THROWING AREAS

USED FOR THE INVERNESS 2009 MWC

As per the UK:  Athletics Rules for Competition, for the Inverness MWC we will utilize an "inbounds" sector for safety.  
Any attempt in which the implement lands outside the sector will be considered a foul and not measured.  
The trig area is described in detail below.

Judges Kenny MacDonald (with tape) and Jim Lawler measure a stone put in 2006.  For the
2009 MWC, Inverness will adopt the rectangular trig area (not the circle) for all throwing events as described
below.

The Weights for Distance and both Stones, for the purposes of the MWC, utilize a rectangular trig like that used 
in the  US and Canada but with an "inbounds" sector as described below.

Open Stone Put and Weight for Distance Rules:

The following are those which pertain to the trig and throwing area.  Other rules are similar to those utilized in
the US and Canada.

Competitors must commence the throw from a stationary position within the trig area; they may adopt any position they choose.
Once the competitor has entered the trig area and commenced the throw, the competitor must keep one foot inside the trig area, either on the ground or in the space above the area, until the throw has been completed.  It will be considered a foul throw if any part of the competitor touches the ground behind the back line of the trig (or any extension thereof) or in front of an extended line determined by the inner face of the trig or any part of the trig  surface other than the vertical face facing the trig area.  The marking defining the area is considered "inside".
The competitor must not leave the trig area until the stone or weight has touched the ground. 
Provided that in the course of a trial the foregoing Rules have not been infringed, a competitor may interrupt a trial once started, may lay the stone or weight down, may leave the trig area, before returning to a stationary position and beginning a fresh start.
For a valid attempt the stone or weight must fall completely within the inner edges of the lines marking the sector set out on the ground (see diagram above).
The attempt will be measured from the nearest edge of the mark first made in the ground by the stone or weight to the inner edge of the trig  to  the inside edge of the trig on a line through the center of the rectangle (see picture above).

Hammer Toss Rules

The Hammer Toss utilizes an "inbounds" sector similar to that described above but defined by
an angle of 40 degrees.

    Here you see the straight trig with the 40 degree "inbounds" sector 
    marked from the front of the trig.

 

 

 

 

Gloves may be worn.  The  gloves must be smooth on the hand and  front, and the tips of the fingers other than  the thumb must be exposed.
In order to obtain a better grip competitors are permitted to use a suitable substance on their hands or gloves only.
The competitor in the starting position prior to the preliminary swings or turns is allowed to put  the head of the hammer on the ground outside of the trig area and or in front of the trig.
It shall not be considered a foul throw if the head of the hammer touches the ground when the competitor makes the preliminary swings or turns, but if, having so  touched the ground, the competitor stops throwing so as to begin a trial again, this shall count as a failure.
It shall not be a foul throw when the competitor, having started to make his throw, stops in order to improve his grip on the shaft, but  three such stops in the course of an attempt shall count as a failure.
It will be considered a foul throw if any part of the competitor touches the ground in front of an extended line determined by the inner face of the trig or any part of the trig surface other than the vertical face facing the trig area.  The marking defining the trig area and the "inbounds" sector is considered "inside".
If the hammer breaks during a throw or while in the air, it shall not be counted as a throw, provided it was made in accordance with the rules.  If a competitor thereby loses his balance and commits a foul, it shall not count against him.
For a valid put the hammer's head must fall completely within the inner edges of the lines marking the sector of 40 degrees set out on the ground.
The toss will be measured from the nearest edge of the mark first made in the ground by the head of the hammer to the inner edge of the trig to the inside edge of the trig on a line through the vertex of the 40 degree angle determining the "inbounds" area.