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

Precision matters in track and field. Events like shot put, discus, and hammer rely on properly constructed throwing surfaces that meet competition standards and hold up through years of use. ThrowForm® throwing pad forming systems by Sportsfield Specialties help contractors and facility designers create consistent, regulation-ready throwing pads that provide athletes with a reliable performance surface. These forming systems simplify the construction process while helping ensure the finished pad meets the dimensions required for competitive throwing events.

Designed for use during installation of concrete throwing pads, the forming system establishes the correct shape, edge definition, and structural support needed for the pad. By providing a precise framework during construction, the forms help contractors pour clean uniform pads that integrate smoothly with surrounding track and field infrastructure. This attention to detail helps produce throwing areas that perform consistently during training and competition.

 

Throwing pad forming systems are used in high school, collegiate, and professional track and field facilities. Whether installed as part of a new stadium project or during a facility upgrade, these systems help builders deliver throwing pads that meet the expectations of athletes, coaches, and event officials.

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.