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HIGH-JUMP AREA [1 record]

Record 1 2007-01-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Track and Field
  • Sports Facilities and Venues
DEF

[A sector of] the oval track specifically designed for the high jump. It consists of the approach and take-off area (15 metres long) constructed of all-weather material in a fan shape with a slope away from the landing area to provide a speedy runoff of rainfall, 2 standards (uprights) to support the crossbar, and a landing area 16 feet in width by 12 feet in length covered by foam rubber, shavings or sawdust.

OBS

Source: Canadian Amateur Track and Field Association.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Athlétisme
  • Installations et sites (Sports)
CONT

sautoir en hauteur : emplacement aménagé pour le saut en hauteur. Il comprend une aire d'élan et une zone de réception. L'aire d'élan doit permettre au sauteur d'effectuer une course de 15 m au minimum selon l'angle qui lui convient. La barre transversale est placée entre deux poteaux espacés de 4 m et reposant sur des taquets de telle façon qu'elle tombe au moindre choc. L'aire de réception surélevée n'aura pas moins de 5 m. de longueur sur 4 m. de largeur.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Atletismo
  • Instalaciones y sedes deportivas
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