JAVELIN
Javelin is a field event that requires the throwing of a missile called javelin for a horizontal distance. The competitor is called a javelin thrower.
SPECIFICATIONS BASE ON GENDER/AGE
Gender/Age
11-12
13-14
15-16
17-19
Adult
Male
400g
600g
700g
800g
800g
Female
400g
600g
600g
600g
600g
MODE OF COMPETITION
The javelin shall be held at the grip
It shall be thrown over the shoulder or upper part of the throwing arm
A throw shall be valid only if the tip of the metal
IV. head strikes the ground first before any other part of the javelin
If the javelin breaks during a throw or while in the air, it shall not count as a foul provided the attempt was made in accordance with the rule.
TECHIQUES IN JAVELIN
The grip
The carriage
The approach run
The release
The follow through
The recovery
EQUIPMENT USED
The javelin
The red flag and white flag
The writing material
The score sheets
The measuring
THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF JAVELIN
The throw shall be made behind an arc of a circle
The javelin must be held by the grip/cord
The tip of the metal must strike the ground before, any other part of the javelin to make a good throw
No part of the body of the competitor should cross the arc to the landing sector
All throws to be valid must fall within the landing sector
If the javelin breaks while in the air it shall count as trial
A horn should be blow to warn people that are around
A competitor is given three trials and the best is used to place him/her.
OFFICIALS
The chief field judge
Two field judges