Dimensions for sports codes

Netball pg 1

Volleyball 3

Tennis 5

Basketball 6

Darts 9

Soccer 10

Handball 15

Table tennis 16

Hockey 17

Baseball 18

Gymnastics 19

Badminton 22

Athletics 23

Cricket 33

Soft ball 35

Rugby 38

Squash 41

References 41

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Dimensions for Netball

Netball is an international sport and played by two teams of seven players, based on throwing and catching. The
object is to score goals from within a defined area by throwing a ball into a ring at one’s own end of the court.

Seniors

Netball is played on a firm surface, both indoor and outdoor. The court is divided into three equal parts ─ a
centre third and two goal thirds measuring 10.17m each.

Court dimensions

 30.5m long and 15.25m wide. The longer sides are called sidelines and the shorter sides are called goal
lines
 The court is divided into three thirds measuring 10.17m each
 Centre circle is 0.9m in diameter in the centre of the court
 Goal circle is a semi-circle 4.9m in radius and its centre is the mid-point of the goal line
 Ceiling height — minimum of 8.3m
 Line markings — all lines are part of the court and no more than 50mm wide
 Gradient is one per cent cross fall in both direction

Run-off

There is a minimum run-off space of 3.05m outside each sideline. Other recommended run-off spaces are as
follows:

 goal lines 3.05m

 to wall/seating 3.05m
 between courts 3.65m

Goal posts

 Post height is 3.05m and placed at the midpoint of each goal line
 Post diameter — standard 65mm. If padding is used on the goal post, it must not be more than 50mm
thick and start at the base of the goal post and extend between 2m and 2.4m up the goal post
 Ring is 380mm internal diameter and made of a 15mm steel rod fitted with a net clearly visible and
open at both ends. The ring extends 150mm from the top of the goal post
 Net is approximately 20mm steel mesh or white cotton mesh

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  Post fixing (internal) — there are no struts from ring to goal post. The post is inserted in a socket in the
ground or supported by a metal base that does not project onto the court

Netball ─ NETTA

NETTA netball is the modified game of netball for 8–10 year old boys and girls. It is played on a standard
netball court but the goal posts are 2.4m high. The players also use a smaller ball.

FUN NET

FUN NET is a play based motor skills program for 5–7 year olds. The emphasis is on the acquisition of basic
motor skills, in a fun environment of games and activities. There is no organised competition structure and
modified equipment is used.

Dimensions for Volleyball

Playing court

The playing court is rectangular, 18m long and 9m wide. The space around the court or ‘free zone’ is a
minimum of 3m on all sides.

Court markings

All lines are 5cm wide and must be light in colour, different from the colour of the floor or any other lines.
Boundary lines are the two side lines and two endlines .Centre line divides the playing court into two equal
courts of 9m x 9m each. This line extends beneath the net from sideline to sideline . On each court, the rear edge
of the attack line is drawn 3m back from the middle of the centre line and marks the front zone

Net and posts

The net is 1m wide and 9.5m−10m long and is made of 10cm square, black mesh. The top of the net is 2.43m
high for men and 2.24m for women. The height is measured from the centre of the playing court. A flexible rod
1.8m long and 10mm in diameter called an antenna is fastened at the outside edge of each side band on the net.
Antenna are placed on opposite sides of the net and are considered part of the net. Antenna laterally delimits the
crossing space. The posts supporting the net are 0.50m−1m outside the sidelines. They are 2.55m high. The
posts are round and smooth, fixed to the ground without wires.

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Beach volleyball

Playing court

The playing court is rectangular, 16m long by 8m wide. It is surrounded by a free zone a minimum of 3m wide
and space free from obstruction up to a height of a minimum of 7m from the playing surface.

The terrain is levelled sand, flat and uniform as possible, free of rocks, shells and anything else to avoid risks of
cuts or injuries to the players.

Two sidelines and two endlines mark the playing court. All lines are 5cm−8cm wide and are a colour that
contrasts with the colour of the sand. There is no service area designated as players may serve from anywhere
across the back line. There is no centre line.

The net

The net serves as a visible centre line of the court, dividing it into two halves. The net is 8.5m long and 1m wide
when hung taut. It is 10cm square mesh. The height of the net is 2.43m for men and 2.24m for women. The
posts supporting the net must be rounded and smooth, with a height of 2.55m, preferably adjustable. The posts
must be padded.

Dimensions for Tennis

Tennis is a game played between either two players (singles) or two teams of two players (doubles). Players use
a stringed racquet to strike a hollow rubber ball covered with felt over a net into the opponent’s court so that
they fail to return the ball.

The court

The court is a rectangle, 23.77m long and for singles matches, 8.23m wide. For doubles matches, the court is
10.97m wide. The court is divided across the middle by a net suspended by a cord or metal cable attached to two
net posts 1.07m high. The net is fully extended and small enough mesh so a ball cannot pass through it. The
height of the net is 0.914m at the centre, where it is held down tightly by a white strap. A white band covers the
cord or metal cable and the top of the net.

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For doubles matches, the net posts are 0.914m outside the doubles court on each side. For singles matches the
centres of the net posts are 0.914m outside the singles court on each side.

Line markings

All court measurements are made to the outside of the lines and all lines of the court are the same colour clearly
contrasting with the colour of the surface. Baselines are lines at the ends of the court. Each baseline is divided in
half by a centre mark, 10cm long and parallel with the singles sidelines. The baseline is up to 10cm wide.
Sidelines are the lines at the sides of the court. Service lines are two lines between the singles sidelines 6.40m
from each side of the net, parallel with the net. The centre service line is on each side of the [Link] area
between the service line and the net is divided into two equal parts by the centre service line and is called the
service courts. The centre service line is parallel with the singles sidelines and halfway between them. The
centre service line and centre mark is 5cm wide.

Space around the court

For international competitions, the minimum distance between baselines and backstops is 6.4m. The minimum
distance between side lines and sidestops is 3.66m. For recreational and club play, the minimum distance
between baselines and backstops is 5.48m. The minimum distance between sidelines and sidestops is 3.05m.
The minimum height to the ceiling is 9.14m for indoor tennis. Where courts are constructed within the confines
of a common enclosure, the distance between sidelines is not less than 3.658m.

Court surfaces

There are several types of courts depending on the materials used for the court surface. Each playing surface has
its own unique characteristics which affect the playing style of the game. The table below identifies generic
court surfaces type and description as provided by the International Tennis Federations (ITF).

