Track & Field Rules
- Always be considerate and respectful of other athletes. We are an inclusive Club allowing for the different abilities and age groups from U13s upwards that use the track (younger athletes train earlier). No one group has priority over another.
- Be fully aware of other track users and what is going on around you when waiting to start a repetition.
- The word ‘TRACK’ is often shouted by an athlete running to worn those ahead that they may be obstructing their run path. If you do not have time to step away safely, it is best to stand still to allow the athlete to past.
- Lane 1, and use of Lane 2 for over taking back to Lane one, is generally used for groups completing longer distance repetitions and not using individual lanes.
- If any ‘race walking’ to take place on a training night, please advise coaches that you will be using Lane 1.
- No general walking in lane one. If you can not complete your repetition and need to stop, step onto the inner grass verge until you are able and clear to step back on to continue.
- Warm up/down on the grass away from the track or in the outside lanes if clear.
- Where possible, walk or jog recoveries on the outside or inner grass edge of the track.
- Always look left and right before crossing the track. Be alert to different training groups.
- Runners should not use the inner side of the field during club training sessions
- Never cross the throwing field inside the rope areas. There is signage informing this.
- All throws to be made from the proper throwing area in the correct direction
- Young athletes (under 18s) must be supervised by a qualified coach when undertaking any field event.
- Headphones MUST NOT in to be worn on the track or field area during training sessions
- Only paid members or those trialling are to use the track and field facilities on Club nights. Other family members are not able to use the track unless a paid member and competing athlete.
- UKA Track and Field Safe Codes of Practice can be found here