8.1 Archery
Preschools: This activity is not considered suitable
Leadership team qualifications and experience
Teacher-in-charge / instructors:
Teacher with archery experience or:
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years 4–7: Orientation to Coaching (OTC) (formerly Level 0 coaching)
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years 8–12: Level 1 coaching or higher
First Aid:
See 2.5.4.
Leadership team-to-student ratio
1:10
Area/location
If school ovals are used for archery, take precautions to ensure the safety of others.
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Open area
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Adequate target face
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Aim towards hill/embankment or safe area which is clearly marked to prevent others entering.
Equipment/preparation
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Check bows for cracks or stress marks
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Check strings for abrasion and wear
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Check arrows for secure feathers and cracks.
Safety/supervision
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Visible signal (eg red flags) placed to indicate the danger area
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Students remain behind shooting line
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They must shoot in one direction only
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Students spaced along firing line
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Bows should be strung ‘around the hip’
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An arrow should only be cocked just prior to firing and strictly towards the target
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Cock feather should be in the correct position
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Bow should not be ‘overdrawn’
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Equipment should be kept dry — bows should not be placed on the ground between use
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Students should wear arm protectors and finger tabs.
Instructor/teacher commands ‘shoot - stop - retrieve arrows’ must be known and strictly adhered to.
For further information refer to the Archery SA website at: http://www.archerysa.org.au/
8.2 Athletics
Preschools: Not recommended unless modified to ensure activity is developmentally appropriate
Leadership team qualifications and experience
Teacher-in-charge / instructors:
Teacher with athletics experience or:
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years 3–7: OTC (formerly Level 0 coaching)
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years 8–12: Level 1 coaching or higher
First Aid:
See 2.5.4.
Leadership team -to-student ratio
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1:15 - with consideration given to the nature of the specific athletic activity and level of risk involved.
Area/location
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Flat, firm surface free of debris and obstructions etc.
Equipment/preparation
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Suitable footwear (track shoes, spikes).
Safety/supervision
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Cancellation of throwing and jumping events necessary in wet weather
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Special care to be taken in hot conditions, particularly in endurance events and activities (eg fluid replacement, rescheduling of events).
Choice of activities and equipment must reflect age and ability of participants, eg students of primary age should not run more than 5km, and students of secondary age not more than 10km within a Physical Education setting.
Track events
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Check condition of starting blocks
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Mark running areas clearly.
Field events — throwing
General
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Throwers correctly spaced
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Throwing in the same direction
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Implements thrown and retrieved on teacher/instructor command
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Throwing on order and when no-one is in line of flight
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Implements carried back to throwing point
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Correct method of carrying must be taught
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Keeping warm between throws.
Javelin
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Appropriate size, weight of implement
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Suitable runway
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Carry vertically or drag by tail
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Walk only to collect and return with javelins — do not run
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Careful selection of site, roped off
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Sector clear
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Participants to the side and well away from runway.
Discus
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Protective cage ideal, U-shaped (hockey goals are suitable)
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Appropriate size, weight of implement
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Return by carrying
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Careful site selection, roped off
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Participating students behind and well away from circle
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Sector clear.
Shot put
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Careful site selection, roped off
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Return by carrying
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Not end to end
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Appropriate size and weight of implement
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Participating students behind and well away from circle
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Sector clear.
Hammer
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Careful inspection of condition of implement
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Careful site selection
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U-shaped protective cage
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Sector lines extended a minimum of 60m
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Hammer carried back
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Participants behind and well away from circle
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Sector clear
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Appropriate size and weight of implement.
Field events — jumping
General
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Keep warm between jumps
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Pits suitably prepared
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Suitable runways
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Size of pit well in excess of best jumper’s longest jump.
Long jump and triple jump
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Run-up level, firm, wide and clearly marked
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Take-off board flush with ground, free of debris, painted with flat paint
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Take-off board(s) at appropriate distance(s) from pit
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Landing area large, soft and regularly dug over
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No obstructions, rake removed, safe surrounds.
High jump
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Bar easily dislodged
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Foam or elastic bar for beginners
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Secure uprights, suitably spaced (recommended 4m)
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Mats should extend across width between uprights
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Supersoft mat recommended
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Multiple mats should be fastened
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Suitable surface for take-off
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Avoid jumping towards sun.
Pole vault
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Adequate non-slip runway (recommended width 1.22m)
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Suitable binding (grip) on pole
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Distance between uprights recommended 4.3m
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Stable base of uprights
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Triangular cross bar inappropriate
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Substantial landing area (supersoft mats, fastened)
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Official positioned next to box to catch released pole.
Hurdles
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Level non-slip surface
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Placement of hurdles in correct direction only
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Suitable spacing, height.
Cross country running/long distance running
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Pre-competition training necessary
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Course clearly marked — aim for minimum hazards, eg traffic, obstacles
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Consideration for the safety of members of the public
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Officials stationed around course, particularly at potentially hazardous points
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Students briefed on emergency procedures — eg if lost or injured
Regular fluid replacement:
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two cups (200–300mls) 45 minutes before event
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one cup (100–200mls) every 15 minutes during event
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Runners should drink more than they are thirsty for after the event
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Light-coloured, light-weight and airy clothing.
For further information refer to the Athletics SA website at: http://www.athleticssa.org/
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