Rule of the Week - Article 234 - Speed

Article 234 – Speed

1. The speeds for jumping competitions are as follows:

1.1 For competition below 1.05 metres in height; 325 metres per minute

1.2 For competitions 1.05 metres and above the minimum speed is 350 metres per minute.

1.3 In indoor arenas the speed may be reduced to 325 m per minute.

1.4 Puissance / Power and Skill competitions: no minimum speed required.

1.5 The speed at which the competition is to be conducted should be published in the event schedule.

2. The speed of the competition may be changed if the arena is of insufficient size or if the competition arena footing does not allow the competition to be conducted fairly and or safely at the speed published in the event schedule. The decision to change the speed of the competition is made by the Course Designer and President of the Ground Jury in consultation.