Track & Field Etiquette

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It is essential that during the course of track & field training sessions everyone operates within a safe environment. 

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Athletes/parents/carers and coaches must familiarise themselves with the safety recommendations listed below and act accordingly.

 

Parents / Carers /responsible adults of all Under 11 athletes must remain on site for the duration of their Childs’s training session, and are responsible for the supervision/accompaniment of their child if they leave the track/field to use any facilities on site or to be administered first aid.

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No-one under the age of 18 years is permitted to enter the kit/store cupboard under the Grandstand for any reason whatsoever. 

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• Lane discipline must be maintained by all training groups, and this will be explained by coaches at the start of each session.

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• The track & field environment can be a very busy place - always look both ways before crossing the track and / or run-ups. 

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• ALWAYS be aware of other track users.

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• The shouted word “TRACK” indicates that another athlete is approaching fast – if safe to do so, move to one side. 

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• Athletes must only run on the track in an ANTI-CLOCKWISE direction.

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• Be aware of any roped-off areas and always walk around these areas, never through them.

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• Young athletes must be supervised at all times while training. 

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• Hammer, discus, javelin & shot should only be issued and used under the direction of a qualified coach. 

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• Equipment must not be left unattended around the track or in-field. It must be returned to the equipment storage facility immediately after use. 

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• Track users must ensure that track spikes do not exceed 6mm in length.  

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• The central grass area is completely “out of bounds” to all athletes other than those throwing and retrieving thrown implements on the instruction of a coach. 

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• Warm-up drills involving rotational techniques must be conducted in a controlled area as directed by a coach.

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• All rotational throws will be subject to the correct positions of the throwing cage gates. 

 

• PLEASE REMEMBER THAT THE SAFETY AND WELL-BEING OF ALL ATHLETES & COACHES IS THE TOP PRIORITY AT ALL TIMES

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