2010 ARCTIC SPORTS TECHNICAL PACKAGE

1. RULES:

Rules for Arctic Sports are derived from the traditional practices of the peoples of the Arctic. In general, this competition will be conducted under these rules as described in the following sections and approved by the Arctic Winter Games International Committee. With the approval of the Head Official, variations of can be allowed which respect the regional traditions of the host jurisdiction. All such requests for such changes must be made by January 5^th, 2010. Changes will be approved / not approved by January 30^th, 2010. The Head Official may approve minor variations at the Games before a competition begins

2. CATEGORIES:

(a) Open Male

(b) Open Female

(d) Junior Female Born in 1993 or later

3. EVENTS AND SCHEDULE:

Events

Open Male

One-Foot High Kick

Two-Foot High Kick

Alaskan High Kick

Kneel Jump

Airplane

One Hand Reach

Head Pull

Knuckle Hop

Sledge Jump

Triple Jump

All Around

Open Female/Junior Male & Female

One-Foot High Kick

Two-Foot High Kick

Alaskan High Kick

Kneel Jump

Arm Pull

Sledge Jump

Triple Jump

All Around (Best three individual even)

Competitors must enter a minimum of four events in the junior/open female and junior male categories and a minimum of seven events in the open male category. (excludes the All Around Event; see scoring process below). If an athlete does not compete in the minimum number of events her/his team shall be excluded from consideration for the all around medals in that category.

If a team does not enter a full compliment of open male athletes a male coach from that unit may compete as an open athlete. If a team does not enter a full compliment of open female athletes a female coach from that unit may compete as an open athlete.

The schedule of events must follow the outline provided in the Arctic Sports chapter of the Staging Manual. The schedule shall include prescribed warm up and competition times. Once the competition time period begins warm up activities are not allowed in the competition area.

Each Games unit may enter a team comprised of a maximum of eighteen (18) players and two (2) coaches as follows:

One coach must be female and one male. If a coach from one gender is not available a chaperon must be substituted.

a. Head Official - A head official shall be appointed by the Host Society to oversee all competitions at each venue. The head official shall enforce the rules of each competition and rule on any disputes. Her/his decision on points of fact connected with the competition shall be final so far as the result of the competition is concerned.

b. Judges – A minimum of ten judges shall be appointed to oversee the competitions. Judges shall enforce the rules of each competition and advise the head official on any disputes. Judges and the head official are only to offer advice to athletes and coaches in the interpretation of the rules and are not to provide instruction or other forms of advice.

c. Score Keepers – A minimum of four score keepers shall be appointed for the competition. A head score keeper is required, see description of duties in the Arctic Sports section of the Staging Manual

Note: If two or more competitions are run simultaneously during additional judges and score keepers may be required.

Videotapes, photographs or other similar devices cannot be used by officials or the appeals committee to rule on any matter.

Competitors must register for all events they wish to compete in one-hour prior to the start time of the first event in their category.

In the case of injury or sickness and at the discretion of the head official, an athlete may be excused from competition in an event he/she has registered to compete in. Where a competitor has been excused from an event for reasons of injury or illness the head official may allow an athlete to late register for an alternate event.

Unit coaches shall insure that athletes enter the minimum number of events required. The Head Official shall verify entry totals as required during the competition.

All Around Event –The athlete(s) who receive the most points in each category shall be awarded the All Around Ulus.