Type of surface
Acrylic textured, pigmented, resin-bound coating
Artificial clay synthetic surface with the appearance of clay
Artificial grass synthetic surface with the appearance of natural grass
Asphalt bitumen-bound aggregate
Carpet textile of polymeric material supplied in rolls or sheets
Clay unbound mineral aggregate
Concrete cement-bound aggregate
Grass natural grass
Other modular systems (tiles), wood, canvas

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Dimensions for Basketball

Basketball is played by two teams of five players each. The aim of each team is to score in the opponent’s
basket and to prevent the other team from scoring.

Seniors

Court dimensions

The playing court is a flat, hard surface free from obstructions with dimensions of 28m long by 15m wide,
measured from the inside edge of the boundary line.

Lines

All lines are drawn in the same colour (preferably white), 5cm in width and clearly visible.

Boundary line

The playing area is limited by the boundary line, consisting of endlines and sidelines. These lines are not part of
the playing court. The minimum space around the court for run-off is 2m. Any obstruction, including seated
team bench personnel, must be at least 2m from the playing court.

The Key

Centre line, centre circle and free-throw semi-circles

The centre line is marked parallel to the endlines from the mid-points of the sidelines and extend 0.15m beyond
each sideline. Centre line is part of the backcourt.

The centre circle is marked in the centre of the playing court and has a radius of 1.8m measured to the outer
edge of the circumference. If the inside of the centre circle is painted, it must be the same colour as the restricted
areas.

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The free-throw semi-circles are marked on the playing court with court with a radius of 1.8m measured to the
outer edge of the circumference and with their centres at the mid-points of the free-throw line (see diagram).

Free-throw lines, restricted areas and free-throw rebound places

The free-throw line is drawn parallel to each endline. It furthest edge is 5.80m from the inner edge of the
endline and is 3.60m long. It's mid-point lies on the imaginary line joining the mid-points of the two end
endlines.

The restricted area ("the Key") has been changed to a rectangle 5.8m by 3.6m. For international competition the
restricted area must be painted. Basketball Australia is not adopting that requirement.

The restricted areas are the rectangular areas marked on the playing court limited by the endlines, the extended
free-throw lines and the lines which originate at the endlines, their outer edges 2.45m from the mid-points of the
endlines and terminating at the outer edge of the free-throw lines. These lines, excluding the endlines, are part of
the restricted area. The inside of the restricted areas must be painted.

Free-throw rebound places along the restricted area,

reserved for players during free throws and are marked
in the diagram to the right.

Three point field goal area and line

The three point line has been extended from 6.25m to

6.75m. Basketball Australia recommends that the
courts should be marked with both three point lines
(6.25m and 6.75m).

The new 6.75m three point line should be marked in

white (or the same colour as the rest of the basketball
court line) and the old 6.25m three point line marked in
an alternate colour, ie yellow, red, green, blue or black.

The three point field goal area (see diagram on the next
page) is the entire floor area of the playing court, except
for the area near the opponents’ basket., limited by and
including:

 Two parallel lines extending from and perpendicular to the endlines, with the outer edge 0.90m from
the inner edge of the sidelines.
 An arc of radium 6.75m measured from the point on the floor beneath the exact centre of the
opponents' basket to the outer edge of arc. This distance of the point on the floor from the inner edge
of the mid-point of the endline is 1.575m. The arc is joined to the parallel lines.

The three point line is not part of the three-point field goal area.

Throw-in lines

A throw-in line 15cm long, outside the playing court, will be marked 8.325m from the end line (at the top of the
three point arc) on the sideline opposite the scorer's table. Previously this throw-in was administered at the half
way line, opposite the scorer's table.

No-charge semi-circle areas

The no-charge semi-circle lines shall be marked on the playing courts, limited by:

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  A semi-cicle with a radius of 1.25m measured from the point on the floor beneath the exact centre of
the basket to the inner edge of the semi-circle. The semi-circle is joined to:
 Two parallel lines perpendicular to the endlines, the inner edge 1.25m from the point on the floor
beneath the exact centre of the basket, 0.375m in length and ending 1.20m from the inner edge of
the endline.
The no-charge semi-circle areas are completed by imaginary lines joining the ends of the parallel lines
directly below the front edges of the backboards. The no-charge semi-circle lines are not part of the
no-charge semi-circle areas.

Team Bench Areas

The team bench areas are marked outside the playing court limited by two lines as shown on the diagram. There
must be 14 seats available in the team bench area for coaches, assistant coaches and substitutes. Any other
persons must be at least two metres behind the team bench.

Dimensions for Darts

Players throw darts at a circular target divided into different scoring areas. Games are played by individuals,
pairs or teams of any numbers. Players aim to reduce a starting number exactly to zero.

Dart board

Dart boards are usually made of sisal fibres or boar bristles and are marked 1−20 in a clockwise pattern. A
regulation board is 451mm in diameter and is divided into 22 sections. Each section is lined with thin metal
wire. The numbers indicating the various scoring sections of the board are normally made of wire. The inner
ring is called the ‘bull’.

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The overall dimensions are as follows:

 double and treble ring inside measurement ─

8mm
 bull inside diameter ─ 12.7mm
 outer bull inside diameter ─ 31mm
 centre bull to inside edge of treble wire ─
105mm
 centre bull to outside edge double wire ─
168mm

Playing area

The dart board is fixed on a wall or mobile stand,

allowing for a minimum of 3m between boards
measured bull to bull. The dart board is hung so that the
perpendicular height from the centre of the bull to the floor is 1.73m, eye-level for a six foot man. The dartboard
is fixed such that the ‘20’ segment is coloured black and at the top of the dartboard.

The ochre

The ochre is the line behind which the throwing player stands. It is 25mm high and 915mm long and placed in a
position where the minimum throwing distance measured from the rear of the raised ochre is 2.37m along the
floor to a plumb line at the face of the dartboard. The diagonal distance from the bull centre to the rear of the
raised ochre at floor level is 2.93m.
The encroachment line is a tape line located 1.5m behind the ochre. This is where a player must stand as his/her
opponent is playing a shot.

Dimensions for Football — Soccer

Football, commonly known as soccer, is a team sport played between two teams of 11 players each. It is played
on a rectangular grass field, with a goal at each end. With the exception of the two goal keepers, players may not
handle the ball, but must propel the ball with their head or feet.

The object of the game is to score by manoeuvring the ball into the opposing goal. The team that scores the most
goals by the end of the match wins. If the score is tied at the end of the game, either a draw is declared or the
game goes into extra time and/or a penalty shoot-out, depending on the format of the competition.

