TRACK ETIQUETTE

TRACK ETIQUETTE (Club nights)


It is vital that the safe use of the track is adhered to.

• Lane 1 and overtaking in Lane 2: middle distance.

• Lanes 2, 3 & 4: timed runs, or any runs from 120m to 400m. Please be aware Lane 2 is also used for overtaking. If hurdles are on the track, use only Lanes 2 & 3.

• Lanes 5, 6 & 7: short sprints of 100m or less. If hurdles are on the track, use only Lane 5.

• Lanes 6 & 7: hurdle training.

• Lane 8: jogging, warm-up and cool-down.

• Please enter the track at the point where you wish to commence your run, for example 40m, 120m, 400m or 600m.

• On completion of your training run, please vacate your lane safely and as soon as possible.

• Blocks are to be used at the start lines in either the back or home straights, avoiding track curvature.

• Back-to-back runs are to be performed on the back straight only, in Lanes 6 & 7, with the permission of all coaches on the track.

• On the indoor track, all runs are to be executed in the direction from start line to finish line.

• On the indoor track, no walking back down the track. Please use the area outside of Lanes 1 to 6.

• No headphones on the track, both indoors and outdoors.

• Vests and tops must be worn at all times.

• Equipment must be put away after use.