This list outlines the required equipment, recommended volunteer staffing, and station-specific responsibilities necessary to operate a single CAT Combine. Each station is designed to ensure testing accuracy, operational consistency, and efficient athlete flow. If you have these items secured, let’s get you booked for a CAT Event!
Biometrics – Weight Station (1 Volunteer)
Volunteer Responsibilities:
- Operate and monitor the digital scale.
- Ensure athlete removes shoes and heavy clothing.
- Confirm stable reading and record weight accurately.
Required Equipment:
- Digital scale
- Flat, non-slip surface
Biometrics – Height Station (1 Volunteer)
Volunteer Responsibilities:
- Position athlete correctly against stadiometer or wall.
- Ensure proper posture and head alignment.
- Read and record height measurement accurately.
Required Equipment:
- Stadiometer or wall-mounted measuring tape
- Flat object for head placement
Biometrics – Reach Station (1 Volunteer)
Volunteer Responsibilities:
- Position athlete flush against wall or reach board.
- Ensure heels remain flat and arm fully extended.
- Mark and record standing reach height.
Required Equipment:
- Vertical reach board or wall-mounted measuring tape
- Chalk or reach stickers
Vertical Jump (1 Volunteer)
Volunteer Responsibilities:
- Verify standing reach measurement.
- Oversee jump attempts and ensure proper technique.
- Record highest valid jump.
Required Equipment:
- Vertec / jump mat or wall with chalk
- Measuring tape
Standing Broad Jump (1–2 Volunteers)
Volunteer Responsibilities:
- Confirm legal start position.
- Observe landing for valid attempt.
- Measure and record best jump distance.
Required Equipment:
- Measuring tape
- Floor tape for start line
Seated Medicine Ball Throw (2 Volunteers – Required)
Volunteer Responsibilities:
- Volunteer 1: Enforce seated posture and throwing rules.
- Volunteer 2: Mark landing point, measure distance, and record result.
Required Equipment:
- 3 kg / 6 lb medicine ball
- Chair or bench
- Measuring tape
Maximum Push-Up Test (1 Volunteer)
Volunteer Responsibilities:
- Monitor body position and movement standards.
- Count only valid repetitions.
- Stop test when form breaks.
Required Equipment:
- Exercise mat or non-slip surface
40 / 20 / 10 Yard Dash (3 Volunteers – Required)
Volunteer Responsibilities:
- 40-yard volunteer: Cues the athlete start and times the 40-yard finish.
- 20-yard volunteer: Times and records the 20-yard split.
- 10-yard volunteer: Times and records the 10-yard split.
Required Equipment:
- Cones for start, 10, 20, 40 yards
- Measuring tape
- Laser timing system OR 3 stopwatches
5-10-5 Pro Agility Shuttle (1 Volunteer)
Volunteer Responsibilities:
- Cue athlete start.
- Time entire shuttle.
- Record best valid attempt.
Required Equipment:
3-Cone Agility Drill (1 Volunteer)
Volunteer Responsibilities:
- Ensure correct course setup.
- Time drill from first movement to finish.
- Record best valid attempt.
Required Equipment:
Master Combine Requirements Summary
Total Minimum Volunteers: 12
Ideal Volunteer Count: 14–15
Master Equipment List:
- Digital scale
- Stadiometer or wall-mounted measuring tape
- Vertical reach board or chalk setup
- Vertec / jump mat or wall
- Measuring tapes (multiple)
- Stopwatches (minimum 3)
- Laser timing system (optional)
- Medicine ball (3 kg / 6 lb)
- Chair or bench
- Exercise mats
- Cones (minimum 16)
- Floor tape / chalk
- First aid kit
- Phones or tablets for data entry