Why are track and field throwers not respected at the high school level?
Some throwers may be more dedicated to their event(s) than runners/sprinters/jumpers, but the average thrower workout is much easier than everyone else’s.I’ve done each event in track and field at one point in my life, and at a highly competitive level. From what I’ve seen, the average state-qualified thrower’s workout is much easier than a normal high school runner/jumper/sprinter’s workout is.This is a C1 state-qualified thrower’s workout:Hang Clean - 3x5 at 70% (above knees)Back Squats - 3x10 at 70-%Romanian Deadlifts - 3x10Bench Press - 3x10 at 70%Barbell Bent-Over Rows - 3x10Standing Military Press - 3x10800m easy50m moderate 3xThis is a C1 state-qualified short sprinter’s workout:Chin-ups - 10x1Jump Squats w/plate - 12x1Hanging Knee raises - 20x1Reverse Lunge w/knee drive - 8x2Dips - 10x3200m hard 8x400m hard 2x1200m easy10 min straight core workoutThe thrower workout pales in comparison. There are no out-of-shape state-qualified runners/jumpers/sprinters. That’s not true for shot-put, discus, javelin, and weighted throw. Throwing is something people can do if they’re rejected from other events. Of course, that’s not always the case.Strength exercises can be harder than aerobics at times. It’s rarely the case. Earn your teammates’ respect by outranking them on the leaderboards.
How far would i have to throw javelin to get a college scholarship?
I started throwing javelin my sophomore year, and I am now a junior. I threw 103 last year, and this year 105 so far. Naturally, I'm looking at colleges so I am wondering how far i might have to throw to get scouted by a Division Three college such as TCNJ. Any ideas?
How far do you have to throw in shot put to get a division 3 scholarship?
Probably farther than that-I'd guess you need to be in the upper 40 ft range, are you winning most of your meets? Do you place at state? Note also that the shot moves up from 12 to 16 lbs. in university competitions ( at least it did 30 years ago when I was competing).
How far would you need to throw in the shot put to get a scholarship?
there is no magic # that will get you a scholarship you have to earn them by being in the top few and placing high in tournaments and you really need to improve by close to 15 - 20 feet
What distance should I be averaging in shot put in HS to get some college scholarship interest?
For a full scholarship, you really need to demonstrate that you can get points for the college in more than one event. Half-scholarships (especially since they're tuition-only) are easier to get, but may not actually be any more than you'd have gotten anyway if you have financial need or are a good student. And, it also matters whether you want to go D-I big school, D-I small school, or D-II (or what used to be called D-II). And, your potential matters, too. If you're under 6 feet tall (5' 9" for girls), you'll get less interest. If you look like you have trouble holding onto bodyweight or don't seem to want to bulk up you'll get less interest. But, the reverse is true as well - A big, quick, athletic thrower with a flawed technique doesn't have to throw as far as a smaller or better prepared thrower to get a college's attention because of potential. If you're over 55' (boys), and over 38' (girls) then you'll get some real attention. But unless you're over 63' (boys) and over 42' (girls) don't expect to be heavily recruited unless you're pretty good at discus or javelin or you're doing it with awful technique. If you're not being recruited, approach the colleges yourself - visit their websites, talk to coaches, go to their summer throws camps. Good luck!
I do shot put and discus and i was wondering how close i am to getting a scholarship?
Aaron, Unfortunately, your distances this year (and, frankly, even your projections) are a little low for scholarships. The good news is that you would almost certainly be able to "walk on" to nearly any school (even D-I) with those numbers and participate, although you might not compete much for a year or two. This would be particularly true if the coach feels you were underachieving in High School (if you are very big - over 6'1 and over 250, and/or you have terrible technique). And this should lead you to your strategy - seek out throw camps this summer at colleges you might want to attend. Get to know their coaches, ask for their advice and get on their radar. Get into some meets over the summer and if you do well, send your results to the college's Track Coach. You might be able to get a partial scholarship at a small DI or other school - although that might not be as much as you could get if you can demonstrate financial need or academic ability. So my advice would be to focus on academics and view throwing as Plan B - something that would be great if it works out, but not Plan A. If you enjoy throwing, I'm sure you can continue it at college, but I'd caution you not to hope it will be your ticket in. Good luck!
What are the different events in athletics?
Athletics EventsThe many track and field events are placed in the following categories. For juniors, see also the list of Sportshall events.RunningRunning events include:sprints (100m, 200m, 400m),middle distance (800m, 1500m)long distance (3000m Steeplechase, 5000m, 10,000m)hurdles (110/100m, 400m)relays (4x100m, 4x400m)JumpingJumping events include:Long JumpHigh JumpTriple JumpPole Vault.ThrowingThrowing events include:DiscusShot PutJavelinHammer Throw.Multiple EventsThe Men’s Decathlon and Women’s Heptathlon include a combination of events, held over two days each. Points are awarded for each event and the overall winner is the athlete with the most points.The decathlon includes ten events in the following order, for the first day: 100m, long jump, shot put, high jump, 400m. The second day events are 110m hurdles, discus throw, pole vault, javelin, 1500m.The heptathlon includes seven events in the following order, for the first day: 100m hurdles, high jump, shot put and 200m. The second day events are long jump, javelin and 800m.Walking EventsRace walking is a special long-distance race event in which the participants must walk as fast as they can, while they are expected to maintain good form. The competitors are penalized for bending the knee as it passes under the body or having no foot-to-ground contact.The men compete in both 20km and 50km events, women only in the 20km event.MarathonThe Marathon is a long-distance running event, taking place over a course of 42.195km or (26 miles & 385 yds.) in length.The marathon was originally conceived as a race for the 1896 Olympics in Athens, commemorating the run of the soldier Pheidippides from a battlefield at the site of the town of Marathon, Greece, to Athens in 490 B.C. Legend has it that Pheidippides delivered the momentous message "Niki!" ("victory"), then collapsed and died.The unusual distance is a result of the 1908 Olympic Games in London where the marathon distance was changed to 26 miles to cover the ground from Windsor Castle to White City Stadium, with 385 yards added on so the race could finish in front of royal family's viewing box.Top end sports Track and Field Events
What is the minimum time on the 100m to get onto a division 3 track team?
Ah this is a fun one. I ran for a D1 track team and I was able to break 10 seconds (barely but all track runners hold on to their P/R’s). That being said there were plenty of athletes that couldn’t break 11 seconds. Because of this I though I was pretty good at the D1 level and while I was, it wasn’t that simple.When I would go home, I would train with athletes from my former high school team or rival teams who went to D II and D III schools and guess what? It was right around the same thing for them. Consistent 10 second 100 meter runners, but would see others who ran in the 11’s and 12’s all the time.So to answer the question, the minimum time would definitely be under 12.5 (unless there was just no one faster at your school). That’s the absolutely slowest time I’ve ever seen in any of the divisions. However to be competitive you still need to be sub 11.3 seconds, and once again that’s for any division you’re in.How and why you’ll be accepted onto a team for the 100 meter will vary. If a school has 4 to 6 runners who all run 11 second 100 meters, you’re probably not going to join that squad running a 12 second 100 meter. However if your school only has one person who can manage 11 seconds than you have a much better chance. Some schools just accept everyone onto their team, others are very selective.