Norman Green Athletics Centre
8 lane synthetic track in Solihull, West Midlands · B91 1NB
Athletics and running track in Solihull
Norman Green Athletics Centre is an 8 lane synthetic track in Solihull, West Midlands. You'll find it at Norman Green Sports Centre, Blossomfield Road, Solihull, B91 1NB. Floodlighting isn't confirmed here, as the notes and the listing disagree, so check before planning an evening session. Access is restricted, so check with the operator or a resident club before turning up. Solihull & Small Heath 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 Norman Green Athletics Centre
Inside track, height fixed
Full in Sports Centre
576 (approx) covered
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More about Norman Green Athletics Centre
The track was originally 440y cinder. It was built on clay and the Alderbrook stream had to be diverted from running diagonally across the track area. There is a plaque at the track unveiled by the then Mayor of Solihull Alderman E.N. Hiley on 13th July 1959 to the mark the start of construction of it, the pavilion and the Youth Centre (both now part of the Sports Centre). The track was opened in July 1961 by Mr Keith Thompson MP, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Education. A 189 foot 3M 'Tartan' synthetic LJ run-up was constructed here as a test in 1966 and opened by Lyn Davies with the first recorded use in competition on 16th Sep 1967 and was the first use of this surface in competition at a UK track. The track used to be referred to as being in Tudor Grange Park. It was upgraded to a full synthetic track in 1985. The roof on the Norman Green Stand was opened on 15th Nov 1992. Councillor Norman Green was Solihull's Deputy Mayor in the late 1970s and in charge of the Appeal fund for the synthetic track.
Common questions about Norman Green Athletics Centre
Can anyone use Norman Green Athletics Centre?
Access to Norman Green Athletics Centre in Solihull is restricted, so check with the operator or a club that trains there before you go.
When is Norman Green Athletics Centre open?
Opening times on record for Norman Green Athletics Centre in Solihull: Mon-Fri 0700-Dusk/2200 (floodlit Mon & Wed 1830-2000, Tue & Thu 1830-2030), Sat 0800-Dusk/1900, Sun 0900-Dusk/2000.
How much does it cost to use Norman Green Athletics Centre?
Charges on record for Norman Green Athletics Centre in Solihull: Adult £2.10, Junior £1.30.
What surface is Norman Green Athletics Centre, and how many lanes does it have?
Norman Green Athletics Centre in Solihull is a 400m synthetic running track with 8 lanes.
Does Norman Green Athletics Centre have floodlights?
It isn't confirmed. Norman Green Athletics Centre in Solihull isn't marked as floodlit, but the notes on record mention floodlights, so check with the venue before planning an evening session.
Is Norman Green Athletics Centre a certified athletics track?
Not as far as we know. The restricted certificate on file for Norman Green Athletics Centre in Solihull expired on 31 May 2003, so treat times run there as unofficial unless the venue confirms a newer one.
What field event facilities does Norman Green Athletics Centre have?
Norman Green Athletics Centre in Solihull has a steeplechase water jump (inside track, height fixed).
Does Norman Green Athletics Centre have changing rooms?
Yes. Norman Green Athletics Centre in Solihull has full changing facilities in the Sports Centre.
Which running and athletics clubs train at Norman Green Athletics Centre?
Solihull & Small Heath AC train at Norman Green Athletics Centre in Solihull.
Where is Norman Green Athletics Centre?
Norman Green Athletics Centre is at Norman Green Sports Centre, Blossomfield Road, Solihull, B91 1NB.
What other running tracks are near Norman Green Athletics Centre?
The nearest other running tracks to Norman Green Athletics Centre in Solihull are Fox Hollies Leisure Centre Track in Birmingham (2.5 miles), Birmingham in Birmingham (3.7 miles) and North Solihull Sports Centre Track in Birmingham (5.3 miles).
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