclusion of Disabled Athletes WHAT ARE THE THE EVENTS IN A SUPER8 COMPETITION? Start Junior/Inter THE INDIVIDUAL EVENTS Hurdles M, 200M and 300M M and 1500M High Jump Long Jump Shot Javelin x 100 metres relay Medley relay GENERAL INFORMATION FOR THE COMPETITION ORGANISER Running time and event stations Helpers Races High Jump Long Jump Shot Javelin General Administration ORGANISING A COMPETITION Pre-competition organisation On the day tasks SCORING OF AND AWARDS AT A SUPER8 COMPETITION Scoring Awards WHAT IS SUPER6? Specimen Timetable - Start Specimen Timetable - Junior and Inter Event Score Sheet Hurdles, 100M and 200M Event Score Sheet 300M, 800M and 1500M Event Score Sheet High Jump Event Score Sheet Long Jump Event Score Sheet Shot Event Score Sheet Javelin Specimen Single Sex Team Declaration Form SUPER8 COMPETITION CHECKLIST APPENDIX 1 Working to create a competitive athletics legacy APPENDIX 2 Taking short form competition to the masses! APPENDIX 2 Where Does Super8 fit into this framework? APPENDIX 2 The English Schools Athletic Association (ESAA) ATHLETICS APPENDIX 3 Skills for teachers and leaders APPENDIX 4 Where to find out more APPENDIX 5 Simple Groupings for Disabled Athletes APPENDIX 6 Fully Inclusive S8 Competition Format APPENDIX 7 Implement Weights for Disabled Athletes... 39

3 SUPER 8 COMPETITION MANUAL WELCOME TO SUPER8 Welcome to the Super8 Competition Manual aimed at helping organisers make the most of this superb competition format for young people. The Super8 competition format was launched by UKA in 2009 and formally piloted by QK and was an immediate success. The quick-fire, easy to follow format was deemed a success for both spectators and participants, and as demonstrated at the pilot events in Cardiff (2009) and Glasgow (2010) where schools events preceded the high profile evening senior matches, ideal for both senior and schools level competition. Super8 has recently been endorsed by the DCMS national competition panel which means it takes its place in the framework alongside other short format athletics competition models such as Aviva Sportshall and QuadKids. In recognizing the challenges faced by staff in allocating time and resource for any sports competition, the Super8 format is team based, can be mixed or same sex and is designed to be completed inside two hours. As well as an ideal delivery tool for athletics, it has many associated benefits including; the ability to develop youngsters in other sports leader qualification s e.g. officiating, enhancing links between athletics clubs and schools, the ability to be applied at both club and school events and another way for the sport to sustain participation and interest up to and beyond Devised and launched by UKA, Super8 is supported by our colleagues at England Athletics and delivered by the team at Quadkids. It is quick, fun and simple to run and we look forward to receiving your feedback on this and other competition formats in the summer ahead. We are committed to support and encourage the inclusion of disabled athletes within the Super 8 Competition Format and have included guidance within this manual to highlight how disabled athletes may be included in local events. As part of this commitment we have developed a simple points scoring spreadsheet currently based on 4 events and 4 simple athlete groupings which is downloadable from the England Athletics website Making competitions inclusive and developing the associated tools and resources is an ongoing piece of work. It is intended that in future additional events will be added to the spreadsheet and that totally inclusive scoring tables will also be available via the QuadKids website.

4 04 WHAT IS SUPER8? SUPER8 Is an eight event format competition designed as a stepping stone from QuadKids at Primary School level to traditional athletics Is quick, fun and simple to run Is a multi-event team based competition where individual performances are scored using a points table and the winners are the team with the highest cumulative points score Allows all athletes to take part in both a track and field event and a relay Can take place on an 400m tartan or grass track provided in the latter case there are proper facilities for the shot, long jump, high jump and javelin Captures all match performance data via the website, providing an instant dynamic league table of results and individual rankings HOW DOES THE COMPETITION WORK? SUPER8 There are 3 different age categories START (Year 7), JUNIOR (Years 8 and 9) and INTER (Years 10 and 11) Mixed teams of 8 girls and 8 boys or single sex teams comprising 8 girls or 8 boys compete with the scores of the all athletes added together to give the team score More than one team can be entered from each school and club All field events start at the same time. Track events take place in the order shown in the Specimen Timetables in Appendices 1(a) and 1(b) Girls do the track events first and boys do the field events first In a mixed age group competition the weights and measures will default to those of the lower age group Inclusion of disabled athletes Super8 supports and encourages the inclusion of disabled athletes within the existing competition formats and through the provision of a totally inclusive S8 Competition format. Organisers are encouraged to include disabled young people within competitions using the following options as a guide: Inclusion of 1 or 2 disabled young people within an existing competition for non disabled young people Delivery of a totally integrated competition where each team must include disabled athletes whose points will contribute to the overall team total. See Appendix 6, page 38 Delivery of a dedicated competition specifically for disabled young people to include some elements and events of a Super 8 competition as appropriate Especially important at School Games L1 & L2 (Intra & Inter) to support the inclusion of disabled young people in mainstream schools Recommended for consideration at School Games L3 (County) to actively support and encourage the identification of disabled young people in mainstream schools. Most appropriate for special schools and where support exists to identify and ensure inclusion of disabled young people in mainstream schools The term disability covers a wide range of abilities and impairment groups. To enable competition to take place it is recommended that athletes are grouped together using the 4 simple groupings provided in Appendix 5, p37 This table also shows which events are recommended for athletes in each group. England Athletics have developed a points scoring spreadsheet for 4 events based on the 4 athlete groupings NB This is not a formal classification system.

