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School high jump ban draws flak | Sarnia Observer

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RunnerSpace.com/OFSAA   May 9th 2012, 7:41pm
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By Barbara Simpson, Sarnia ObserverFriday, May 4, 2012 5:33:56 EDT PM

High jump is not an inherently dangerous sport and banning it was a 'knee jerk reaction' by the Lambton Kent District School Board, a University of Windsor track and field coach says.
Criticism from coaches and parents has poured in over the board's recent decision to discontinue the sport at both the elementary and high school levels. Only high school students competing in track and field meets are exempt from the ban. However, the board has said it is investigating ways to reinstate the sport safely.



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