Athletics covers different types of throwing: the throw (javelin), push (shot put), sling (discus) and heave (hammer). You can focus on one or play with all of them. This class will be technique-focused and include conditioning aspects to throw the implement as far as you can.
Throwing as a sport has a long history dating back to the ancient Olympic Games. Objects were used for hunting and battles. Throwing is an individual pursuit, but we will be working together to help us all improve.
We will use the two-hour block to travel to Hansen Park in Opawa, the home of the Port Hills Athletics Club, my club. You will need to bring warm clothing to warm up in, clothing you will train in, footwear you will train in (which may get wet), a change of shoes for when you are back at school, and socks. You will need your bus card. We will meet on the bottom floor.