5 SUPER 8 COMPETITION MANUAL WHAT ARE THE EVENTS IN A SUPER8 COMPETITION? START Hurdles 100m 200m 800m High Jump Long Jump Shot Javelin 4 x 100m Relay Medley Relay JUNIOR/INTER Hurdles 100m 300m 1500m High Jump Long Jump Shot Javelin 4 x 100m Relay Medley Relay

6 06 THE INDIVIDUAL EVENTS - HURDLES (not recommended for disabled athletes) How is it set up? The track set up for Hurdles depends on the age group and sex of the athletes. All the information is contained in the table below: SUPER8 FORMAT YEAR SEX DISTANCE HEIGHT & TOPPLE WEIGHT TRACK MARKING NUMBER OF FLIGHTS START 7 BOYS 75m 76.2 cm Orange 8 2.7kg GIRLS 70m 68.5 cm Pink 8 2.7kg JUNIOR 8 BOYS 80m 84 cm Black 8 2.7kg GIRLS 75m 76.2 cm Orange 8 2.7kg 9 BOYS 80m 84 cm Black 8 2.7kg GIRLS 75m 76.2 cm Orange 8 2.7kg INTER 10 BOYS 100m 91 cm Yellow kg GIRLS 80m 76.2 cm Black 8 2.7kg 11 BOYS 100m 91 cm Yellow kg GIRLS 80m 76.2 cm Black 8 2.7kg What happens at the start? For ease of judging finishing positions and recording times there should be a maximum of 6 athletes per heat The start should be explained to the athletes Athletes take their marks behind the start line The Starter will give them the instructions On your marks, Set, Go. ( Go can be a clacker, whistle, starting pistol or arm dropped) It is a false start if one or more of the athletes start to run before the Starter says Go. If that happens all the athletes in that race are recalled and the race is started again. If an athlete is responsible for two false starts he or she will receive a warning, if he or she is then responsible for a third false start he or she will be disqualified What happens at the finish? The Timekeeper will record athletes times The Spotters will record the finishing order of the athletes using their numbers Results are recorded on an Event Score Sheet (downloadable from the QuadKids website see Appendix 2(a) All times should be rounded up to the nearest 0.1 second so becomes 11.3 A Runner takes the results back to the Scorer who will input them onto the computer spreadsheet

7 SUPER 8 COMPETITION MANUAL 100M, 200M AND 300M How is it set up? The 100m is run down the 100m straight The 200m starts at the appropriate place on the back straight and the athletes run off a stagger The 300m starts at the appropriate place on track and the athletes run off a stagger Ambulant disabled athletes: Individual athletes may be included within a race for non disabled athletes A group of ambulant athletes with different impairments can compete together in the same race Athletes with a visual impairment may need to be supported by a guide in which case 2 lanes need to be allocated Standing starts should be allowed for all ambulant disabled athletes What happens at the start? For ease of judging finishing positions and recording times there should be a maximum of 6 athletes per heat Athletes are allocated lanes and must run the entire race in their lanes The start should be explained to the athletes The Starter will give them the instructions On your marks, Set, Go. ( Go can be a clacker, whistle, starting pistol or arm dropped) It is a false start if one or more of the athletes start to run before the Starter says Go. If that happens all the athletes in that race are recalled and the race is started again. If an athlete is responsible for two false starts he or she will receive a warning, if he or she is then responsible for a third false start he or she will be disqualified Deaf athletes may require a flag or other visual device to signal the start of the race A four point stance is not required for amputee athletes What happens at the finish? The Timekeeper will record athletes times The Spotters will record the finishing order of the athletes using their numbers Results are recorded on an Event Score Sheet(downloadable from the QuadKids website see Appendices 2(a) and 2(b) Times for the 100m and 200m should be rounded up to the nearest 0.1 second so becomes 11.3 Times for the 300m are rounded up to the nearest 1 second so 1 minute 13.7 seconds becomes 1.14 A Runner takes the results back to the Scorer who will input them onto the computer spreadsheet. It is important that in the 300m the time is entered in the scoring spreadsheet in minutes and seconds using a dot to separate the minutes and seconds. A zero should precede single digit seconds i.e For visually impaired runners with a guide the athlete should cross the line first and the time should be recorded when the athlete crosses the line Wheelchair Races: Manual wheelchair users should compete together Athletes should be timed and placed in the order in which the axle of the leading wheel reaches the vertical plane of the nearer edge of the finishing line

8 08 800M AND 1500M How is it set up? The 800m is two complete laps of the track. The athletes either run in lanes off a stagger and break on the break line or start in a slightly curved line The 1500m starts at the appropriate place on the back straight and the athletes start in a slightly curved line Athletes with a visual impairment may need to be supported by a guide. What happens at the start? For ease of judging finishing positions and recording times there should be a maximum of 8 athletes per heat in the 800m and 16 athletes per heat in the 1500m If the athletes are running off a stagger they start in lanes and remain in these lanes until the break line, this is usually a green line across the track approximately 150m from the start If the athletes are not running off a stagger they are not allocated lanes but start behind a slightly curved line The start should be explained to the athletes The Starter will give them the instructions On your marks, Go. ( Go can be a clacker, whistle, starting pistol or arm dropped) It is a false start if one or more of the athletes start to run before the Starter says Go. If that happens all the athletes in that race are recalled and the race is started again. If an athlete is responsible for two false starts he or she will receive a warning, if he or she is then responsible for a third false start he or she will be disqualified Once the athletes have started (and broken lanes if appropriate) they no longer have to run in lanes but run as close as they can to the inside of the track. They must not bump or push each other Deaf athletes may require a flag or other visual device to signal the start of the race. What happens at the finish? The Timekeeper will record athletes times The Spotters will record the finishing order of the athletes using their numbers Results are recorded on an Event Score Sheet (downloadable from the QuadKids website see Appendix 2(b) All times should be rounded up to the nearest 1 second so 2 minutes 45.7 seconds becomes 2.46 A Runner takes the results back to the Scorer who will input them onto the computer spreadsheet. It is important that the time is entered in the scoring spreadsheet in minutes and seconds using a dot to separate the minutes and seconds. A zero should precede single digit seconds i.e For visually impaired runners with a guide the athlete should cross the line first and the time should be recorded when the athlete crosses the line Wheelchair Race: Manual wheelchair users should compete together Athletes should be timed and placed in the order in which the axle of the leading wheel reaches the vertical plane of the nearer edge of the finishing line.

