Sydney Olympic Park Sydney Olympic Park

General training

The Competition and Warm Up Arenas are available to the public for track and field training.

Training entry prices

Timetable

November 2023
DateTimeVenue Location
Friday 24 NovemberClosed 
Saturday 25 November8 am - 1 pmWarm Up Arena
Sunday 26 November9 am - 1 pmWarm Up Arena
Monday 27 November3 pm - 8 pmWarm Up Arena
Tuesday 28 November3 pm - 8 pmCompetition Arena
Wednesday 29 November3 pm - 8 pmWarm Up Arena
Thursday 30 November3 pm - 8 pmCompetition Arena
December 2023
DateTimeVenue Location
Friday, 1 DecemberClosed 
Saturday, 2 December8 am - 1 pmWarm Up Arena
Sunday, 3 December9 am - 1 pmWarm Up Arena
Monday, 4 December3 pm - 8 pmWarm Up Arena
Tuesday, 5 December3 pm - 8 pmCompetition Arena
Wednesday, 6 December3 pm - 8 pmWarm Up Arena
Thursday, 7 December3 pm - 8 pmCompetition Arena
Friday, 8 DecemberClosed 
Saturday, 9 December8 am - 1 pmWarm Up Arena
Sunday, 10 December9 am - 1 pmWarm Up Arena
Monday, 11 December3 pm - 8 pmWarm Up Arena
Tuesday, 12 December3 pm - 8 pmCompetition Arena
Wednesday, 13 December3 pm - 8 pmCompetition Arena
Thursday, 14 December3 pm - 8 pmCompetition Arena
Friday, 15 DecemberClosed 
Saturday, 16 DecemberClosed 
Sunday, 17 December9 am - 1 pmWarm Up Arena
Monday, 18 December3 pm - 8 pmWarm Up Arena
Tuesday, 19 December3 pm - 8 pmCompetition Arena
Wednesday, 20 December3 pm - 8 pmCompetition Arena
Thursday, 21 December3 pm - 8 pmCompetition Arena
Friday, 22 DecemberClosed 
Saturday, 23 December8 am - 1 pmWarm Up Arena
Sunday, 24 DecemberClosed 
Monday, 25 DecemberClosed 
Tuesday, 26 DecemberClosed 
Wednesday, 27 DecemberClosed 
Thursday, 28 December9 am - 1 pmWarm Up Arena
Friday, 29 DecemberClosed 
Saturday, 30 December8 am - 1 pmWarm Up Arena
Sunday, 31 DecemberClosed 

Training entry prices

General information

To maintain the high standards of track maintenance and preserve both the integrity and presentation of the venue, a Competition Arena & Warm Up Arena General Training Layout program has been implemented, participants must familiarise themselves with this prior to participating.

The general training layout program will be reinforced to protect and preserve the synthetic track surface.

  • All areas marked blue on the layout map are open for all General Training sessions
  • All areas marked red on the layout map are closed on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday general training sessions
  • Monday, Wednesday and Saturday general training sessions operate as normal with no track restrictions or closed areas
     

Participants must familiarise themselves with these closed areas prior to participating.

Parking

Parking is available in P2 with 4 hours free. Please see staff upon entry to receive a 4 hours free parking voucher before returning to your vehicle.

Lightning Policy

A lightning policy is in effect at the Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre. Staff reserve the right to restrict access to the arena in the event of lightning.

All Weather Track

The athletic track is an all weather surface and will remain open in all weather conditions unless deemed too dangerous by venue staff.

Spikes

Only Christmas Tree or Pyramid spikes are permitted. Needle spikes may not be used under any circumstance.

Equipment

A limited amount of general athletic equipment and training implements are available for use during General Training, including these below:

  • Rakes, brooms and tape measures
  • High jump/pole vault uprights and bar
  • Limited number of hurdles
  • Limited throwing implements including javelin, shot put, discus and hammers
     

Please view the Terms and Conditions of Equipment Use during General Training.

How to join a club or squad

For information on how to join a club or squad, enter competitions or athletic coaching please refer to either contacts below.

Athletics NSW (02) 9746 1122 or [email protected]

Little Athletics NSW (02) 9633 4511 or [email protected]