High Jump

One of my tasks early in the peace was to construct a high jump stand. The kids didn't have one, and they needed to practice for the local sports carnival. Not only practice, but actually learn how to jump in competition. The standard jump is the scissors, which I last did at school many, many years ago!!

(Left - the initial styles were a bit lacking and it was a good job we had some mats)

So the great minds went to work. The first designs were over engineered for what materials were available, and also the tools tobuild it - we have access to a 6 1/4 inch power saw and a battery drill!!

(Right - the object is to get over the bar!)

Through various alterations and amendments we finished one - made from wood, nails, and electrical conduit for the cross bar. Anyway, despite it's lackings it did the job and the kids were happy. Here are some photos from the first trial.

(Left - "I'll try, but if it is too high......")

(Right - ".......I might need a bit of help!!"


(Left - My run up style is right on.)

(Right - the Principal gave a demonstration)

(Left - perhaps we need a bit more instruction)