Athletics

What to expect when you visit

To keep staff and customers safe, there are some changes to how we operate:

Booking

• You must book an athletics session in advance on the website or via our app. Please call to book indoor athletics.  
• If you have not booked in advance, you will not be able to use the centre.
• Coaches also need to book and pay for the session.
• Booking limits apply (terms and conditions).
• Our indoor track is currently closed.

Sessions on our outdoor athletics facilities

• We will be running limited sessions for pre-booked athletes only. There will be a limited number of spaces per session.
• We will be running a restricted timetable for athletics. This includes eight lane synthetic all weather track and field event practice areas including throws cage. 
• Under 18s can use the indoor or outdoor facilities. Please call to book indoor athletics. 
  
• Over 18s can train on the outdoor facilities. You can also have 1-to-1 coached sessions on the indoor track. Please call to book indoor athletics.
• The outdoor track will be split into different areas; please check when you arrive.
• If you require throwing equipment or starting blocks, please speak to a member of the centre staff. 
• No other equipment will be available for hire. You must bring your own equipment and kit with you for all sessions.
  
• There will be one-way systems in place around the centre and on the track.
  
• No spectators will be allowed into the track area.
• No changing rooms will be available. Please arrive dressed for your session.
• No lockers will be available; please only bring what you need with you. Belongings will be left on a spectator seat allocated to you by a member of staff.
• Social distancing should be observed at all times.
  
• If you wish to do shot put, please contact our athletics manager.

Face coverings

• You will need to wear a face covering inside our leisure centres, including when you check in for an outdoor activity, unless you have an exemption. Find out more about face coverings.
• We recommend that you do not wear a face covering during exercise. Please leave it with your possessions during your activity.

Cleaning

• We will be cleaning in between sessions
• We will provide hand sanitiser and there will be cleaning stations around the centre for you to use before and after you use equipment.

When you arrive and leave

• Before you arrive, you can download the NHS COVID-19 app. You can open the app and scan the QR code displayed at the entrance to the centre on arrival.
  
• You will enter via the main entrance only. You will queue on the ramp and wait to be called in
• You should only arrive 5 minutes before your session time to avoid queuing congestion. 
  

• If you arrive early for your session, please remain in your car
• Follow the signs and one-way system around the centre to get to and from your activity
• You will go along the main corridor and turn right past the toilets and changing rooms, out through the fire doors onto the track area. 
• You will be allocated a spectator seat by a member of staff where you can remove you outdoor clothes and leave your belongings for the duration of your session. 
• You will enter and exit the track at designated gates. These will be sign-posted
• When you exit, you will follow the signs along the track and leave through the main gates to the right of the track, down the ramp and out into the car park. You cannot re-enter the centre.

Monthly Members

• You will need to book a session in advance
• You will need to check in for your session at reception
• If you do not check-in, we will charge you the full amount for the session
  
• Please make sure that you have registered your email address with us in order to book online. 

Times and prices

Things you need to know

What to bring