The Tie Breaking rule for each individual event applies to determine the first place finisher. In the case of ties in any of the other placings the following will apply for assigning points for the All Around Event:

All competitors tied for a placing will receive points for that placing. The next lowest placing will receive the points for the placing according to the number of competitors finishing ahead. For Example:

If a tie exists after the completion of all attempts in Knuckle Hop, Airplane, Sledge Jump and the Triple Jump duplicate medals and or points shall be awarded to the athletes who are tied as follows:

· For first place - two gold Ulus and a silver Ulu are awarded - no bronze Ulu is awarded

· For second place - one gold and two silver Ulus are awarded - no bronze Ulu is awarded

The Host Society shall establish an appeals/dispute protocol consistent with the following:

a. The Arctic Winter Games International Committee Discipline Policy shall be the governing authority for the establishment of an Arctic Sports/Dene Games sport Technical Appeals Committee. The AWGIC Discipline Policy shall prevail in all matters not clearly covered by the technical appeals committee and in any disagreement between the two.

b. The Technical Appeals Committee shall consist of the Head Official as designated by the Technical Package and two other officials appointed by the Host Society. At least one of these officials must have a good understanding of the rules of each event.

c. Coaches may file an appeal may be filed with the Head Official in verbal form within (3) three minutes of the conclusion of an event. Results shall not be announced prior to this (3) minute deadline passing.

d. The Coach must then provide a written summary of the appeal on the Arctic Winter Games appeal forms within (30) minutes of the completion of the event.

e. The Technical Appeals Committee shall meet and render a decision on the appeal as soon as possible. Only the Head Official will announce the decision of the appeal to the parties involved. All sport technical decisions of the Technical Appeals Committee are final unless they an appeal can be justified as detailed in Section 9 of the AWGIC Discipline Policy.

ONE FOOT HIGH KICK RULES

1. START: A Player may be standing at any distance from the target when he/she starts her/his approach to the jump.

2. MOVEMENT: The player may start with a running or standing approach. On the take-off both feet must be no more than shoulder width apart. The target must be clearly struck by one foot. The landing must be on the same foot with which the target was kicked. The player must maintain balance and control on the landing.

3. ATTEMPTS: Each player has three (3) attempts at each height. An attempt is made when the knee of the kicking foot is “broken” in the course of the jump. A player is charged with one attempt when she/he does not clearly strike the target with one foot, or when s/he fails to land properly and maintain balance in accordance with Rule 2, even if she/he strikes the target.

A Player will be allowed a maximum of three (3) minutes in which to complete one (1) attempt. When there is one (1) minute left in the attempt, a designated official shall raise a flag to signal that one (1) minute remains in the attempt. No other signal or sound will be provided. A coach may choose to advise the athlete of the time remaining. The player shall be charged with an attempt if the three (3) minute maximum is exceeded.

At the completion of attempts at each height, the target shall be raised 4 inches (10 cm) for Open and Junior Male categories and 2 inches (5 cm) for Open and Junior Female categories. When there are 4 competitors left in the male categories, the height shall be raised 2 inches (5 cm) at the completion of each round of attempts by all athletes until a winner has been declared.

4. SCORING: If a player misses her/his first attempt he must make her/his second and third attempt, if necessary, in secession. A player is eliminated when, after three (3) attempts at a given height he/she fails to clearly strike the target or land properly according with Rule 2.

The player who kicks the target at the highest height will be declared the winner. In the event of a tie, the following procedure will be used to determine 1^st through 5^th place:

1. If two or more players are tied for first place, the target will be lowered one (1”) inch (2.5 cm) and the competitors will each have three attempts at that height.

2. The player achieving a successful kick in the least number of attempts shall be declared the winner.

3. If no winner is determined at the lower level, the competitor with the lowest number of overall misses will be declared the winner.

4. If a tie still exists the player who missed at the lowest height will be awarded lowest place. The next higher position shall be awarded to the player who missed at the next lowest height and so on until all positions have been determined.

1. The process described in #3 and then #4 shall be used to break any ties for 3^rd, 4^th or 5^th place so that ‘all around’ competition points can be determined.

5. COMPETITION FORMAT: The rotation of the kickers will be established by draw. The same rotation will be maintained throughout the competition. The competition shall be a finals event only with no preliminary competition.

6. EQUIPMENT: A self-supporting stand, adjustable for height and with a horizontal arm for suspending the target. The target should be a small soft object, usually stuffed fur and is suspended by a rope from the horizontal arm of the stand. Host officials will attempt to keep the jumping area clean of debris and moisture but it is the athletes’ responsibility to ensure the area is safe.

