Northgate Sports Centre
6 lane synthetic track in Ipswich, Suffolk · IP4 3DJ
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Looking for a running or athletics track in Ipswich? Northgate Sports Centre is a 6 lane synthetic track, and this page covers what you need before you set off. You'll find it at Northgate Sports Centre, Sidegate Lane West, Ipswich, IP4 3DJ. The what3words reference above drops you at the entrance rather than somewhere on the perimeter, which matters at venues where the gate is round the back. No floodlighting is recorded here, so plan winter sessions for daylight. The certificate on file expired on 31 March 2005, so treat any times run here as training times until the venue confirms a newer one. Anything out of date can be corrected from this page in a few seconds, which is why these listings stay accurate long after an official record has stopped being updated.
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Facilities at Northgate Sports Centre
1x high jump bed
1x pole vault runway
3x long jump pits
2x triple jump pits
1x shot put circle
2x discus cages
1x hammer cage
2x javelin runways
Inside track, height adjustable
Full under grandstand & in Sports Centre
400 (approx) total, 350 (approx) covered, 50 uncovered
Athletics clubs at Northgate Sports Centre
More about Northgate Sports Centre
The track and grandstand opened in 1981 and had an Olymprene 78 synthetic surface. There was no permanent track in Ipswich prior to this. The track was resurfaced in 1999 with Spiketop. There is a commentary box in the grandstand. From September to March, the infield is used for Hockey. Ipswich Harriers have a clubhouse at the track. Northgate Sports Centre is a dual use site with Northgate High School. Lancaster Mercedes-Benz Ipswich became the track & stadium sponsors in 1999 and they also sponsor up and coming athletes in the area.
Common questions about Northgate Sports Centre
Can anyone use Northgate Sports Centre?
Access to Northgate Sports Centre in Ipswich is restricted, so check with the operator or a club that trains there before you go.
When is Northgate Sports Centre open?
Opening times on record for Northgate Sports Centre in Ipswich: Mon-Fri (school term-time) 1800-2200, (school holidays) 0900-2200, Sat-Sun 0900-1800. Club times (exclusive) (IH) Tue & Thu 1800-2100, (JAFFA) Mon 2000-2200, (NJAC) Sat 1100-1300.
How much does it cost to use Northgate Sports Centre?
Charges on record for Northgate Sports Centre in Ipswich: Adult £1.10, Junior £0.55.
What surface is Northgate Sports Centre, and how many lanes does it have?
Northgate Sports Centre in Ipswich is a 400m synthetic running track with 6 lanes and an 8 lane straight.
Does Northgate Sports Centre have floodlights?
Not as far as we know. Northgate Sports Centre in Ipswich has no floodlighting recorded, so plan winter sessions for daylight.
Is Northgate Sports Centre a certified athletics track?
Not as far as we know. The restricted certificate on file for Northgate Sports Centre in Ipswich expired on 31 March 2005, so treat times run there as unofficial unless the venue confirms a newer one.
What field event facilities does Northgate Sports Centre have?
Northgate Sports Centre in Ipswich has a high jump bed, a pole vault runway, 3 long jump pits, 2 triple jump pits, a shot put circle, 2 discus cages, a hammer cage, 2 javelin runways and a steeplechase water jump (inside track, height adjustable).
Does Northgate Sports Centre have changing rooms?
Changing facilities on record for Northgate Sports Centre in Ipswich: Full under grandstand & in Sports Centre.
Which running and athletics clubs train at Northgate Sports Centre?
Ipswich Harriers, Ipswich JAFFA RC and Orwell Panthers A C train at Northgate Sports Centre in Ipswich.
Where is Northgate Sports Centre, and how do I find the entrance?
Northgate Sports Centre is at Northgate Sports Centre, Sidegate Lane West, Ipswich, IP4 3DJ. The what3words address ///ridge.stared.vision marks the exact spot.
What other running tracks are near Northgate Sports Centre?
The nearest other running tracks to Northgate Sports Centre in Ipswich are Colchester Garrison Athletics Stadium in Colchester (18 miles), Diss Sports Ground Track in Diss (22 miles) and West Suffolk Athletics Arena in Bury St. Edmunds (24 miles).
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