AT THE COMPETITION

The aim is to stay organised, follow your normal routines and give yourself the best opportunity to perform.
You do not need to do anything extraordinary just because it is a major event
YOUR BOD KNOWS WHAT TO DO, DO WHAT YOU DO IN TRAINING EVERY WEEK!

CHECK-IN AND CALL ROOM

  • Know your check-in or call-room time, not just the event start time.

  • If a call room is being used, report there first and follow the officials to the throwing area.

  • Keep your competition number, accreditation and required equipment with you.

  • Ask in advance if you are unsure where or when to report.

UNDERSTAND THE COMPETITION FORMAT

  • Confirm how many throws you will receive.

  • Find out whether there will be a cut after three rounds and whether the order will change.

  • Check how practice throws will be organised.

  • Ask questions before the competition begins rather than guessing later.

HAVE A PLAN A AND A PLAN B

  • Plan A is your best well-practised technical throw.

  • Plan B is a simpler, controlled throw you trust when conditions are difficult or nerves are high.

  • An early legal mark settles nerves and keeps you in the competition.

  • Every attempt should remain within your normal, safe throwing ability.

KNOW THE THROWING ORDER

Watch the athletes three or four places ahead of you. This gives you time to:

  • Collect or select your implement.

  • Remove extra clothing gradually.

  • Complete your final warm-up movements.

  • Focus on one clear technical cue.

Remain close enough to hear the officials and be ready when your name is called.

USE YOUR WARM-UP THROWS WELL

  • Treat practice throws as preparation, not a separate competition.

  • Use them to check the circle or runway, your rhythm and the conditions.

  • Build towards competition effort without exhausting yourself.

  • Do not try to fix your entire technique during the warm-up.

CHECK THE CIRCLE OR RUNWAY

  • Notice whether the surface is fast, slow, wet or slippery.

  • Identify the visual reference points you selected during practice.

  • Check your javelin run-up marker before each round.

  • Adjust sensibly for wind and rain without rebuilding your technique.

DO NOT RUSH YOUR ATTEMPT

  • When called, take a breath and make sure you are properly set.

  • Field-event trials may subject to a time limit, BUT for that to be happen there must be a clock which you can see clearly during you attempt.

  • Use the available time calmly, but do not delay unnecessarily.

  • Begin only when the landing area is clear and the official has indicated it is safe.

COMPLETE THE THROW LEGALLY

For shot put and discus:

  • Remain inside the circle until the implement has landed.

  • Regain your balance before leaving.

  • Exit correctly through the back half of the circle.

  • Do not touch the top of the rim or the ground outside during the attempt. (For shot, your foot can touch the

For javelin:

  • Stay behind the throwing arc during the delivery.

  • Wait until the javelin has landed before leaving the runway.

  • Leave under control without crossing the arc at the end or its extended lines.

RESPOND TO A FOUL CALMLY

  • Check the official’s signal before reacting.

  • Think about the cause only long enough to make the next throw legal.

  • Do not allow one red flag to affect the rest of the competition.

  • If you do not understand the decision, ask politely at an appropriate moment.

WORK WITH YOUR COACH

  • Agree one or two simple cues before the competition.

  • Listen to useful feedback, but avoid making major technical changes.

  • If several people offer advice, return to the plan agreed with your coach.

LOOK AFTER YOURSELF BETWEEN THROWS

  • Put warm clothing back on and keep moving gently.

  • Drink regularly and use familiar snacks if needed.

  • Follow your usual medication and transplant-team plan.

  • Stay relaxed, but keep track of the competition order.

RESPECT THE OFFICIALS

  • Listen carefully and follow their instructions.

  • Ask politely if you are uncertain about a rule or procedure.

  • Remember that many officials are volunteers helping the event take place.

  • Good communication prevents confusion and allows everyone to enjoy the competition.

ENJOY THE OCCASION

  • Support the other athletes and accept their encouragement.

  • Concentrate on your own process rather than comparing every distance.

  • Take a moment to appreciate what reaching this competition represents.

  • Whatever the result, compete with confidence and pride.