Throwing Weights Per Age Group
When it comes to all throwing sports, there are certain rules to follow and weights and sizes to be respected depending on what age category you fall into. Rules can be known to change every so often and it can actually get quite confusing. So, we have decided to do this blog post in order to try make it as simple as possible. We have categorized what the minimum weights are you need for each age group, all the way from Under 13s to 80+ category! We have done this for Shot Puts, Hammer Throw, Javelins and Discus.
Throwing Weight Rules for Shot Puts
Information you need for deciding what weight shot put is right for you for your age category. A comprehensive review of what weights and sizes you are allowed to use. All weights are the minimum per age category, so you can of course use a bigger weight if you want to!
| Age Group | Implement Weight (kg) | Diameter (mm)min – max |
|---|---|---|
| Men | ||
| Senior (and U23s) | 7.26kg | 110 – 130 |
| U20 Junior Men | 6.00kg | 105 – 125 |
| U18 Youth | 5.00kg | 100 – 120 |
| U16 Boys | 4.00kg | 95 – 110 |
| U14 Boy | 3.00kg | 85 – 110 |
| U12 Boys | 2-2.72kg | 80 – 110 |
| Women | ||
| Seniors / U23s / U20s | 4.00kg | 95 – 110 |
| U18 Youth | 3.00kg | 85 – 110 |
| U16 Girls | 3.00kg | 85 – 110 |
| U14 Girls | 2.72kg | 85 – 110 |
| U12 Girls | 2-2.72kg | 85 – 110 |
Men
Senior (and U23s)
Implement Weight (kg)
- Diameter (mm)
- 110 – 130
U20 Junior Men
Implement Weight (kg)
- Diameter (mm)
- 105 – 125
U18 Youth
Implement Weight (kg)
- Diameter (mm)
- 100 – 120
U16 Boys
Implement Weight (kg)
- Diameter (mm)
- 95 – 110
U14 Boy
Implement Weight (kg)
- Diameter (mm)
- 85 – 110
U12 Boys
Implement Weight (kg)
- Diameter (mm)
- 80 – 110
Women
Seniors / U23s / U20s
Implement Weight (kg)
- Diameter (mm)
- 95 – 110
U18 Youth
Implement Weight (kg)
- Diameter (mm)
- 85 – 110
U16 Girls
Implement Weight (kg)
- Diameter (mm)
- 85 – 110
U14 Girls
Implement Weight (kg)
- Diameter (mm)
- 85 – 110
U12 Girls
Implement Weight (kg)
- Diameter (mm)
- 85 – 110
We have a really big range of shot puts available and we will definitely have one to fit your specific requirements. You can check them all out here.
Throwing Weight Rules for Discus
Moving on to our the next throwing sport, this one not quite so complicated to get the right weight and size. Discus Throw.
| Age Group | Implement Weight (kg) | Outer Diameter of Metal Rim (mm)min – max | Diameter of Metal Plates (mm)min – max | Thickness of Centre (mm)min – max | Thickness of Rim at 6mm from Edge (mm)min – max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | |||||
| Senior (and U23s) | 2.00kg | 219 – 221 | 50 – 57 | 41 – 43 | 12 – 13 |
| U20 Junior Men | 1.75kg | 210 – 212 | 50 – 57 | 41 – 43 | 12 – 13 |
| U18 Youth | 1.50kg | 200 – 202 | 50 – 57 | 38 – 40 | 12 – 13 |
| U16 Boys | 1.25kg | 180 – 182 | 50 – 57 | 37 – 39 | 12 – 13 |
| U14 Boys | 1.00kg | 180 – 182 | 50 – 57 | 25 – 35 | 12 – 13 |
| U12 Boys | 0.75kg | 145 – 170 | 50 – 57 | 25 – 35 | 10 – 12 |
