Officiating · Plympton Flyers Little Athletics

Discus

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

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

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Weights and dimensions by age group

Age GroupsWeightDiameter ToleranceThickness at centre
U6–7350gNot specifiedNot specified
U8–11500g134 to 139 mm22 to 27 mm
U12–13750g154 to 156 mm27 to 35 mm
U14–16B, U14–17G1kg180 to 182 mm37 to 39 mm
U17B1.5kg200 to 202 mm38 to 40 mm
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