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Football 11-A-Side

Official soccer field dimensions

The field of play is rectangular. The length of the sideline must be longer than the length of the goal line.
Measurements are as follows:

 length ─ minimum 90m maximum 120m

 width ─ minimum 45m maximum 90m

It is recommended that there is a minimum 3m space around the pitch. In the interest of player safety it is
advisable to increase this distance wherever possible.

Field markings

The field of play is marked with lines called boundaries. The two longer boundary lines are called touch lines.
The two shorter lines are called goal lines. All lines are a maximum of 12cm wide. The field of play is divided
into two halves by a halfway line. The centre mark is at the midpoint of the halfway line. A circle with a radius
of 9.15m is marked around it.

Goals

Goals are placed on the centre of each goal line. There are two
upright posts equidistant from the corner flag posts and joined at
the top by a horizontal crossbar. The distance between the posts
is 7.32m and the distance from the lower edge of the crossbar to
the ground is 2.44m. Both goal posts and the crossbar have the
same width and depth, not exceeding 12cm. The goal lines are
the same width as that of the goal posts and the crossbar. Nets
can be attached to the goals and the ground behind the
goal, provided that they are properly supported and do
not interfere with the goalkeeper. The goal posts and
crossbars must be white.

All goal posts are secured to the ground’s surface in accordance with the regulations as stipulated by the
relevant authority or owner of the ground.

The goal area

A goal area is defined by two lines drawn at right angles to the goal line, 5.5m from the inside of each goal post.
These lines extend into the field of play for a distance of 5.5m and are joined by a line drawn parallel with the
goal line. The area bounded by these lines and the goal line is the goal area.

Penalty area

Two lines are drawn at right angles to the goal line, 16.5m from the inside of each goal post. The lines extend
into the field of play for a distance 16.5m and joined by a line parallel with the goal line. The area bounded by
these lines and the goal line is the penalty area.

Within each penalty area, a penalty mark is made 11m from the mid-point between and goal posts and
equidistant to them. An arc of a circle with a radius of 9.15m from each penalty mark is drawn outside the
penalty area.

Corner flags

A flag post, minimum height 1.5m, with a non-pointed top and a flag is pl

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aced in each corner of the field. They are also placed at each end of the halfway line.

Corner arc

A quarter circle with a radius of 1m from each corner flag post is drawn inside the field of play.

Coaching and team areas

Team benches will be separated by a 9.15m neutral zone, and will be at least 3.05m from the touch line. The
area will be marked parallel to the touch line and situated 3.05m from the touch line and extending 18.29m from
the 5m neutral zone measured from the halfway line in both directions.

Dimensions for Handball

Handball is a fast-paced game involving two teams of seven players who pass, throw, catch and dribble a small
ball with their hands while trying to score goals. The team with the most goals wins the game. A game consists
of two 30-minute halves with a 10-minute half-time break.

.Handball — indoor

Playing area

The playing court is rectangular measuring 40m x 20m. The safety zone surrounding the court has a minimum
width of at least 1m along the sidelines and 2m behind the goal lines. The playing court is marked with lines
5cm wide except for the goal lines (between the goal posts) that are 8cm wide.

Goals

The goal is placed in the centre of each outer goal line and firmly attached to the floor or wall behind the goals.
The interior measures 3m in width and 2m in height. The rear side of the goal post is in line with the goal line.

The goal area in front of the goals is a 3m x 6m rectangle and two connecting quarter circle sectors, each with a
radius of 6m.

Lines

All lines are 5cm wide except for the goal lines which are 8cm wide. Other measurements are as follows:

 broken free throw lines are parallel and concentric to the goal area line with a 3m larger distance from
the goal line. Segments and spaces between them are 15cm
 the 7m line is 1m long directly in front of the goal, parallel to the goal line, 7m from the rear edge of
the goal line
 the goalkeeper’s restraining line is 15cm long directly in front of the goal. It is parallel to, and 4m away
from, the goal line
 centre line connects midpoints of two side lines

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  substitution line is 4.5m from centre line outside the boundary

Dimensions for Table tennis

Table tennis is a sport in which two or four players hit a lightweight, hollow ball back and forth to each other
with bats (called racquets or paddles). The game takes place on a table divided by a net.

Players must allow a ball played towards them to bounce only once on their side of the table and must return it
so that it bounces on the opponent’s side. The object is to win points by making shots that an opponent is unable
to return.

Playing table and area

The table is 2.74m long, 1.525m wide and 76cm high with a masonite or similarly manufactured timber, layered
with a smooth, low-friction coating. The table or playing surface is divided into two halves by a 15.2cm high
net. The playing space around the table must be at least 14m long, 7m wide and 5m high.

Dimensions for Hockey

Hockey, or field hockey as it is known in some parts of the world, is a team game of 11-a-side played by men
and women. It is played with a stick and a ball and most often played on grass or synthetic surfaces.

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Hockey - field

Hockey, or field hockey as it is known in some parts of the world, is a team game of 11-a-side played by men
and women. It is played with a stick and a ball and most often played on grass or synthetic surfaces.

Field of play

The field of play or pitch is rectangular, 91.4m long and 55m wide. All lines are 75mm wide, white and are part
of the field of play. Sidelines mark the long perimeters, backlines mark the shorter perimeters. Goal lines are
lines between the goal posts. A centre line is marked across the middle of the field. Lines known as 23m lines
are marked across the field 22.9m from each backline. Circles are marked with lines 3.66m long inside the field
around the goals andopposite of the centre of the backline. Penalty spots 150mm in diameter are marked in
front of the centre of each goal 6.4m from the inner edge of the goal line. Flag posts between 1.2m and 1.5m in
height are placed at each corner of the field.

Run-off

The playing surface must extend at least 3m at the end and 2m at the sidelines. These are minimum
requirements with the respective recommended areas being 4m plus 1m and 3m plus 1m (that is, a total of 5m at
the ends and 4m at the sides of the field).

Goals

Goals are positioned outside of the field of play at the

centre of and touching each backline. Two white,
vertical goal posts 2.14m high are joined by a white,
horizontal crossbar 3.66m wide. Sideboards 460mm
high and 1.20m wide are placed at right angles to the
goal line. Backboards 460mm high and 3.66m wide are
placed at right angles to the sideboards and are fixed to
the end of the sideboards. Nets are fitted loosely to the
back of the goal posts and crossbar at intervals notmore
than 150mm.

The International Hockey Federation has produced a document specifying the minimum lighting requirements
for international competition – Guide to Artificial Lighting of Hockey Pitches. This document can also assist
hockey organisations processing and contemplating the installation of pitch lighting for any purpose. This
document is available at [Link].