TWO FOOT HIGH KICK RULES

1. START: A player may be standing at any distance from the target when he/she starts her/his approach for the jump.

2. MOVEMENT: The player may start with a running or standing approach. On take off, both feet must be no more than shoulder width apart. The target must be clearly struck while both feet are parallel. Upon landing both feet must hit the floor at the same time and be no more than shoulder width apart. The player must maintain balance and control on landing.

3. ATTEMPTS: Each player has three (3) attempts at each height. An attempt is made when the knees are “broken” in the course of the jump. A player is charged with one attempt when he does not clearly strike the target with both feet together, or when he fails to land properly and maintain balance in accordance with Rule 2, even if he/she strikes the target.

A player will be allowed a maximum of three (3) minutes with which to complete one (1) attempt. When there is one (1) minute left in the attempt, a designated official shall raise a flag to signal that one (1) minute remains in the attempt. No other signal or sound will be provided. A coach may choose to advise the athlete of the time remaining. The player shall be charged with an attempt if the three (3) minute maximum is exceeded.

At the completion of attempts at each height, the target shall be raised 4 inches (10 cm) for the Open Male category and 2 inches (5 cm) for Open and Junior Female and Junior Male categories. When there are 4 competitors left in the male categories, the height shall be raised 2 inches (5 cm) at the completion of each round of attempts by all athletes until a winner has been declared.

4. SCORING: If a player misses his/her first attempt he/she must make her/his second and third attempt, if necessary, in succession. A player is eliminated when, after three (3) attempts at a given height he/she fails to clearly strike the target or land properly according to Rule 2.

The player who kicks the target at the highest height will be declared the winner. In the event of a tie, the following procedure will be used to determine 1^st through 5^th place:

1. If two or more players are tied for first place, the target will be lowered one (1”) inch (2.5 cm) and the competitors will each have three attempts at that height.

2. The player achieving a successful kick in the least number of attempts shall be declared the winner.

3. If no winner is determined at the lower level, the competitor with the lowest number of overall misses will be declared the winner.

1. The process described in #3 and then #4 shall be used to break any ties for 3^rd, 4^th or 5^th place so that ‘all around’ competition points can be determined.

6. EQUIPMENT: A self-supporting stand, adjustable for height and with a horizontal arm for suspending the target. The target should be a small soft object, usually stuffed fur and is suspended by rope from the horizontal arm of the stand. Host officials will attempt to keep the jumping area clean of debris and moisture but it is the athletes’ responsibility to ensure the area is safe.

ALASKAN HIGH KICK RULES

1. START: A player starts on the floor by grasping the sole of one foot with the opposite hand. The palm of the hand must be placed by the ball of the foot (i.e. the foot cannot be held by the toes or the top). The supporting hand is placed flat on the floor with the palm down. The player then raises off the ground balancing on her/his free hand and leg. The player may grasp either right or left foot.

2. MOVEMENT: On start, the player must be in a stationary position with their buttocks on the floor. She/he then kicks with her/his free foot at the target while maintaining her/his hold on the other foot and balancing on her/his free hand. The player must take off and land on the same side of his/her body. The target must be clearly struck by the kicking foot. The landing must be on the kicking foot. The player must not let go of the other foot at any time throughout the kick.

3. ATTEMPTS: Each player has three (3) attempts at each height. A player is charged with an attempt when

iii. When he/she lets go of the other foot in accordance with Rule 2 even if he/she strikes the target, or

iv. When the kicking foot leaves the floor even if an attempt to kick the target is not made.

At the completion of attempts at each height, the target shall be raised 4 inches (10 cm) for open Male and Junior Male categories and 2 inches (5 cm) for Open and Junior Female categories. When there are 4 competitors left in the male categories, the height shall be raised 2 inches (5cm) at the completion of each round of attempts by all athletes until a winner has been declared.

