Sportshall Handbook 6th Edition

SECTION 3

FIELD EVENTS

SHOT Description

In Sportshall Athletics the Shot Put event uses Indoor Shot that are designed not to damage surfaces. Having a PVC outer shell and being weighted with granules the Shot will compress when it lands. Competition events normally use a Portable Shot Circle although it is possible to adapt this event to a linear throw by using a suitable stopper board. WEB COPY ©EVEQUE 34.92˚ 6 metres

10 metres to centre of the circle

Equipment • Indoor PVC Shot • Portable Indoor Shot Circle • Safety Barriers • Tape Measure • Floor Tape Recommended Weights • Indoor Shots Girls Boys Under 11 years 1.00kg (MAX) 1.00kg (MAX) Under 13 years 2.72kg 3.25kg Under 15 years 3.25kg 4.00kg Note:- Athletes Under 11 years should only use light weights (600g is recommended). Layout The landing sector should be marked with white lines 5 cm wide at an angle of 34.92º such that the inner edge of the lines, if extended, would pass through the centre of the circle. The 34.92º sector may be laid out accurately by making the distance between the two points on the sector lines 10 metres from the centre of the circle, 6 metres across. WEB COPY ©EVEQUE Rules • Each athlete is allowed three throws. • The Shot must be pushed from the neck and not thrown. • The Shot must land within the landing sector • The competitor must not leave the circle until the Shot has touched the ground. • When leaving the circle the first contact with the top of the circle rim or the ground outside the circle must be completely behind the centre line of the circle. • The use of French chalk or equivalent powder is not permitted as it can cause a serious safety hazard on indoor floors. Safety • The area of competition should be sited away from circulation areas with barriers or ropes used to isolate the designated throwing area. • Competitors should not be allowed to throw or practise unless the area is supervised by an official. • The children should not throw shots above the specified weights.

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