I almost got beat up by a standard.

[opalkak]

right on it is getting a little out of hand

when the pads were smaller in the 1980's - 2002 there wasn't a problem, as the pads get bigger more problems,

i don't know that anchoring the standards is such a good idea, if someone gets tangled in a bungee, the weakest thing needs to give, as long as the standards aren't anchored it'll be them and the bungee, not the athletes leg or arm.

Wrong, the weak link should be the bungee itself. It's supposed to stretch with the weight of the jumper, it should never cause the standards to topple over. I'll repeat that, should never cause the standards to topple.

I've seen bungees where they stretched almost to the top of the pad while caught under the vaulters arm. The standards held firm because they were bolted down and of a design where the base holds the movable standard securely.

it depends what kind of bugee you are jumping with, a surgical tubing, or an actual bungee cord the bunge cord, I would hope wouldn't break considering these are the same things you bungee jump with.

[vaultdad]

This is second hand information and I do not doubt the credibility of it's source.... NFHS is considering a rule change to disallow the use of bungee style cords if standards are not "secured" to the ground.
Time will tell.

See, this is why I think "Common Sense" is dead. I see this as an issue where the coach should realize the danger and deal with it.

The cheapest way to secure the standards I've come up with if no permanent mounting is available is to take 4 2X6 6'-8' wolmanized boards and drill holes in them where the standards mount, place bolts through the boards from the bottom, set the standards on top, place wing nuts to secure them, and slide them under the front buns from each side so the boards go across the pit. Instant mounts that will not turn over and are easily removeable. If neccessary, additional spacers can be added to get the standards level as well.

[blazerunner121]

First - NFHS - Rule 7, Section 5, Art. 11 - 2004 Rules - "The standards shall have all exposed projections on the base covered or padded and be secured in a way as to prevent them from tipping over" so for HS that pretty much covers it. For the rest - someone said use a little common sense - ok - don't run over a hurdle from the wrong direction

yea, that answers my question.