Dimensions for Baseball

Baseball is a bat and ball game between two teams of nine players each and is played on an enclosed field under
jurisdiction of one or more umpires. The team that scores the greater number of runs is the winner.

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The infield (also named diamond), where the bases are located, and the outfield constitute the baseball field. The
playing field is delimited on both sides by the foul lines which separate the fair territory and the foul territory.

The bases are located on the infield diamond. All bases, including home base, are in fair territory and are 27.4m
apart in the counterclockwise order
in which they are to be run.

Field dimensions

The regulation field is used for the

open, Under 18 and Under 16 age
groups. A modified field is used for
Little League and Under 14.

The pitcher’s mound is 18.44m from

home plate and located in the centre
of the infield. It is a 5.5m mound of
dirt no higher than 25.4cm. Near the
centre of the mound is the pitching
rubber, a rectangular slab measuring
61cm x 15cm.

The batter’s box is 1.2m x 2.9m. The catcher’s box is 1.3m x 2.4m.

The distance from home plate to the outfield fence must be at least 98m along the left and right field foul lines
and 122m at the centre outfield.

A home run fence is compulsory in all age groups so a totally enclosed playing field is obtained.

First, second and third base are marked by white canvas bags, 38.1cm², not less than 7.6cm or more than 12.7cm
inches thick, filled with soft material and securely attached to the ground. They differ from home base, which is
a five-sided slab of whitened rubber. It is 3.2cm square with two of the corners removed so that one edge is
43cm long, two are 21.5cm and two are 30.48cm. It is set in the ground so that the 43cm edge faces the pitcher’s
plate.

Distance between Distance home plate to Foul line length from

Age
bases pitcher's plate home base
Regulation Under 16, Under 18,
27.4m 18.44m 97.5m
field 18 and over
Junior field Under 14 24.38m 16.45m 76.2m
Little league 18.288 14.02m 60.96m

Dimensions for Badminton

Badminton is an indoor racquet game played by one or two players opposing an equivalent number across a net.

Court dimensions

The court is a rectangle and can be used for both singles and doubles. The court size for singles is 13.4m x
5.18m (playing area = 69.41m² including boundary lines) and 13.4m x 6.1m (playing area = 81.74m² including
boundary lines). The lines are 40mm wide and coloured white or yellow. It is desirable to have a wooden sprung
floor together with approved non-slip court mats.

Space about court

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There is at least 2m clear space surrounding all the outer lines of the courts. There is also a minimum
requirement of 2m between any two courts marked out side by side.

Posts and nets

Posts are 1.55m in height from the surface of the court. The net is 760mm in depth and a minimum of 6.1m
wide. The top of the net from the surface of the court is 1.524m at the centre of the court and 1.55m over the
sidelines for doubles. There is no gap between the end of the net and the post. If necessary, the full depth of the
net at the ends is tied to the post.

Space over court

The minimum height from the floor over the full court for international competition is 12m. Club standard play
is 9.14m. The required height is entirely free of all obstructions and light fittings over the area of the court.

Background and lighting

To avoid difficulty in sighting the shuttle, the background behind the ends of the court is not to be coloured
white.

. Shuttle testing marks

To test a shuttle a player uses a full underhand stroke which makes contact with the shuttle over the back
boundary line. The shuttle is hit upwards at an angle and in a direction parallel to the sidelines. A shuttle of
correct speed lands not less than 530mm and not more than 990mm short of the other back boundary lines
asshown in the diagram below.

Dimensions for Athletics — throwing events

The four standard throwing events — shot put, discus, hammer, and javelin — all involve the use of implements
of various weights and shapes that are hurled for distance. In all throwing events, the object being thrown must
land in a specified landing area. White lines 5cm wide delineate the area.

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Shot put

The shot put involves ‘putting’ (throwing in a pushing

motion) a heavy metal ball (called the shot) as far as
possible. The shot put facility includes a throwing
circle, a stop-board and a landing sector. Competitors
take their throw from inside a circle 2.135m in
diameter, with a toe board approximately 10cm high at
the front of the circle. The distance thrown is measured
from the inside of the circumference of the circle to
where the shot lands at its nearest disturbance of the
soil.

The throwing circle is made of bank iron, steel or other

suitable material, the top of which is flush with the
ground outside. The inside diameter of the throwing
circle measures 2.135m (±5mm) and the rim at least
6mm in thickness, 70mm to 80mm deep and painted
white.

The interior of the circle is constructed of concrete,

asphalt or some other firm but not slippery material. The surface must be level and 1.4cm–2.6cm lower than the
upper edge of the rim of the circle. A portable circle meeting these specifications is permissible.

The stop board is white and made of wood or other suitable material in the shape of an arc so that the inner edge
coincides with the inner edge of the rim of the circle. It is placed mid-way between the sector lines, and
constructed so that it can be firmly fixed to the ground. The board is 1.22m long on the inside, 11.2cm wide and
10cm high when firmly in position.

The surface of the landing sector must allow for the shot put to make a mark upon landing. It is made of natural
grass or other suitable material. The landing sector must be laid from the middle of the circle with an angle of
34.92° and marked by 50mm wide white lines, the inside edges of which form the boundary of the sector. The
length of the sector is 25m. The angle of 34.92° is attained if the two sector lines at a distance of 25m are spaced
15m apart.

The maximum allowance for the overall downward inclination of the landing sector, in the throwing direction,
shall not exceed 0.1 per cent.

Discus throw

Discus throw is a throwing event where athletes throw a

2kg platelike implement from a 2.5m circle. The discus
is launched after the thrower, starting at the back of the
circle, has completed one-and-a-half turns. The facility
for discus throw includes a throwing circle, protective
cage and landing sector.

The throwing circle is made of bank iron, steel or other

suitable material, the top of which is flush with the
ground outside. The inside diameter of the circle
measures 2.5m (±5mm) and the rim at least 6mm in
thickness, 70mm to 80mm deep and painted white.

The interior of the circle is constructed of concrete,

asphalt or some other firm but not slippery material. The surface must be level and 1.4cm–2.6cm lower than the
upper edge of the rim of the circle.

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All discus and hammer throws are made from an enclosure or cage to ensure safety of spectators, officials and
athletes. The cage shown in the following diagram is intended for use when the event is held in the arena with
other events taking place at the same time or spectators are present. Where this does not apply, and especially in
training areas, a much simpler construction may be satisfactory.

The cage is designed, manufactured and maintained to be capable of stopping a 2kg discus moving at a speed of
up to 25m per second. There must be no danger of the discus ricocheting or rebounding back towards the athlete
or over the top of the cage. If these requirements are satisfied, any form of cage design and construction can be
used.

