1. TEAM BATH AC Track Etiquette TEAM BATH AC Track Etiquette
These rules are designed to reduce the risk when training and competing in the indoor and outdoor track areas. These areas can be like a busy motorway and athletes may not see or be able to stop in time to prevent collision.
TEAM BATH AC Track Etiquette
1. DRESS APPROPRIATELY
STV requires that all track and field athletes wear the appropriate training attire for the training session that they are taking part in. This means tracksuits, shorts, leggings, top, vest or a combination of these. Footwear should be appropriate for the event with track spikes no longer than 6mm.

2. TEAM BATH AC Track Etiquette TEAM BATH AC Track Etiquette
2. DO NOT ENTER
Do not enter the track area unless you are competing or training in this area. Do not enter the track unless you are about to start the run/drill
When waiting to run stand off the track until instructed to enter
TEAM BATH AC Track Etiquette
3. BE AWARE
No head phones or mobile phones in the track and throws areas.
Keep them in your bags or lockers.
This will ensure that you hear warnings that will prevent injury.

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4. ACCESS POINTS
Use the correct access points for the Indoor and Outdoor Tracks
No direct access to outdoor track across indoor track unless specifically directed by your coach.
TEAM BATH AC Track Etiquette
5. WALKWAYS
Keep to the designated walkways. These are:
Either side of the indoor track
The walkway around the outdoor track
Keep track lanes clear of bags and water bottles

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6. LOOK BOTH WAYS
If you are crossing the track check both ways and make sure it is clear.
Crossing to the centre of the track should only occur near the finish line and in a straight line.
Pay attention when crossing the track.
TEAM BATH AC Track Etiquette
7. BEFORE YOU RUN
Do not enter the track until instructed.
Check that the lane is clear prior to running.
If someone is in your lane when running shout ‘TRACK’ they should move.
If you hear ‘TRACK’ then move out of the way and off the track

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8. WHEN YOU STOP
When you complete your run you will move to outside lane 8 (sprints) or inside the track (distance) as soon as is practical after checking that the track is clear for you to do so.
Recovery should be outside the track lanes
TEAM BATH AC Track Etiquette
9. ANTI-CLOCKWISE ONLY
All activities to be in anti-clockwise direction unless by special agreement.

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10. THROWS/JUMP RUN UP ACROSS THE TRACK
Javelin /High jump runways only to protrude on to track when track is clear.
Communication between track & field groups is vital.
Track etiquette should apply.
TEAM BATH AC Track Etiquette
11. THROWS AREA
Do not cross the grassed/roped off throws area in the centre of the track even if no throws can be seen.