Gumboot Throwing

Each competitor stands behind a marked throwing line holding a rubber gumboot by the ankle or toe.

On their turn, the competitor swings and hurls the gumboot as far as possible down the field using an underarm or overarm throw.

Officials or fellow players mark the spot where the gumboot first lands, ignoring any additional distance gained from rolling or bouncing.

Each competitor is usually given a set number of throws, such as three attempts, with only the longest throw counting toward their final result.

Competitors sometimes divide into age or skill categories so throws are compared fairly among similar competitors.

After every competitor has completed their throws, the longest measured distance overall wins the contest.