ThrowForm® Throwing Pad Forming Systems

  • Sportsfield is the inventor of pre-engineered ThrowForm® systems
  • Patented design ensures accurate construction and positive drainage
  • Stay-in-place forming system eliminates complex hand-forming
  • Features bolt-together sections with integral drainage and throw circle
  • Includes staking gussets, rebar notches, and concrete finishing screed line
  • Single and dual throwing pad configurations available
  • Designed to meet / exceed World Athletics, NCAA, and NFHS rules and regulations

Description

Accuracy during installation is critical to the performance and longevity of any throwing event surface. ThrowForm® throwing pad forming systems by Sportsfield Specialties are designed to help contractors and facility builders create precise, regulation-compliant concrete pads for shot put, discus, and hammer events. By providing a consistent framework during construction, these systems ensure proper dimensions, alignment, and finish for every installation.

Engineered for repeatable results, ThrowForm® systems simplify the forming process by eliminating guesswork in the field. The system helps maintain correct elevations and clean edges, while supporting proper drainage to prevent water accumulation around the throwing area. This results in a more durable surface that holds up to repeated use and varying weather conditions over time.

Designed for efficiency, these forming systems reduce installation time while improving consistency across multiple projects. Contractors can rely on a standardized approach that minimizes errors and helps ensure compliance with World Athletics, NCAA, and NFHS specifications. Whether used for new construction or facility upgrades, ThrowForm® provides a dependable solution for building high-quality throwing surfaces.

For a complete throwing event setup, forming systems can be paired with hammer and discus throwing cages to create a fully integrated, competition-ready environment. While ThrowForm® ensures the accuracy and durability of the throwing pad, cage systems provide the necessary containment and safety for athletes and spectators, allowing facilities to address both construction and performance requirements in one coordinated solution.

By combining precision construction tools with engineered safety systems, facilities can streamline installation, improve long-term performance, and deliver a consistent experience across all throwing events.

Documentation

TFD - ThrowForm® discus throw pad forming system

TFDDH - ThrowForm® discus/hammer dual throw pad forming system

TFSP - ThrowForm® shot put/hammer throw pad forming system

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are forming systems important when building throwing pads?

Forming systems create the structure that defines the shape and dimensions of the throwing pad during construction. Using a dedicated forming system helps ensure the pad is poured accurately and maintains clean edges and consistent dimensions.

Do throwing pad forming systems help meet track and field competition standards?

Properly constructed throwing pads must meet specific dimensional requirements for competition. Forming systems help contractors build pads that align with standardized track and field event specifications.