4. SCORING: If a player misses her/his first attempt he/she must make her/his second and third attempt, if necessary, in succession. A player is eliminated when, after three (3) attempts at a given height he/she fails to clearly strike the target or land properly according with Rule 2.

The player who kicks the target at the highest height will be declared the winner. In the event of a tie, the following procedure will be used to determine 1^st through 5^th place:

1. If two or more players are tied for first place, the target will be lowered one (1”) inch (2.5 cm) and the competitors will each have three attempts at that height.

2. The player achieving a successful kick in the least number of attempts shall be declared the winner.

3. If no winner is determined at the lower level, the competitor with the lowest number of overall misses will be declared the winner.

1. The process described in #3 and then #4 shall be used to break any ties for 3^rd, 4^th or 5^th place so that ‘all around’ competition points can be determined.

5. COMPETITION FORMAT: The rotation if the kickers will be established by draw. The same rotation will be maintained throughout the competition. The competition shall be a finals event only with no preliminary competition.

6. EQUIPMENT: A self-supporting stand, adjustable for height and with a horizontal arm for suspending the target. The target should be a small soft object, usually stuffed fur and is suspended by rope from the horizontal arm of the stand. Host officials will attempt to keep the jumping area clean of debris and moisture but it is the athletes’ responsibility to ensure the area is safe.

KNEEL JUMP RULES

1. START: The player starts in a kneeling position, with her/his buttocks resting on her/his heels with toes pointed back, hands on knees and both knees behind the starting line. The knees should be as close together as possible.

2. MOVEMENT: The player may swing their arms but not rock their upper body back and forth as part of the preliminary movement to the jump. The jump involves thrusting the body and arms up and then forward. The legs are then extended as far forward as possible. The landing must be balanced, controlled and maintained until the official indicates that the feet can be moved. The feet on landing must be no more than shoulder width apart. The player must be wearing clothing that allows the judges an unobstructed view of his/her lower body.

3. ATTEMPTS: Each player has three (3) attempts. A player may be charged with an attempt if the contact between the heels and buttocks or between knees and floor is broken. A player is charged with an attempt if he/she does not land in accordance with Rule 2.

4. SCORING: The distance of a successful jump shall be measured from the starting line to the heel closest to the starting line. The player must remain balanced in place for the measurement or the jump is disallowed.

The player who jumps the greatest distance will be the winner. In the case of a tie, for 1^st through 5^th place, the total combined distance of an athlete’s successful jumps shall be used to determine each place.

5. COMPETITION FORMAT: The rotation of players will be established by draw and will be maintained throughout the event. Each player is allowed one (1) attempt for each rotation. The competition shall be a finals event only with no preliminary competition.

6. COMPETITION AREA: Host officials will attempt to keep the jumping area clean of debris and moisture but it is the athletes’ responsibility to ensure the area is safe.

1. START: The player begins lying face down on the floor, legs and feet together, arms extended straight out at right angles to the body and the body firm and rigid. Shoulders should be in line with the starting line.

Competitors must maintain a locked arm position with the body remaining above the wrists. This locked position may be at an angle not to exceed 45 degrees at the elbow.

2. MOVEMENT: Four to five assistants, designated by the Head Official, lift the player 2-3 feet (60 to 90 cm) above the floor, one grasping the player by the top of each foot (on top of the instep) and one by each fist. He will be lined up with his shoulders to a preset starting line. The competitor must remain rigid and fully extended with shoulders and torso supported by the downward pressure of the fists and feet. The player is carried in this position over the pre-set course. The same assistants will carry each competitor over the course at the same pace. A pacer shall be used to ensure a consistent pace is maintained by the assistants for each competitor. The same pacer shall be used for all competitors.

A player shall be stopped when, in the opinion the Head Official, the body of the competitor sags below the arms, or the buttocks rises above the arms, or the arms bend and the elbows beyond 45 degrees.

5. COMPETITION FORMAT: The order of the players will be established by draw. The course will be pre-set. The competition shall be a finals event only with no preliminary competition.