9 SUPER 8 COMPETITION MANUAL HIGH JUMP How is it set up? The starting height for the high Jump track depends on the age group and sex of the athletes. See the table on the right: What does the athlete do? The athlete is allowed one practice jump prior to the start of the competition proper Once the event is underway no more practice attempts are allowed even if an athlete is late joining the competition If an athlete is late joining the competition they must join at the height that the bar has then reached Athletes are allowed 7 attempts in all unless before then he/she has failed on 3 consecutive attempts whether or not at the same height An athlete may choose the height at which he/ she enters the competition provided that it is not below the specified starting height All athletes who are attempting the same height jump in order, athletes who fail at their first attempt then take their second attempt and third attempt as the case may be Visually impaired athletes may need the support of a caller and additional practice jumps to orientate themselves SUPER8 FORMAT YEAR SEX DISTANCE START 7 BOYS 85cm GIRLS 85cm JUNIOR 8 BOYS 90cm GIRLS 90cm 9 BOYS 90cm GIRLS 90cm INTER 10 BOYS 95cm GIRLS 95cm 11 BOYS 95cm GIRLS The bar will go up in increments of 5cm. 95cm What does the Field Team do? The Field Team determines whether the jump is a valid jump Normal high jumping rules apply for judging whether the jump is a foul or not e.g. no 2 footed take offs, no diving over the bar All jumps for all athletes are recorded on an Event Score Card (downloadable from the QuadKids website Clearances are indicated by an O against the relevant height and attempt and failures by an X. See Appendix 3 for an example of a completed Event Score Card The Event Score Card is then given to a Runner who takes the results back to the Scorer so they can be input onto the computer spreadsheet

10 10 LONG JUMP How is it set up? Use a conventional long jump pit What does the athlete do? The athlete is allowed one practice jump prior to the start of the competition proper Once the event is underway no more practice jumps are allowed even if an athlete is late joining the competition If an athlete is late joining the competition they must join at the stage of the competition has then reached e.g. they may not be entitled to a jump in the first round The athlete runs down the runway and takes off on one foot from (or before) the usual take off board The athlete must not cross the take off line. This is the edge of the take off board closest to the landing area. If this happens the jump is a no jump and will not be measured The board in front of the take off board which normally has a plasticine strip on does not form part of the take off board and if the athlete s foot touches this board whether or not it leaves a mark in the plasticine it is a no jump Each athlete has 3 jumps, they are not consecutive, all 1st round jumps are taken, followed by 2nd round jumps, followed by 3rd round jumps Visually impaired athletes may need the support of a caller and additional practice jumps to orientate themselves What does the Field Team do? The Field Team determines whether the jump is a valid jump; see above for information on what is a no jump A valid jump is measured from the point of contact with the landing area back to the edge of the take off board closest to the landing area The board including the plasticine strip does not form part of the take off board and the measurement should therefore be made to where that board meets the take off board The point of contact is the rearmost point of contact with the landing area be it feet, hands etc. All jumps for all athletes are recorded (no jumps should be indicated by the letters NJ in the appropriate column) on an Event Score Sheet (downloadable from the Quadkids website (See Appendix 4), which is then given to a Runner who takes the results back to the Scorer so they can be input onto the computer spreadsheet Visually impaired athlete jumps may be measured from the point of take off using a light dusting of chalk on the runway. Additional safety considerations might be required to ensure a safe landing area.

11 SUPER 8 COMPETITION MANUAL SHOT How is it set up? The shot put takes place in the shot put circle and the usual rules apply. Information on weights of shot for the different ages and sexes are contained in the table on the right: See Appendix 7 for recommended implement weights for disabled athletes SUPER8 FORMAT What does the athlete do? JUNIOR 8 BOYS 4.00 kg The athlete is allowed one practice putt prior to the start of the competition proper Once the event is underway no more practice putts are allowed even if an athlete is late joining the competition If an athlete is late joining the competition they must join at the stage of the competition has then reached e.g. they may not be entitled to a putt in the first round The competition itself consists of three attempts that are not consecutive, all the athletes throw in the first round and then so on until all three rounds have been completed The athlete putts the Shot from within the marked circle INTER GIRLS BOYS GIRLS BOYS GIRLS BOYS GIRLS 3.25 kg 4.00 kg 3.25 kg 5.00 kg 4.00 kg 5.00 kg 4.00 kg The athlete must not touch the top of the stop board during the course of the putt, must not exit the circle until after the shot has landed and must not exit the circle through the front half. If any of these things happen it is a no throw and will not be measured What does the Field Team do? The Field Team determines whether the putt is valid using standard shot putting rules The putt is measured from the nearest edge of where the shot lands to the inner edge of the stop board. The tape should be pulled through a point in the centre of the circle to ensure that the measurement is accurate wherever in the sector the shot has landed All putts in all rounds are recorded for each athlete on an Event Score Sheet (downloadable from the QuadKids website). If the putt in any round is a no throw this is indicated by putting NT in against the athlete s name for the relevant round. See Appendix 5 for a completed Event Score Sheet The Event Score Sheet is then given to a Runner who takes the results back to the Scorer so they can be input onto the computer spreadsheet Seated/secured Shot: Athletes in Groups 1 & 2 can compete in a seated position from their wheelchair or a suitable throwing frame or stool. Throwing frames are designed around the individual athlete and can be no more than 75cm high. The athlete s chair or frame must be securely and safely tied down using straps and fixings in the ground. Stakes may be used when throws fixings are not available. Ensure that brakes are applied and athletes are stable when no stakes or other fixings are available. YEAR SEX SHOT WEIGHT START 7 BOYS 3.25 kg GIRLS 2.72 kg

