What throwing implement weights apply to each age group?
Rule- Australia
- Athletics Australia
- Youth athletics
- Track and field
- Under 13-Under 20
- 2026/27
- Coaches
From the Athletics Australia able-bodied technical specifications (implement weights updated 18 October 2023, in the 1 May 2025 document):
Men (shot / discus / hammer / javelin)
- Open: 7.26kg / 2kg / 7.26kg / 800g
- Under 20: 6kg / 1.75kg / 6kg / 800g
- Under 18 and Under 17: 5kg / 1.5kg / 5kg / 700g
- Under 16 and Under 15: 4kg / 1kg / 4kg / 700g
- Under 14: 3kg / 1kg / 3kg / 600g
- Under 13: 3kg / 0.75kg / no hammer event / 600g
Women (shot / discus / hammer / javelin)
- Open and Under 20: 4kg / 1kg / 4kg / 600g
- Under 18 to Under 15: 3kg / 1kg / 3kg / 500g
- Under 14: 3kg / 1kg / 3kg / 400g
- Under 13: 3kg / 0.75kg / no hammer event / 400g
Source: https://www.athletics.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/AA-Technical-Specifications-2025-05.pdf
Added 24 Oct 2026