6. COURSE: The course will be pre-set, marked and measured. The course lay out should avoid sharp corners. Host officials will attempt to keep the playing area clean of debris and moisture but it is the athletes’ responsibility to ensure the area is safe.

1. START: The player should be positioned so that the target will not be any further away than the fingertips when the arm is extended parallel to the floor. In the starting position the player should be braced with the elbow of the balancing arm tucked into the body.

3. ATTEMPTS: Each player has three attempts at each height. An attempt is made when the striking hand is lifted towards the target and crosses the line of the elbow of the balancing arm. A player is charged with one attempt when he does not clearly strike the target, or when he allows any part of his body to touch the floor before regaining balance with the striking hand returned to the floor, even if he strikes the target.

A player will be allowed a maximum of three minutes with which to complete one attempt. When there is one (1) minute left in the attempt, a designated official shall raise a flag to signal that one (1) minute remains in the attempt. No other signal or sound will be provided. A coach may choose to advise the athlete of the time remaining. The player shall be charged with an attempt if the three minutes is exceeded.

At the competition of attempts at each height, the target shall be raised 2 inches (5 cm).

4. SCORING: If a player misses his first attempt he must make the second and third attempt, if necessary, in succession. A player is eliminated when, after three attempts at a given height he fails to clearly strike the target or maintain balance in accordance with Rule 2.

The player who strikes the target at the highest height will be declared the winner. In the event of a tie, the following procedure will be used to determine 1^st through 5^th place:

1. If two or more players are tied for first place, the target will be lowered one (1”) inch (2.5 cm) and the competitors will each have three attempts at that height.

2. The player achieving a successful strike in the least number of attempts shall be declared the winner.

3. If no winner is determined at the lower level, the competitor with the lowest number of overall misses will be declared the winner.

4. If a tie still exists, the player who missed at the lowest height will be awarded lowest place. The next higher position shall be awarded to the player who missed at the next lowest height and so on until all positions have been determined.

1. The process described in #3 and then #4 shall be used to break any ties for 3^rd, 4^th or 5^th place so that ‘all around’ competition points can be determined.

5. COMPETITION FORMAT: The rotation of the players will be established by draw. The same rotation will be maintained throughout the competition. The competition shall be a finals event only with no preliminary competition.

6. EQUIPMENT: A self-supporting stand, adjustable for height and with a horizontal arm for suspending the target. The target should be a small, soft object, usually stuffed with fur and is suspended by rope from the horizontal arm of the stand. Host officials will attempt to keep the jumping area clean of debris and moisture but it is the athletes’ responsibility to ensure the area is safe.

1. START: Two players lie on the floor on their stomachs facing each other. The floor shall have three parallel lines that are 60 centimetres (24 inches) from the center line. A looped leather thong or belt is placed over the back of the players’ heads above the ears.

2. MOVEMENT: Players rise to a “push-up” position with only hands and feet touching the floor and on signal from one of the judges, pull with their head, bracing their hands out in front and using their whole body strength to pull steadily backward. The pull must be directly back and parallel to the ground. A winner is determined when one player pulls the others shoulders across the line parallel to the centre line on their side of the competition area or they pull the strap off of their opponents head.

3. ATTEMPTS: This competition consists of one “pull” to determine a winner.

4. SCORING: The winner of the “pull” is declared if the opponent’s shoulders cross the line, or if the opponent drops his head allowing the loop to be pulled off or in any part of the body, other than the hands and feet, touches the floor.

5. COMPETITION FORMAT: Single elimination. Initial pairs are determined by draw. Players finishing tied for 2^nd. A 32 bracket format will be used with a separate ‘run off’ bracket to determine 3^rd through 5^th positions. The competition shall be a finals event only with no preliminary competition.

6. EQUIPMENT: A looped leather thong or belt is used. It is approximately three feet (90 cm) long and one and one half (1 ½”) inches (4 cm) wide. Host Officials will attempt to keep the playing area clean of debris and moisture but it is the athletes’ responsibility to ensure the area is safe.

