FACILITIES & EQUIPMENT
The Technical Section of the World Athletics Book of Rules page has significant detail on certification of equipment, athletics tracks and facilities.
This includes:
- World Athletics Track & Field Facilities Manual; this publication is the most comprehensive document for designing and constructing an athletic facility
- Details about approved athletic facilities and how to get a track certified
- Details about approved equipment and how to get equipment certified
Click here to access the World Athletics Technical Information
ATHLETICS AUSTRALIA PAPERS
The Athletics Australia Facilities and Equipment Committee periodically produces papers on the design & construction of athletics facilities, and the maintenance and use of equipment.
- General Facility Brief - This outline brief may be used as a starting point for the group designated to advise consultants on the design of new athletics facilities. The facility envisaged here is a major facility with an extensive grandstand. However, it can be adapted for lesser facilities.
- Marking a Grass Athletics Track- This paper provides information on marking a grass athletics track
- Recommended Procedures for Operating and Maintaining Athletics Facilities - A synthetic surfaced athletic facility is a major investment. This paper covers recommended procedures for operating and maintaining athletic facilities.
- Measuring Tapes, Bars & Weighing Machines - A guide to measuring tapes and bars, and weighing machines
- Calibrating an EDM - The purpose of this paper is to outline an acceptable method of calibrating an EDM instrument
- Calibrating a Windgauge - The purpose of this paper is to outline an acceptable method of calibrating an wind gauge instrument.
ASSISTANCE?
The Athletics Australia Facilities and Equipment Commission can provide advice on the the design of athletic facilities, or the equipment required to conduct an athletics competition.
If the information you are looking for is not available in the documentation on this page, or you are looking for advice, please email competitions@athletics.org.au and your query will be disseminated to the most appropriate person.