The Boomerang Association of Australia (BAA) was established to preserve and promote the cultural, historical, and recreational significance of the boomerang, a symbol of Australian heritage. Dating back thousands of years, the boomerang was originally crafted and used by Australian First Nation People for hunting, sport, and ceremonial purposes. Its iconic curved shape and aerodynamic design have made it a global emblem of innovation and tradition. Recognizing the need to safeguard this cultural legacy, the BAA was founded in the mid-20th century to celebrate the artistry and ingenuity of boomerang-making, while fostering understanding and respect for its Australian First Nation People origins.
The primary purpose of the BAA is to educate the public about the historical and cultural importance of the boomerang, while also encouraging its use in modern recreational activities. Through events, competitions, and workshops, the association provides a platform for enthusiasts, craftsmen, and historians to connect and share knowledge. The BAA also supports the preservation of traditional techniques and materials, ensuring that the boomerang remains a living link to Australia’s rich cultural past. By combining education, sport, and cultural appreciation, the association plays a key role in maintaining the boomerang as a cherished symbol of Australian identity.
The oldest and simplest of the boomerang sport. Throw from the center circle, to or past the twenty-meter circle, and collect accuracy points depending on where the boomerang returns and lands. You are not allowed to touch or stop the boomerang when it returns. a perfect round is 50 points, five throw, each can score a maximum of 10 points.
Sometimes called Aussie Round, is one of the harder events to throw. It involves distance, accuracy and catching all in a single throw. The throw is made from the bullseye and is awarded points for completing a catch, accuracy of the catch, and distance of the throw.
A perfect throw would travel past the fifty-meter circle (6 distance points) and be caught (4 catching points) in the center circle (10 accuracy points)
Endurance is a simple yet exhausting event. Following the same rules as fast catch, the thrower starts in the bulls eye and throws a boomerang a minimum of 20 meters, catches the boomerang, returns to the bullseye if needed and throws again. Score is kept by the number of catches made in five minutes. A fast and accurate boomerang is helpful.
Fast catch is about speed: how long does it take you to make five throws and catches. For this event a fast boomerang is used and the thrower starts in the bullseye and throws. The boomerang must travel 20 meters and be caught to count. Once caught the boomerang may be thrown again from the bullseye. Time starts on the first throw and stops after reaching the bullseye after five catches. Accuracy and speed combine for the fastest time.
Maximum Time Aloft (MTA) is an event where the object is to have your boomerang stay in the air as long as possible. In the MTA 100 event, the boomerang must be thrown and caught within the 50 meter ring providing a maximum of 100 meters of space. In the unlimited version of the event, there is no distance restriction on how far the boomerang travels once thrown. MTA 100 is the event most commonly thrown at tournaments and allows for five throws, of which the best three catches times are added together for your score. This event uses a very special boomerang and can be harder to throw.
Trick Catch and Doubling used to be separate events but have now been combined into a single event. The first half involves throwing a single boomerang and making a series of increasingly harder catches. Once complete the thrower then uses a pair of boomerangs, designed to be used together , to throw at the same time and catch both again with increasingly harder to make catches. Points are awarded for a successful catch with harder catches being worth more points.
How far can you throw.
Australian Mens Record - David Schummy 174 metres
Australian Ladies Record - N/A
World Mens Record - Manuel Schuetz, SWITZERLAND 238 metres
World Ladies Record - Karen Dawson, USA & Marie Appriou, FRANCE 124 metres
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