Officiating · Plympton Flyers Little Athletics

Discus

Weights and dimensions by age group for athletes from U6 to U17.

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About discus

A discus can be thrown any way — overarm or even underarm.

Standards

Weights and dimensions by age group

Age Groups Weight Diameter Tolerance Thickness at centre
U6–7 350g Not specified Not specified
U8–11 500g 134 to 139 mm 22 to 27 mm
U12–13 750g 154 to 156 mm 27 to 35 mm
U14–16B, U14–17G 1kg 180 to 182 mm 37 to 39 mm
U17B 1.5kg 200 to 202 mm 38 to 40 mm
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