Officiating Javelin

For U11 to U17 athletes.

Javelin safety rules:

• All groups are to be supervised by an adult
• Do not throw the javelin for the first time unless you have one of the club coaches assisting
• Carry javelins with the point down and tail up (vertically).
• When storing javelins at the event the javelins should be placed in the ground in an upright position
• Be aware that the javelin can be influenced by gusts of wind

• The javelin must be thrown over the shoulder or upper part of the throwing arm.
• It must not be slung or hurled.
• Round arm actions are recorded as fouls.

Javelin Weights: