Shot Put Facility Description

Shot Put Facility Description

Layout

The Shot Put facility includes a throwingcircle,a stop board and a landing sector

At least two facilities are usually constructed at one end of the arena to allow simultaneous competition by two aroups of athetes under similar conditions. The circles are located within the seqments dependent upon the location of other Field Event facilities. If the facilities are installed adjoining the 100m start area,then sufficient clearance must be allowed from the Shot Put circle so that the starter's stand can be installed. The landing sector is usually located in the grass area inside the track.

Throwing Circle

For the Shot Put circle,Sections 2.4 and 2.4.1.2 shall apply in general with the following exception:

The inside diameter of the throwing circle is 2.135m±0.005m.

Stop Board

The Shot Put stop board shall be white and made of wood or other suitable material in the shape of an arc so that the inner surface alians with the inner edae o the rim of the circle and is perpendicular to the surface of the circet shabe p aced so that its centre coincides with the centreline of the landing sector and shall be firmly fixed to the ground outside the circle.It shall be 1.21m±0.01m long on the inside. The width at the narrowest point is 0.112m+ 0.002m and the heightis 0.10m±0.008m measured above the adjoining surface of the circle when the stop board is firmly in position.(See also 6.3.1)

A stop board complying with the 1983/84 specification remains acceptable.(Figure available on the website.)

Landing Sector

For the Shot Put landing sector Section 2.4 shall apply in general with the following exceptions:

The length of the sector for international competitions shall be 25.00m.The angle of 34.92 degrees will be attained if the two sector lines,at a distance of 25.00m, are spaced 15m apart. The marking of the sector lines shall extend to a distance appropriate to the competition.

Safety

For the safety of the Shot Put facility, care must be taken to ensure that nobody enters the landing sector during the throw.

Suitability for Competition and Official

Shot Put facilities must conform to the specifications. This can be established when inspecting the 400m Standard Track.