Southampton Sports Centre Athletics Track
8 lane synthetic track in Southampton, Hampshire · SO16 7AY
Athletics and running track in Southampton
Southampton Sports Centre Athletics Track is an 8 lane synthetic track in Southampton, Hampshire. You'll find it at Southampton Sports Centre, Thornhill Road, Southampton, SO16 7AY. It has floodlighting, so winter evening sessions are on. Access is restricted, so check with the operator or a resident club before turning up. Eastleigh & District Junior AC, Southampton AC, Southampton Institute 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 Southampton Sports Centre Athletics Track
1x high jump bed
2x pole vault runways
2x long jump pits
2x triple jump pits
2x shot put circles
1x discus cage
2x javelin runways
Inside track, height & length adjustable
Full in building at track
150 (approx) covered
Athletics clubs at Southampton Sports Centre Athletics Track
More about Southampton Sports Centre Athletics Track
The Southampton Sports Centre which comprises various sports pitches was originally opened on the 28th May 1938 by the Duke and Duchess of Kent. The track was originally grass with concrete curbs and is thought to have opened at the same time. It was reported to be very well maintained and very fast but sloped quite badly. It was upgraded to an "Avon Polytrak" synthetic track in 1976 with 6 lanes and an 8 lane straight. When the surface was first laid there was apparently such a distinct change of colour that the whole track was sprayed with latex (apparently an almost 100% pure rubber). The first meeting was on 9 Apr 1977 and the official opening meeting on 22 May 1977. The infield still sloped however with the DT/HT sector uphill and the SP and JT downhill. The track was surrounded by a 480m cycle velodrome from at least then. In 1997 the track was partial resurfaced with Polytan WS. Work started in about October 1999 on upgrading the track to 8 lanes all round with facilities capable of hosting a 'major' meeting. The track builders were G Thornton (Contracts) Ltd. The track surface is Polyflex 950-3. To make room for the extra lanes, the cycle track has been removed and the infield is now perfectly level. The track reopened on August 17th 2001 when it staged the finals of the Millennium Youth Games from the 17th to the 20th. The track boasts the UK's first purpose built SC water jump which is adjustable for both height and length for women's races although subsequently the IAAF have decided that water jump pits only need to be adjustable in height for women's races. The barrier which is distinctly coloured blue and yellow is on rails and moves forward to effectively shorten the length of the pit. There are tentative plans to build an 82m indoor straight here.
Common questions about Southampton Sports Centre Athletics Track
Can anyone use Southampton Sports Centre Athletics Track?
Access to Southampton Sports Centre Athletics Track is restricted, so check with the operator or a club that trains there before you go.
When is Southampton Sports Centre Athletics Track open?
Opening times on record for Southampton Sports Centre Athletics Track: Prior to upgrade opening times were Mon 0900-1800, Tue-Sun 0900-2100. Club times (exclusive) Mon 1800-2100.
How much does it cost to use Southampton Sports Centre Athletics Track?
Charges on record for Southampton Sports Centre Athletics Track: Prior to upgrade charges were Adult £2.00, Junior £1.00.
What surface is Southampton Sports Centre Athletics Track, and how many lanes does it have?
Southampton Sports Centre Athletics Track is a 400m synthetic running track with 8 lanes.
Does Southampton Sports Centre Athletics Track have floodlights?
Yes. Southampton Sports Centre Athletics Track has floodlighting, so evening sessions are possible through the winter.
Is Southampton Sports Centre Athletics Track a certified athletics track?
Not as far as we know. The full certificate on file for Southampton Sports Centre Athletics Track expired on 31 July 2005, so treat times run there as unofficial unless the venue confirms a newer one.
What field event facilities does Southampton Sports Centre Athletics Track have?
Southampton Sports Centre Athletics Track has a high jump bed, 2 pole vault runways, 2 long jump pits, 2 triple jump pits, 2 shot put circles, a discus cage, a hammer cage, 2 javelin runways and a steeplechase water jump (inside track, height & length adjustable).
Does Southampton Sports Centre Athletics Track have changing rooms?
Yes. Southampton Sports Centre Athletics Track has full changing facilities in the building at track.
Which running and athletics clubs train at Southampton Sports Centre Athletics Track?
Eastleigh & District Junior AC, Southampton AC, Southampton Institute AC, Southampton RC and Team Southampton train at Southampton Sports Centre Athletics Track.
Where is Southampton Sports Centre Athletics Track?
Southampton Sports Centre Athletics Track is at Southampton Sports Centre, Thornhill Road, Southampton, SO16 7AY.
What other running tracks are near Southampton Sports Centre Athletics Track?
The nearest other running tracks to Southampton Sports Centre Athletics Track are University of Winchester Sports Stadium in Winchester (9.3 miles), Abbott's Barton Track in Winchester (10 miles) and Mountbatten Centre Athletics Track in Portsmouth (17 miles).
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