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.

Throwers Group Program 2023
Throwers Group Program 2024

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.

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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

Contact Us

PHONE       03 9836 2350
EMAIL    grarose@yahoo.com

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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 2023
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