Contestants need to throw the disc at a long distance. The rules and regulations every discus thrower should be aware of. Cross country and track and field rules of competition ncaa. The objective is to throw the heavy metal ball as far as you can, subject to some rules. Keep the discus flat when preparing to throw and when throwing it should skim through the air. Shot put officiating rules district school board of niagara. Ncaa track and field championships officials application closed 10119 track and field championships officials selection. Competitor starts the throw without a pause after entering the circle, b. Specific to the professional disc golf association. The heavy lenticular disc is used which is to be thrown. Field events, particularly the throws, require athletes to combine the talents of speed, strength and control.
Before there was an international rule book from the iaaf, each country had its own rules for. Residence residence is the place or location in which the athlete is registered with relevant authorities as having his primary and permanent home. How to throw the perfect discus gillette world sport youtube. Oceania athletics summary of new iaaf rules passed in 2019 with immediate effect the following changes have been made to the iaaf rules and will come into effect internationally immediately ie from 12 march 2019 and potentially therefore in oceania as determined respectively by oaa and individual. Discus is released off the index finger in a flat spin. The article below elaborates the rules of this game, and the specifications of the equipment used in this sport. Per international association of athletic federations rules, females of all ages and levels use a discus weighing 1 kilogram, or 2. Reorganizes rules 6 and 7 into one rule field events to avoid duplicity in the rules, remove unnecessary language, be more concise in the presentation of the events rules and create a section on general rules for all field events. The discus can be made of various materials such as rubber, wood, and metals. A simplified explanation of the basic rules of shot put. The importance of safety in the throwing events cannot be overstated. If a legal implement breaks upon completion of the trial, a replacement trial shall not be awarded and the. Discusthrowcirclefacility the only difference is the diameter of the throwing circle is 2.
The rules for discus throw game are laid and governed by iaaf for the discus, the playing environment, and for the player itself. Rules the rules of the iaaf, including the competition rules which include. The competitive weight of the discus varies with sex and age. The athlete quickly spins around one and half times. But other than that the rules for discus, as with the other throwing events, are fairly uniform, from the lowest levels to the olympic games. Amongst athletic track and field events, discus throw is a prominent event. If a legal implement breaks during a trial in accordance with the rules, no penalty shall be counted against the competitor and a replacement trial shall be awarded. Note the rules for the masters superweight and ultraweight event are the same as for the weight which are the same as for the hammer. Competitor touches the circle or the ground outside the circle before the discus has landed, c. There are literally hundreds of progressive drills that athletes can do to learn proper discus technique.
Athletes will commonly throw four or six times per competition. The discus is a circular object held in the tips of the fingers by an athlete standing in a circle, initially facing away from the landing area or sector. A hybrid sport that combines regular golf with ultimate frisbee flying disc that is now played worldwide. In modern competition the discus must be thrown from a circle 2. The beginners prefer discus with less weight for practicing the throw. The discus is often paired with a case that protects the discus from damage and makes it easy. Measurement in the discus shall be from the nearest edge of the mark made by the discus to. The discus throw is a field event that has been competed since the days of the ancient greek olympiad. Instructions for athletes timetable final timetable will be released at the latest on friday may 6, 2016. Apr 07, 2020 discus throw, sport in athletics track and field in which a diskshaped object, known as a discus, is thrown for distance.
Per international association of athletic federations rules, females of all ages and levels use a discus weighing 1 kilogram, or. The javelin throw is the field event where an athlete runs down a narrow runway then tosses a long, spearlike object as far as he can into a marked field area. Equipment the mens discus weighs 2 kilograms and has a diameter of 22 centimeters. Here are some of the important rules regarding discus. The discus can be made of any material such as wood but it must have a circular edge with a metallic rim. The following qualifying procedures and rules of competition for the 2018 national veterans golden age games are based upon those set forth by the recognized national governing body ngb for each sport.
International paralympic committee athletics rules and. Discus throw, sport in athletics track and field in which a diskshaped object, known as a discus, is thrown for distance. Jun 14, 2018 equipment for the olympic hammer throw the hammer is a threepart device that includes a metal ball, called the head, attached to a steel wire not longer than 121. Competition rules 20162017 diamond valley little athletics. The thrower fails to gain control and to exit the rear half of the ring. To make a throw, the competitor starts in a circle of 2.
Rules 6 and 7 for purposes of risk management, warmups in a field event shall not take place until the. Thumb should rest on back of discus when preparing to throw, have throwing hand over the top of discus and other hand underneath for support keep shoulders level keep the discus flat when preparing to throw and when throwing it should skim through the air discus is released off the index finger in a flat spin. Hammers will be checked at the tesc sport venue throwing place before the start of the competition. Competitors vie to see who can throw a discus farthest from the discus cage onto the field. The discus can be thrown by an athlete after he or she stands in a circle which has a diameter of 2. Basic movements for the beginner discus thrower by rob. Men and women throw different sized discus with varying sizes of weights depending on age. After stepping into the circle, the thrower touches the circle with and part of their body during a throw. In order for the throw to be measured, the discus must land inside a marked sector and the athlete must not leave the circle before it has landed, and then only from the rear half of the circle.
Mar 21, 2020 revised january 1st, 2018 note where the printed and pdf versions differ from the online version, the online version is to be followed. The evolution of track and field rules during the last century. Equipment for the olympic hammer throw the hammer is a threepart device that includes a metal ball, called the head, attached to a steel wire not longer than 121. The thrower typically takes oneandahalf spins before releasing the discus.
