2.4 Materials and Equipment
In some cases, specially developed pieces of specific are required for the
conduct of the “IAAF KIDS’ ATHLETICS” programme. This equipment can be put together very easily, transported without any problem and set up or taken down quickly.
If this equipment cannot be obtained for any reason, the programme can be conducted with local materials and handmade products. The most important criteria remains that the properties and characteristics of the materials defined for the IAAF Kids’ Athletics programme are respected.
2.5 Location and Duration
The spatial requirement for the “IAAF KIDS’ ATHLETICS” is straightforward. A level area (e.g. lawn, bare ground, ash court or asphalt - 60m x 40m) is all that is necessary.
The event happens within a clear time limit and a precise framework. Specifically, the Kids’ Athletics’ competition (= 9 teams with 10 members each) can be completed in about two hours, the official release of the results included. On the fringe of this major event, shorter events can be conducted with the combination of 6 teams and 7 events (3 Running 2 Jumping 2 Throwing events). In this case the complete event cannot last more than 1h15m, the presentation of awards included.