SPONSOR: Sen. Brown & Rep. Heffernan & Rep. Dorsey Walker Sens. Mantzavinos, Poore, Walsh; Reps. Baumbach, Bolden DELAWARE STATE SENATE 152nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY SENATE BILL NO. 211 AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE JAVELIN AS AN EVENT IN HIGH SCHOOL TRACK AND FIELD.
SPONSOR: Sen. Brown & Rep. Heffernan & Rep. Dorsey Walker Sens. Mantzavinos, Poore, Walsh; Reps. Baumbach, Bolden
SPONSOR: Sen. Brown & Rep. Heffernan & Rep. Dorsey Walker
Sens. Mantzavinos, Poore, Walsh; Reps. Baumbach, Bolden
SPONSOR:
Sen. Brown & Rep. Heffernan & Rep. Dorsey Walker
Sens. Mantzavinos, Poore, Walsh; Reps. Baumbach, Bolden
DELAWARE STATE SENATE
152nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY
SENATE BILL NO. 211
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE JAVELIN AS AN EVENT IN HIGH SCHOOL TRACK AND FIELD.
WHEREAS, the javelin has historical roots in the Olympic Games of Ancient Greece; and WHEREAS, the javelin is a recognized event within the rules and regulations found within the National Federations of State High School Associations; and WHEREAS, according to the Wall Street Journal in July 2022, at least 22 states within the country have adopted the javelin as a throwing event within their high school track and field programs; and WHEREAS, the NCAA has sponsored a javelin event since 1921 for men and 1982 for women; and WHEREAS, the javelin throw can be practiced safely with appropriate safety precautions and rules, such as the use of a rubber tipped javelin. NOW, THEREFORE: BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE: Section 1. The Board of Directors for the Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (Board) and the Track & Field Committee as a standing committee under the Board shall adopt regulations for the javelin as an approved event within DIAA sponsored track and field competitions.
WHEREAS, the javelin has historical roots in the Olympic Games of Ancient Greece; and
WHEREAS, the javelin is a recognized event within the rules and regulations found within the National Federations of State High School Associations; and
WHEREAS, according to the Wall Street Journal in July 2022, at least 22 states within the country have adopted the javelin as a throwing event within their high school track and field programs; and
WHEREAS, the NCAA has sponsored a javelin event since 1921 for men and 1982 for women; and
WHEREAS, the javelin throw can be practiced safely with appropriate safety precautions and rules, such as the use of a rubber tipped javelin.
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE:
Section 1. The Board of Directors for the Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (Board) and the Track & Field Committee as a standing committee under the Board shall adopt regulations for the javelin as an approved event within DIAA sponsored track and field competitions.
SYNOPSIS This Act directs the Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association to adopt javelin as an approved event for all DIAA sponsored track and field competitions. Author: Senator Brown
SYNOPSIS
This Act directs the Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association to adopt javelin as an approved event for all DIAA sponsored track and field competitions.
Author: Senator Brown