12 12 JAVELIN How is it set up? The javelin takes place in the javelin throwing sector and the usual rules apply. Information on weights of javelin for the different ages and sexes are contained in the table on the right: See Appendix 7 for recommended implement weights for disabled athletes SUPER8 FORMAT YEAR SEX JAVELIN START 7 BOYS 400g GIRLS What does the athlete do? JUNIOR 8 BOYS 600g The athlete is allowed one practice throw prior to the start of the competition proper Once the event is underway no more practice throws are allowed even if an athlete is late joining the competition If an athlete is late joining the competition they must join at the stage of the competition has then reached e.g. they may not be entitled to a throw in the first round The competition itself consists of three attempts that are not consecutive, all the athletes throw in the first round and then so on until all three rounds have been completed The athlete can throw the javelin from a standing position or run up and throw it INTER GIRLS BOYS GIRLS BOYS GIRLS BOYS GIRLS 600g 600g 600g 700g 600g 700g 600g The athlete s foot must not touch or cross the marked throwing line nor can the javelin land outside the javelin sector, if either of these things happen it is a no throw and will not be measured What does the Field Team do? The Field Team determines whether the throw is a valid throw using the usual javelin rules, e.g. the athlete must not cross the throwing line, the metal tip of the javelin must land before any other part of the javelin The Field Team measures each valid throw from the point of landing to the edge of the line closest to the side from which the athlete threw. It is important that the tape is pulled in a straight line past the marked throwing line to a point marked on the runaway that is 8 metres behind the throwing line. This ensures that the measurement is accurate wherever in the sector the throw has landed All throw in all rounds are recorded for each athlete on an Event Score Sheet (downloadable from the QuadKids website). If the throw in any round is a no throw this is indicated by putting NT in against the athlete s name for the relevant round. See Appendix 6 for a completed Event Score Sheet The Event Score Sheet is then given to a Runner who takes the results back to the Scorer so they can be input onto the computer spreadsheet Seated Javelin: Athletes in Group 2 can compete in a seated position from their wheelchair or a suitable throwing frame or stool. Throwing frames are designed around the individual athlete and can be no more than 75cm high. The athlete s chair or frame must be securely and safely tied down using straps and fixings in the ground. Stakes may be used when throws fixings are not available. Ensure that brakes are applied and athletes are stable when no stakes or other fixings are available. 400g

13 SUPER 8 COMPETITION MANUAL 4 x 100 METRES RELAY How are the relay teams made up? Races are run for both boys and girls. Each teams consists of either 4 boys or 4 girls Disabled athletes may be included in relay teams where appropriate Additional non scoring relay events may be added to include disabled athletes How is the race organised? The athletes will go to the appropriate relay stations, this means the athletes do not start level with other, they run off a stagger The first athlete starts with the baton The baton must change hands within the marked relay boxes, ticks on the track usually indicate these Each athlete must run the race in his or her allocated lane The rules for starting and false starts are the same as for the 100m/200m/400m on page 9 If at any time during the race the baton is dropped the athlete who dropped it may pick it up and continue Times and positions should be recorded as detailed in the 800m/1500m run section on page 12

14 14 MEDLEY RELAY How are the relay teams made up? This is a mixed event, teams are made up of 4 boys and 4 girls Disabled athletes may be included in relay teams where appropriate Additional non scoring relay events may be added to include disabled athletes How is the race organised? The race consists of 4 x 100m, 2 x 200m and 2 x 400m The running order is girl/boy/girl/boy/girl/girl/boy/boy The first 4 athletes run the 4 x 100m in lanes, the fifth athlete can break lanes and run on the inside lane The first athlete starts with the baton For the 4 x 100m legs the baton must change hands within the marked relay boxes, ticks on the track usually indicate these. Athlete 5 receives the baton in her lane but can then break to the inside lane. For changeovers to Athletes 5, 6, 7 and 8 the baton must be passed within 5 metres of the start of their leg The rules for starting and false starts are the same as for the 100m/200m/400m run on page 9 If at any time during the race the baton is dropped the athlete who dropped it may pick it up and continue Times and positions should be recorded as detailed in the 800m/1500m run section on page 12

