Discus and hammer throw

In discus throwing, the athlete throws a discus from a discus ring with a diameter of 2.50 metres. The throw is made from a concrete throwing area equipped with a metal edge. Around the throwing area, a discus cage is placed to protect spectators, officials and other athletes.

A good discus facility consists of a discus ring, a safe protective cage, a correct net construction and a proper throwing sector. W&H can help think through the layout of the entire throwing facility.

Hammer throw is carried out from a throwing ring with a diameter of 2.135 metres. The athlete throws a metal ball attached to a steel cable as far as possible within the throwing sector.

Because high forces and speeds are released in the hammer throw, a good hammer cage is essential. The cage must provide sufficient protection for the surroundings and must meet the requirements for training and competition use.

An aluminium discus cage is a fixed installation for discus throwing. This cage is placed around the discus ring and is intended to increase safety around the throwing area.

Aluminium is strong, low-maintenance and suitable for long-term outdoor use. As a result, an aluminium discus cage is a durable solution for athletics clubs and sports facilities where regular training or throwing takes place.

A protective cage for discus and hammer throw can be provided as a fixed installation or as a free-standing solution. A fixed installation is usually placed in ground pots, while a free-standing protective cage with counterweights can be used when permanent anchoring is not desired or not possible.

We supply various versions, including free-standing safety cages and safety cages of the Kyrill type. The right choice depends on the facility, the use, the available space and the desired certification.

For competition use, it is important that athletics equipment meets the applicable sports-technical requirements. Our sports-technical athletics equipment is, as far as possible, World Athletics certified.

This gives clubs, municipalities and facility managers additional certainty when setting up athletics facilities for training and official competitions.

Installing a discus cage or hammer cage requires careful preparation. Account must be taken of the ring position, throwing sector, ground surface, anchoring, net construction, safety and available space.

We can play a role in the installation of protective cages. In doing so, we look at the situation on site, the technical requirements and the desired version of the throwing facility.

When purchasing a discus cage or hammer cage, it is important to look closely at the intended use, certification, height, material, installation method, nets and safety. A training facility sometimes requires different choices than a competition venue.

W&H is happy to help you think through the right solution for your athletics facility. This creates a safe, durable and sports-engineering-appropriate layout for discus and hammer throw.

Yes, we can help think through the installation of protective cages. In doing so, we look at the ground surface, ring position, throwing sector, anchoring, safety and practical execution on site.

A discus cage must protect the surroundings during throwing and must meet the applicable sport-technical requirements. Important factors include, among others, the opening, height, net construction, ring position and throwing sector.

A hammer cage must be suitable for the higher forces and speeds involved in the hammer throw. Important factors include, among others, sufficient height, strong nets, movable panels, correct ring position and safe shielding.

The delivery time depends on the configuration, dimensions, stock availability, custom work, installation and scheduling. For each request, we can provide an up-to-date delivery time estimate.

A discus ring has a diameter of 2.50 metres. The ring is placed in a throwing plane and combined with a suitable protective cage.

A concentric insert ring is used to adjust the ring diameter, for example when the same cage needs to be suitable for both discus and hammer throw.