Long jump Field Facilities

Long jump Field Facilities in Track and Field

1. LNIPE GWALIOR by Manohar Kumar Pahan Track and Field

2. Long Jump Field Facilities

3. 2.3 Facilities for Long Jump According to the facilities required for long jump described in Section 2.1.1.2. and Sections 2.3.1.

4. 2.3.1.1 Layout of the Facility for the Long Jump Long jump facilities includes A runway A take-off A landing area Placed outside track, Along one straight with two adjacent runway with landing area at each end, Allows two groups in different direction simultaneously. This is mandatory for Construction Classes I and II. 2.3.1 FACILITY FOR LONG JUMP

5. 2.1.1.2 Competition Area for Long Jump includes: runway (40m min. x 1.22m ± 0.01m), Length x width take-off board (1.22m ± 0.01m x 0.20m ± 0.002m x 0.10m max.), Length x Width x Height the landing area 2.75m min. wide with the far end at least 10m min. from the take-off line). 2.1.1.2 Competition Area for Long Jump

6. Length should be 40m min. and is Measured from the beginning of the runway to the take-off line. The runway shall be 1.22m ± 0.01m wide. Shall be marked by white lines 0.05m wide or broken lines 0.05m wide, The runway is usually covered with the same surface as the track. 2.3.1.2 Runway for the Long Jump

7. 2.3.1.3 Take-off Board for the Long Jump The take-off board shall be rectangular shall measure 1.22m ± 0.01m long, 0.20m ± 0.002m wide and not more than 0.10m deep. It shall be coloured white. The surface of the take-off board must be flush with the surface of the runway. In the case of a runway with a permanent surface, this requires a built-in installation tray made of corrosion-protected metal in which the take-off board can be correctly positioned. During sport-free periods, the take-off board can be removed. If it has a track surface on its reverse side, it can be turned over and used as part of the runway. This makes it possible to combine Long and Triple Jump with two or three take-off boards (which can be used on both sides) on a Triple Jump runway.

8. In the Long Jump, a take-off board shall be installed so that the take-off line is between 1.00m and 3.00m from the nearer edge of the landing area. 6.2.1.1 Take-Off Board with Indicator Board

9. The indicator board is 0.10m ± 0.002m wide and 1.22m ± 0.01m long made of wood, tough rubber or other suitable rigid material and shall be painted in a contrasting colour to the take-off board. Where possible, the plasticine should be a third contrasting colour. The surface of the board beneath the plasticine shall be of a material in which the spikes of an athlete’s shoe will grip and not skid. The indicator board shall rise from the level of the take-off board to a height of 7mm ± 1mm. The edges shall either slant at an angle of 45° with the edge nearer to the runway covered with a plasticine along the length 1mm thick or shall be cut away so that the recess, when filled with plasticine , shall slant at an angle of 45°. The upper part of the indicator board shall also be covered for the first 10mm approximately and along its entire length, by a plasticine layer. When mounted in this recess, the whole assembly shall be sufficiently rigid to accept the full force of the athlete’s foot. Constructions in which the take-off board incorporates an indicator board recess are recommended.

10. All take-off-positions not in use shall be filled by a solid, firmly fitting blanking board of metal or any other suitable material covered with synthetic material identical to the runway. It should fit firmly in the foundation tray and may be fitted with adjustable legs to ensure that, when in position, the surface is level with the surrounding runway. If constructed of metal, the support legs or base of the tray should be coated with rubber, PVC or other sound absorbing material. 6.2.1.2 Blanking Board

11. The landing area must be 7m to 9m long depending on the distance between its nearer end and the take-off line and shall be 2.75m min. wide. landing area length of 8m placed 2m from the take-off line is recommended. The landing area shall, if possible, be so placed that the middle of the runway coincides with the middle of the landing area. The top edge of the border of the landing area, generally also dictates the level of the sand, which must be level with the take-off board. Tolerances: Landing area border level ± 0.02m compared with the highest part of the take-off board. 2.3.1.4 Landing Area for the Long Jump (Figure 2.3.1.1a)

12. If two landing areas are situated parallel side by side, the distance between them must be at least 0.30m. If two landing areas are staggered, the separation between the two areas must also be at least 0.30m (Figure 2.3.1.1b). The landing area should have a border not less than 0.05m wide and 0.30m high, rounded off towards the inside (e.g. wooden plank or concrete border with soft covering) and level with the ground. The landing area must have a water permeable substructure or a suitable drainage system (draining well or canal connection) and be filled with sand to a depth of not less than 0.30m at the edges and slightly deeper at the centre.

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14. References: IAAF Track and Field Facilities Manual 2008