The cage is U-shaped. The width of the mouth is 6m, positioned 7m in front of the centre of the throwing circle.
The end points of the 6m wide mouth are the inner edge of the cage netting. The height of the netting panels or
draped netting at their lowest point is 4m. Provision must be made in the design of the cage to prevent a discus
forcing its way through any joints in the cage or the netting or underneath the netting panels.

The netting is made from suitable natural or synthetic fibre cord or from a mild or high tensile steel wire. The
maximum mesh size is 44mm for cord netting and 50mm for steel wire.

The maximum danger sector for discus throws from this cage is approximately 69°, when used by both right and
left handed throwers in the same competition. The position and alignment of the cage in the arena is critical for
its safe use.

The surface of the landing sector must allow for the discus making a mark upon landing. It is made of natural
grass or other suitable material. The landing sector is laid from the middle of the circle with an angle of 34.92°
and marked by 50mm wide white lines, the inside edges of which form the boundary of the sector. The length of
the sector is 80m. The angle of 34.92° is attained if the two sector lines at a distance of 80m are spaced 48m
apart.

The maximum allowance for the overall downward inclination of the landing sector, in the throwing direction,
shall not exceed 0.1 per cent.

Hammer throw

The hammer throw is a throwing event where the object thrown is a heavy steel ball attached with a long wire
(maximum length 122cm) to a handle. The facility for the hammer throw includes a throwing circle, protective
cage and landing sector. It is usually combined with the facility for the discus throw.

The throwing circle is the same as for the discus and shot put throw but has an inside diameter of 2.135m
(±5mm). The hammer can be thrown from the discus circle provided the diameter of this circle is reduced from
2.50m to 2.135m by placing a circular ring inside.

The surface finish to the concrete circle is slightly

smoother for hammer throw than for discus. When a
circle is used for both discus and hammer throw, a
compromise finish is required.

The hammer throw cage is designed, manufactured and

maintained to be capable of stopping a 7.260kg disc
moving at a speed of up to 32m per second. There must
be no danger of the disc ricocheting or rebounding back
towards the athlete or over the top of the cage. If these
requirements are satisfied, any form of cage design and
construction can be used.

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The cage is U-shaped as shown in the following diagram. The width of the mouth is 6m, positioned 7m in front
of the centre of the throwing circle. The end points of the 6m wide mouth are the inner edge of the cage netting.
The height of the netting panels or draped netting at their lowest point are at least 7m for the panels/netting at
the rear of the cage and at least 10m for the 2.80m panels to the gate pivot points. Provision must be made in the
design of the cage to prevent a hammer forcing its way through any joints in the cage or the netting or
underneath the netting panels.

Two movable netting panels 2m wide are provided at the front of the cage, only one is operative at a time. The
minimum height of the panels is 10m.

The netting can be made from suitable natural or synthetic fibre cord or from a mild or high tensile steel wire.
The maximum mesh size is 44mm for cord netting and 50mm for steel wire.

Where it is desirable to use the same cage for discus and

hammer throw, the installation can be adapted in two alternative ways. A 2.135m–2.5m concentric circle is
fitted but this involves using the same surface in the circle for the hammer and discus throw. The hammer cage
is used for the discus throw by fixing the movable netting panels clear of the cage opening.

For separate circles for hammer and discus throw in the same cage, the two circles are placed one behind the
other with the centres 2.37m apart on the centre line of the land sector and with the discus circle at the front. In
this case, the movable netting panels are used for the discus throw.

The maximum danger sector for hammer throws from this cage is approximately 53° when used by both right
and left-handed throwers in the same competition. The position and alignment of the cage in the arena is critical
for its safe use.

Javelin

The javelin throw is a throwing event where the object to be

thrown is a spear-like object made of metal, fibreglass and, in
some cases, carbon fibre. The facility for the javelin throw
includes a runway, a throwing arc and a landing sector. The
minimum length of the runway is 30m and the maximum 36.5m.
It is marked by two parallel white lines 5cm wide and 4m apart.

The throw is made from behind an arc of a circle drawn with a

radius of 8m. The arc consists of a strip painted or made of wood
7cm wide. It is white and flush with the ground. Lines are drawn
from the extremities of the arc at right angles to the parallel lines
marking the runway. These lines are white, 75cm long and 7cm
wide. The maximum lateral inclination of the runway is 1:100
and the overall inclination in the running direction 1:1000.

Dimensions for Athletics — track events

Track and field facilities are usually designed as multi-purpose

facilities (tracks with playing fields inside).

This publication uses the IAAF Track and Field Manual 2003
Edition as its source of information. It is the IAAF’s objective to
create uniform criteria to provide fair and equitable competition

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and also to simplify principles of construction, surveying and certification of facilities. The IAAF website is
[Link].

Track events include sprint, middle distance, hurdle and steeplechase events. The 400m oval track forms the
basis of a multi-sports arena and its dimensions are dependent on the requirements of other sports. Although
there are a number of different layouts for the oval 400m track, this publication uses the IAAF’s criteria as
outlined in the IAAF Track and Field Manual 2003 Edition.

The competition area for track events includes:

 oval track with at least four lanes and safety zones measuring no less than 1m on the inside and outside

 straight with minimum of six lanes for sprints and hurdles

 steeplechase track as for oval track with a permanent water jump

There are three basic types of track surface — synthetic, unbound mineral (cinder) and grass.

400 metre track events

The length of a standard running track is 400m (standard track). Orientation of the track should take into
account the prevailing winds and sun angles. The 400m track consists of two parallel straights and two bends
whose radii are equal. The area inside the track is large enough to accommodate all throwing events and also a
standard soccer pitch (68m x 105m).

The 400m Standard Track (as outlined in the IAAF Track and Field Facilities Manual 2003 Edition) comprises
two semi-circles, each with a radius of 36.50m, which are joined by two straights, each 84.39m long. The width
of the track is a minimum of 72m and unless it is a grass track, the inside of the track is bordered by a kerb of
suitable material, 5cm high and a minimum of 5cm wide. The inner edge of the track is 398.12m long (36.5m x
2 x π + 84.39m x 2) where π = 3.1416. This length for the inner edge gives a length of 400 metres (36.8m x 2 x
π + 84.39m x 2) for the theoretical line of running (measurement line) at a distance of 0.30m from the kerb.

For a grass track without a kerb the inner edge is marked with lines 5cm wide.

Lanes

The 400m standard track has eight, six or occasionally four lanes. The distance of the race is measured from the
edge of the start line further from the finish to the edge of the finish line nearer to the start. The direction of
running is anti-clockwise.

