Contact details for Athletics
Michelle Phillips is the consultant for athletics,clubs,gymnastics.
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Sports dimension guides
Athletics — throwing events
The four standard throwing events — shot put, discus, hammer, and javelin — all involve the use of implements of various weights and shapes that are hurled for distance. In all throwing events, the object being thrown must land in a specified landing area. White lines 5cm wide delineate the area.
Athletics — jumping events
Track and field jumping events consist of four events: high jump, long jump, pole vault and triple jump.
Athletics — track events
Track and field facilities are usually designed as multi-purpose facilities (tracks with playing fields inside).
