BOOK YOUR 2020 at the fearnley dawes athletics track!
Newcastle Athletic Field will be open for school Cross Country AND Athletics carnivals for 2020. The all weather surface and covered grandstand means that your carnival can push on in most weather conditions. All athletics equipment, canteen facility, staff meeting room, PA system and off street parking for up to 30 cars shall be provided for your carnival. Complete the editable PDF form above to lock in your carnival for 2020.
A summary of the track and field facilities is below.
We can also manage timing and results for your entire carnival!
A summary of the track and field facilities is below.
- Fully marked out Cross Country Course with 1km / 1.6km and 2km loops. (Longer races can be created by setting multiple laps).
- High Jump Pits x 2
- Long Jump/Triple Jump x 2
- Shot Put Circles x 2
- Discus x 2
- Javelin Runway x 1
- Lap Counters
- Relay Batons Set of 8
- Stop Watches
- New Portable PA System - suitable for entire ground
- Up to 4 shelters erected for you around the ground (you are welcome to bring more).
We can also manage timing and results for your entire carnival!
- Photo finish timing ensures accurate and efficient results
- Results and point scores can be produced seamlessly using our site licence for HyTek Meet Manager
- Experienced Athletics Officials can manage just the track events and timing or field events as well.
2020/2021 cross country course - Feb - april
A fully marked out cross country course shall be established for the period Feb - April or Term 1. Schools and groups are welcome to use the course for training and for cross country carnivals. The course will be mixed terrain including grass, sand, compact mulch and the athletics track. There will be 3 short pinches to break up the course and the potential of hay bale hurdles should you request them.
Book a school sport / pe session
School sport sessions may be conducted at the facility from 9:00am to 3:30pm. The rate is $60 per hour for small groups 50 students or less, $80 for medium groups 50-100 students or $100 an hour for groups sizes 100 students or more.