1. START: In pairs, players face each other sitting on the floor. The choice of arm for the first pull is dictated in Section 3. If the right arm is chosen for the first pull, the left leg is straight and the right leg is bent over the opponent’s straightened leg. Competitors lock right arms at the bent elbow, with the left hand holding the opponent’s right ankle. Positions are reversed for the left arm pull. If the left arm is chosen for the first pull the reverse of the above is utilized.

2. MOVEMENT: On signal, competitors pull slowly and steadily at the elbow while bracing the opposite hand on the opponent’s ankle. Contact between the knee and elbow is not allowed. The pulling motion must be inside the elbows, not in an outward direction. The object is to pull the opponent over or touch the opponent’s hand to the chest.

3. ATTEMPTS: The competition consists of the best of three (3) “pulls”. The choice of arm for the first “pull” shall be determined by a flip of a coin. The second “pull” is with the other arm and the third “pull”, if necessary, shall be determined by a flip of a coin.

When in the opinion of the official there is a failed attempt, the attempt shall be restarted using the same arm.

4. SCORING: The winner of a “pull” is declared if the opponent is pulled over, if the opponent’s hand touches the chest or if the opponent’s arm is straightened out. If a player falls sideways or her/his left or right hand touches the floor, the “pull” is started over.

5. COMPETITION FORMAT: Single elimination. Initial pairs determined by draw. The competition shall be a finals event only with no preliminary competition. A 32 bracket format will be used with a separate ‘run off’ bracket to determine 3^rd through 5^th positions.

6. COMPETITION AREA: Host officials will attempt to keep the playing area clean of debris and moisture but it is the athletes’ responsibility to ensure the area is safe.

1. START: A player starts face down on the floor in a push up position with straight legs, elbows bent at the sides of the body and not at an angle away from the body, resting on the knuckles of the hands that are clenched into a fist. The thumbs must be tucked into a fist

2. MOVEMENT: Lifting the body off the floor, then with a quick push off the knuckles, and toes, the player hops forward landing again on both knuckles and toes simultaneously. The body must remain off the floor and is extended upward with each hop to the height of the elbows with the buttocks not to extend above the plane of the body.

4. SCORING: The distance the competitor can hop before quitting or lowering his body to the floor is measured from the shoulders at the start to the position of the shoulders at the completion.

A player will be verbally warned only once if, in the opinion of the judge, the body angle is too high for proper form. A Player will be disqualified if he does not correct his form as directed.

The player who hops the longest distance will be declared the winner. In the event of a tie, duplicate medals and scoring will be awarded.

5. COMPETITION FORMAT: The order of the players will by establishment by draw. The competition shall be a finals event only with no preliminary competition.

6. COURSE: The course will be pre-set, marked and pre-measured. The course lay out should avoid sharp corners and can be the same as used for the Airplane event. The course should be clean and clear of any dirt or debris. Host officials will attempt to keep the jumping area clean of debris and moisture but it is the athletes’ responsibility to ensure the area is safe.

7. MEDICAL SERVICES: Participants must be provided with immediate access to medical services upon the completion of this event.

1. START: A player starts in a standing position with both feet together (no more than shoulder width apart) and behind a line marked in front of the course.

2. At the end of the sledge line, the player turns around using one jumping movement, and then continues jumping

3. The player is allowed a maximum of five (5) seconds to complete the turning motion at the end of the 10 sledges. Officials timing this action will start the clock when the player’s feet hit the floor and stop the watch when they leave the floor for the first sledge jump.

5. Jumping over the sledges should be a continuous action with no appreciable time allowed between jumps.

6. During the jumping action the legs must be continuously up and over each sledge without swinging legs to the side. under the core of the body, i.e. they cannot be moved off to one side during the jump

3. ATTEMPTS: Each player is allowed three attempts. The attempt were the greatest number of sledges are jumped over is scored as the players best attempt.

