Track certification is a key part of ensuring athletics facilities are safe to use. Inspections are conducted by trained assessors and co-ordinated by the regional facilities officer Malcolm Rogers.
The systems used for track certification has evolved over a number of years. In order to reduce the amount of wording on the certificate and to introduce a greater degree of consistency the system was further developed from 1st January 2006. Now tracks, after assessment, are awarded a classification as follows:
Class 1
Meets the specification and requirements for all competition under UKA rules including Women’s steeplechase, having adjustable barriers.
Class 2
Meets the specification and requirements for all competition under UKA rules excluding Women’s steeplechase, not having adjustable barriers.
Class 3
Meets the specification and requirements for all competition under UKA rules including Women’s steeplechase, having adjustable barriers. Not having a valid survey, performances are not acceptable for record purposes.
Class 4
Meets the specification and requirements for all competition under UKA rules excluding Women’s steeplechase, not having adjustable barriers. Not having a valid survey, performances are not acceptable for record purposes.
Class 5 - Restricted certificate
Class 6 - Non standard tracks
If a track certificate is not displayed as the facility, athletes, coaches and officials should demand to see a copy before using the facility.
Certificates can be upgraded or amended at any time following the satisfactory completion by the operator of work identified as part of the certification process.
In the period between initial inspection and expiry of the certificate (5 years), all tracks will receive an annual visit. At this time, advice on care and maintenance will be given and signs of deterioration noted. Certificates can be amended or even withdrawn as a result of the annual visit.
Further information on track certification can be found here.
Listings of facilities and there currently level of certification can be found here.
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