All lanes have a width of 1.22m ± 0.01 and marked by white lines 5cm wide. The line on the right hand of each
lane, in the direction of running, is included in the measurement of the width of each lane. All start lines (except
for the curved start lines) and the finish line are marked at right angles to the lane lines.

The essential requirement for all start lines ─ straight, narrow, staggered or curved ─ is that the distance for
every athlete is the same. For races of 800m or less, each athlete will have a separate lane at the start. Races of
up to, and including, 400m are run entirely in lanes. Races of 800m start and continue in lanes until the end of
the first bend. The exit from the first bend is marked distinctively with a 5cm wide line across the track and is
called the breakline. The breakline is marked at each end by a flag at least 1.5m high, positioned outside the
track, 30cm from the nearest lane line. Races over 800m are run without lanes using a curved start line.

Immediately before the finish line, the lanes are marked with numbers a minimum height of 0.50m. All
markings are 0.05m wide. All distances are measured in a clockwise direction from the edge of the finish line
nearer to the start to the edge of the start line father from the finished.

The data for staggered starts for the 400m Standard Track (constant lane width of 1.22m) is shown on the next
page. All track markings are in accordance with ‘IAAF 400m Standard Track Marking Plan’ as shown in the
IAAF Track and Field Manual 2003 Edition.

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100 metre start

The start of the 100m is run in the ‘straight’ that is integrated into the 400m oval track. It is measured from the
edge of the finish line nearest to the start line backwards so the event is not run around a curve. The straight will
incorporate a starting area of 3m minimum and a runout of 17m minimum.

Relay zones

The relays involve four runners per team, each member carrying a baton for 25 per cent of the total distance
before passing it to the next team runner.

The relay marks for each changeover or take-over zone are provided for the 4 x 100m, 4 x 200m and
4 x 400m relays. The 4 x 200m relay is run in lanes for one lap plus the next bend so that runners can start
running out of their lanes at the 800m breakline.

Lines 5cm wide are drawn across the track to mark distances of the stages and to denote the scratch line. Each
take-over zone is 20m long of which the scratch line is the centre. The zones shall start and finish at the edge of
the zone lines nearest the start line in the running direction.

200 metre start and 4 x 100 metre relay

For the 4 x 100m relay event, the first leg competitors start from the 400m staggered start positions. The first
take-over marks are 100m in advance of each relevant 400m stagger. The second take-over marks are the
prescribed 200m staggered starting positions. The third take-over marks are 100m from the finish line. At each
stage the take-over zone is within two lines set out 10m either side of the actual take-over mark in each lane.

4 x 200 metre and 4 x 400 metre relays

The scratch lines of the first take-over zones for the 4 x 400m (or the second zones for the 4 x 200m) are the
same as the start line for the 800m. The take-over zones for the second and last take-overs (4 x 400m) are the
10m lines either side of the start/finish line.

In the 4 x 200m and the 4 x 400m relays, competitors run the first full lap in lanes. The second stage runners in
the 4 x 400m relay and the third stage runners in the 200m relay remain in their respective lanes until they enter
the back straight. The arc across the track at the entry to the back straight showing the positions at which the
second stage runners (4 x 400m) and third stage (4 x 200m) are permitted to leave their respective lanes, is the
same arc for the 800m event.

1000, 2000, 3000, 5000 and 10,000 metre events

Where there are more than 12 competitors in a race, they may be divided into two groups with one group of
approximately 65 per cent of competitors on the regular arced start line and the second group on a separate arced
start line marked across the outer half of the track. The second group shall run as far as the end of the first bend
on the outer half of the track.

The separate arced line is marked so that all competitors run the same distance.

Lane staggers in metres - measurement line distance 0.20m

All distances are measured in a clockwise direction from the edge of the finish line nearer to the start to the edge
of the appropriate line farther from the finish. With the exception of Lane 1, all lanes are measured 20cm out
from the outer edge of the inner line.

Lane staggers in metres

Distance Bend Lane 2 Lane 3 Lane 4 Lane 5 Lane 6 Lane 7 Lane 8
200m 1 3.519 7.352 11.185 15.017 18.850 22.683 26.516
400m 2 7.038 14.704 22.370 30.034 37.700 45.366 53.032

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800m 1 3.526 7.384 11.260 15.151 19.061 22.989 26.933
4 x 400 3 10.564 22.088 33.630 45.185 56.761 68.355 79.965
Construction measurements of a 400 metre standard running track
Length of each straight section 84.390m
Construction of radium of curve (including raised kerb on inside of track) 36.500m
Construction length of curve (semi-circle) 114.668m
Radius of measurement line in Lane 1 (30cm outside raised kerb) 36.800m
Length of curve along measurement line 115.610m
Length of track along measurement line 400.00m
Length of track on construction line (kerb) 398.120m
Lane width (including 5cm on outside) 1.220m
Steeplechase lap where the water jump is inside the 400m track 396.084m

Hurdles

Hurdles is a race over a series of obstacles called hurdles.

Runners must remain in assigned lanes throughout a race, and
though they may knock hurdles down while running over them,
they may do so only with a leg or foot, not a hand.

The standard 400m track, sprint track with 100m and 110m are
used for hurdle races. Each hurdle is placed on the track so that
the feet are on the side of the approach by the athlete. The hurdle
is placed so that the edge of the bar nearest the approaching
hurdler coincides with the track marking nearest the athlete (see
table below).

The following are standard distances:

 men, junior men, youth boys ─ 110m, 400m

 women, junior women, youth girls ─ 100m, 400m

There are 10 flights of hurdles in each lane, set out in accordance with the following tables:

Hurdle distances
Distance start to 1st Distance between
Race distance Hurdle height Last hurdle to finish line
hurdle hurdles
Men
110m 1.067m 13.72m 9.14m 14.02m
400m 0.914m 45m 35m 40m
Women
100m 0.838m 13m 8.50m 10.50m
400m 0.762m 45m 35m 40m

The start and finish is marked by a 50mm wide line at right angles to the inner edge of the track. The distance
of a selected race is measured from the edge of the starting line further from the finish, to the edge of the finish
line nearer to the start.

400 metre standard running track

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Dimensions for Athletics — jumping events

Track and field jumping events consist of four events: high jump, long jump, pole vault and triple jump.

Long jump

The long jump is a jumping event where athletes combine speed, strength, and agility in a horizontal jump for
distance. Jumpers make their approach down the runway at nearly top speed, plant a foot on the take-off board,
and leap into the air. A legal jump requires that no part of the forward foot extends beyond the board. The long
jump facility includes a runway, take-off board and landing area.

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The runway for the long jump is 40m minimum and is measured from the beginning of the runway to the take-
off line. The runway is 1.22m ± 0.01m and marked by white lines 5cm in width. The maximum lateral
inclination of the runway is 1:100 and the overall inclination in the running direction is 1:1000.

The take-off board is marked by a board sunk level with the runway and the surface of the landing area. The
take-off board is white, rectangular, made of wood or other suitable rigid material and measures 1.22m ± 0.01m
long, 20cm ± 2mm wide and 10cm deep.

The edge of the board closest to the landing area is the take-off line. The distance between the take-off line and
the far end of the landing area is at least 10m. The take-off line is placed between 1m and 3m from the nearer
end of the landing area.

Immediately beyond the take-off line there is a plasticine indicator board or other suitable material for recording
the athlete's footprint when he has foot-faulted. This board is 10cm (± 2mm) wide and 1.22m (± 0.01m) long
and is painted in a contrasting colour to the take-off board. The board is mounted in a recess or shelf in the
runway, on the side of the take-off board near the landing area.

The upper part of the indicator board is covered for the first 10mm and along its entire length by a plasticine
layer. The surface of the board beneath the plasticine is made of a material in which the spikes of an athlete’s
shoe will grip and not skid. When mounted in this recess, the whole assembly is sufficiently rigid to accept the
full force of the athlete’s foot.

The landing area has a minimum width of 2.75m and a maximum width of 3m. If possible, it is to be placed in
the middle of the runway so that if extended, it would coincide with the middle of the landing area. The landing
area is filled with soft, damp sand, the top surface of which is level with the take-off board.

Triple jump

The triple jump was previously known as the ‘hop, step and jump’, which describes the actions of the
competitor. The athlete runs down a runway until he reaches a designated mark where the jump is measured.
The first landing is done with the take-off foot. The next phase is a step, landing on the opposite foot, and is
followed by the jump, into a sand-filled box, as in the long jump.

Except for the placement of the take-off board, the same facilities are used for triple jump as for the long jump.
It is recommended that the take-off board is not less than 13m for men and 11m for women from the nearer end
of the landing area. For other competitions, this distance is appropriate for the level of competition.

High jump

The high jump is an event in which an athlete tries to propel his/her body over a bar
that rests across two upright poles. The jumper must take off from one foot after an
approach from any angle along a semi-circular runway. Three successive misses
eliminates the jumper. The jumper who jumps the highest wins.

The high jump facility includes a semi-circular runway, a take-off area, two uprights
with a crossbar and a landing [Link] semi-circular runway, with a radius of at
least 20m, permits an approach from every direction. The runway and take-off areas

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are usually covered with the same surface as the track. The maximum overall inclination of the runway and
take-off area is 1:250 in the direction of running. The landing area is placed so the athlete’s approach is up the
inclination.

The minimum landing area is 6m long x 4m wide and 0.7m high. It is important for the safety of high jumpers
that a suitable landing mat is used, which allows absorption of the impact from the fall of the athletes and gives
adequate resiience when compressed.

Pole vault

Pole vaulting is an event where a person uses a long, flexible pole (usually made either of fibreglass or carbon
fibre) as an aid to leap over a bar. The pole vault facility includes a runway, a box for inserting the pole, two
uprights with a crossbar and a landing area.

The length of the runway is a minimum of 40m. The width is 1.22m ± 0.01m and marked by white lines 5cm in
width. The maximum lateral inclination of the runway is 1:100 and the overall inclination in the running
direction is 1:1000.

The take-off for the pole vault is a

box constructed of fibreglass, metal
or wood, preferably with rounded
upper edges and sunk level with the
runway. It is 1.084m in length,
measured along the inside of the
bottom of the box, 60cm in width at
the front end and tapering to 15cm in
width at the bottom of the stop board.
The length of the box at runway level
and depth of the stop board are
determined by the angle of 105°
formed between the base and the stop
board.

The base of the box slopes from runway level at the front end to a vertical distance below ground level of 20cm
at the point where it meets the stop board. The box is constructed in such a way that the slides slope outwards
and end next to the stop board at an angle of approximately 120° to the base.

If the box is constructed of wood, the bottom is lined with 2.5mm sheet metal for a distance of 80cm from the
front of the box.

The landing area measures not less than 5m long and 5m wide. The sides of the landing area nearest to the box
are placed 10cm to 15cm from the box and slope away at an angle of approximately 45°.

Dimensions for Cricket

Cricket is a high scoring bat and ball sport played between two teams, usually of 11 players each.

Outdoor cricket

Cricket is a high scoring bat and ball sport played between two teams, usually of 11 players each. A cricket
match is played on an oval grass field, in the centre of which is a flat strip of ground called a pitch. At each end
of the pitch is a set of three parallel wooden stakes (known as stumps) driven into the ground, with two small
crosspieces (known as bails) laid on top of them. This wooden structure is called a wicket.

The pitch

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A turf pitch is 20.12m long and 3.05m wide. A non-turf pitch is a minimum length of 17.68m and a minimum of
1.83m wide. A pitch is bounded at either end by the bowling creases and a set of wickets in the centre of the
bowling crease.

In the case of a turf pitch, the slope of the pitch should not exceed 1 per cent and follow the slope pattern of the
oval. If the oval is centre sloped, the pitch square should also slope from the centre.

The amount of fall should therefore not exceed 30mm across a 3.05m strip or 200mm along its length, being as
flat as possible at the centre.

The pitch square should be about 75mm above the level of the outfield to allow for surface drainage off the
pitch.

The bowling crease

The bowling crease is the line through the centre of the three stumps at the relevant end. It is 2.64m in length
with stumps in the centre.

The popping crease

The popping crease is in front of and parallel to the bowling crease. It is 1.22m wide from the bowling crease.
The popping crease is marked to a minimum of 1.83m on either side of the centre of the middle stumps and is
unlimited in length.

The return crease

The return crease is at right angles to the popping crease at a distance of 1.32m either side from the middle of
the stumps. The return crease is 2.44m behind the popping crease and unlimited in length.

Cricket field

A cricket field is a large circular or oval shaped grassy ground. There are no fixed dimensions for the field but
its diameter varies between 137m and 150m. On most grounds, a rope demarcates the perimeter of the field and
is called the boundary.

Ideally, the oval should fall in all directions from the centre, but failing this, should have a single phase slope of
one per cent in any convenient direction. If the oval is on a very well drained soil, no slope is required.

