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

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.

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.

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.

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)

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.
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.
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).

STANDING LONG JUMP: Three athletes doing the classic jump (two-legged takeoff and landing). The best of three leaps is scored for each jumper.
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.
VERTICAL JUMP: Another classic fitness test; a two legged takeoff for a vertical reach. The best of three leaps is scored for each jumper.

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.

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.
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.

SOFT JAVELIN: A standing Baseball throw for distance. Requiring some skills and familiarity, the best of three throws is scored for each thrower.