15 SUPER 8 COMPETITION MANUAL GENERAL INFORMATION FOR THE COMPETITION ORGANISER RUNNING TIME AND EVENT STATIONS The events themselves can be completed within 2 hours. Teams need to arrive in sufficient time to register, warm up and receive the briefing before the scheduled start time One event station per field event is adequate HELPERS The more helpers there are the quicker and more efficiently the competition will run For large competitions and competitions involving disabled athletes it is important that at least some of the helpers are experienced RACES Races need a Starter and at least one Timekeeper and 2 Spotters It is also helpful if there is a Start Line Helper who organises the athletes into heats and puts them in their lanes Information on the set up and organisation of the races themselves can be found on pages 7 to 12 and 23 to 24 HIGH JUMP This event requires a minimum of 2 helpers one to organise the athletes, record the jumps, watch for fouls and look after the bar one to watch for fouls and look after the bar Information on running this event can be found on pages 13 to 14 LONG JUMP This event requires a minimum of 3 helpers: one to organise the athletes, watch for fouls and record the distance jumped; one to pull the tape through to measure the jump; and one to spot and mark the rearmost landing mark and rake the sand Information on running this event can be found on pages 15 to 16

16 16 GENERAL INFORMATION FOR THE COMPETITION ORGANISER SHOT This event requires a minimum of 3 helpers: one to organise the athletes, watch for fouls and record the distance thrown; one to pull the tape through to measure the throw; and one to spot and retrieve the shots Information on running this event can be found on pages 17 to 19 Additional helpers may be required if the competition involves seated throws JAVELIN This event requires a minimum of 4 helpers: one to organise the athletes and record the longest throw of each athlete; one to look for fouls; one to spike each throw; one to return the javelin Information on running this event can be found on pages 20 to 22 Additional helpers may be required if the competition involves seated throws GENERAL ADMINISTRATION The following helpers are also needed: A Runner to go round the various events collecting the Event Score Sheets and bring them back to the Recorder A Scorer who will input the results onto the computer spreadsheet An Event Manager who is free to circulate round the whole competition area checking that everything is under control and troubleshooting if necessary

17 SUPER 8 COMPETITION MANUAL ORGANISING A COMPETITION PRE-COMPETITION ORGANISATION 1. Book a venue, carry out an on-site risk assessment and ensure the facility is fully accessible for any disabled athletes competing. 2. Sort out First Aid provision 3. Prepare a Timetable. Specimen Timetables can be found in Appendices 1(a) and 1(b). 4. Send out the appropriate Declaration Forms and a covering letter to the schools/clubs. You need to register on the QuadKids website at Once registered you will be able to log in and download the Declaration Form. From the Home Page use the drop down Schools Menu, select Downloads and then Team Declaration Form. A specimen Declaration Form can be found in Appendix 7 It is the team manager s responsibility to identify any disabled athletes competing on the declaration form prior to the competition and group them according to Appendix Download the Scoring Spreadsheet from From the Home Page use the drop down Schools Menu select Downloads and then Schools Scoring Spreadsheet and save it. Follow the instructions on the Notes tab remembering that it is a Schools SUPER8 competition. 6. If disabled athletes are competing download the points scoring spreadsheet from 7. Identify the minimum number of helpers that you will need, this will depend on the number of athletes who are competing and the number of event stations that are being run 8. If you need experienced helpers make sure that you contact them as far in advance as possible 9. Organise and prepare number packs for each school in advance Each athlete will require a number for their front and back, these can either be sticky numbers or attached with pins and should be at least A5 in size. If the numbers are not sticky ones ensure that you have a supply of safety pins Numbers can be ordered through the QuadKids website 10. QuadKids branded Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals are available through the QuadKids website, see the Home Page 11. Print off an adequate supply of Event Score Sheets for all the events. From the Home Page use the drop down Schools Menu, select Downloads and then Run Score Sheet and Jump or Throw Score Sheet 12. Print Feedback Forms

18 18 ON THE DAY TASKS BEFORE ARRIVAL OF TEAMS 1. Ensure hurdles are set out for the first race. 2. Place relevant equipment at each station: For Javelin: 3 x Javelin of each weight required 1 x 50m tape 1 x spike For Long Jump 1 x 10m tape 1 x rake 1 x spike For the Shot 3 x Shot of each weight required 1 x 30m tape 1 x spike For the High Jump Ensure the High Jump area is appropriately prepared Check the mat is safe Check the uprights are in proper working order and that there is a bar 3. Ensure that clacker, whistle or starting pistol and stopwatches are available ON ARRIVAL OF TEAMS 1. Give out numbers to Team Managers 2. Brief Team Managers on the rules of the competition and format 3. Arrange for any alterations to teams to be made on the Team Declaration section of the Computer Spreadsheet 4. Brief Helpers on where they are helping and what their roles entail. If you have experienced helpers they can brief the rest of the Helpers on their particular event instead 5. Hand out the Event Score Sheets to the Helpers responsible for recording the results of each event AT THE START OF THE COMPETITION 1. Assemble all athletes together and brief them on safety regulations and track etiquette, what the competition format is and where first aid facilities can be found 2. Send athletes to their starting event DURING THE COMPETITION 1. Ensure that all the results are collected expeditiously and input into spreadsheet 2. Ensure that the event is running smoothly and troubleshot any problems AT THE END OF THE COMPETITION 1. Do a final check of the results to ensure that there are no omissions 2. Announce the winning teams and present any prizes 3. Advise Team Managers to check the QuadKids website for the results, unless copies are available for them to take away at the end of the Competition 4. Hand Feedback Forms to Team Managers for completion 5. Send the results as soon as possible to results@quadkids.org

