Central Virginia Shot Put & Discus Throws Clinic

About the Event

"Learn and Grow in the Throws!"

All Central Virginia 9th - 12th grade throwers and coaches, get ready to elevate your game! We are thrilled to announce the inaugural FREE Central Virginia Shot Put & Discus Throws Clinic. Whether you are a beginner looking to grasp the fundamentals or an experienced athlete chasing a new personal best, this completely free clinic is designed to help you master your craft, build explosive power, and unlock your true potential in the circle.

As Henry David Thoreau once said, "What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals." This day is all about who you will become as an athlete and a competitor!

📅 Event Details

When: Saturday, November 7, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM (Check-in & Welcome starts at 9:30 AM!)
Where: Manchester High School Track and Field Throws Area
Cost: 100% FREE!
Eligible Participants: Current 9th - 12th Grade High School Students & Coaches

⚡ What to Expect

This clinic is a jam-packed, comprehensive day of hands-on learning led by some of the finest throws minds in the region. We will dive deep into everything from dynamic flexibility and general power position principles to the highly technical mechanics of the glide, the spin, and the discus release.

You’ll get an elite breakdown of the sport, actionable drills you can take home for the season, an open-throws session with real-time feedback, and an exclusive presentation from =PR= Run & Walk to make sure you are properly equipped for success!

PLEASE NOTE! Spaces are limited to the first 50 athletes, and you don’t want to miss Central Virginia’s premier free throws event. Secure your spot today, tell your teammates, and let's get ready to launch into an incredible season!

Races Offered

Shot Put & Discus Throws Clinic

Nov 07, 2026

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Distance — Shot Put & Discus Throws Clinic

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Type — Running

timer

09:30

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$0.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in Midlothian.

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5.2° / 15.3°

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1.6° / 12.4°

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7h 34m

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1.3 mm

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air Avg wind speed

10.1 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (2.0)

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67.1%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:50

nightlight Sunset

18:00

About Midlothian

Learn more about the host city, Midlothian.

Midlothian is an unincorporated area and census-designated place in Chesterfield County, Virginia, United States. Settled as a coal town, Midlothian village experienced suburbanization effects and is now part of the western suburbs of Richmond, south of the James River in the Greater Richmond Region. Because of its unincorporated status, Midlothian has no formal government, and the name is used to represent the original small Village of Midlothian and a vast expanse of Chesterfield County in the northwestern portion of Southside Richmond served by the Midlothian post office. As of the 2020 census, Midlothian had a population of 18,320.