| Know Your Events: |
 |
 |
| KLAC Pages: |
| Site created & maintained by Peter Broadhead |
 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Sprints: Any running race at full speed or over a short distance is referred to as a "sprinting event". Championship sprints include races over 70m, 100m and 200m distances. The 400m is also considered a sprinting event however, for young athletes this may also be more appropriately classed as a middle distance event. All sprints are run in lanes!! |
 |
| Middle Distance: Middle distance events generally consist of 800m, 1500m and 3000m events. Middle distance events by nature requires more endurance than sprinting events and are not run in lanes. Starting formations vary depending on the age and event (staggered starts are used for 800m). |
 |
 |
| Hurdles: Hurdles are considered a sprint race which includes obstacles that must be cleared. Little Athletics hurdles are designed to easily collapse when knocked, providing that they are approached from the correct direction. Knocking the hurdles over un-intentionally does NOT result in disqualification, however, hurdles must not be purposefully pushed over by hands or feet. Hurdles are set at the specified height and distance pertaining to each age group. |
 |
| Racewalking: Racewalking requires unbroken contact with the ground. When the advancing leg makes contact with the ground, the leg must be straightened until under the body. Competition distances are 700m, 1100m and 1500m depending on age. Verbal warnings are given by officials for athletes up to and including the U/12 age group. U/13 to U/15 athletes receive non verbal warnings. |
 |
| High Jump: The main aim of High Jump is to clear the bar without making it fall off it's two supporting uprights. After each successful attempt, the crossbar is raised. Athletes are allowed three attempts to clear their next height/round. Failure to clear the bar within thre consecutive jumps leads to elimination from the event. There are two main methods used at Little Athletics to clear the bar - Frosbury Flop and Scissors. All athletes should begin by learning the Scissors method first. As the athlete becomes older and more competent the flop technique can be introduced. Only proper High Jump mats should be used with mat covers to ensure that the landing area is safe and secure. Finally, all athletes should be taught to clear the bar in a way that ensures they land in the centre of the landing area. |
 |