4. SCORING: The number of sledges jumped over determines the player’s score. The player who jumps over the greatest number of sledges is declared the winner. The second greatest number finishes in second place and so on. If a tie exists the total of all three jumps shall be used to determine places. If a tie still exists a jump off shall be held to determine medals point scoring positions. Only those athletes tied for a position (i.e. two tied for first) shall jump off for that position and the next place.

5. COMPETITION FORMAT: The order of the players will be established by draw. Players will make all three attempts in the same order as drawn. The competition shall include at least three sets of sledges running simultaneously. The competition shall be a finals event only with no preliminary competition.

6. COURSE: Ten sledges are placed in a straight line with each unit marked so that movement can be determined. The sledges are numbered consecutively and placed 50 cm apart. The course shall be flat and level.

7. EQUIPMENT: For all categories, sledges are made of wood and shall be 50 cm in height, 50 cm width at the top and 70 cm width at the bottom, and between 150 and 200 cm in length. Note – sledges will be broken during competition so the Host Society is advised to keep extra on hand.

1. START: A player may use a running start or standing start. The start line shall be a clearly marked line on the floor that will be 103 cm in length and 25 cm wide and completely filled in by colour different than the underlying floor. The player will approach the start line perpendicular to the length of the start line.

2. MOVEMENT: On signal from the referee, the player completes three consecutive jumps. At all times from the start of the first jump through to the completion of the third jump both feet must stay together (no more than shoulder width apart). The player’s result is determined by measuring the shortest distance from the back of the start line to the nearest point touched by any part of the player’s body on the completion of the third jump. The player’s feet must not touch the start line during the first jump.[MM1] A player may continue to move forward after the successful completion of the third jump without penalty or disqualification.

The referee shall determine whether a jump is complete properly. If it is, he/she shall hold the flag in a downward position. Measurements will only be taken of properly completed jumps.

3. ATTEMPTS: Each player is allowed three attempts. The attempt measuring the longest is scored as the player’s result.

4. SCORING: The player who jumps the greatest distance is declared the winner. The second greatest distance finishes in second place and so on. If a tie exists the total of all three jumps shall be used to determine places. If a tie still exists a jump off shall be held to determine medals point scoring positions. Only those athletes tied for a position (i.e. two tied for first) shall jump off for that position and the next place.

5. COMPETITION FORMAT: The order of the players will be established by draw. Players will make all three attempts in the same order as drawn. The competition shall be a finals event only with no preliminary competition.

6. COURSE: The course shall be flat and level and at least 5 meters wide and 30 meters long. The run up area shall be a minimum of 10 meters.

	Warm Up		Starting
	Height		Height
Open Male	6 feet	(183 cm)	6 feet 6 inches	(198 cm)
Open Female	5 feet	(152 cm)	5 feet 6 inches	(168 cm)
Junior Male	5 feet	(152 cm)	5 feet 6 inches	(168 cm)
Junior Female	4 feet	(122 cm)	4 feet 6 inches	(137 cm)

	Warm Up		Starting
	Height		Height
Open Male	5 feet 6 inches	(168 cm)	6 feet	(183 cm)
Open Female	4 feet 6 inches	(137 cm)	5 feet	(152 cm)
Junior Male	5 feet	(152 cm)	5 feet 6 inches	(168 cm)
Junior Female	4 feet	(122 cm)	4 feet 4 inches	(132 cm)

	Warm Up		Starting
	Height		Height
Open Male	5 feet 6 inches	(168 cm)	6 feet	(183 cm)
Open Female	4 feet 6 inches	(137 cm)	5 feet	(152 cm)
Junior Male	4 feet 6 inches	(137 cm)	5 feet	(152 cm)
Junior Female	4 feet	(122 cm)	4 feet 6 inches	(137 cm)

	Warm Up		Starting
	Height		Height
Open Male	4 feet	(122 cm)	4 feet 6 inches	(137 cm)