Bear Grips Pro ShopsIndoor Track Field Events Apparel
- Indoor field events run shot put, weight throw, high jump, long jump, triple jump, and pole vault
- Indoor venues are climate controlled, lighter apparel works better than outdoor heavy hoodies
- Weight throw is the unique indoor event, mostly NCAA D1 college level
- Indoor season runs December through March, with conference and national meets in February-March
Indoor track field events have a different apparel demand than outdoor events. The indoor season runs December through March, in climate-controlled venues, on banked or flat 200m tracks. The events are slightly different (weight throw replaces hammer, no javelin or discus). Here is the indoor field events apparel guide.
Indoor Field Events vs Outdoor Field Events
The indoor field events lineup is different from outdoor.
| Event | Indoor | Outdoor |
|---|---|---|
| Shot put | Yes (same implement) | Yes |
| Discus | No | Yes |
| Javelin | No | Yes |
| Hammer | No | Yes (NCAA, masters) |
| Weight throw | Yes (35lb men, 20lb women, NCAA D1) | No |
| High jump | Yes | Yes |
| Long jump | Yes | Yes |
| Triple jump | Yes | Yes |
| Pole vault | Yes | Yes |
Climate-Controlled Venues Change Apparel Demand
Indoor venues run at 65 to 75F. Athletes do not need heavy outdoor hoodies and warmups. Lighter performance fabric works better for indoor practice and competition.
Indoor apparel set:
- Performance long sleeve or tee for warm-up.
- Performance tank for the competition event.
- Lightweight quarter-zip for cool-down.
- Joggers or fitted sweatpants for between attempts.
Weight Throw: The Unique Indoor Event
Weight throw is the indoor cousin of hammer. The implement is shorter (about 16 inches vs 4 feet) but heavier (35lb for men, 20lb for women at the NCAA level). The event is contested almost exclusively at the NCAA D1 college level in the US.
For NCAA D1 throws programs, weight throw is a key indoor season event. Athletes train it specifically December through February. Custom weight throw team apparel signals the small NCAA D1 community of weight throwers.
Add Indoor SKUs to the Same Team Shop
The same team shop that carries outdoor season apparel can carry indoor SKUs. Athletes pick the season-appropriate apparel at checkout. Most college throws teams run 4 to 6 indoor-season SKUs alongside 4 to 6 outdoor-season SKUs.
Order Indoor Field Events Apparel
Indoor-season SKUs on the same team shop. Performance fabric for climate-controlled venues.
Start FreeFrequently Asked Questions
Do high schools contest indoor track?
Some states contest indoor track at the high school level, particularly in the Northeast. Most state federations do not. NCAA D1 and D2 contest indoor.
What is the difference between hammer and weight throw?
Hammer is a longer wire (about 4 feet) with a 16lb ball for men. Weight throw is a shorter wire (about 16 inches) with a 35lb ball for men. Different events, different techniques.
