- g.The time limit for the event is 5 minutes plus a 1 minute Lightning Round to assist in breaking individual ties if necessary. NO RESTING IS PERMITTED.
- h.The count for each competitor will be recorded immediately following the completion of the event.
- i. If a cadet does the maximum 250 sit ups to cadence then at the conclusion of the five minute cadence period that cadet will be allowed to continue into the LIGHTING ROUND for curl ups for 1 minute. In the Lightning Round, the cadet will be allowed to execute as many correct sit ups as possible (no cadence). This cadet will not be allowed to rest. If the cadet(s) breaks form or rhythm the count will cease. These will be used to break any ties that may exist for the purposes of individual medals. Lighting round sit ups DO NOT count in the team totals. Host Unit OIC’s have the option of using tape to make an “X” on the middle-thigh of cadets to ensure a proper curl up is being executed.

## 3. SHUTTLE RELAY (16 X 100 YARD)

- a. Cadets leave the start/finish line, running 100 yards to the other end of the arena and passing off the baton to the next runner who will then run in the opposite direction. Subsequent runners will cover the same ground in the same manner until the last member completes the relay.
- b. A single 10 yard face-to-face baton-passing zone on each end of the 100 yard relay course will be used at both runner start points. Receiving runners will receive the baton within this zone. Failure to execute the pass within this zone will result in a MINIMUM 5 second penalty as outlined above under penalties. The diagram for the relay is on the next page.
- c. The time for each competing school will be recorded immediately following the completion of the heat.
- d. In addition, after a participant has completed his or her leg of the relay they will immediately return to the end of their line of runners and sit down (so judges can tell when a team has completed the relay). The last runner should be wearing something distinctive that will signify them as the final runner.
- e. Team Scores will be recorded on the Relay Score sheet found in the Excel scoring tables.

## 4. MILE RELAY (8 X 220 YARD)

- a. The relay is planned to be held outdoors on a standard track. If this is not possible, it will be held on an all-purpose, level grass field outdoors or indoors if weather becomes an issue. If the standard 440-yard track is not used, a smaller oval will be configured.
- b. Cadets leave the start/finish line from a standard or staggered start, running 220 yards and passing the baton to the next runner. Subsequent runners will cover the same ground in the same manner until the last member completes the relay. Please see the diagram in Excel TABS.
- c. Two 20 yard baton passing zones (10 yards on either side of the start/finish line and the half-way point) will be used. One 20 yard baton passing zone at the start-finish line and another on the opposite side of the track 220 yards from the start/finish line. Receiving runners will start their forward run and receive the baton only within this zone. Failure to execute the pass within this zone will result in a 5-second penalty as outlined above under penalties. The diagram for the relay is on the next page.
- d. Cadets will return to the end of their line of runners and sit down (so judges can tell when a team has completed the relay). The last runner should be wearing a pull-over vest that will denote them as the final runner.
- f. The time for each competing school will be recorded immediately following the completion of the heat. Team Scores will be recorded on the Relay Score Sheet found in the Excel scoring tables.
- g. Shuttle Relay Layout and Diagram: ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE

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