Thrown Weapons:Designated areas

Designated areas - Range set-up

General

1. The thrown weapons marshal-in-charge will designate the areas where thrown weapons activities are allowed to occur, in coordination with the event steward and event marshal-in-charge.
2. Throwing weapons must only occur in an area that has been designated for thrown weapons.

Range set-up

1. The range must be identifiable at all times. Rope, tape, poles, etc., may be used to mark off the range and the safety area.
2. The thrown weapons marshal must be easily identified.
3. The range must be set up to include safety zones behind the target, behind the thrower, and to both sides of the thrower.
   1. The safety zone behind the target should be at least 20 feet (6 m) beyond the furthest target from the throwing line. More space may be needed depending on the weapons in use. The marshal-in-charge can approve less space, if conditions at the range support that decision.
   2. The safety zone behind the thrower must be at least 10 feet (3 m) behind the back of the furthest thrower from the throwing line. A safety zone of 15 feet (4.5 m) or more is recommended.
   3. The safety zone to the left and right sides of the thrower must extend a minimum of 6 feet (1.8 m) from the thrower to the next thrower or to the side of the range. 8 feet (2.5 m) is recommended.
4. The throwing line is the line throwers stand on or behind to throw while allowing for safety zones. Note: Throwers do not have to stand at the exact same distance from the target.
   1. For spear throwers, the throwing line must be no closer than 15 feet (4.5 m) from the target.
   2. For other weapons, the throwing line must be no closer than 10 feet (3 m) from the target.
   3. Kingdoms can make rules about release point and foot placement, otherwise it is at the marshal's discretion.