Monkton Stadium

Running tracks

Monkton Stadium has:

  • an 8 lane, 400 metre synthetic outdoor competition track
  • a 6 lane, 400 metre Dolomite outdoor training track
  • a 4 lane, 60 metre indoor sprint track

When using the tracks

When using the tracks, please follow this advice: 

  • Follow venue advice for changing, toilet facilities and follow signage for entrance and exit points to the track and field.
  • Use hand sanitiser or wipes that are available for use at the entrance and exit to track and field.
  • Follow coaches' advice for meeting places prior to entry to track and field, minimise encounters between people, including car parks and at entrances.
  • Consider social distancing at appropriate points, such as the entry and exit gates.
  • Athletes should ideally bring their own equipment. Where shared equipment is used, this must be cleaned before and after use with a clear protocol, appropriate cleaning wipes and sprays in place.
  • General spectators should be discouraged from attending club training sessions with the aim of keeping total attendee numbers low.
  • All coaches, leaders, athletes, and runners should ensure they have followed government hygiene rules including washing hands and cleaning any equipment prior to use.
  • All coaches, leaders, athletes, and runners must follow any hygiene guidance put in place by a facility.
  • Coaches, leaders, athletes, and runners should ensure they maintain social distancing appropriate for the activity.
  • Equipment can be used by a coach and athlete provided the equipment is thoroughly cleaned according to guidance before and after each session.
  • Coaches should ensure they maintain social distancing at all times as well as maintain social distancing from any other coaches and athletes using adjacent space.
  • Athletes follow hygiene guidelines for cleaning hands prior to any training starting.
  • Coaches and athletes should ensure all equipment is used by one athlete and then thoroughly cleaned according to guidance before and after each session.