2024 Grand Prix Shot Put
The fourth stop of the Grand Prix series takes us back to the track and into the throwing circle for the Shot Put. This unique stop will test members' throwing ability as they test out one of track & field's strength and power events. This event will be held over two days at Atlanta Track Club's All-Comers events. Participants will sign up for a specific timed start in registration.
Tuesday, May 28 - Morehouse College
Tuesday, June 4 - St. Pius X Catholic High School
Atlanta Track Club events are held rain or shine. However, the threat of lightning or other severe weather in the vicinity of the event may result in a delay or cancellation. For full details on our event policies, including weather, refunds and cancellations, click here.
Date & Time
- May 28 - 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
- June 4 - 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
- May 28 - Morehouse College (830 Westview Dr SW, Atlanta, GA 30314)
- June 4 - St. Pius X Catholic High School
Cost:
- Members - FREE
Shot Put 101
The shot put is a track and field event involving "putting" (pushing rather than throwing) a heavy spherical ball—the shot—as far as possible. Each participant will have three attempts to put the shot as far as possible. Check the video below for additional rules and demonstrations.
Event Procedures:
- Participants will register for a specific start time and day
- Athletes will check in 30 minutes prior to their event time
- Each flight (group) will take a mandatory 10-15 minute lesson with practice throws prior to their attempts
- Competition will include 3 throws per participant, all three marks will be measured and scored
Men's Weights
| Men's Age | Weight | |
| 8 & under |
2 kg | |
| 9 - 10 | 6 lb | |
| 11 - 12 | 6 lb | |
| 13 - 14 | 4 kg | |
| 15 - 18 | 12 lb | |
| 19 - 49 | 16 lb | |
| 50 - 59 | 6 kg | |
| 60 - 69 | 5 kg | |
| 70 - 79 | 4 kg | |
| 80 + | 3 kg | |
Women's Weights
| Women's Age | Weight | |
| 8 & under |
2 kg | |
| 9 - 10 | 6 lb | |
| 11 - 12 | 6 lb | |
| 13 - 14 | 6 lb | |
| 15 - 18 | 4 kg | |
| 19 - 49 | 4 kg | |
| 50 - 59 | 3 kg | |
| 60 - 74 | 3 kg | |
| 75 + | 2 kg | |
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