Athletics and Jogging Track
Overview
An all-weather running track is a rubberized artificial running surface for track and field athletics. It provides a consistent surface for competitors to test their athletic ability unencumbered by adverse weather conditions. Historically, various forms of dirt, grass, sand and crushed cinders were used.
Athletes deserve good athletic track for better performance.
The Court Schematic Diagram
Court Size
The Track comprises 2 semicircles, each with a radius of 36.50 m, which are joined by two straights, each 84.39 m in length.
Competition Area for Track Events includes:
Oval track with at least 4 lanes (400 m + 0.04 m x 1.22 m ± 0.01 m) and safety zones measuring not less than 1.00 m on the inside and preferably 1.00 m on the outside
Straight with at least 6 lanes (100 m + 0.02 m x 1.22 m ± 0.01 m for sprints and 110 m+ 0.02 m x 1.22 m ± 0.01 m for hurdles)
Starting area: 3 m min. (for 110 m Hurdles, category V 2.5 m min.). Run-out: 17 m min.
Steeplechase track as for oval track with a permanent water jump (3.66 m x 3.66 m x 0.50 m-0.70 m) placed inside or outside the second bend
Factors while choosing the court flooring
- Track is made from EPDM granules
- Installed using Zero Mercury product formulations and ultra-low components
- Made of rapidly renewable resources and recycled content
Court Flooring Options
Sport Peripherals
Full PUR type Synthetic Athletic Turf:
It is a three layer system
Base Layer : Polyurethane embedded with SBR granules
Central Layer : Micro foam layer that increases force reduction
Top Layer: Polyurethane embedded with UV resistant EPDM rubber granules.
• This track is expensive compared to other types
• Recommended to be laid in SAI Regional Centres/Academic Institution/Stadium
where National Camps are likely to be held.
Sandwich Type Synthetic Athletic Turf
It is a three layer system
Base layer: Polyurethane binder and SBR granules laid with the specialised paver
Central layer: Seal coat using polyurethane and EPDM powdered rubber
Top layer : Premium polyurethane embedded with EPDM rubber granules
This turf is cheaper by 15% to 20% than the cost of full PUR system)
Refurbishment of the surface is cheaper.
Recommended to be laid in SAI Regional Centres & major STCs/SAG Centres where
National camps are not held.
SPRAY COAT TYPE SYNTHETIC ATHLETIC TURF
It is a two layer system
Base layer: Polyurethane binder and SBR granules
Top layer : Spray coat of polyurethane mixed with EPDM granules
• This turf is cheaper by 20% to 25% of the cost of Sandwich system and about 40% to
50% cheaper than cost of full PUR system)
• Recommended to be laid in all remotely located STC/SAG centres with the
approval of DG SAI.
• Refurbishment is cost effective
Special Note
• The installation of any polymeric synthetic athletics track surface should be done
during the spring/summer/dry months
• The minimum absolute thickness of the synthetic athletic track shall be as approved by
IAAF for the particular product of the licensed manufacturer
Score Board
