Correct Event Measurement Guide:
Complete guide - refer to LAQ website click here
JAVELIN; VORTEX; TURBO JAV
Measure:
Pull tape back to the centre between the sector lines 7mtrs (if not practically then visually) behind the throwing line and measure from the side of the line closest to run up, to initial ground contact with instrument tip
Foul:
Measure:
Pull tape back to the centre of the circle and measure from the inside circle ring to discus’s initial landing spot
Foul:
Measure:
From toe inprint on mat (or if board used - front of board) to a mark in the sand closet to the run up side of pit.
Foul:
Measure:
Pull tape back to the centre of the circle and measure from the inside Toe Board to shots initial landing spot
Foul:
Complete guide - refer to LAQ website click here
JAVELIN; VORTEX; TURBO JAV
Measure:
Pull tape back to the centre between the sector lines 7mtrs (if not practically then visually) behind the throwing line and measure from the side of the line closest to run up, to initial ground contact with instrument tip
Foul:
- Toe on or over line
- Jav lands on or out of sector lines
- Jav doesn’t land point first
Measure:
Pull tape back to the centre of the circle and measure from the inside circle ring to discus’s initial landing spot
Foul:
- Initially lands on or out of sector lines
- Athlete doesn’t exit via back of circle
Measure:
From toe inprint on mat (or if board used - front of board) to a mark in the sand closet to the run up side of pit.
Foul:
- Exit pit closer to run up than where measure is taken
- Toe over front of mat/ board
Measure:
Pull tape back to the centre of the circle and measure from the inside Toe Board to shots initial landing spot
Foul:
- Shot initially lands or out of sector lines
- Shot drops below shoulder or behind neck before being released
- Competitor doesn’t exit back of circle