Throws Group

throws at Leamington C&AC

Shot Put, Discus, Hammer & Javelin

Leamington Cycling & Athletics Club has one of the strongest throws programmes in Warwickshire, coached by a team that includes a Commonwealth Games coach, a British record holder and over 50 years of combined throws experience.

Our throws group covers all four rotational and non-rotational disciplines — shot put, discus, hammer and javelin — welcoming athletes from complete beginners through to those competing at county and national level.

Training takes place at Edmondscote Athletics Track, which has a fully equipped throws facility including a cage built to current UKA specification.

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Experience at Every Level

The Leamington C&AC throws group has one of the most experienced coaching teams in Warwickshire — combining elite para-athletic competition, decades of technical expertise and a passion for developing athletes of all abilities.

David Ashbourne

Lead Throws Coach – UKA Event Group Throws
David founded the Leamington C&AC throws group in 2014, after identifying a gap in the club’s provision for field event athletes. What began as a single javelin group has grown into a full multi-discipline throws programme covering shot put, discus, hammer and javelin for juniors and seniors alike.
A UKA qualified Event Group Throws coach, David has developed the group from the ground up — building facilities, recruiting athletes and assembling a coaching team that now includes expertise at Commonwealth Games and British record holder level. Three of his athletes have been selected to represent Warwickshire at the English Schools Track & Field Championships in Birmingham.

Joshua Bain

Throws Coach · F37 Para-Athlete · British Record Holder
Joshua joined Leamington C&AC in 2023 and brings the perspective of an athlete still competing at the highest level of the sport. An F37 Paralympic classification athlete, he holds the British records in both shot put and discus and has represented GB and England at the Commonwealth Games and European Championships.
Joshua coaches rotational throws and leads the club’s throws strength and conditioning programme — fulfilling a lifelong ambition to pass on 18 years of elite throwing experience to the next generation of athletes.
“It has been a lifelong ambition of mine to become a coach, and it would not have been possible without the support from Leamington.”
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Joe Walker

Throws Coach · UKA Level 4 Javelin · 40+ Years Coaching
Joseph is one of the most experienced throws coaches in the Midlands, with over 40 years of coaching at every level of the sport. A UKA Level 4 javelin coach — the highest coaching qualification available — Joseph’s most celebrated athlete is Karen Martin, who won the silver medal in javelin at the 1998 Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur.
Joseph brings unrivalled technical depth to the Leamington C&AC throws group, particularly in javelin, and his knowledge of athlete development at elite level is an exceptional asset for any thrower serious about their event.

the throws group

What to expect from throws training

All four disciplines. Our throws group covers shot put, discus, hammer and javelin. Athletes are introduced to all four events before focusing on their preferred discipline, developing both technical skill and physical conditioning under expert guidance.

Elite Coaching Training with a current British record holder gives Leamington C&AC throws athletes a genuine competitive advantage. Joshua’s 18 years of throwing experience informs every session — from basic technique to advanced rotational mechanics.

All Abilities Welcome Whether you’ve never picked up a shot put or you’re looking to develop serious competitive technique, there’s a place for you in the throws group. Our coaching is tailored to each athlete’s level and ambition.

Strength & Conditioning Throws training at Leamington C&AC includes a dedicated strength and conditioning element alongside technical work. Physical development is as important as technique in rotational throws and our programme reflects that.

para-athletics

Throws for Para-athletes

Leamington Cycling & Athletics Club is proud to be at the forefront of para-athletics provision in the Midlands. Our throws coaching team has direct experience of competing at Paralympic classification level, making us uniquely placed to support para-athletes in the throws disciplines.

In 2024, Leamington C&AC successfully proposed for the Midland Counties Athletics Association to introduce scored disability athletics events into the Midlands Senior League — a first for the region. Para-athletes are welcome in our throws group and will receive coaching appropriate to their classification and needs.


Find out more about para-athletics at LC&AC →

Throwing Training Times

The throws group trains within the main club sessions:

  • Tuesday — 18:00 to 20:00
  • Thursday — 18:00 to 20:00

Edmondscote Athletics Track, River Close, Leamington Spa, CV32 6AD

Additional strength and conditioning sessions may be available — contact Joshua for details.

competition

Where our athletes compete

Junior Competition

  • Youth Development League – Lower & Upper
  • Club Open Graded meetings
  • Warwickshire County Athletics Association T&F Championships
  • Warwickshire Schools
  • Midland Counties Athletics Association T&F Championships
  • English Schools T&F Championships
  • National T&F Championships

Senior Competition

  • Midlands Senior T&F League
  • Club Open Graded meetings
  • Warwickshire County Athletics Association T&F Championships
  • Midland Counties Athletics Association T&F Championships
  • BUCS
  • National Athletics League
  • National T&F Championships

Interested in Throws?

Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced thrower looking for a new club, we’d love to hear from you. Come along to any Tuesday or Thursday session and introduce yourself, or get in touch in advance.

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