The Throwers Club was originally formed back in the 1960's, and re-established in 1992 by Alex Tahminjis, together with Peter and Lou Taylor, the late Roger Green, Peter Lawler, Lawrie Barclay and Ernie Shankleton along with other throws coaches of that time.

The object of the club is to provide athletes with an opportunity to compete in the winter preparation period. It also serves as a vehicle for those travelling overseas with teams to achieve pre-departure standards, as well as giving school athletes extra opportunities to obtain qualifying marks. In recent times in conjunction with Athletics NSW, summer competitions have been added to provide throwers with additional opportunities to compete, and selected meets are given permit status.

The Throwers Club is a meeting place for coaches, and other interested parties to discuss ideas in a relaxed and friendly environment. It also serves as a development opportunity for younger athletes.
Between 1992 and 1996 competitions were conducted at the AIS Throws Centre at Homebush until it was reclaimed and developed into a car park for the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.

From 1997-1998 competitions were held at the Western Suburbs Athletics (Tiger Wests as they were then known) Club's home ground at Auburn.

Finally, in 1999, the Throwers Club relocated to the revamped NSWIS Throws Centre at the Gipps Road Complex in Greystanes where it currently remains.

The Throwers Club is affiliated with Athletics NSW and Athletics Australia and all events are conducted under IAAF rules.