Weight throw added to Orono masters nationals
The weight throw is being added to the schedule at the Orono masters nationals, reports USATF masters throwing events coordinator Jerry Bookin-Weiner. Jerry writes: “I learned earlier today that a request I had made on behalf of some of the throwers to add the weight throw as an exhibition event in Orono has been approved. Essentially the terms will be like those for the shuttle hurdles: 1. Entrants must be entered in another event at the Championships. 2. $10 entry fee. 3. No medals — this is not a championship event.” Jerry says he thinks entries will be open in Orono and not restricted to those who sign up for the event by the deadline for entries, but he plans to check on that.
Jerry continues:
The Weight Throw exhibition event will take place after all other throwing events are completed on Thursday, the first day of the meet, when most throwers will be putting the shot.
The weight throw specs are listed here, BTW. The lightest is 12 pounds for men and women 80 and over. The heaviest is 35 pounds for men up to 50.
You spin around and heave these suckers from a shot put ring (Late correction: Not). Beyond that, I haven’t a clue. But here’s a site that gives some technique advice.
I imagine that Orono will have extras, so you don’t need to buy or bring your own.
Have fun!
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Try heaving those “suckers” from a shot put ring and your going to have a lot of people wiping out on the toe board.
It’s actually thrown from a hammer circle and according to the rule book must have a cage around it for safety — no need to worry about toe boards.
I still need to verify on-site entry availability.
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