| Women | |||||
| Seniors / U23s / U20s | 1.00kg | 180 – 182 | 50 – 57 | 37 – 39 | 12 – 13 |
| U18 Girls | 1.00kg | 180 – 182 | 50 – 57 | 37 – 39 | 12 – 13 |
| U16 Girls | 1.00kg | 180 – 182 | 50 – 57 | 37 – 39 | 12 – 13 |
| U14 Girls | 0.75kg | 145 – 170 | 50 – 57 | 25 – 35 | 10 – 11 |
| U12 Girls | 0.75kg | 145 – 170 | 50 – 57 | 25 – 35 | 10 – 11 |
Men
Senior (and U23s)
Implement Weight (kg)
- Outer Diameter of Metal Rim (mm)
- 219 – 221
- Diameter of Metal Plates (mm)
- 50 – 57
- Thickness of Centre (mm)
- 41 – 43
- Thickness of Rim at 6mm from Edge (mm)
- 12 – 13
U20 Junior Men
Implement Weight (kg)
- Outer Diameter of Metal Rim (mm)
- 210 – 212
- Diameter of Metal Plates (mm)
- 50 – 57
- Thickness of Centre (mm)
- 41 – 43
- Thickness of Rim at 6mm from Edge (mm)
- 12 – 13
U18 Youth
Implement Weight (kg)
- Outer Diameter of Metal Rim (mm)
- 200 – 202
- Diameter of Metal Plates (mm)
- 50 – 57
- Thickness of Centre (mm)
- 38 – 40
- Thickness of Rim at 6mm from Edge (mm)
- 12 – 13
U16 Boys
Implement Weight (kg)
- Outer Diameter of Metal Rim (mm)
- 180 – 182
- Diameter of Metal Plates (mm)
- 50 – 57
- Thickness of Centre (mm)
- 37 – 39
- Thickness of Rim at 6mm from Edge (mm)
- 12 – 13
U14 Boys
Implement Weight (kg)
- Outer Diameter of Metal Rim (mm)
- 180 – 182
- Diameter of Metal Plates (mm)
- 50 – 57
- Thickness of Centre (mm)
- 25 – 35
- Thickness of Rim at 6mm from Edge (mm)
- 12 – 13
U12 Boys
Implement Weight (kg)
- Outer Diameter of Metal Rim (mm)
- 145 – 170
- Diameter of Metal Plates (mm)
- 50 – 57
- Thickness of Centre (mm)
- 25 – 35
- Thickness of Rim at 6mm from Edge (mm)
- 10 – 12
Women
Seniors / U23s / U20s
Implement Weight (kg)
- Outer Diameter of Metal Rim (mm)
- 180 – 182
- Diameter of Metal Plates (mm)
- 50 – 57
- Thickness of Centre (mm)
- 37 – 39
- Thickness of Rim at 6mm from Edge (mm)
- 12 – 13
U18 Girls
Implement Weight (kg)
- Outer Diameter of Metal Rim (mm)
- 180 – 182
- Diameter of Metal Plates (mm)
- 50 – 57
- Thickness of Centre (mm)
- 37 – 39
- Thickness of Rim at 6mm from Edge (mm)
- 12 – 13
U16 Girls
Implement Weight (kg)
- Outer Diameter of Metal Rim (mm)
- 180 – 182
- Diameter of Metal Plates (mm)
- 50 – 57
- Thickness of Centre (mm)
- 37 – 39
- Thickness of Rim at 6mm from Edge (mm)
- 12 – 13
U14 Girls
Implement Weight (kg)
- Outer Diameter of Metal Rim (mm)
- 145 – 170
- Diameter of Metal Plates (mm)
- 50 – 57
- Thickness of Centre (mm)
- 25 – 35
- Thickness of Rim at 6mm from Edge (mm)
- 10 – 11
U12 Girls
Implement Weight (kg)
- Outer Diameter of Metal Rim (mm)
- 145 – 170
- Diameter of Metal Plates (mm)
- 50 – 57
- Thickness of Centre (mm)
- 25 – 35
- Thickness of Rim at 6mm from Edge (mm)
- 10 – 11
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Throwing Weight Rules for Hammer Throw
Our next sport is Hammer Throw. Now this one has several elements to consider. You have to consider the weight, the total length and the head diameter. Of course, any hammer thrower knows this but here are the exact specifications for each age category.
