Highland Fling Diskus Throw

Date: Monday, July 16

Venue: The Field of Dreams (outside Library, east side)

Participation: Individual event, and a Triathlon event

This is a green event using previously used diskus.

Event Description: This event offers a trip down Memory Lane for those who are old enough to remember the 5.25" diskus as standard equipment. Cyber-archaeologists have made available unearthed disks to challenge the athletes of this Olympiad to compete as in the days of olde. Due to unexpected modifications to the playing field, it will no longer be sufficient for the athlete to go for distance. To win, it will be necessary to apply skill and judgment and assess prevailing winds.

To Register: Registration for this event will be handled just prior to the event at the Field of Dreams, following the Opening Ceremony. Note: Participation in the Games provides tacit permission for the future use of any photographs or videos.

Rules:

Each competitor will receive 3 disks to hurl. Only the Official Olympic Diskus may be used.
The athlete must stand behind the designated hurl line while making the toss. If the athlete steps outside the box before releasing the diskus from his/her hand, then that throw is disqualified.
REMEMBER! Each athlete gets ONLY 3 throws, so DON'T step outside the box!
An athlete's longest throw is measured. Oh, yes, the diskus must remain within the area designated by the line of flags. Any throw where the diskus lands outside the fenced area will be disqualified.
The athlete with the longest throw wins.
Judges will will make sure that no student/staff/faculty is in the way of an oncoming diskus.

Judges: Keeper of the Disks Tom Warren and staff