Our Apollo Discus Cage is the most revolutionary Throw Cage design and is the ultimate World Athletics Certified 9 (E-12-0695) Discus Cage with a Patented Design #9,889,366 B2 for use in Stadiums, Top-Level Competitions, Clubs and Schools. Our Apollo Cage was designed by Trevor Bowman, the founder of Play Hard Sports Equipment, and is fabricated in our Factory on the Gold Coast, Australia
The Apollo Cage has been specifically designed to feature a 3-pole Aluminium and Galvanised Support System (structurally certified by Engineers) where the posts are outward-facing, as this design creates much less of a chance for the discus to come in contact with the net or support poles and avoids any damage to the structure (reducing ongoing maintenance costs).
Along with this feature, the simplistic yet durable design greatly improves the visibility of the thrower for spectators, while also showcasing an unobtrusive look when the Apollo isn’t in use.
✔ 3m x 6m High Front Netting
✔ 4m High Perimeter Netting
✔ 7m Forward from the Circle Centre
Installation
The installation process has also been simplified greatly as the Apollo’s Support Poles are fixed to Hinged Bases which makes it easy to raise the poles into position and feature a pulley system to attach the 8 retaining ropes that are then anchored to the ground.
The Apollo Cage has been safety tested and has a 115km/h Wind Rating with the net erected. The netting can also be lowered if required by using the integrated rope and pulley system, as the net is attached to rails which then connect to the pole ropes for easy raising. The ropes are then tied off to cleats which are situated on each pole for easy access.
Various Colours available for your choosing
Additional Option: TDS30 In-Ground Discus Circle
APOLLO SPECIFICATIONS
| Size | 6 metre high at the gate and 4 metre high perimeter net - great for beginner athletes as it improves the safety zone for throwing. |
| Gate distance | 7.0m from circle centre. |
| Gate edge | Rope and resin composite tube. |
| No. of poles | 3 |
| Pole hardware | Rope disc cleats and pulley wheel. |
| Pole material | Combination of steel, aluminium and fibre composites. |
| Ground work | 3 sleeves and removable hinged base plates, 10 rope anchors |
| Finish | Choice of 12 colours (two pac gloss paint finish). |
| Net | 44mm square mesh, 2.5mm woven poly cord with 160kg breaking strain, black (green optional), UV stable, World Athletics certified. |
| Net support | 10 hanging points at 6.0m high. |
| Ropes | 8mm black woven polypropolyne. |
| Wind rating | Net can remain erected up to 100 km/h. |
| Assembly method | Poles are assempled on the ground and raised by hand. |
| Manpower | 2 |
| Assemply time | 4 hours |
| Assembly equipment | Spanners M20 (3/4") & M12 (1/2'), knife, pliers. |
| Warranty | 5-year on hard structure and netting to World Athletics compliance |
| Compliance standard | World Athletics certified. E-12-0695 |
| United States (of America) Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) | Patent #9,889,366 B2 |
Apollo Cage Locations
QLD:
- Ormeau Woods High School
- Griffith University, Gold Coast
- St Margaret’s Anglican School, Brisbane
- Somerset College
- Queensland Sport & Athletics Centre (QSAC), Nathan
- Barlow Park, Cairns – Commonwealth Games Legacy Cage (Also features our Thor 10 Hammer Cage)
- Toowong Harriers Athletics Club, Brisbane
- Sheldon College
- Mackay Sports Precinct (Also features our Thor 10 Hammer Cage)
- Noosa Little Athletics Girraween Sports Complex
- Villanova College
- Ormiston (Also features our Thor 9 Hammer Cage)
- Gympie Regional Council
- Murrumba State Secondary College
- University of Sunshine Coast
- Gladstone Athletics Club
- Bundaberg (Also features our Thor 10 Hammer Cage)
- Springwood State School
- Ambiweera, Brisbane
- Townsville Athletics Stadium, Townsville
NSW:
- ES Marks Athletics Field, Kensington
- Blacktown Council (Also features our Thor 10 Hammer Cage)
- Xavier College, Skenners Head
- Northern Inland Athletics Centre, Tamworth (Also features our Thor 9 Hammer Cage)
- Narellan Sports Hub (Also features our Thor 9 Hammer Cage)
- Cobar Little Athletics
- Sydney Olympic Park
- Campbelltown Athletics Track, Sydney
- Blacktown International Sports Park, Sydney
VIC:
- Knox Athletics Track (Also features our Thor 10 Hammer Cage)
- Hume City Council, Craigieburn
- Newport Athletics Track (Also features our Thor 10 Hammer Cage)
- Ross Reserve, Noble Park (Also features our Thor 9 Hammer Cage)
- Eric Boardman Memorial Reserve, Sunbury (Also features our Thor 9 Hammer Cage)
- Craigieburn Athletics Track
- South Australian Athletics Stadium
- Adelaide Harriers Little Athletics
- Knox Park, Morphett Vale
NEW ZEALAND:
- Hastings Athletic Club, Hawke’s Bay
- Athletics Wellington
- Kings College, Auckland
- Trusts Stadium, Auckland
UNITED KINGDOM:
- Meadowbank Sports Centre, Edinburgh
TESTIMONIALS
Play Hard Sports Equipment (PHS) installed all Throw cages - as per the CCQ SP2 Program. All staff were present and available for asset management at the 2018 Australian Athletics Championships 15-18 February and XXI Commonwealth Games Gold Coast competition 25 March – 14 April. During those two major events Play Hard Sports Equipment (PHS) provided support with multiple installations and removal of the main track cage before and after the 2018 Australian Athletics Championships, the main XXI Commonwealth Games Gold Coast competition days and closing ceremony - in accordance with specified transition timeframes. It was an absolute pleasure to work with Trevor Bowman, Steve Dart and the entire Play Hard Sports Equipment team who collaborated effortlessly and displayed superior responsiveness and great team work to deliver this project without any delays. We have really enjoyed working with such a dynamic team and look forward to more great partnerships in the coming years.
“Whilst our Queensland office has been using your firm for a couple of years until recently the Victorian office had been using a local manufacturer. We curtailed that relationship and put in our first orders to you for a project we have just completed at the Glencairn Tennis Club. I viewed the completed project this morning and I have to say I am particularly impressed with the quality of the tennis playing infrastructure you provided and how good it looked. Thanks for the excellent service to date and we look forward to supporting your firm into the future”.
“As part of a complete rebuild of the Bill Stewart Athletics track in East Burwood, Victoria, we had a Play Hard hammer cage installed. During a thorough investigation of all cages available we decided that the Play Hard cage was second to none. Built for Australian conditions and made of a galvanized steel construction, with square netting making it easier to see through, and the simplicity of the front gates operation. It was clear that the Play Hard cage was the only choice. We made a conscious effort as a committee to buy Australian-made wherever possible, and not only Play Hard’s price is more than competitive, their products stand up against the best in the world. Everything that we purchased from Play Hard is of a robust construction and quality, built to outlast the others and for those reasons we could not be happier”
“The Townsville Sports Reserve is one of the nation’s premier locations for track and field athletics. Situated in a naturally beautiful region the venue is centrally located, easily accessible and affordable. The state of the art facilities provides an unparalleled and world class experience to athletes and fans alike. The latest addition to these facilities, a brand spanking new design Thor 10 throwing cage, manufactured by Play Hard Sports Equipment Australia and IAAF certified, saw its first national record last weekend when Brisbane’s Matthew Denny threw 80.48m to set a new Under 20 hammer record. The new cage received rave reviews. With facilities like these it’s no wonder the Townsville Sports Reserve has carved its niche as one of Australia’s hottest track and field destinations.”