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High Jump

What is needed?

Gym mats, High jump stands and bar. (The bar could be made up for the purpose, but ensure that if the bar is hit by the competitor then the bar should fall to prevent the competitor tripping and falling.) The gym mat for the landing side of the bar should be soft.

How many can play

Any Number, but the more you have the longer their wait.

Age Guide

10+

How to play

Set the high jump bar to its lowest setting. Have all of the competitors line up and get them one by one to jump over the bar. If anyone does not make the jump they can have two further goes. Once a competitor cannot make the jump they sit out and become a spectator. Once everyone has had a go at the lowest setting of the bar it is then moved up to its next setting and the competition continues. By the time you reach the higher settings there will be few players left. The winner is the one who jumps the highest.