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The triple jump consists of three distinct skills - a hop, step, and jump - performed continuously into a sand pit. Officials must prepare the pit by loosening, leveling, and watering the sand. They also set up the run-up area with take-off boards and mark the runway. A minimum of three officials are needed to observe the jump, measure distances, and record results. The jump is measured from the take-off line to the closest break in the sand made by any part of the body upon landing.

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Triple Jump

The triple jump consists of three distinct skills - a hop, step, and jump - performed continuously into a sand pit. Officials must prepare the pit by loosening, leveling, and watering the sand. They also set up the run-up area with take-off boards and mark the runway. A minimum of three officials are needed to observe the jump, measure distances, and record results. The jump is measured from the take-off line to the closest break in the sand made by any part of the body upon landing.

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Triple Jump

What Is A Triple Jump?

The Triple Jump consists of three distinct skills performed at speed in a


continuous action as follows:
Hop: During the hop the athlete uses the same foot for take-off and
landing.
Step: Athlete lands on the opposite foot (to that used for the hop).
Jump: Athlete performs a jump from the step foot by landing in the pit
The saying: same; other; both can help remember this sequence.

How Can I Make The Event Site Safe?

Dig over the sand to loosen it.


Turn and level the sand so the pit is level with the run-up.
Removal of objects such as sticks, stones to avoid injury to the athletes.
Water the sand.
Sweep the runway.
Ensure there are take-off boards appropriate to the age; gender and ability of the
athlete: 5m; 7m; 9m; 11m; 13 m back from the edge of the pit.

What Equipment Do I Need?

Take-off area: (mat, sand, tape or board)


Tape Measures: 1 for measuring (20 metres), 1 for run ups (50metres)
Rake: To level the landing area sand after each trial
Broom: For keeping runway clear of sand
Shovel: For digging over landing area and moving sand
Bucket/Hose/Watering Can: For keeping sand damp
Hand Brush: To sweep take-off area after each jump
Spike: To hold zero end of tape at the nearest edge of the mark made by the athlete
on landing
Indicator Markers: Placed either side of the selected take-off board
Recording Sheet: For recording all the performances of the athletes in the event
Marker: Two for each athlete to mark the start point of their run-up
Flags: Red, white, yellow
Cone: For closing runway
Stop watch: To time athletes
Wind Gauge: For wind measurements

What Is The Minimum Number Of Officials Required To Conduct An Event?

One official at take-off area. Tasks include watching for failed jumps, measuring
Two officials at side of pit. Tasks include finding break (imprint) made in sand and
raking and levelling the sand in the pit.
One official for recording

Trials

Each athlete is entitled to 3 trials and some athletes may have 6 trials.
Each athlete must place their take-off foot on or before the take-off area nearer to
the landing area.
Each athlete must take-off from one foot.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT LORRAINE MORGAN AM:


[email protected] Grassroots to International
Triple Jump
Each athlete is permitted two markers which are placed alongside the
runway not on it.
Markers are not permitted in the landing area/pit.
Once competition has begun, athletes are not permitted to use the
competition runway for practice purposes

When Is A Foul Recorded?

If any part of foot is beyond the front edge or if the entire foot is outside
either end of the take-off area
If during the run-up, an athlete touches the ground beyond the take-off line with any
part of the body, whether running up with or without jumping; it shall be deemed a
trial even if it is not completed.
If after completing the jump an athlete walks back through the landing area towards
the take-off area.
In the course of landing an athlete must not touch the ground outside the landing
area nearer to the take-off point than the nearest break (imprint) in the landing area.

* The trailing leg is allowed to make contact with the ground during the trial without
penalty.
* An athlete may change the position of their take off; they must however inform the
Recorder first.

How is the Jump Measured?


Little Athletics U6-U12:

The official selects the first break (imprint) made in the sand by the athletes foot,
hand or whichever is closest to the imprint made in the take- off area by the take-off
foot.
If the athlete takes off before the take-off mat or board, then the jump shall be
measured from the break in the sand, in a perpendicular line, to the back edge of
the take-off area.
The tape is straightened and laid over and in contact with imprint made by take-off
foot in the take-off area or back of take-off area as applicable.

All others:

All jumps shall be measured from the nearest break in the landing area made by any
part of the body, or anything that was attached to the body at the time it made a
mark, to the take-off line, or take-off line extended.
The measurement shall be taken perpendicular to the take-off line or its extension.
If the athlete takes off before the take-off mat or board, then the jump shall be
measured from the break in the sand to the front edge of the take-off board.
The selected point is marked by the spike and the zero end of the tape is held at the
spike.
The tape is drawn tight and the distance is measured to the nearest centimetre
below the distance jumped unless the reading is a whole centimetre.
The athlete who has the longest measured distance from all jumps recorded is the
winner.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT LORRAINE MORGAN AM:


[email protected] Grassroots to International
Triple Jump

How is the Jump Recorded?

Best performances should be circled or highlighted


Ties are broken by referring to the next best jump

Competitor Trial 1 Trial 2 Trial 3 Best Placing


A 8.76 - 10.92 10.92 5
B 12.45 12.13 12.16 12.45 1
C 11.76 11.65 11.86 11.86 3
D 12.45 12.09 11.86 12.45 2
E 11.14 11.76 11.86 11.86 4

Handy Hints for Triple Jump Officials


Rake the pit after every jump
Ensure there are sufficient markers for every athlete
Have younger athletes run up from a set marker
Have younger athletes lined up beside the runway to speed up the process

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT LORRAINE MORGAN AM:


[email protected] Grassroots to International

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