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
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
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)
- South Australian Athletics Stadium
- Adelaide Harriers Little Athletics
NEW ZEALAND:
- Hastings Athletic Club, Hawke’s Bay
- Athletics Wellington
- Kings College, Auckland
- Trusts Stadium, Auckland
