Lancaster Ipswich Athletics Track & Stadium
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? Lancaster Ipswich Athletics Track & Stadium 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 Anything out of date can be corrected from this page in a few seconds, which is why these listings stay accurate long after an official record has stopped being updated.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 Lancaster Ipswich Athletics Track & Stadium
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 Lancaster Ipswich Athletics Track & Stadium
More about Lancaster Ipswich Athletics Track & Stadium
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 Lancaster Ipswich Athletics Track & Stadium
Can anyone use Lancaster Ipswich Athletics Track & Stadium?
Access to Lancaster Ipswich Athletics Track & Stadium is restricted, so check with the operator or a club that trains there before you go.
When is Lancaster Ipswich Athletics Track & Stadium open?
Opening times on record for Lancaster Ipswich Athletics Track & Stadium: 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 Lancaster Ipswich Athletics Track & Stadium?
Charges on record for Lancaster Ipswich Athletics Track & Stadium: Adult £1.10, Junior £0.55.
What surface is Lancaster Ipswich Athletics Track & Stadium, and how many lanes does it have?
Lancaster Ipswich Athletics Track & Stadium is a 400m synthetic running track with 6 lanes and an 8 lane straight.
Does Lancaster Ipswich Athletics Track & Stadium have floodlights?
Not as far as we know. Lancaster Ipswich Athletics Track & Stadium has no floodlighting recorded, so plan winter sessions for daylight.
Is Lancaster Ipswich Athletics Track & Stadium a certified athletics track?
Not as far as we know. The restricted certificate on file for Lancaster Ipswich Athletics Track & Stadium expired on 31 March 2005, so treat times run there as unofficial unless the venue confirms a newer one.
What field event facilities does Lancaster Ipswich Athletics Track & Stadium have?
Lancaster Ipswich Athletics Track & Stadium 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 Lancaster Ipswich Athletics Track & Stadium have changing rooms?
Changing facilities on record for Lancaster Ipswich Athletics Track & Stadium: Full under grandstand & in Sports Centre.
Which running and athletics clubs train at Lancaster Ipswich Athletics Track & Stadium?
Ipswich Harriers, Ipswich JAFFA RC and Orwell Panthers A C train at Lancaster Ipswich Athletics Track & Stadium.
Where is Lancaster Ipswich Athletics Track & Stadium, and how do I find the entrance?
Lancaster Ipswich Athletics Track & Stadium 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 Lancaster Ipswich Athletics Track & Stadium?
The nearest other running tracks to Lancaster Ipswich Athletics Track & Stadium 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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