NEW WA ATHLETICS STADIUM TRAINING GUIDELINES

Athletics West is excited to return to the WA Athletics Stadium with the new Mondo track surface. To ensure the longevity and quality of the new track, Athletics West would like to remind the community of some basic guidelines. 

Spikes

Firstly, the only spikes permitted for use on the track are the Christmas Tree and Pyramid shape variety as pictured below. The composition of the spike, i.e ceramic or metal, is irrelevant and will not be monitored. Track spikes must not exceed 7mm. Field spikes must not exceed 9mm, except for Javelin or High Jump which must not exceed 11m.

Athletes attending the stadium must adhere to the spike rules for both training and competition. Please note Athletics West officials will be checking spikes used at Strive events. If you need to purchase some new spikes, be sure to head around the corner to Keep On Running to get a set. 

New Track Markings

As part of the new track, Athletes will notice additional markings that should be used during training. This includes a brown 100m starting line and finish line located on the front straight. Athletes and coaches are requested to use these lines for all block training sessions and to not use the official 100m starting line so that it can be preserved for competition. 

Javelin Runways

Athletes will notice that both ends of the WA Athletics Stadium now have two Javelin runways. The blue mondo is exclusively for the competition, with athletes to utilise the grey mondo for training. No exceptions will be made. 

Site Barriers

Venues West have installed barriers to prevent Athletes from using certain lanes and field sites to help preserve competition sites. Please note that Athletes are not to use any sites, or selected lanes (1 and 2) when the barriers are in use. No exceptions will be made. 

For more information about training at the WA Athletics Stadium or to contact the Venue staff, head to Venues West website, www.venueswest.wa.gov.au/venues/wa-athletics-stadium 

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