Sydney Olympic Park Sydney Olympic Park

General training

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

Training entry prices

Timetable

April 2024
DateTimeVenue Location
Fri 26 AprilClosed 
Sat 27 April8:00 am - 1:00 pmWarm Up Arena
Sun 28 April9:00 am - 1:00 pmWarm Up Arena
Mon 29 April3:00 pm - 8:00 pmCompetition Arena
Tues 30 April3:00 pm - 8:00 pmWarm Up Arena
May 2024
DateTimeVenue Location
Wed 1 May4:00 pm - 8:00 pmCompetition Arena
Thur 2 May3:00 pm - 8:00 pmWarm Up Arena
Fri 3 MayClosed 
Sat 4 May8:00 am - 1:00 pmWarm Up Arena
Sun 5 May9:00 am - 1:00 pmWarm Up Arena
Mon 6 May4:00 pm - 8:00 pmWarm Up Arena
Tues 7 May 3:30 pm - 8:00 pmCompetition Arena
Wed 8 May3:00 pm - 8:00 pmCompetition Arena
Thurs 9 May3:30 pm - 8:00 pmCompetition Arena
Fri 10 MayClosed 
Sat 11 MayClosed 
Sun 12 May9:00 am - 1:00 pmWarm Up Arena
Mon 13 May3:00 pm - 8:00 pmWarm Up Arena
Tues 14 May3:00 pm - 8:00 pmCompetition Arena
Wed 15 May3:00 pm - 8:00 pmWarm Up Arena
Turs 16 May3:30 pm - 8:00 pmCompetition Arena
Fri 17 MayClosed 
Sat 18 MayClosed 
Sun 19 May9:00 am - 1:00 pmWarm Up Arena
Mon 20 May3:00 pm - 8:00 pmWarm Up Arena
Tues 21 May3:30 pm - 8:00 pmCompetition Arena
Wed 22 May3:00 pm - 8:00 pmWarm Up Arena
Thurs 23 May3:00 pm - 8:00 pmCompetition Arena
Fri 24 MayClosed 
Sat 25 May8:00 am - 1:00 pmWarm Up Arena
Sun 26 May9:00 am - 1:00 pmWarm Up Arena
Mon 27 May3:00 pm - 8:00 pmWarm Up Arena
Tues 28 May3:00 pm - 8:00 pmCompetition Arena
Wed 29 May3:00 pm - 8:00 pmWarm Up Arena
Thurs 30 May3:30 pm - 8:00 pmCompetition Arena
Fri 31 MayClosed 

Training entry prices

General information

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 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
     

View general training layout

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

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.

How to join a club or squad

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 [email protected]

Little Athletics NSW (02) 9633 4511 or [email protected]