Throw Cages & Nets

The Gill Portable Shot Cage adds a critical safety barrier around the shot put ring and can be deployed or stored as needed, making it ideal for programs that share facilities or host multi-event meets. Four aluminum net poles support a tall netting wall that contains off-target throws, while a steel base on wheels rolls into position and weights down with the included jugs for a stable, secure setup.

Key features & specs:

• Four 6063-T6 aluminum net poles
• #42A knotless nylon netting with 180 lb break strength
• Net height of 13'6" for effective throw containment
• A500 Grade B steel base equipped with wheels
• Weighted with sand or water; five 5-gallon jugs with gray vinyl covers included
• 5-year warranty

Coach's tip: Fill all the ballast jugs before use so the base stays put during throws, and position the netting between the ring and any bystanders. Check the net for wear each season and store the cage dry to protect the poles and base from corrosion.

The Gill NCAA Portable Weight Throw Cage delivers safe, regulation containment for the weight throw and can be set up or removed as your schedule requires. Purpose-built for the indoor weight throw and hammer-style events, it combines a repositionable wired-front door design with a ballasted, wheeled base so a crew can roll it into position, weight it down, and host a compliant competition without a permanent installation.

Key features & specs:

• Designed for setup and removal as needed
• 16' doors with a repositionable wired front design for longer service life
• Five 6063-T6 aluminum net poles at 16'
• #42A knotless nylon netting with 561 lb break strength
• Ballasted base with wheels for mobility and stability
• Meets NCAA specifications; 5-year warranty

Coach's tip: Fully ballast the base and confirm the door net is positioned correctly for the throw direction before any athlete enters the ring. Inspect the netting for fraying regularly and replace worn sections right away to keep the cage competition-legal.

The Gill International Portable Discus Cage meets international throwing-cage specifications and gives programs a fully portable solution for hosting elite-level discus competition. It is engineered to contain the full range of discus throws while satisfying the dimensional and safety requirements of international athletics standards, so top-tier meets can be staged on facilities that need flexibility rather than a permanent installation.

Key features & specs:

• Meets international throwing-cage specifications
• Fully portable for flexible facility use
• Engineered to contain the full range of discus throws
• Built to the same quality standard as Gill's permanent cages
• Ideal for programs running top-level track and field competitions

Coach's tip: Weight the base completely and verify net tension and pole alignment before competition to ensure full containment. Because the cage is portable, mark its correct footprint so setup is fast and consistent at every meet. Check the netting for wear at the start of each season and replace worn panels immediately to maintain the cage's safety rating.