Event Information
Booking
- This is a Borough Championships level event.
- On the initial booking date, schools may enter either a Borough Championship or a Development Competition within each sport category.
- 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.
AM session: 09:45 – 11:45
PM session: 12.00 – 14:00
Please note the extended timings for this event. You will be notified closer to the event which session you will be competing in.
Event Eligibility
- This is a Borough Championships event.
- Schools are encouraged to select their strongest squad.
- 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 Development Competition 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 Competition and the Borough Championships. In the instance that a Championship team player is also played in a Development Competition team, the team will not be able to progress to a medal winning position.
- If our Championship events exceed their capacity for school entrees, priority will be given to schools who are not registered for the Development Competition.
- It is our aim to ensure all schools can access at least one of the events.
Team Eligibility
- Age: Year 5/6
- Schools must bring exactly 9 boys & 9 girls.
- Open to all primary schools in the Borough, however there are a limited number of spaces available.
- This event will be held over two sessions.
- 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 must compete in 2 track & 2 field events.
- Team sheets must be completed and handed in at registration.
- Descriptions of all events are below.
- All events will have separate boys and girls competitions.
- IMPORTANT TO NOTE – Athletes are not allowed to Forward Roll in Over/Under or Obstacle Relay races. Batons should be exchanged.
Track Events |
Field Events |
| 1 + 1 Lap Relay –
Two athletes complete one lap each. |
Chest Pass –
Throw the ball as far as possible from standing (2 attempts). |
| 2 + 2 Lap Relay –
Two athletes complete 2 laps each consecutively. |
Vertical Jump –
Stand with back and heels against the wall, arms above head, mark height. Then jump with chalk to measure actual height jumped (2 attempts). |
| 6 Lap Paarlauf –
2 athletes run in turn over 6 laps. Athletes can choose the order and the number of laps they run. |
Speed Bounce –
Jump two footed from side to side over the barrier. As many jumps as possible in 20 seconds (1 attempt). |
| Obstacle Relay –
Obstacles are placed along a linear track in one direction, with a straight run home in the opposite direction. Four athletes compete. |
Standing Long Jump –
Two footed jump as far as possible from standing (2 attempts). |
| Over/Under Relay –
As above only with tunnels and hurdles. Four athletes compete. |
Standing Triple Jump –
One long hop, long step onto opposite foot, then long jump to stand on two feet. From standing (2 attempts). |
| 4 x 1 Lap Relay –
Four athletes complete 1 lap each. |
Soft Javelin – The javelin is thrown from a standing position with both feet behind the throwing line and in contact with the floor. |
Competition Format
- Schools will compete in the same group for all events. They will move round the events as per timetabled in the event brochure.
- Athletes’ scores from each group will be recorded in each event for comparison to provide the overall event winners.
Draw Format
- The draw will be randomly selected. There is no seeding for this event.
Awards
- Winners: GOLD medal, certificates and Trophy.
- Runners Up: SILVER medal and certificates
- 3rd Place: BRONZE medal and certificates
- REFSPECT winners – Certificate
- Participation certificates will be presented to all participants.
Results
- Boys’ and girls’ results will be added together to get an overall team score.
- The results of the winners from both sessions will be compared to provide an overall winner.
- Results and event report will be available on the news webpage within 24 hours of the event ending.
Progression Pathway
- The overall winner will represent Merton at the Sportshall Athletics London Youth Games. Details to be confirmed.
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.