| Age Group | Implement Weight (kg) | Hammer Cable Length (cm) | Diameter (mm)min – max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men | |||
| Senior (and U23s) | 7.26kg | 121.5cm | 110 – 130 |
| U20 Junior Menu | 6kg | 121.5cm | 105 – 125 |
| U18 Youth | 5kg | 120cm | 100 – 120 |
| U16 Boys | 4kg | 119.5cm | 95 – 110 |
| U14 Boys | 3kg | 119.5cm | 85 – 100 |
| U12 Boys | 2kg | 119.5cm | 80 – 90 |
| Women | |||
| Seniors / U23s / U20s | 4kg | 119.5cm | 95 – 110 |
| U18 Girls | 3kg | 119.5cm | 85 – 100 |
| U16 Girls | 3kg | 119.5cm | 85 – 100 |
| U14 Girls | 2kg | 119.5cm | 80 – 90 |
| U12 Girls | 2kg | 119.5cm | 80 – 90 |
Men
Senior (and U23s)
Implement Weight (kg)
- Hammer Cable Length (cm)
- 121.5cm
- Diameter (mm)
- 110 – 130
U20 Junior Menu
Implement Weight (kg)
- Hammer Cable Length (cm)
- 121.5cm
- Diameter (mm)
- 105 – 125
U18 Youth
Implement Weight (kg)
- Hammer Cable Length (cm)
- 120cm
- Diameter (mm)
- 100 – 120
U16 Boys
Implement Weight (kg)
- Hammer Cable Length (cm)
- 119.5cm
- Diameter (mm)
- 95 – 110
U14 Boys
Implement Weight (kg)
- Hammer Cable Length (cm)
- 119.5cm
- Diameter (mm)
- 85 – 100
U12 Boys
Implement Weight (kg)
- Hammer Cable Length (cm)
- 119.5cm
- Diameter (mm)
- 80 – 90
Women
Seniors / U23s / U20s
Implement Weight (kg)
- Hammer Cable Length (cm)
- 119.5cm
- Diameter (mm)
- 95 – 110
U18 Girls
Implement Weight (kg)
- Hammer Cable Length (cm)
- 119.5cm
- Diameter (mm)
- 85 – 100
U16 Girls
Implement Weight (kg)
- Hammer Cable Length (cm)
- 119.5cm
- Diameter (mm)
- 85 – 100
U14 Girls
Implement Weight (kg)
- Hammer Cable Length (cm)
- 119.5cm
- Diameter (mm)
- 80 – 90
U12 Girls
Implement Weight (kg)
- Hammer Cable Length (cm)
- 119.5cm
- Diameter (mm)
- 80 – 90
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Throwing Weight Rules for Javelin
And finally we have javelins. All there is to know for javelins is the weight, making your decision pretty straightforward.
| Age Group | Implement Weight (grams) | Length of Javelin (mm)min – max | Lenght of Metal Head (mm)min – max | Distance from Tip of Metal Head to CoG (mm)min – max | Diameter of Thickest Point (mm)min – max | Whipcord Width (mm)min – max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | ||||||
| Senior (and U23s) | 800g | 2600 – 2700 | 250 – 330 | 900 – 1060 | 25 – 30 | 150 – 160 |
| U20 Junior Men | 800g | 2600 – 2700 | 250 – 330 | 900 – 1060 | 25 – 30 | 150 – 160 |
| U18 Youth | 700g | 2400 – 2500 | 250 – 330 | 850 – 990 | 23 – 28 | 150 – 160 |
| U16 Boys | 600g | 2200 – 2300 | 220 – 270 | 800 – 920 | 20 – 25 | 140 – 150 |
| U14 Boys | 500g | 2000 – 2100 | 220 – 270 | 780 – 880 | 20 – 24 | 135 – 145 |
| U12 Boys | 400g | 1700 – 1950 | 200 – 300 | 700 – 850 | 19 – 24 | 130 – 140 |
| Women | ||||||
| Seniors / U23s / U20s | 600g | 2200 – 2300 | 250 – 330 | 800 – 920 | 20 – 25 | 140 – 150 |
| U18 Youth | 500g | 2000 – 2100 | 220 – 270 | 780 – 880 | 20 – 24 | 135 – 145 |
| U16 Girls | 500g | 2000 – 2100 | 220 – 270 | 780 – 880 | 20 – 24 | 135 – 145 |
