Castle Point Athletics Track
6 lane synthetic track in Canvey Island, Essex · SS8 9RA
Athletics and running track in Canvey Island
Castle Point Athletics Track is a 6 lane synthetic track in Canvey Island, Essex. You'll find it at Waterside Farm Sports Centre, Somnes Avenue, Canvey Island, SS8 9RA. It has floodlighting, so winter evening sessions are on. It's listed as publicly accessible. Benfleet RC, Castle Point AC train here, and their sessions are usually the quickest route in if you're new to the venue. Everything on this page, from opening times to facilities, is kept current by runners and coaches who actually use the place, so it reflects what you'll find rather than what a council website said a few years ago.
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Facilities at Castle Point Athletics Track
1x high jump bed
2x pole vault runways
2x long jump pits
1x shot put circle
1x discus cage
2x javelin runways
Inside track, height fixed
Full in Sports Centre
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Athletics clubs at Castle Point Athletics Track
More about Castle Point Athletics Track
The running track on Canvey Island opened on 23rd September 1990. The shot put sector appears to run downhill. Its most famous user is the decathlete Dean Macey. The track closed in April 2003 for want of a valid certificate. Some repair work was carried out later that year, and it's now open for running training, with field events very restricted.
Common questions about Castle Point Athletics Track
Can anyone use Castle Point Athletics Track?
Yes. Castle Point Athletics Track in Canvey Island is listed as a public running track, so anyone can turn up and use it during its opening times.
When is Castle Point Athletics Track open?
Opening times on record for Castle Point Athletics Track in Canvey Island: Prior to closure in April 2003 times were Mon-Fri 0700-2100, Sat-Sun 0800-2100.
How much does it cost to use Castle Point Athletics Track?
Charges on record for Castle Point Athletics Track in Canvey Island: Adult £3.00, Junior £1.60 (2000 prices).
What surface is Castle Point Athletics Track, and how many lanes does it have?
Castle Point Athletics Track in Canvey Island is a 400m synthetic running track with 6 lanes and an 8 lane straight.
Does Castle Point Athletics Track have floodlights?
Yes. Castle Point Athletics Track in Canvey Island has floodlighting, so evening sessions are possible through the winter.
Is Castle Point Athletics Track a certified athletics track?
Not as far as we know. The certificate on file for Castle Point Athletics Track in Canvey Island expired on 30 June 2004, so treat times run there as unofficial unless the venue confirms a newer one.
What field event facilities does Castle Point Athletics Track have?
Castle Point Athletics Track in Canvey Island has a high jump bed, 2 pole vault runways, 2 long jump pits, a triple jump pit, a shot put circle, a discus cage, a hammer cage, 2 javelin runways and a steeplechase water jump (inside track, height fixed).
Does Castle Point Athletics Track have changing rooms?
Yes. Castle Point Athletics Track in Canvey Island has full changing facilities in the Sports Centre.
Which running and athletics clubs train at Castle Point Athletics Track?
Benfleet RC and Castle Point AC train at Castle Point Athletics Track in Canvey Island.
Where is Castle Point Athletics Track?
Castle Point Athletics Track is at Waterside Farm Sports Centre, Somnes Avenue, Canvey Island, SS8 9RA.
What other running tracks are near Castle Point Athletics Track?
The nearest other running tracks to Castle Point Athletics Track in Canvey Island are Gloucester Park Arena in Basildon (5.8 miles), Deangate Ridge Athletics Stadium in Rochester (6.8 miles) and Garon Park Track in Southend-On-Sea (7.5 miles).
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