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Sum_Bum
06-23-2005, 04:46 AM
Do throwers from states that do not hold these events want to do them at all.

I would be interesting in javelin. I'm not even a thrower.
CrossTrack
06-23-2005, 03:20 PM
Do throwers from states that do not hold these events want to do them at all.

I would be interesting in javelin. I'm not even a thrower.


In Washington, Hammer isn't sanctioned by the WIAA, but there are a number of separate Hammer competitions and invites, including a "state" Hammer competition.

Washington state has 2 of the top 4 prep hammer throwers in the country right now -- Zach Midles and Brad Charters are currently #3 & #4 (222-08, 222-00 respectively).

In regards to Jav - Washington state requires a blunt rubber tipped Jav....which I've heard affects the aerodynamics..... what do other states do?
Sum_Bum
06-23-2005, 03:23 PM
CA might have it in a few invites. But the CIF doesn't sanction it.
readytofly
06-23-2005, 08:21 PM
illinois doesn't have it hammer or jav. but my coach said he's gonna get a guy to teach jav to me and another thrower b/c the other girl wants to be a heptathlete so she needs to learn.
Measure This
06-29-2005, 01:29 PM
I throw both in California, but have to do it during the summer meet season. The California hammer championships, then through the USA Track and Field junior olympic series. I am pretty good here, but when I get to nationals I am way behind the throwers from states who get to throw all the time. I would like to see hammer in high school here. The hammer is tough, but it is fun to chuck.
ROCK
07-28-2005, 01:13 AM
illinois doesn't have it hammer or jav. but my coach said he's gonna get a guy to teach jav to me and another thrower b/c the other girl wants to be a heptathlete so she needs to learn.

Illinois will have Jav. next year (blunt tip)
Matt
08-24-2005, 02:58 AM
Wisco still doesn't have Jav
100% Ozone Safe
09-03-2005, 04:36 PM
MN dern't got jav or hamburger toss
Sum_Bum
09-03-2005, 07:27 PM
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Jump4God220
09-08-2005, 03:28 PM
Hey...Does anyone know of a website that goes into good detail of the mechanics of the indoor weight throw?? Or does anyone have some great tips--I'm trying to teach myself the footwork and timing and looking for a little more help...