Victorian Masters Throwers Group
The throwing events are: Hammer, Shot, Discus, Javelin, Heavy Weight, Super Weight, 56lb, 100lb, Throws Pentathlon and Heavy Weight Pentathlon. Implement weights are graded according to age group – see table below. The Throws Pentathlon includes three throws with each of Hammer, Shot, Discus, Javelin and Heavy Weight in that order. The Heavy Weight Pentathlon includes three throws with five different Heavy Weights of increasing specific weight according to age group. For the pentathlons, each implement performance scores points for distance and the values are totalled to give a final overall point score.
Everyone Welcome
EVENTS FOR ALL AGES AND ABILITY
Everyone, from beginner to elite, is welcome.
The throwing events are: Hammer, Shot, Discus, Javelin, Heavy Weight, Super Weight, 56lb, 100lb, Throws Pentathlon and Heavy Weight Pentathlon. Implement weights are graded according to age group (see table below). The Throws Pentathlon includes three throws with each of Hammer, Shot, Discus, Javelin and Heavy Weight in that order. The Heavy Weight Pentathlon includes three throws with five different Heavy Weights of increasing specific weight according to age group. For the pentathlons, each implement performance scores points for distance and the values are totalled to give a final overall point score.
Get in touch with us today, we’d love to hear from you!
Our Location
Located at the beautiful Duncan Mackinnon Reserve
Corner North Rd and Murrumbeena Road, Murrumbeena, VIC 3163
Normal Hours 12:00 – 16:00 SUN
Refer to Throwers Group Program below for dates
Activities & Events
The VMA Throwers Group events schedule is available via the link below – any updates will be published here as the year progresses:-
Throwers Group Program 2024
For information on Throwers Group membership and Throwers Committee contacts, see below…
Memberships
Joining the Throwers Group costs only $5 per year; this gives you plenty of opportunities for throwing at our scheduled competitions and training days. You will also enjoy the use of quality implements at training & comp days, coaching clinics, result sheets for all events, plus a quarterly newsletter (click to view all the latest Throwers Group ‘Out of Sector’ newsletters).
We throw on selected Sundays throughout the year at Duncan Mackinnon Athletics Track ($3 for members and $5 for non-members, however all participants must be financial VMA members). Training and competition days start at 12:45pm unless otherwise stated. Earlier arrival to help with set up is always welcome. At the conclusion of activities we enjoy a chat over a cuppa with cake or biscuits – donation of a plate to share or a gold coin is appreciated.
The Throwers are a friendly group and are willing to assist anyone who would like to have a go at throwing on a one to one basis or in a group. If you have any queries just give one of the committee members a call.
Throwing Events and the Pentathlons
The throwing events are: Hammer, Shot, Discus, Javelin, Heavy Weight, Super Weight, 56lb, 100lb, Throws Pentathlon and Heavy Weight Pentathlon. Implement weights are graded according to age group (see table below). The Throws Pentathlon includes three throws with each of Hammer, Shot, Discus, Javelin and Heavy Weight in that order. The Heavy Weight Pentathlon includes three throws with five different Heavy Weights of increasing specific weight according to age group. For the pentathlons, each implement performance scores points for distance and the values are totalled to give a final overall point score.
Medals
In all events specified as VMA events, medals will be awarded to the first three placegetters in each age group for both men and women. Correct uniform is required for VMA events.
VMA Throwers Committee
| Phone | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| President: | Graeme Rose | 9836 2350 | |
| Vice-President & Comms: |
Judy Pfanner | 0414 950 158 | |
| Treasurer: | Narelle Messerle | 0472 515 553 | |
| Committee: | Megan Champion | 0418 551 418 | |
| Phil Spivey | 0490 415 381 | ||
| Simon Van Baalen | 0431 694 354 | ||
| Coaching: | Megan Champion | 0418 551 418 | |
| Roger Glass | 0418 210 301 | ||
| VMA Representative: | Judy Pfanner | 0414 950 158 | |
Equipment Specifications for Masters Men and Women
| Age | Hammer | Shot | Discus | Javelin | Heavy Weight | Super Weight | Heavy Weight Pentathlon | ||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||||||
| M30-49 | 7.26kg | 7.26 | 2kg | 800g | 15.88 | 56lb | 9.08 | 11.34 | 15.88 | 20kg | 56lb |
| M50-59 | 6kg | 6kg | 1.5kg | 700g | 11.34 | 56lb | 7.26 | 9.08 | 11.34 | 15.88 | 20kg |
| M60-69 | 5kg | 5kg | 1kg | 600g | 9.08 | 20kg | 5.45 | 7.26 | 9.08 | 11.34 | 15.88 |
| M70-79 | 4kg | 4kg | 1kg | 500g | 7.26 | 15.88 | 4kg | 5.45 | 7.26 | 9.08 | 11.34 |
| M80+ | 3kg | 3kg | 1kg | 400g | 5.45 | 11.34 | 3kg | 4kg | 5.45 | 7.26 | 9.08 |
| W30-49 | 4kg | 4kg | 1kg | 600g | 9.08 | 15.88 | 5.45 | 7.26 | 9.08 | 11.34 | 15.88 |
| W50-59 | 3kg | 3kg | 1kg | 500g | 7.26 | 11.34 | 4kg | 5.45 | 7.26 | 9.08 | 11.34 |
| W60-74 | 3kg | 3kg | 1kg | 500g | 5.45 | 9.08 | 3kg | 4kg | 5.45 | 7.26 | 9.08 |
| W75+ | 2kg | 2kg | 750g | 400g | 4kg | 7.26 | 2kg | 3kg | 4kg | 5.45 | 7.26 |
Conversions: 12lb = 5.45kg 16lb = 7.26kg 20lb = 9.08kg 25lb = 11.34kg 35lb = 15.88kg 44lb = 20kg 56lb = 25.4kg 100lb = 45.4kg