PROVIDING THE MOST ADVANCED HAMMER & DISCUS THROWING CAGES IN THE WORLD
WELCOME TO HAMMER + DISCUS CAGES
PROUDLY OWNED BY PLAY HARD SPORTS EQUIPMENT
Play Hard Sports is a family business, founded by Trevor & Radmila Bowman, that have been designing and manufacturing sports equipment in Australia since 1993, where we have developed our product range with high standards and truly pride ourselves on the quality of our long-lasting equipment and unique designs that aim to solve common sporting problems.
As the leading designer in innovative sports equipment in Australia, our customers know that when they purchase from us, they are receiving products which have been time tested to provide quality results with a unique design and longevity. As we are a family owned business, all of our products are designed, manufactured and tested in-house at our Burleigh Branch (Australia), where our motivation is to provide our customers with long lasting, unique product designs that stand out from the crowd and truly make a difference to the way you play.
DESIGNING OUR PRODUCTS TO SOLVE YOUR PROBLEMS
Our products are designed with the mindset that when a customer purchases a product, they shouldn’t need to replace it every year, but instead that product should last them a lifetime. We build our products to stand up against the toughest conditions and therefore they will last longer. The investment you make when you purchase a Play Hard product will save you in the long run.
WE HAVE THE VERY LATEST
IN CAGE DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY
✔ World Athletics Certified (Formally IAAF)
✔ Athletes can train 24/7
✔ Hurricane 1 Wind Rating (up to 110 km/h)
✔ Better vision for the Thrower & Spectators
✔ Reduced risk of damaging the net & structure
✔ Less labour to operate & maintain
✔ Unique design like no other on the market
THOR 9 THOR 10 APOLLO
Are you having problems with your Throwing Cages?
WE HAVE THE SOLUTION!
At Play Hard Sports, we understand what makes a good and bad cage, which is why we have designed our revolutionary Cages to take away common problems that customers and athletes are faced with.
The majority of Throw Cages you see on the market today have very poor designs with high amount of support poles, which makes it extremely difficult to use, the view to and from the throw is horrible, and the cage just sits in a state of disrepair.
We’ve designed and continuously upgraded our Cages to specifically take all of these problems away and provide a long lasting product that you can truly invest in. We want you to be able to make the most of the equipment that you purchase and for it to function more than what you expect it to you.
Trevor Bowman of PHS has designed the Thor Hammer/Discus Cages and Apollo Discus Cages with 3-4 Support Poles, that face outwards, to provide a clean and clear view Cage with a much easier installation method.
VENUE OPERATORS
✔ Ease of operating
✔ Reduced maintenance
✔ Lower costs
✔ Better visibility of the Thrower
✔ Long lasting nets
✔ Will love the eye-catching design!
INSTALLERS
✔ Less support pole footings to bore & fill with concrete
✔ Reduced installation time & manpower
✔ Much neater product to work with
✔ Customer satisfaction guarenteed
8 KEY BENEFITS TO WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE A PLAY HARD SPORTS HAMMER DISCUS CAGE
Simplicity – The latest advancement in Throwing Cage Design, globally!
Robust – Certified Wind Rating of 100 km/h
Greater Usability 24/7 – Nets can remain erected all season
Longevity – Cages & Nets last longer due to fewer implement strikes
World Athletics Certified (Formally IAAF)
Peace of mind – 5 Year Warranty on hard structure & netting to World Athletics Compliance
Amazing Colours – We have a wide range of colour options available to suit your facility!
Customised Labelling
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.”