19 SUPER 8 COMPETITION MANUAL SCORING OF AND AWARDS AT A SUPER8 COMPETITION SCORING How does the scoring work? Each athlete competes in a track event, a field event and a relay Disabled athletes may not be able to compete in 3 events depending on their impairment group. The time or distance for each event is measured against a standard points scoring table and the better the performance the higher the points scored The points from each athlete are added together to give the team score If an athlete misses an event or in the case of a race does not finish they score zero points If an athlete completes an event but records a time or distance below the lower end of the points scale, they receive the minimum 10 point score for that event. The program does this automatically If an athlete records a time or distance above the upper end of the points scale, they will be given the maximum 100 points How is the scoring done? Scoring is done as follows: The Recorder receives the Event Scoring Sheets and inputs all the results into the Results Spreadsheet under the relevant event When the athlete s number and the time/distance they have achieved are entered the program will automatically fill in the athlete s name and assign points When all the results have been inputted the Club Scoresheet ranks the schools and the Athletes tab shows individual athlete rankings Awards The Team that has the overall highest points total is the winner. This is calculated using the scores of all the athletes in each team

20 20 WHAT IS Super6 SUPER6 Super6 is the modified version of Super8. In Super6 teams consists of 12 athletes (6 boys and 6 girls). There is no hurdles or high jump and there are two relays; a mixed 4 x 100m (girl, boy, girl, boy) and the mixed Medley Relay (same format as Super8). The Super8 spreadsheet can be used without modification and the event is organised in an identical way to Super8.

21 SUPER 8 COMPETITION MANUAL SPECIMEN TIMETABLE - START Super8 Timetable of Events START Time Track Events Time Field Events 18:30 Girls 70M HURDLES 18:30 Boys HIGH JUMP 18:40 Girls 800M 18:30 Boys LONG JUMP 18:50 Girls 200M 18:30 Boys SHOT 19:00 Girls 100M 18:30 Boys JAVELIN 19:10 Boys 75M HURDLES 19:10 Girls HIGH JUMP 19:20 Boys 800M 19:10 Girls LONG JUMP 19:30 Boys 200M 19:10 Girls SHOT 19:40 Boys 100M 19:10 Girls JAVELIN 19:50 Girls 4 x 100M RELAY 20:00 Boys 4 x 100M RELAY 20:10 Girls Boys MEDLEY RELAY 100/100/ /200/200/400/400 20:20 Prize Giving

22 22 SPECIMEN TIMETABLE - JUNIOR AND INTER Super8 Timetable of Events JUNIOR AND INTER Time Track Events Time Field Events 18:30 Girls 75M/80M HURDLES 18:30 Boys HIGH JUMP 18:40 Girls 1500M 18:30 Boys LONG JUMP 18:50 Girls 300M 18:30 Boys SHOT 19:00 Girls 100M 18:30 Boys JAVELIN 19:10 Boys 80M/100M HURDLES 19:10 Girls HIGH JUMP 19:20 Boys 1500M 19:10 Girls LONG JUMP 19:30 Boys 300M 19:10 Girls SHOT 19:40 Boys 100M 19:10 Girls JAVELIN 19:50 Girls 4 x 100M RELAY 20:00 Boys 4 x 100M RELAY 20:10 Girls Boys MEDLEY RELAY 100/100/ /200/200/400/400 20:20 Prize Giving Fully Inclusive Junior/Inter Super8 Specimen Timetable - including events for Disabled Athletes Super8 Timetable of Events JUNIOR AND INTER Time Track Events Time Field Events 18:30 Girls 75M/80M HURDLES 18:30 Boys HIGH JUMP 18:40 Girls 1500M 18:30 Boys LONG JUMP 18:50 Girls 300M 18:30 Boys SHOT Girls 200M Wheelchair 18:30 Boys SEATED/SECURED SHOT* Girls 100M 18:30 Boys JAVELIN Girls 100M Ambulant 19:20 Boys 80M/100M HURDLES 19:20 Girls HIGH JUMP 19:30 Boys 1500M 19:20 Girls LONG JUMP 19:40 Boys 300M 19:20 Boys SHOT Boys 200M Wheelchair 19:20 Girls SEATED/SECURED SHOT* Boys 100M 19:20 Girls JAVELIN Boys 100M Ambulant 20:10 Girls 4 x 100M RELAY 20:20 Boys 4 x 100M RELAY 20:30 Girls MEDLEY RELAY 100/100/100/ 100/200/200/400/400 20:40 Boys Prize Giving (*seated/secured shot could also run at the end of the ambulant competition for continuity.)

23 SUPER 8 COMPETITION MANUAL EVENT SCORE SHEET - HURDLES, 100M & 200M RACE RECORDING CARD Distance Date No Name Time Distance Date No. Name Time including disabled athletes

24 24 EVENT SCORE SHEET - 300M, 800M & 1500M RACE RECORDING CARD Distance Date No. Name Time

25 SUPER 8 COMPETITION MANUAL EVENT SCORE SHEET - HIGH JUMP Event Score Sheet - High Jump Date No. Athlete Name Starting Height Mtrs Mtrs Mtrs Mtrs Mtrs Mtrs Mtrs Mtrs Mtrs Mtrs Best NHC

26 26 EVENT SCORE SHEET - LONG JUMP LONG JUMP CARD Date No. Name Try 1 Try 2 Try 3 Best

27 SUPER 8 COMPETITION MANUAL EVENT SCORE SHEET - SHOT SHOT PUTT CARD Date No. Name Try 1 Try 2 Try 3 Best

28 28 EVENT SCORE SHEET - JAVELIN JAVELIN THROW CARD Date No. Name Try 1 Try 2 Try 3 Best

29 SUPER 8 COMPETITION MANUAL SPECIMEN SINGLE SEX TEAM DECLARATION form QK8 Declaration Form - START Event Date School Athlete Disability Group DOB 100m TRACK EVENTS FIELD EVENTS RELAYS 200m 800m Hurdles HJ LJ Javelin Shot Relay Medley 7 8 Please remember that athletes may only compete in ONE track event and ONE field event. Participation in a relay event is separate from the individual events, athletes may only participate in ONE relay.

