UK Throw Cage Roll-Out Continues
UK Throw Cage Roll-Out Continues PHS continue to gain great traction in the UK market with 27+ New World Athletics Certified Thor 9 cage acquisitions thanks to our partners Sport and Play UK. Take a look below at the various locations across the United Kingdom where Sport & Play UK have collectively distributed our Thor 9 and Thor 10 Hammer Cages: (Updated 24/01/2025) Manchester Arena – Thor 9 Julie Rose Stadium – Thor 9 Ashton Playing Fields – Thor 9 x2 London Stadium – Thor 9 Sutcliffe Park – Thor 9 Jarman Park – Thor 9 Guernsey (Channel Islands) – Thor 9 RAS Cosford Athletics Arena – Thor 9 Grangemouth Sports Stadium – Thor 9 Palmer Park Stadium – Thor 9 Tipton Sports Academy – Thor 9 Westcliff High School for Boys – Thor 9 Alive West Norfolk – Thor 9 Corby Athletics Club CIC – Thor 9 Costello Stadium – Thor 9 Craigie Park Sports Development University – Thor 9 King Edwards School – Thor 9 Pitreavie Athletics Track – Thor 9 The Bridge Leisure Centre – Thor 9 Withdean Sports Complex – Thor 9 Meadowmill Sports Centre – Thor 9 Antrim Forum Stadium – Thor 9 Down Grange Sports Complex – Thor 9 FB Playing Fields – Thor 9 Oxford University Sport – Thor 9 Salfron Lane Athletics Stadium – Thor 9 Alexander Stadium (Commonwealth Games) – Thor 10 These innovative assets provide greater safety for the thrower and spectators: Only 3 main poles instead of the standard 8-10 pole uprights. The lightweight aluminium 3 pole superstructure are assembled on the ground and raised by an ‘easy motion’ hand winch pulley (provided). No heavy machinery required – Saving costs and not disrupting the track surface Erected and dismantled by only 2 people in a 6-hour time frame – including netting – without a crane. Nets can remain erected longer for greater usability for the athlete training 24/7, 365 Fewer implement strikes, with the superstructure skeleton positioned safely away from the netting 100kph wind rating (with net up) Great vision for spectators and media The athletes do not feel claustrophobic/inhibited World Athletics Certified Engineer Certified Choice of 12 colours All of the implements that are thrown at athletics training sessions and during competitions have the potential to be lethal weapons if their use is not properly managed and supervised at all times. Top Five Throwing Safety Essentials: NEVER, EVER turn your back on a throws circle or runway! NEVER forget rule #1 Always adhere to the rules and guidelines of each facility Keep your eyes on the throws circle at all times, even when it is separated by a cage. Check that all cages are compliant with World Athletics and are regularly inspected and maintained RECENT POSTS UK Throw Cage Roll-Out Continues Home of Throws in New Zealand (Pulman Park) Thor 9 Throw Cage for the 2023 Island Games (UK) IAAF becomes World Athletics Thor 9 Cage on the big stage in London! Guernsey about to receive the most innovative throw cage in 50 years Thor Throw Cages Danger Zones – Video Thor 10 hosted at the University of Iowa (USA) The Sports And Play Industry Association (SAPIA) awards are open for 2019 2018 Commonwealth Games Post Report Highlighting our Hammer Cage Sizes 7NEWS Gold Coast 'Games Boomers' report PHS Founder Trevor Bowman interviewed for the local nightly Gold Coast 7 NEWS Thor 9 Open Day at Ashton Athletics Field UK London Stadium acquires IAAF certified Thor 9 hammer discus throw cage Ashton Athletics Field ready for IAAF accredited Thor 9 cage 2018 All Schools Championship in QLD UK Athletics launch programme of cage modernisation Track and Field Athlete Nick Miller at Commonwealth Games PHS receive beautiful plaque from USPTO
Home of Throws in New Zealand (Pulman Park)