The layout of the runway, the specs for the javelin and how its thrown are all governed by the rules and regulations of the sport. In high school the throwing events concerned are the shot put and discus. Rules and regulations for the javelin throw sportsrec. An insight into the rule and regulations of discus throw. While the athletes attempt the throw, they cannot touch the top of the rim. The new olympic channel brings you news, highlights, exclusive behind the scenes, live events and original programming, 24 hours a day, 365 days per year. Category shot put discus throw javelin throw junior girls 4 kg 1 kg 600 gm senior girls 4 kg 1 kg 600 gm junior boys 5 kg 1. By standing in a circular zone and facing towards the discusthrowing area, the athlete spins around oneself to gain the momentum and finally throws the discus in the air. For nonolympic discus competitions, young athletes throw a lighter discus. Competition rules 20162017 regulation 8 this document consists a set of modifications of the iaaf technical rules and other administrative rules for the safe conduct of all little athletics victoria state championships and must be read in conjunction with the iaaf technical rules currently in force. The thrower typically takes an initial stance facing away from the direction of the throw. In high school only the pole vault has a great history of serious injuries incurred by participants and spectators.
Womens shot put final world championships berlin 2009 50fps duration. Competition rules 201718 regulation 8 this document consists a set of modifications of the iaaf technical rules and other administrative rules for the safe conduct of all little athletics victoria state championships and must be read in conjunction with the iaaf technical rules currently in force. The shot must be placed close to the neck and resting on the shoulder, while keeping it in that position the entire time until it is released. Must be weighed, measured, inspected and approved at the site of the meet by the head field judge or designated official prior to contestants first throw in warmups. The thrower does not pause before starting the throw, after stepping into the circle. In each category, the positionmedal winners would be decided on the basis of ranking event. A discus is a circular disc typically made of wood and edged by a metal rim.
Regulations the regulations of the iaaf as may be passed by the council from time to time. The distance thrown is measured from the inside of the circumference of the circle to the nearest mark made in the ground by the falling shot. But other than that the rules for discus, as with the other throwing events, are fairly uniform, from the lowest levels to. Most throwers opt to have the fingers evenly spread and the last joints placed on the rim of the discus. In track and field, the discus is a symmetrical, thickcentered disk that is thrown by the athlete and is measured in distance. The discus lands on or outside the throwing sector. Athletes throw a metal disc weighing 2kg for men, 1kg for women, that is 22cm in diameter for men, and 18cm for women, as far as possible while remaining inside a 2. The rules and regulations every discus thrower should be. The facility for discus throw, near the 1500m start, is usually combined with a facility for hammer throw.
Official rules and regulations of disc golf professional. Athletics is the collective name for a collection of sporting events that involve competitors running, throwing, walking and jumping. Vaulters shall be weighed in at the site approximately 15 minutes prior to. Discus officiating rules the use of a protective cage is required for the discus. The rules are split into three types and namely it can be classified like. Rule for discus rule for discus cage rule for discus throw powerpoint presentation. It is a simple enough game which involves throwing putting a metal ball shot. Throwing implements participants own throwing implements must be left to the competition office no later than 90 min before the start of the event, and they will be brought to the competition site by the organizers. Competitor does not leave through the back half of the circle after completing the throw. The center of the discus should be raised and taper to the rim.
The protective cage must meet the more stringent requirements for hammer throwing. Athletes throw a metal disc weighing 2kg for men, 1kg for women, that is 22cm in diameter for men, and 18cm for women, as far as possible while remaining inside a. The event consists of throwing a lenticular disc of a certain weight or size depending on the competitor. Doping testing of athletes may be conducted at any time including out of competition, at wma stadia, indoor, non. Discus throw game and rules to be followed authorstream. Hammer throw, discus throw, javelin throw rule 35 drug testing 35. When preparing to throw, have throwing hand over the top of discus and other hand underneath for support. Starting with the rule for discus it is implemented for the object that is to be thrown and could be made of wood or other right material with a circular edge and metal rim. Competition rules 201718 werribee little athletics centre.
Cross country and track and field rules of competition. A number of fundamental rules govern how the discus throw is conducted in trackandfield events. Deletions are marked with a strikethrough and insertions are underlined. Revised january 1st, 2018 note where the printed and pdf versions differ from the online version, the online version is to be followed. Competitor does not leave through the back half of the circle after completing the. Shot put officiating rules competitors take their throw from inside a marked circle 2.
In the best interest of the athletes, modifications and variances of these rules and regulations are permitted as outlined in the rulebook. The athlete should also remain within the cage and the circle until the discus has touched the ground. The discus can be made of any material such as wood but. The measurement shall be recorded to the nearest lesser inch or even number centimeter e. Athletics rules and regulations 20162017 1 changes to these rules and regulations please note that these rules may be changed at any time as a result, for example, of changes in the iaaf rules, or classification related matter or where ipc athletics otherwise considers it necessary to do so. Basic movements for the beginner discus thrower by rob lasorsa, mf athletic below is a short synopsis of discus throw movements. There are rules and techniques which are to be followed. Once the athletes name is called, they have 60 seconds to release the shot. The roots of athletic events are prehistoric, with ancient communities competing with each other in various running, jumping and throwing events.
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