Community / education
School training facility with selected running/jump/throw elements.
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Athletics
Facility Specification Pack
Athletics facilities combine precision geometry, certified surfaces, specialist event equipment, safety sectors and timing/results systems. Certification applies differently to facilities, surfacing products and removable competition equipment.
OWNERApollo NZ Global · LUTHVAR
COMMERCIAL MODELWholesale & Project Supply · Supply-only
TECHNICAL OWNERAthletics Facility Technical Centre
PROJECT PATHProject Brief
01
PROJECT INTENT
Define the facility level before selecting systems.
Club / academy
Community/club track with broad event programme, lighting and operations.
Competition
Competition facility with certified surface/equipment pathways, timing and spectators.
Elite / major venue
Major stadium with certified facility, full event programme, results/display, broadcast and major spectators.
02
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
Twelve coordination clauses for the complete facility.
geometry
Track geometry, lane marking, runways, pits, sectors, cages and safety areas must be coordinated as one precision layout.
surface
Synthetic track/runway products have their own certification and field testing; base flatness, drainage and installation quality remain critical.
equipment
Hurdles, starting blocks, landing systems, cages, stop boards and implements have separate event/equipment requirements.
lighting
Track and field lighting must serve running, jumping and throwing without creating dangerous glare or shadow zones.
spectators
Protect throwing sectors and athlete circulation while maintaining viewing, accessible seating and event access.
structure
Cages, lighting, scoreboards, timing cameras, shelters and seating require project-specific foundations/supports.
environment
Heat, rain, wind and drainage influence surface, event operation and measurement. Wind measurement is also a competition issue.
accessibility
Accessible athlete/spectator routes and para-athletics operation should be integrated into event layouts.
storage
Cages/components, hurdles, blocks, landing mats, implements and timing equipment require substantial secure storage and movement routes.
technology
Photo finish, timing, results, wind measurement, FÍSVOR and broadcast systems need precise locations and data/power architecture.
evidence
World Athletics maintains distinct certification for facilities, track surfacing products, competition equipment and implements.
lifecycle
Track cleaning/repair, line/mark checks, runway/pit maintenance, cage inspection, landing systems, timing calibration and periodic certification checks.
03
PROJECT INPUT SCHEDULE
Information to obtain before the exact system is released.
01
Event programme
02
Competition/certification level
03
Track configuration
04
Surface system
05
Jump events
06
Throw events/cages
07
Timing/results
08
Lighting
09
Spectators
10
Storage
11
Warm-up/training facilities
04
DRAWING & SUBMITTAL ROADMAP
Draw the interfaces that can create procurement errors.
Track marking plan
Planning reference first. Exact fabrication, foundation, fixing or selected-system drawings follow after system verification.
Jump runway/pit plans
Planning reference first. Exact fabrication, foundation, fixing or selected-system drawings follow after system verification.
Throw sectors/cages
Planning reference first. Exact fabrication, foundation, fixing or selected-system drawings follow after system verification.
Surface/base/drainage section
Planning reference first. Exact fabrication, foundation, fixing or selected-system drawings follow after system verification.
Lighting plan
Planning reference first. Exact fabrication, foundation, fixing or selected-system drawings follow after system verification.
Timing/photo-finish plan
Planning reference first. Exact fabrication, foundation, fixing or selected-system drawings follow after system verification.
Equipment storage
Planning reference first. Exact fabrication, foundation, fixing or selected-system drawings follow after system verification.
Spectator/athlete circulation
Planning reference first. Exact fabrication, foundation, fixing or selected-system drawings follow after system verification.
05
EVIDENCE & RELEASE
Keep each evidence type attached to what it actually proves.
Governing rule
Defines sport or competition requirements. It does not approve a supplier or local construction detail.
Exact product evidence
Testing, approval, certification or manufacturer evidence must match the selected product/configuration.
Installed outcome
Where applicable, field/court/facility certification relates to the completed installation rather than the product alone.
Project engineering
Foundations, structural supports, wind/seismic, electrical and building interfaces remain project-specific.
Commercial release
Quantity, documentation, warranty, freight, installation boundaries, spares and handover are closed before order.
06
MAINTENANCE & HANDOVER
Specify how performance will be maintained.
01
Synthetic surface cleaning/repair
02
Marking survey
03
Pits/runways
04
Cages
05
Landing mats
06
Equipment certification inventory
07
Timing calibration
08
Drainage
07
TECHNICAL RISK CHECK
Common symptoms that should trigger investigation.
Surface bubbles/delamination
Review moisture/base, adhesion and installation.
Lane geometry dispute
Use survey/measurement report and current marking plan.
Throw cage issue
Inspect structure/net, geometry and certification requirement.
Timing error
Check calibration, sensor/camera position and network.
Poor drainage
Survey falls, channel/outlets and surface permeability.
Certification gap
Separate facility certificate, surfacing-product certificate and removable-equipment certificates.
08
PRIMARY GOVERNING REFERENCES
Verify final requirements at the official source.
World Athletics Technical Information
Current 2026 competition rules, facility manuals, certification lists, testing specifications and measurement forms.
SUPPLY BOUNDARY
Apollo is supply-only.
Local design, foundations, civil works, installation, electrical work, statutory approvals, accessibility compliance and professional sign-off remain with the appropriate project parties unless a specific support item is expressly included. Current governing-body rules, exact selected-system data and local requirements take precedence over this planning pack.