Implement Specifications

EQUIPMENT

All competitors must use equipment provided by Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre.

The below implement weights are in accordance with NSWPSSA Competition Rules except where noted in MacKillop athletics specific rules.

IMPLEMENT WEIGHTS

Discus

• Junior - 500g

• 11 Years - 750g

• 12/13 years - 350g

Shot Put

• Junior - 2kg

• 11 Years - 2kg

• 12/13 years - 3kg 

NSWPSSA & Multi-class Events Implement Weights

SPIKES

• Spikes are not permitted in the 800m and 1500m events.

• Maximum spike lengths:

  • Running activities = maximum of 7mm

  • Throw and jump activities = maximum of 9mm

• Only 'Pyramid' or 'Christmas Tree' spikes (also called compression tiered spikes) are to be used on the track for athletic activity. Needle spikes are not permitted. Spikes are only permitted on the competition area. No students should walk in spikes in spectator areas or indoors.

STARTING BLOCKS

• Athletes 13 years and under are not required to use starting blocks.

• Only starting blocks supplied by the venue may be used.

• Athletes not wearing spikes are prohibited from using starting blocks.