A painted oval is made by drawing a semi-circle of 27.4m radius from the centre of each wicket with respect to
the breadth of the pitch and joining them with lines parallel, 27.4m to the length of the pitch. This line,
commonly known as the circle, divides the field into an infield and outfield. Two circles of radius 13.7m centred

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on each wicket and often marked by dots, define the close-infield. The infield, outfield and the close-infield are

used to enforce fielding restrictions.

Modified outdoor cricket for juniors

The following table provides information on field and pitch dimensions for the various game formats in junior
competition:

Game type Age group Boundary (measurement from centre of pitch) Pitch length
In2cricket 5-8 years 25m-30m 13m-16m
In2cricket 8-10 years Up to 40m 13m-18m
Dual pitch or 20/20 11-12 years 40m-45m 18m-20.12m
1 day limited overs Under 13 50m maximum 8m-20.12m
1 day limited overs Under 14 50m maximum 20.12m
1 or 2 days limited overs Under 15 standard 20.12m

Dimensions for Softball

There are two forms of softball played around the world ─ fast pitch and slow pitch softball.

Softball - fast pitch

Softball is a nine-a-side bat and ball game. The aim of the game is to advance batters from base to base around
the diamond, after hitting the ball. A run is scored each time a batter makes it back to the home plate.

Playing field

The playing field is a clear and unobstructed area within a radius from home plate between two foul lines as
follows:

 67.06m for junior and women fast pitch

 76.20m for junior and men fast pitch
 80.77m for junior women slow pitch
 83.82m for women and mixed slow pitch

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  91.44m for men slow pitch

The area outside the foul lines and between home plate and backstop is between 7.62m and 9.14m wide.

Bases

First and second bases are squared at 38cm and not more than 12.7cm thick. First base is a double base
measuring 76cm x 38cm.

One metre line

This line is drawn parallel to and 0.91m from the

baseline, starting at the halfway point between home
plate and first base.

Batter’s on-deck circle

This is a 1.52m circle 0.76m in diameter adjacent to the

end of the player’s bench closest to home plate.

Catcher’s box

3.05m long and 2.57m wide from the rear outside

corners of the batters’ boxes.

Pitcher’s plate

The Pitcher’s Plate is level with the ground and made of rubber 61cm long and 15.2cm wide. The front of the
plate is the following distance from home plate:

 14.02m for male (adult and junior) fast pitch

 15.24m for all slow pitch
 13.11m for female (adult and junior) fast pitch

Coaches' box

Each coaches’ box is behind a line 4.57m long drawn outside the diamond. The line is parallel to and 3.65m
from the first and third baselines, extended from the bases towards home plate.

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Softball - slow pitch

Recreational slow pitch softball is an ideal game for people of all ages. It allows players to compete together in
mixed or single-sex teams and provides the opportunity for inexperienced and experienced players to participate
in an enjoyable recreational activity. Slow-pitch softball is basically the same as fast-pitch softball except that
the ball is pitched at a moderate pace and with a visible arc, thus allowing the batter to hit and place the ball
more easily. Further modifications are made in order to reduce the risk of injury.

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Dimensions for Rugby Union

In rugby union football, the objective is to run an oval ball into the opposing team’s goal area or to kick the ball
through the uprights of the opposing team’s goal. In a rugby match, play rarely stops completely, and players
may only advance the ball by running or kicking. They are not permitted to make forward passes. Rugby union
is played by teams with 15 players, although there is also rugby sevens, a quicker game with seven players a
side.

Seniors

Playing area

The playing surface is usually grass but may also be played on sand, clay, snow or artificial grass. The field of
play is 100m long and 70m wide. Each in-goal area is 22m long and 70m wide. The distance from the goal line
to the dead ball line is a minimum of 10m.

Goals

The distance between the two goal posts is 5.6m. The minimum height of the goal posts is 3.4m.

Flag posts

There are 14 flag posts with flags with a minimum height of 1.2m. They are positioned at the intersection of the
touch in-goal lines, dead ball lines, 22m lines, halfway line, 2m outside the touch lines and within the playing
enclosure.

Line markings

The following are marked with solid lines:

 dead ball and touch-in-goal lines, both are outside the in-goal areas
 goal lines that are within the in-goal areas but outside the field of play

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  22m lines which are parallel to the goal lines
 halfway line which is parallel to the goal lines
 touch lines which are outside the field of play

The following are marked with broken lines:

 10m lines which run from one touch line to the other, are 10m from and parallel to each side of the
halfway line
 5m lines which run from one 5m dash line to the other and are 5m from and parallel to the touch lines
 15m lines, which link the 5m dash lines, are 15m from and parallel to the touch lines

The following are marked with dash lines:

 six dash lines (1m long), 5m from and parallel to each goal line positioned 5m and 15m from each
touchline and in front of each goal post
 two dash lines (5m long), 15m from each touchline, which start at the goal line and end at the 5m dash
line
 one dash line (0.5m long) intersects the centre of the halfway line

Mini Rugby (9 to 10 years) introduces the young player to the contact elements of the game. The maximum
playing area is 70m x 35m. The in-goal area is 5m and the field of play is 60m x 35m. All goal posts within the
playing enclosure must be fitted with goal post pads.

Mini field setup on standard rugby ground

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Midi rugby (11 to 12 years) is the stepping-stone of the seniors game. It is played between 12−15 players on a
standard size field. It is the final modified game before players reach Under 19 laws at 13 years of age. The
standard playing area is 120m x 60m and the field of play is 100m x 60m. All goal posts within the playing
enclosure must be fitted with goal pads.

Dimensions for Squash

Squash is an indoor racquet sport. The game is played by two players (or four players for doubles) with
‘standard’ raquets in a four-walled court with a small, hollow rubber ball. The object of the game is to keep the
ball in play while making it difficult for the opponent to do so.

Dimensions of a singles squash court

A squash court is a rectangular box with four vertical walls of varying height. These are the front wall, side
walls and back wall. It has a level floor and a clear height above the court area. Following are the dimensions of
a standard squash court:

 length of court between playing surfaces is 9.75m

 width of court between playing surfaces is 6.4m
 diagonal is 11.665m
 height above floor to lower edge of front wall line is 4.57m
 height above floor to lower edge of back wall line is 2.13m
 height above floor to lower edge of service line on front wall is 1.780m
 height above floor to upper edge of board is 4.8m
 distance to nearest edge of short line from back wall is 4.26m
 internal dimensions of service boxes is 1.600m
 width of all lines and the board is 5cm
 minimum clear height above the floor of the court is 5.640m

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