Stage 1 of the Home of Throws at Pulman Park (New Zealand) The Bruce Pulman Park Trust in partnership with Athletics New Zealand have just finished building a Throws Centre, for both high performance and community programs, which now hosts our Thor 10 Hammer Throw Cage. The World Athletics certified Thor 10 hammer cage with 10m high gates and 7m perimeter netting was acquired by Athletics New Zealand. World Athletics certified Thor 10 hammer cage has a 90km/hr wind rating. Bruce Pulman Park is a new concept in New Zealand sports, recreational and leisure amenity integration for the community. Our Sports Facilities are geared towards community excellence at all levels, our facilities encompass world class sports grounds and indoor Gymnastic and Sports Facilities over 64 hectares of spacious park surroundings. Video Credit: ALISHA LOVRICH Photographer, Designer. www.alishalovrich.com www.temposhot.nz https://youtu.be/ELAnryGN7L8 RECENT POSTS UK Throw Cage Roll-Out Continues Home of Throws in New Zealand (Pulman Park) Thor 9 Throw Cage for the 2023 Island Games (UK) IAAF becomes World Athletics Thor 9 Cage on the big stage in London! Guernsey about to receive the most innovative throw cage in 50 years Thor Throw Cages Danger Zones – Video Thor 10 hosted at the University of Iowa (USA) The Sports And Play Industry Association (SAPIA) awards are open for 2019 2018 Commonwealth Games Post Report Highlighting our Hammer Cage Sizes 7NEWS Gold Coast 'Games Boomers' report PHS Founder Trevor Bowman interviewed for the local nightly Gold Coast 7 NEWS Thor 9 Open Day at Ashton Athletics Field UK London Stadium acquires IAAF certified Thor 9 hammer discus throw cage Ashton Athletics Field ready for IAAF accredited Thor 9 cage 2018 All Schools Championship in QLD UK Athletics launch programme of cage modernisation Track and Field Athlete Nick Miller at Commonwealth Games PHS receive beautiful plaque from USPTO
Thor 9 Throw Cage for the 2023 Island Games (UK)
UK 2023 Island Games featuring our Thor 9 Hammer Cage PHS were thrilled to have supplied the World Athletics Certified Thor 9 Hammer Throw Cage for refurbishing the athletics track in Guernsey in preparation for the 2023 Island Games, Channel Islands. The cage was installed by Sport and Play UK (our UK Partners). The XIX NatWest International Island Games will be held in Guernsey, Channel Islands in summer 2021. This will be the third time that the island has hosted the games, the first being in 1987, the second in 2003. The week-long event will see around 3,000 competitors from 24 islands take part in 14 sports and best described as a scaled-down version of the Olympics! Sports such as… Athletics Badminton Basketball Beach Volleyball Cycling Judo Sailing Shooting Squash Swimming Table Tennis Tennis Ten Pin Bowling Triathlon The Games were originally scheduled for 2021, however unfortunately Covid-19 hit globally, therefore the Games were rescheduled for 2023. RECENT POSTS UK Throw Cage Roll-Out Continues Home of Throws in New Zealand (Pulman Park) Thor 9 Throw Cage for the 2023 Island Games (UK) IAAF becomes World Athletics Thor 9 Cage on the big stage in London! Guernsey about to receive the most innovative throw cage in 50 years Thor Throw Cages Danger Zones – Video Thor 10 hosted at the University of Iowa (USA) The Sports And Play Industry Association (SAPIA) awards are open for 2019 2018 Commonwealth Games Post Report Highlighting our Hammer Cage Sizes 7NEWS Gold Coast 'Games Boomers' report PHS Founder Trevor Bowman interviewed for the local nightly Gold Coast 7 NEWS Thor 9 Open Day at Ashton Athletics Field UK London Stadium acquires IAAF certified Thor 9 hammer discus throw cage Ashton Athletics Field ready for IAAF accredited Thor 9 cage 2018 All Schools Championship in QLD UK Athletics launch programme of cage modernisation Track and Field Athlete Nick Miller at Commonwealth Games PHS receive beautiful plaque from USPTO