Throwing Information
Welcome to the world of track and field throwing events! These events require strength, speed, technique, and form.
All athletes aged 6-20+ years old are invited to participate! Rancho Cordova Track Club (RCTC) also has wonderful opportunities for poarents to assist in meets and other operations of the club.
The RCTC Throwers compete in local, regional and national meets. All athletes in RCTC are required to also be USA Track & Field (USATF) members for insurance and organizational purposes. USATF memberships are annual and purchased through their website.
There are several throwing events:
- Shot put: throw a heavy round implement as far as possible
- Discus: throw a flat round disc with proper rotation to achieve maximum distance.
- Hammer: swinging a heavy, metal implement attached to a wire and a handle
- Weight: swinging a heavy, metal implement attached to a handle or chain
- Javelin: throws a spear-like object as far as possible
Our experienced coaches work with each athlete to develop their skills and achieve their goals in these events. We welcome throwers of all ages and expereince levels to join us and the exciting world of throwing events!
Our Success
RCTC throwers have attained All-American status at national level competitions, participated at the highest levels of high school track and field and gone on to compete in leading college programs.
In 2023 RCTC sent more than a 12 throwers to the Junior Olympics, scoring four All-American titles.
Including:
-The California/Nevada javelin champion
-The 2nd place national champion in hammer throw
-Two of the top eight shot put thowers
Throws Coaches
The Rancho Cordova Track Club is blessed to have a large number of exceptional throws coaches:
- David Sander, Ph.D. - Head Throws Coach
- Alex Knudsen - Assistant Coach
- Travis Johnson - Shot and Discus Coach
- Henry Sharoyen - Assistant Coach
- John Badovinac - Hammer Coach
- Andy Bloom - Assistant Coach
Practice Schedule
Every practice is held at Cordova High School (CHS) Stadium: 2239 Chase Dr, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
- Monday - 5:00pm-7:00pm
- Tuesday - 5:00pm-7:00pm
- Wednesday - 5:00pm-7:00pm
- Thursday - 5:00pm-7:00pm
- Friday - 5:00pm-7:00pm
- Sunday - 10:00am-12:00pm.
The schedule is subject to change, based on weather, meets and conflicting events.
