 | With effect from 1 January 2003, the arc for the shot, discus and hammer is being reduced from 40 degrees to 34.92 degrees. This page contains information about the specification used for each age group and gender.
Specified competition weights
The circle is 2.5m in diameter (8 feet 2½ inches). There is no stopboard. The landing area is a 40 degree sector. The thrower must begin the throw from a stationery position within the circle and leave it under control after the implement has landed. The thrower must leave from the rear half of the circle and there is a white line through the circle to show the front and back halves. There are no style restrictions.
NormsDiscus is a highly technical event and should only be attempted with a qualified coach. There is a great danger that one would, otherwise, introduce "bad habits" into the throwers technique which might be extremely difficult to "unlearn". There are some very simple and easy ways that coaches get young throwers to hold and release the discus correctly. Without these, young people usually hold the discus with their thumb wrapped around and release via the back of the grip (both wrong!) One of the best ways for young people to get an early experience of discuss throwing is on a "Star Track" course. These are week long courses run by qualified staff throughout the country and usually occur in Easter, Whitsun and Summer holidays. Most large clubs will run them. Find then contact your local club via www.runtrackdir.com. Standards and Grades for this event
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