Athletics (Field)

Disabled athletes compete in five wheelchair field disciplines using specifically designed ‘throwing frames’ which are tailor made to maximise the athletes functional capabilities.  The disciplines are: Shot Putt, Discus, Javelin, Club and Pentathlon.

Shot Putt, Discus and Javelin techniques are all based on the way in which able bodied athletes throw.  Pentathlon, the most gruelling of the events is a mixture of three field events and two track events all in one day.

To benefit from everything the sport has to offer, we encourage disabled athletes to join their local athletics club.

For more information on athletics contact the British Wheelchair Athletics Association

Further Information

British Wheelchair Athletics Association

Email BWAA

or contact UK Athletics