| U14 Girls | 400g | 1700 – 1950 | 200 – 300 | 700 – 850 | 19 – 24 | 130 – 140 |
| U12 Girls | 400g | 1700 – 1950 | 200 – 300 | 700 – 850 | 19 – 24 | 130 – 140 |
Men
Senior (and U23s)
Implement Weight (grams)
- Length of Javelin (mm)
- 2600 – 2700
- Lenght of Metal Head (mm)
- 250 – 330
- Distance from Tip of Metal Head to CoG (mm)
- 900 – 1060
- Diameter of Thickest Point (mm)
- 25 – 30
- Whipcord Width (mm)
- 150 – 160
U20 Junior Men
Implement Weight (grams)
- Length of Javelin (mm)
- 2600 – 2700
- Lenght of Metal Head (mm)
- 250 – 330
- Distance from Tip of Metal Head to CoG (mm)
- 900 – 1060
- Diameter of Thickest Point (mm)
- 25 – 30
- Whipcord Width (mm)
- 150 – 160
U18 Youth
Implement Weight (grams)
- Length of Javelin (mm)
- 2400 – 2500
- Lenght of Metal Head (mm)
- 250 – 330
- Distance from Tip of Metal Head to CoG (mm)
- 850 – 990
- Diameter of Thickest Point (mm)
- 23 – 28
- Whipcord Width (mm)
- 150 – 160
U16 Boys
Implement Weight (grams)
- Length of Javelin (mm)
- 2200 – 2300
- Lenght of Metal Head (mm)
- 220 – 270
- Distance from Tip of Metal Head to CoG (mm)
- 800 – 920
- Diameter of Thickest Point (mm)
- 20 – 25
- Whipcord Width (mm)
- 140 – 150
U14 Boys
Implement Weight (grams)
- Length of Javelin (mm)
- 2000 – 2100
- Lenght of Metal Head (mm)
- 220 – 270
- Distance from Tip of Metal Head to CoG (mm)
- 780 – 880
- Diameter of Thickest Point (mm)
- 20 – 24
- Whipcord Width (mm)
- 135 – 145
U12 Boys
Implement Weight (grams)
- Length of Javelin (mm)
- 1700 – 1950
- Lenght of Metal Head (mm)
- 200 – 300
- Distance from Tip of Metal Head to CoG (mm)
- 700 – 850
- Diameter of Thickest Point (mm)
- 19 – 24
- Whipcord Width (mm)
- 130 – 140
Women
Seniors / U23s / U20s
Implement Weight (grams)
- Length of Javelin (mm)
- 2200 – 2300
- Lenght of Metal Head (mm)
- 250 – 330
- Distance from Tip of Metal Head to CoG (mm)
- 800 – 920
- Diameter of Thickest Point (mm)
- 20 – 25
- Whipcord Width (mm)
- 140 – 150
U18 Youth
Implement Weight (grams)
- Length of Javelin (mm)
- 2000 – 2100
- Lenght of Metal Head (mm)
- 220 – 270
- Distance from Tip of Metal Head to CoG (mm)
- 780 – 880
- Diameter of Thickest Point (mm)
- 20 – 24
- Whipcord Width (mm)
- 135 – 145
U16 Girls
Implement Weight (grams)
- Length of Javelin (mm)
- 2000 – 2100
- Lenght of Metal Head (mm)
- 220 – 270
- Distance from Tip of Metal Head to CoG (mm)
- 780 – 880
- Diameter of Thickest Point (mm)
- 20 – 24
- Whipcord Width (mm)
- 135 – 145
U14 Girls
Implement Weight (grams)
- Length of Javelin (mm)
- 1700 – 1950
- Lenght of Metal Head (mm)
- 200 – 300
- Distance from Tip of Metal Head to CoG (mm)
- 700 – 850
- Diameter of Thickest Point (mm)
- 19 – 24
- Whipcord Width (mm)
- 130 – 140
U12 Girls
Implement Weight (grams)
- Length of Javelin (mm)
- 1700 – 1950
- Lenght of Metal Head (mm)
- 200 – 300
- Distance from Tip of Metal Head to CoG (mm)
- 700 – 850
- Diameter of Thickest Point (mm)
- 19 – 24
- Whipcord Width (mm)
- 130 – 140