30 30 SUPER8 COMPETITION CHECKLIST Before The Competition 1. Book Venue 2. Do Risk Assessment 2. Check Disability Access 3. Arrange First Aid Provision 4. Draw Up Timetable 5. Order Numbers (available from the Quadkids website ( Pins, Medals, Certificates 6. Send Declaration Forms to Schools/Clubs 7. Check the venue has the correct implement weights for the disabled throwing events (see Appendix 7 for correct weights) 8. Arrange Track Equipment hurdles, relay batons, stop watches, starting clacker/ pistol/whistle, lap board and bell, relay change over flags 9. Arrange Throw Equipment javelins, shots, 50m and 20m tape measures, hooter/white and red flags (for javelin) 10. Arrange Long Jump Equipment 10m Tape Measures, spike, rake 11. Arrange High Jump Equipment high jump mat, bar 12. Decide on Key Officials Starter, Timekeeper, Spotter, Scorer 13. Organize Helpers Field Teams, Track Teams, Results Runners, Start Line Helper 14. Print Off Event Score Sheets for Track Events and Field Events from QuadKids website ( 15. IT Tasks Log on, Configure your Event, Input athlete details and number allocation 15. Prepare Number Packs for Schools write athlete s name on the allocated number 16. Accessible toilets

31 SUPER 8 COMPETITION MANUAL SUPER8 COMPETITION CHECKLIST Before The Teams Arrive 1. Put out Hurdles, check heights, spacing and topple weights 2. Cordon off Javelin area 3. Put equipment at Field Stations (LJ, HJ, JT, Shot) On Arrival of Teams 1. Give out Number Packs 2. Manager s Briefing 3. Amend Team Declarations 4. Brief Helpers and hand out event score sheets 5. Supervise Warm Up 6. Athlete s Briefing track and field etiquette and safety issues 7. Send Athletes to their first event During Competition 1. Ensure collection and inputting of results 2. Check results for omissions At End of Competition 1. Announce Winners 2. Hand out Feedback Forms 3. Send results through to results@quadkids.org

32 32 APPENDIX 1 Athletics competition for school aged young people - Working to create a competitive athletics legacy Athletics is an exciting, diverse and vibrant sport. As well as the enjoyment and benefits, athletics brings together the core skills of running, jumping and throwing, providing the key elements of almost every other sport. With the 2012 Olympics and Paralympic Games in London on the horizon, there is no better opportunity to inspire the next generation to become involved in athletics. UKA and England Athletics provides appropriate activities, including competition, for children of all school ages. We also provide the resources and support required by teachers and coaches to deliver these activities. Chosen to be enjoyable, they help children develop the skills needed for enjoyable, successful and long-term involvement in athletics. The fundamental skills benefit youngsters who wish to pursue any other sport or exercise. England Athletics work fits into a UK-wide strategy covering all ages. This strategy was drawn up with UK Athletics (UKA), to ensure all school based athletes can enjoy a positive experience in the sport. Working together to enhance competition, our partners at AVIVA Sportshall and QuadKids provide short form athletics competition formats that are suitable for children of different ages and abilities. We work with the English Schools Athletic Association, which provides more conventional competition opportunities as children progress through school. We also work with clubs who provide formal league and championship exposure to talented youngsters. UKA and England Athletics work with local athletics clubs to provide support for schools and teachers, as well as opportunities for children. We can put schools in contact with clubs who are willing and equipped to help provide athletics in schools, as well as enable youngsters to enjoy extra-curricular opportunities. By building these partnerships between schools and clubs, we can give children a consistent and high-quality experience in athletics. Through creating such partnerships, we can build the future of our sport, give enjoyment and quality of provision to children across the country as we grow the next generation of athletics champions. For more details see In the schools section of our website, you can download our DCMS competition panel approved Framework for Schools Athletics Competition guide. This gives advice on which activity is recommended for children at each stage of their school life. This guide is also available at

33 SUPER 8 COMPETITION MANUAL APPENDIX 2 Taking short form competition to the masses! AVIVA Sportshall and QuadKids are two modified competition formats that offer youngsters in their formative years their first taste of athletics. The formats complement each other: indoors during autumn/winter and the early spring months (AVIVA Sportshall), and outdoors during late spring and summer (QuadKids). England Athletics recommends both formats to schools and clubs who want to provide children with an all-embracing, dynamic, fun and skill-based run, jump and throwing experience. The quality of experience a young person receives in the school and club environment is crucial to retaining them in sport. AVIVA Sportshall and QuadKids offer schools and clubs the option of inter- and intra-club and school competition via local festivals, leagues or cluster events. Both formats can be used as part of extra- curricular and community activity sessions. Where appropriate, clubs and schools can work in partnership to provide these formats. Some clubs and athletics networks already embrace this approach to reduce travel time to and from events, and to ensure young people get a more rounded experience of the sport in their formative years. Formal athletics can be difficult to organise with limited time, facilities and expertise available to run it safely. AVIVA Sportshall and QuadKids offer a fun, dynamic and safe solution to this problem. Where Does Super8 fit into this framework? Super8 is an outdoor competition format aimed at bridging the gap between introductory outdoor short format competition models such as Quadkids (aimed at Key stage 2) and the traditional athletics pathway provided by the English Schools Athletic Association (ESAA see below) Super8 is aimed primarily at youngsters in secondary education between the Key Stages 3 and 5. Like AVIVA Sportshall and Quadkids, Schools Super8 can be delivered in both the school and club setting. The English Schools Athletic Association (ESAA) The ESAA s competitions are well established, globally respected and offer a tremendous experience for youngsters. The ESAA has a long history of its championships, cup and representative competitions helping athletes in their progression from enthusiastic school children to successful seniors. Many of our great athletes have fond and exciting memories of English Schools competitions, even if some their successes did not begin until later in their careers. We are delighted to be working with ESAA to improve access to traditional athletic competition for young people across England.

