Event Information
Booking
- This is a Development Festival level event.
- If an event reaches capacity, schools will be placed on a waiting list and advised accordingly.
- MSSP will contact schools if places become available in the lead up to the event.
Event Eligibility
- School squads should be well prepared and have time to practise with the competition rules before attending this event.
- There is also a Sportshall Athletics Borough Championships event being delivered this year.
- Please consider the most appropriate event for your pupils to attend before registering as you may only be able to take part in one event if entrees exceed capacity.
- Schools cannot select the same pupils for the Development Festival and the Borough Championships. In the instance that a Championship team player is also played in a Development Festival team, the team will not be able to progress to a medal winning position.
- If our Development Festival event exceeds capacity for school entrees, priority will be given to schools who are not registered for the Borough Championship event.
- It is our aim to ensure all schools can access at least one of the events.
Team Eligibility
- Age: Year 5/6
- Schools should bring 6 boys & 6 girls.
- Open to all primary schools in the Borough, however there are a limited number of spaces available.
- You will be notified closer to the event which session you will be competing in.
- Spectators will not be permitted entry and should be informed of this when letters are sent to parents.
Kit & Equipment
- All schools MUST bring their own First Aid kit and first aid qualified member of staff.
- Runners of the same school should wear the same colour tops/bibs.
- No jewellery permitted.
- All children must wear appropriate footwear.
Rules
- Each child will have the chance to take part in all field events and both track events.
- There will be separate boys and girls track races.
- Descriptions of all events are below.
- IMPORTANT TO NOTE – Athletes are not allowed to Forward Roll in Over/Under or Obstacle Relay races. Batons/bean bags should be exchanged.
Track Events |
Field Events |
| 6 x 1 Lap Obstacle Relay –
Obstacles are placed along a linear track in one direction, with a straight run home in the opposite direction. Six athletes compete. |
Chest Pass –
Throw the ball as far as possible from standing (2 attempts). |
| 6 x 1 Lap Baton Relay –
Six athletes complete 1 lap each. |
Hi Stepper –
Start from behind the start line. On the whistle run up the high stepper and reach the return line. Come back down the high stepper and over the start line. Repeat and cross the start line to finish. (2 attempts). |
| Speed Bounce –
Jump two footed from side to side over the barrier. As many jumps as possible in 20 seconds (2 attempt). |
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| Standing Long Jump –
Two footed jump as far as possible from standing (2 attempts). |
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| Target Throw –
Bean Bags to colour discs. |
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Soft Javelin – The javelin is thrown from a standing position with both feet behind the throwing line and in contact with the floor. (2 attempts) |
Competition Format
- Schools will compete in the same group for all field events. They will move round the field events as per timetabled in the event brochure.
- All schools will then take part in the track races against the other schools.
- No scores will be recorded although a score sheet will be provided to each staff member to record their own pupils results.
Draw Format
- The draw will be randomly selected. There is no seeding for this event.
Awards
- REFSPECT winners – Certificate
- Participation certificates will be presented to all participants.
Results
- The intent is to encourage participation and no scores or results will be recorded at this event
Progression Pathway
- There is no pathway from this event.
Staffing and Spectators
- Spectators will not be permitted entry. Primary schools must inform parents in advance when inviting students to take part.
- On any school sites: Spectators will not be permitted entry to any school/private sports facilities. Primary schools must inform parents in advance when inviting students to take part. All staff attending the event must have enhanced DBS clearance and have been fully vetted by their primary school. DBS numbers, full name and school will be required in advance by the host school.
NGB Info
- For supporting athletics in your school please visit:
- https://www.englandathletics.org/athletics-in-schools
- See Sportshall guidance documents for more details:
- www.sportshall.org
MSSP Duty of Care
At Merton School Sport Partnership, the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of every participant is our highest priority. Our Duty of Care framework outlines the measures we take to ensure all events are safe, enjoyable and accessible, covering key areas including safeguarding, health and safety, equality, diversity and inclusion, risk assessments, medical provision, codes of conduct, photography and data protection.
We ask all schools, staff, volunteers and participants to familiarise themselves with these expectations before attending MSSP events.
For full details, please download the MSSP Duty of Care document or visit the relevant section of our website HERE for further guidance, policies and event information.