Apparatus and methods for competing in the sport of box (platform) jumping

Abstract

Methods and apparatus are disclosed for the physical exercise of “box jumping” and for implementing that exercise as a competitive sport. Rules and guidelines for such competitions are described, as is the use of a computer network such as the Internet, to facilitate many aspects of the sport and related competitions (such as ready match-ups with other participants, tracking of data, confirmation of performances, certification, training, and other functions and services).

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . Apparatus for conducting a box-jumping competition, including:
 a box-like element having a specific height;   a relatively flat area in which the box-like element is position, said area being sufficiently large to enable safe and competitive jumping by participants from said flat area up onto the box-like element;   an electronic communication system permitting entry, display, and/or broadcast of data relevant to the competition.   
     
     
         2 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , including a plurality of such box-like elements. 
     
     
         3 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , in which the communication system includes live transmission of participants jumping and competing against each other, with said participants located in geographic locations that are remote from each other. 
     
     
         4 . A method of conducting a box-jumping competition, including the steps of:
 providing the apparatus of  claim 1 ;   having a plurality of participants take turns jumping from the relatively flat area onto the box-like element; and   measuring and comparing the participants' jumps to determine a winner among the participants.