Weights and Measures Workshop

Equipment Needed – Sign In Weights & Measures Signs Weights & Measures Signs Tape – Masking, Duct and Athletic Tape – Masking, Duct and Athletic Forms Forms Clipboards Clipboards Writing Pens Writing Pens Labels Labels Permanent Markers Permanent Markers

Equipment Needed Implement Certification Kit Implement Certification Kit Extra C-Clamp Extra C-Clamp Level Level Javelin Gauge Javelin Gauge Milk or Soft Drink Crates Milk or Soft Drink Crates

Check In Procedures Consistency in checking-in all implements Consistency in checking-in all implements One implement per line on form One implement per line on form Make sure implements are clean Make sure implements are clean Make sure each implement has school or individual name on it Make sure each implement has school or individual name on it Put implement in designated area Put implement in designated area

Shot Weigh Weigh Finger Holds Finger Holds Smoothness – Indentations, Cracks Smoothness – Indentations, Cracks Diameters – Minimum & Maximum – at least 3 locations Diameters – Minimum & Maximum – at least 3 locations Mark across one side of removable plug Mark across one side of removable plug

Discus Weigh Weigh Rim – finger holds or Rim – finger holds or Cracked Plates or Rim Cracked Plates or Rim Diameters Diameters Thickness Thickness Plates meet flat at center and rim Plates meet flat at center and rim Mark both sides of discus if removable center Mark both sides of discus if removable center

Javelin Check for internal movement Check for internal movement Check cord and weigh Check cord and weigh Overall length Overall length Length of head Length of head Length of grip Length of grip Check Balance Check Balance Measure distance from balance point to tip Measure distance from balance point to tip

Javelin (cont) Mark 150 mm from each tip Mark 150 mm from each tip Check for smooth like surface Check for smooth like surface Check the tip for maximum of 40 degrees Check the tip for maximum of 40 degrees Diameter of tail Diameter of tail

Richard Messenger 530 Valley Chapel Road Weston, WV