Track and Field Centre

AIS Athletics Track Closure for Replacement Works 

The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) athletics track will be closed to public training and events from 7 October until 31 March while the track surface is replaced and associated facility improvement works are completed.

The project will deliver a new Polytan Rekortan Gel G13 track surface, the same surface system recently installed at Sydney Olympic Park Athletics Centre. The replacement will support the long-term quality, safety and performance of the facility for athletes, coaches and event organisers.

Works will also include improvements to the track sub-surface, upgrades to the surrounds of the long jump areas and selected field event areas, and broader works to improve the condition and usability of the facility.

During the closure period, the AIS athletics track will not be available for public training, squad training, competitions or events. The Australian Sports Commission appreciates the cooperation of users and event organisers while these works are undertaken. However, for bookings after this time, continue to contact Campus Experience on bookings@ausport.gov.au.

Alternative synthetic-track access in the Canberra region may be available at Woden Park, opens in a new tab during the AIS closure, which coincides with the athletics summer season from October to March. However, general public access will be limited due to existing venue activities and increased demand from displaced training squads. Athletes and coaches associated with a Capital Athletics-affiliated club or squad should contact their club, coach or training squad directly to confirm their arrangements before attending. Other user groups should contact Sportsgrounds ACT to discuss and arrange an independent venue booking. Access is not guaranteed, and all users should confirm their arrangements in advance as availability may change.

If works progress ahead of schedule, limited training access may be available earlier in March. Further updates will be provided as the project progresses and confirmed timing becomes available.

For queries regarding the closure or project arrangements, please contact IFS@ausport.gov.au.

Athletics Carnivals

The AIS Track and Field Centre is the perfect venue to hold your school, local, district, zone, state or national carnival. The track is of World Athletics Certification, allowing for any World Records that are broken throughout an event to be recognised.

Along with the exceptional track and throwing fields, the AIS Track and Field Centre provides organisers with meeting rooms and function spaces to ensure the smooth running of every carnival.

Public Access

The AIS Track & Field Centre is open for public access throughout the week. Single tickets, books of 12 tickets and season passes for public access sessions are available for purchase at the AIS Aquatic Centre Reception or books of 12 tickets can be purchased AIS Shop, opens in a new tab online or during open hours.

Conditions of Entry and additional Throwing Conditions are in place during public access times.

Please note that as we continue to host High Performance activity, competitions and events at the AIS Track and Field Centre, opening times may be limited and are subject to change at short notice.

Features

400m Eight-lane track

100m Ten-lane front straight

2x Discus/Hammer Throw Circles

1x Javelin runways on infield

4x Long Jump/Triple Jump pits

High Jump facilities

Dual Multi Directional Pole Vault Runways

4x Shot Put Circles

Infield in the centre of the track 94m x 68m

Lighting Available

700 Seat Covered Grandstand

First Aid

Ticket Booths

Change Rooms

Wheelchair Access to All Areas

Media Centre/Room * Available upon request for private bookings, not available during public access time

Meeting room facilities - Available upon request for private bookings, not available during public access times

Competition Management / Announcers Room with PA sound system *Available upon request for private bookings, not available during public access

Steeplechase facilities *Available on request for private bookings, not available during public access time

Catering Outlets * Available upon request for private bookings, not available during public access time

Additional seating for up to 1,500 on the surrounding grassed banks

Electronic timing/photo finish and recording equipment *Available upon request for private bookings, not available during public access times

Electronic digital display scoreboard (Currently Unavailable)

Full complement of track and field equipment available *Available upon request for private bookings, not available during public access times

Track and Field Centre - Fees

The AIS Track & Field Centre is open for public access throughout the week. Single tickets, books of 12 tickets and season passes for public access sessions are available for purchase at the AIS Aquatic Centre Reception or books of 12 tickets can be purchased at the AIS Shop, opens in a new tab online or during open hours.

Concession prices available to holders of an eligible Seniors, Health, Companion or full time Student card. Season Passes cover either the period 1 October - 31 March, or 1 April - 30 September.

Conditions of entry

By entering the AIS Track & Field Centre (“venue”), a person (“patron”) acknowledges and agrees to these conditions of entry:

• Patrons must follow directions from AIS venue staff at all times.
• Entry to the general public is only available during public opening times.
• Patrons must pay all applicable fees and charges.
• Patrons must present an appropriate entry ticket, season pass or AIS-issued ID on request.
• Children under the age of 15 years must be accompanied and supervised at all times by a responsible adult over the age of 18 years.
• The following are not permitted within the venue at any time:
  • Smoking or e-cigarettes
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Glass objects
  • Pets or other animals (other than assistance animals)
  • Any items that may cause public nuisance or offence
  • Abusive, disruptive or offensive behaviour or language
• Cameras, including mobile phone cameras, are not permitted to be used in any change rooms at any time
• Patrons enter and use the venue at their own risk.
• The AIS takes no responsibility for any patrons lost or stolen belongings.
• Video surveillance and recording is in operation within the venue.
• Emergency exits must be kept clear of any obstructions at all times.
• Patrons must use designated pathways.
• The maximum length of any spike used on the track must not exceed 7mm.
• Javelin, discus and shot put throwing is permitted during public opening times, subject to compliance with the additional throw conditions.
• Hammer throwing is not permitted during public opening times.
• The AIS reserves the right to refuse entry to any person.
• The AIS may evict any patron who the AIS venue staff deem to have failed to comply with any of these conditions.
• These conditions are subject to change by the AIS.

Throws during public opening times

Hammer throwing is not permitted during public opening times.

Javelin, discus, and shot-put throwing is permitted during public opening times, subject to the following additional conditions:

• All throws during public opening times must be supervised by a coach accredited by Athletics Australia to at least Level 1 Community Athletics Coach level (“Accredited Athletics Coach”).
• An Accredited Athletics Coach is not permitted to supervise throws unless they have provided the AIS with evidence of their accreditation and acknowledged and agreed to these conditions.
• Prior to supervising throws at any visit, an Accredited Athletics Coach must alert AIS venue staff as to their presence.
• The Accredited Athletics Coach accepts responsibility for the safe conduct of their athletes while throwing.
• Coaches and athletes must always consider the safety of all other persons in the venue at all times.
• Throws are not permitted when any other person has entered the field area.
• Coaches and athletes must not adjust the netting within the throws cage at any time. Any adjustment to the netting may only be undertaken by AIS venue staff.
• The AIS reserves the right to stop throws at any time.

Spike Usage

The maximum length of any spike used on the track itself must not exceed 7mm.

Longer spikes may be used at the High Jump, Long Jump and Triple Jump sites as per World Athletics rules. However, if athletes are going to do their warm up on the track they will need to use spikes no longer than 7mm.

Track and Field Centre Opening Times

Please note that as we continue to host High Performance activity, competitions and events at the Track and Field Centre, opening times may be limited and are subject to change at short notice.

Date

Date

Date

14 - 20 September 2026

21 - 27 September 2026

28 September - 4 October 2026

5 - 11 October 2026

12 - 18 October 2026

19 - 25 October 2026