Panthers Athletics Trials 2026–27

Athletics Trial Criteria and Selection Guidelines

Panthers Athletics Trials 2026–27 are designed to provide a clear, fair and measurable selection process. Students will be assessed across running, jumping and throwing events using age-appropriate qualifying standards. Each student will receive two trials per event, and the best valid performance will be used for evaluation and ranking.

Overview

The Athletics trials are structured to give students a fair opportunity to demonstrate speed, power and coordination across three core athletic disciplines: Running, Jumping and Throwing. Students are encouraged to participate in all three events so that their overall athletic ability can be assessed.

🏃 Running Students complete a sprint event. The best time from two trials is considered.

🦘 Jumping Students complete a standing broad jump. The best valid distance from two trials is considered.

💪 Throwing Students complete a 1kg medicine ball push throw. The best valid throw from two trials is considered.

Important: Meeting the qualifying mark does not automatically guarantee final selection. It serves as the minimum eligibility standard to be considered for ranking and evaluation. Final selection will be based on overall ranking across the three events and the required team composition.

How the Athletics Trial Will Run

Stage	What Happens	Evidence Recorded
1. Warm-Up	Students complete a proper warm-up before participating in any event.	Safety readiness and preparation.
2. Running Trial	Students complete the age-group sprint event. Each student gets two trials.	Best valid sprint time.
3. Jumping Trial	Students complete the standing broad jump. Each student gets two trials.	Best valid jump distance.
4. Throwing Trial	Students complete the 1kg medicine ball push throw. Each student gets two trials.	Best valid throw distance.
5. Ranking	Students are ranked based on their combined performance across all three events.	Overall ranking and final selection consideration.

Under 9 Under 11 Under 14 Under 17 & 19

Under 9 Athletics Trial Standards

At Under 9 level, students are assessed on fundamental athletic ability, including basic sprint speed, lower-body power and upper-body pushing strength.

40m Sprint Standing Broad Jump 1kg Medicine Ball Push Throw 2 Trials

Discipline	Event	Boys U9 Qualifying Mark	Girls U9 Qualifying Mark	No. of Trials
Running	40m Sprint	Below 8 sec	Below 8.50 sec	2
Jumping	Standing Broad Jump	Above 1.50 m	Above 1.40 m	2
Throwing	Push Throw — 1kg Medicine Ball	Above 5 m	Above 4 m	2

Under 11 Athletics Trial Standards

At Under 11 level, students are expected to show improved sprinting speed, jumping distance and throwing strength, while continuing to focus on safe and technically sound movement.

50m Sprint Standing Broad Jump 1kg Medicine Ball Push Throw 2 Trials

Discipline	Event	Boys U11 Qualifying Mark	Girls U11 Qualifying Mark	No. of Trials
Running	50m Sprint	Below 8.75 sec	Below 9 sec	2
Jumping	Standing Broad Jump	Above 1.60 m	Above 1.50 m	2
Throwing	Push Throw — 1kg Medicine Ball	Above 7 m	Above 5 m	2

Under 14 Athletics Trial Standards

At Under 14 level, students are assessed on stronger athletic performance, with higher expectations for speed, explosive power and throwing distance.

50m Sprint Standing Broad Jump 1kg Medicine Ball Push Throw 2 Trials

Discipline	Event	Boys U14 Qualifying Mark	Girls U14 Qualifying Mark	No. of Trials
Running	50m Sprint	Below 8 sec	Below 8.30 sec	2
Jumping	Standing Broad Jump	Above 1.80 m	Above 1.70 m	2
Throwing	Push Throw — 1kg Medicine Ball	Above 8 m	Above 7 m	2

Under 17 & Under 19 Athletics Trial Standards

At Under 17 and Under 19 level, students are expected to demonstrate competitive athletic performance, stronger event execution and consistency across the three disciplines.

50m Sprint Standing Broad Jump 1kg Medicine Ball Push Throw 2 Trials

Discipline	Event	Boys U17 & U19 Qualifying Mark	Girls U17 & U19 Qualifying Mark	No. of Trials
Running	50m Sprint	Below 7.30 sec	Below 8.30 sec	2
Jumping	Standing Broad Jump	Above 1.90 m	Above 1.70 m	2
Throwing	Push Throw — 1kg Medicine Ball	Above 9 m	Above 7 m	2

Event Rules and Guidelines

The following rules will be applied to ensure safety, fairness and consistency during the trial process.

Sprint — Event Rules and Guidelines

Each athlete must remain in their assigned lane for the entire race; stepping out will result in disqualification.
The race begins with the commands: “On your marks,” “Set,” followed by the sound of a whistle.
The race is considered complete when the athlete’s torso crosses the finish line, not the arms or head.
The best of two trials will be considered for final evaluation and selection.
Athletes must wear appropriate sports shoes or spikes and proper sports attire.
A thorough warm-up is mandatory before participation to support safety and performance.

Push Throw — 1kg Medicine Ball Rules and Guidelines

The throw must be executed using both hands from the chest, without swinging the arms.
The athlete must stand behind the designated throwing line; stepping on or over the line results in a foul throw.
The medicine ball must land within the marked throwing sector; throws outside the sector are not counted.
No run-up or momentum steps are allowed; the throw must be made from a stationary standing position.
Each athlete gets two trials, and the best valid throw will be considered for final evaluation.
Athletes must wear appropriate footwear and perform warm-up exercises before attempting the throw.

Standing Broad Jump — Event Rules and Guidelines

The jump must be performed from a standing position, with both feet behind the take-off line.
No run-up is allowed.
Both feet must take off and land together.
The jump is measured from the take-off line to the nearest point of body contact on landing, usually the heel.
Each athlete is allowed two trials, and the best valid jump will be considered for final evaluation.
Athletes must wear proper sports shoes and complete a warm-up before participating to help prevent injuries.

General Instructions for Final Selection

Selection Point	Explanation
Two Trials Per Event	Each student will be allowed two trials per event. The best performance from each event will be considered for evaluation.
Three Event Participation	Students are encouraged to participate in all three events: running, jumping and throwing.
Combined Ranking	Each student will be ranked based on their combined performance across all three events.
Qualifying Mark	Meeting the qualifying mark does not assure final selection. It serves only as the minimum eligibility standard to be considered for ranking and evaluation.
Final Team Selection	Final selection will be based on overall ranking from the three events and the requirements of the athletics team.