General Training

The Competition and Warm Up Arenas are available to the general public for track and field training

To maintain the high standards of track maintenance and preserve both the integrity and presentation of the venue, a Competition Arena & Warm Up Arena General Training Layout program has been implemented, participants must familiarise themselves with this prior to participating.

The general training layout program will be reinforced as of Tuesday 7 June to protect and preserve the synthetic track surface.

• All areas marked blue on the layout map are open for all General Training sessions
• All areas marked red on the layout map are closed on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday general training sessions
• Monday, Wednesday and Saturday general training sessions operate as normal with no track restrictions or closed areas

Participants must familiarise themselves with these closed areas prior to participating.

General Training Timetable (subject to change)

Parking
Parking is available in P2 with 4 hours free. Please see staff upon entry to receive a 4 hours free parking voucher before returning to your vehicle.

Lightning Policy
A lightning policy is in effect at the Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre. Staff reserve the right to restrict access to the arena in the event of lightning.

All Weather Track
The athletic track is an all weather surface and will remain open in all weather conditions unless deemed too dangerous by venue staff.

Spikes
Only Christmas Tree or Pyramid spikes are permitted. Needle spikes may not be used under any circumstance.

Equipment
A limited amount of general athletic equipment and training implements are available for use during General Training, including these below:

• Rakes, brooms and tape measures
• High jump/pole vault uprights and bar
• Limited number of hurdles
• Limited throwing implements including javelin, shot put, discus and hammers

Please view the Terms and Conditions of Equipment Use during General Training.

Group or School Bookings
For group or school bookings, please contact the bookings department at athleticcentre@sopa.nsw.gov.au or on (02) 9714 7501.

More Information

For information on how to join a club or squad, enter competitions or athletic coaching please refer to either contacts below.

Athletics NSW (02) 9746 1122 or info@nswathletics.org.au

Little Athletics NSW (02) 9633 4511 or admin@lansw.com.au