34 34 Athletics 365 Get Better, Get Recognised, Get Rewarded Athletics 365 is an exciting new club syllabus from England Athletics. It s designed to help coaches and young athletes in clubs develop a successful and enjoyable future in athletics. What is Athletics 365? Athletics 365 is a multi-event, development programme for young people which is shaped by the recently launched UK-wide Athlete Development Model. The programme introduces athletes to the fundamental skills of athletics, which are vital in every sport. It is aimed primarily at 8-15 year olds, but the resources can easily be adapted for younger athletes. Athletics 365 focuses not only on how fast someone runs, or how far someone jumps or throws but, more importantly, on developing the technical skills involved in running, jumping and throwing, with the aim of realising full potential and moving like a champion! The programme also looks at an athlete s physical, mental and emotional development, as well as lifestyle and social considerations. There are nine progressive stages, each of which provides athletes with new and more difficult challenges appropriate to their level of development. This encourages athletes to learn all the skills and events of athletics, while reinforcing the importance of a good allround skill base. The Athletics 365 stages are similar to the martial arts belt system with different colours denoting an improvement in skills. England Athletics firmly believe that Athletics 365 will help young people develop the skills and confidence to excel not only in athletics, but in other sports and life pursuits. To find out more about Athletics 365 at

35 SUPER 8 COMPETITION MANUAL APPENDIX 3 Skills for teachers and leaders AVIVA Elevating Athletics is a set of resources designed to place running, jumping and throwing at the heart of school physical education. It supports teachers in delivering athletic activity in an inclusive, exciting and engaging manner. AVIVA Elevating Athletics is primarily used in a school setting but can also be used by club leaders involved in running club junior or induction level groups. It will help to develop running, jumping and throwing skills in young people, which can then be used in both Sportshall and QuadKids competitions. If you would like to attend an Elevating Athletics course, please contact our education and customer services team at England Athletics. You will be able to find out about the next available course near to you or how you might be able to host a course. Giving teachers the tools they need Helping to develop your skills Recognising personal bests Showcasing tomorrow s champions A first taste of athletics competition Unearthing talent with a chance of Paralympic glory

36 36 APPENDIX 4 Where to find out more Visit the Aviva UKA Academy website to learn more about each of the programmes aimed at school aged young people England Athletics work with schools and children Contact details of your local England Athletics Club and Coach Support Officer For details of your local England Athletics Disability Athletics Support Officer and England Athletics work with disability For details of your local AVIVA Sportshall & Quadkids development team members please visit AVIVA Sportshall QuadKids To find out more about the full English Schools Competition programme and how to get involved please visit

37 SUPER 8 COMPETITION MANUAL APPENDIX 5 Simple Track & Field Groups and eligible events for S8 Competitions To allow fair competition & determine finishing positions for groups of athletes without classifications. Academy Description Brief description of some athletes and impairments in this group. 1 Power chair user 2 Manual wheelchair user a) Athlete with cerebral palsy electric wheelchair user quadriplegic severe to moderate involvement in all 4 limbs b) Athlete with quadriplegia (if using a power chair) a) Athlete with cerebral palsy b) Athlete with a spinal cord injury - Quadriplegic (if using manual wheelchair) and paraplegic athletes Additional information S8 Start S8 Jnr / Inter Shot is only recommended for athletes able to pick up the shot safely and independantly. Club Throw is also recommended for athletes in this group however, no points score if currently available in this event. All athletes in this group CANNOT run unaided They MAY be able to stand and walk with support and MIGHT not regularly use a wheelchair Shot Club 100m 200m Shot Javelin Shot Club 100m 200m Shot Javelin 3 Ambulant - Moderate Impairment a) Blind and moderately visually impaired athletes running with a guide b) Athlete with cerebral palsy Diplegic functionally affected in both legs. c) Athlete with cerebral palsy Ataxic/Athetoid affected in three or four limbs.) d) Dwarf Athletes e) Athlete with a single or double above knee amputation or physical impairment allowing similar movement All athletes in this group CAN run unaided EXCEPT for blind and visually impaired athletes who need the support of a guide runner LJ Shot Javelin LJ Shot Javelin 4 Ambulant Minimal Impairment Athlete who is deaf or with a hearing impairment Athlete with minimal visual impairment (no guide required/allowed) Athlete with cerebral palsy Hemiplegic functionally affected on one side. Athlete with very mild cerebral palsy Athlete with single or double below knee amputation or physical impairment allowing similar movement Athlete with single or double arm amputation or physical impairment allowing similar movement Athlete with a learning disability: IQ of 75 or less, limited social adaptation in day to day abilities and their learning disability must be evident during 0 18 years. ALL athletes in this group can run unaided HJ LJ Shot Javelin HJ LJ Shot Javelin Priority points scoring events in Bold.