Which events do Under 6, Under 7 and Under 8 athletes do?

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The standard rules recommend these events for the youngest ages, and events must not exceed these distances or specifications: Under 6 Under 7 Under 8 Laned running up to 100m up to 200m up to 200m Unlaned running (group start on arched line) up to 300m up to 500m up to 700m Hurdles 60m, max 23cm 60m, max 30cm 60m, max 45cm Relays max leg 100m max leg 200m max leg 200m Race walk none none up to 700m High jump none none scissors only (bar or flexy rope) Long jump yes, 0.5m x 1.22m mat yes, same yes, same Shot put 1kg 1kg 1.5kg Discus 350g 350g 500g Vortex 300g 300g 300g Turbo javelin none none 300g For the long jump the take-off area is a 0.5m x 1.22m mat placed no more than 0.5m from the landing area.

	Under 6	Under 7	Under 8
Laned running	up to 100m	up to 200m	up to 200m
Unlaned running (group start on arched line)	up to 300m	up to 500m	up to 700m
Hurdles	60m, max 23cm	60m, max 30cm	60m, max 45cm
Relays	max leg 100m	max leg 200m	max leg 200m
Race walk	none	none	up to 700m
High jump	none	none	scissors only (bar or flexy rope)
Long jump	yes, 0.5m x 1.22m mat	yes, same	yes, same