Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre

Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre

The Sydney Olympic Park Athletics Centre is located in Sydney, Australia and is a high-end sports centre used for the 2000 Olympic and Paralympic Games. It has two main halls, the Competition Arena and the Warm-up Arena, both of which have a standard 400m track for track and field events. It is designed to be used by both professional athletes and the general public; it provides training, practice and national and international events. Notable features include an IAAF standard surface, a vaulting and throwing hall, and a large field area within the track.

Key Features & Amenities

• HVAC: The complex has announced that it is undertaking a complete HVAC system replacement project in the competition hall.
• Lighting: A project to upgrade the lighting towers to LED in the competition hall is mentioned.
• Spectator seating: The competition hall has a capacity of approximately 5,000.
• Sports store: There is a Kings Sports Store inside the center that sells track and field equipment.
• Accessible toilets and changing rooms: Reference is made to “Accessible toilets and changing rooms” meaning that the toilets and changing rooms are available for people with disabilities.
• Parking: In the “Venues” section, parking with license plate technology is mentioned for the area around the venue.

Programs & Activities

• General athletes can enter for "General Training"; that is, use of the track and field space for open practice.
• The Athletics NSW Centre of Excellence is located at the centre, which offers a range of services for elite/professional athletes, including strength and conditioning, sports science, and nutrition.
• The centre hosts a range of athletics events and leagues/competitions, schools, clubs and various levels. For example, the annual report states: "218 provincial competition days, 286 club days, 208 club racing days".

How to book

To book the Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre, you must first contact the booking team. For larger events such as competitions, you can contact them via email at athletics.bookings[at]sopa[dot]nsw[dot]gov[dot]au or by phone on (02) 9714 7501. If you require specialist equipment such as a timing system or video screens, you will need to contact Athletics NSW or SDS directly. For events over 2000 people, a minimum of three security guards are required and will be charged separately. You can also book parking in advance of the event via the online booking system. Please note that parking cannot be booked on the day of the event.

Location & Accessibility & Contact 

1. Address: Edwin Flack Avenue, Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127, Australia

2. Opening hours: Weekdays: 8:00am - 4:00pm

3. Contact information:

• Tel: (02) 9714 7501
• Email: athletics.bookings[at]sopa[dot]nsw[dot]gov[dot]au

FAQs

Can I train at this facility?

Yes, the track and facilities are available for public training.

Is equipment available for training?

Yes, limited equipment is available for standard track and field events (except steeplechase).