Running Tracks Surfacing

Running Tracks Surfacing

Polymeric EPDM rubber is a popular surface type chosen for running tracks as it provides excellent grip and performance qualities for athletes.

Athletics Track Flooring

Athletics Track Flooring

Multisport synthetic turf is often used for athletics tracks at primary schools because it creates a softer landing surface for younger children.

Running Track Specification

Running Track Specification

We offer a range of running track specifications to help each client create a bespoke design which suits the playing qualities they need.

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Running Tracks Surfacing

Here at Running Tracks, we offer a range of running track specifications to help each client create a bespoke design which suits the playing qualities they need. If you're in need of experienced and friendly running tracks surfacing installers in County then look no further than us.

There are many athletic track facilities within schools, colleges, universities and clubs These all vary in costs due to the various specifications of surfaces available which are ‘Structural Spray Running Tracks Surfacing’, ‘Sandwich System Running Tracks Surfacing’ and ‘Solid PU Running Tracks Surfacing’. Get in touch with us today if you are interested in finding out more information and would like to develop your running track surfacing [POSTCODE] 

Structural spray running track flooring is a porous polymeric surface ideal for local schools, clubs and training facilities closest to you. The majority of running tracks in the UK have this specification installed because it is more affordable and also has a lower risk of injury due to its softer characteristics.

The structural spray running tracks surfacing specification is a two-layer permeable construction with the base layer being a black polymeric rubber crumb mixed with polyurethane glue which is machine laid. The top final surface is a structural spray coat of coloured EPDM granules with pigmented polyurethane binder which provides a great surface and is available in a range of colours with the most common being - 

  • Blue
  • Gree
  • Tartan red

We can offer numerous different running track designs so you can choose multi-coloured surfaces with stripes or line markings to suit your own preferences. To learn more about our designs click here - http://www.runningtracks.co.uk/design/ to get exactly what you are looking for. 

Sandwich system running track surfacing specification is impervious non-porous surface which is UK athletic approved and IAAF approved. The sandwich system of running tracks surfacing is constructed in 2 layers with a black polymeric base layer which is machine laid. A flood coat of polyurethane binder is applied to the base coat and EPDM dressing is installed giving the completed tartan polymeric finish.

Solid PU track surfacing is an impermeable rubber specification that gives the fast times preferred for high standard elite-level competition standards. The 2 layers impervious solid PU athletics track surfacing design consists of polyurethane flood coat impregnated with the rubber granules as the base course layer and then a final layer of polyurethane binder with a rubber EPDM dressing.

The solid PU specification is designed for the high-end level standards suitable for international athletics meeting IAAF and UK Athletics approval.

Athletics Track Flooring

The above 3 specifications of athletic track flooring are IAAF approved and if you are unsure what this stands for then it is International Association Athletics Federations and these are the international governing body for sports. The 3 surfacing options are ideal for all track and field events including -

  • Sprint tracks
  • Long jump runways
  • Triple jump run-ups
  • High jump fans
  • Pole vault facilities

The most common colour for these running track flooring is a tartan red colour however as a specialist running track designers we can tailor anything to fit your needs and budget so dimensions and sizes can be tailored to the facility, track and field events can be incorporated however the most common sizes are an 8 lane athletic track facility or a 6 lane running track.

As well as installing polymeric rubber surfaces, Multisport synthetic turf is another popular specification that we install for athletics facilities. This is a fibre bonded sand filled carpet which is ideal for recreational school running tracks and long jump runways http://www.runningtracks.co.uk/long-jump/. You can also choose a unique coloured design for this surface type as it's extremely versatile.

As UK based running track contractors and installers we are work nationwide so it does not matter if the project is a repair, resurface, refurbishment or cleaning we would be more than happy to quote on this and provide you hopefully with the best costs and prices to carry out the works. Please fill in the contact form for more information, costings and case studies and we will promptly reply with anything you need.

Amateur Sports and Athletics

Amateur Athletic Association also is labelled as AAA within the track and field sector. Prior to UK Athletics, it was Amateur Athletic Association who was the official body in control of athletics. AAA is more active in the volunteering part of sports and does not govern anymore. A number of schools along with organisations within the UK work with the AAA.

The AAA provides open forums, organising competitions that will help with the development of younger sports athletes. These kinds of events assist to develop youngsters for potential sporting careers.

Another responsibility that is given to the AAA is guarding the history of the sport. It also awards its historic and most valuable trophies to high-level sports athletes. The main aims for the athletics niche are to create enthusiasm and to help in the progression of young athletes.

AAA Championships and Events

The Amateur Athletic Association holds National Championships in order to increase the participation in young people's sports. Sports and athletic equipment and sponsorships may be funded by the AAA since they give cash to events such as the National Championships whenever they can. The governing bodies of this sports activity are UKA and British Athletics; Amateur Athletic Association stands for the volunteering.

The AAA has got a Standards Scheme that grades sports athletes on track and field activities with regards to distances or times. There are several requirements for different age groups and sexes for each activity, helping to make the criteria fair; these particular standards fall into four different grades which athletes could be categorised in. Overall performance requirements are determined by past performances and databases which have collected information over time.

Certificates in addition to badges are awarded to young children who comply with these particular standards. The AAA works in partner with England Athletics to help increase athletic engagement in a lot of unique events due to the plaques along with other rewards provided to young children who attain Grade 1. Additionally, there is a charity which helps younger athletes start out their careers by offering them small grants or loans; this organisation is named AAA Charity for the Young.

Will Sugar Tax Fund Running Tracks?

The sugar tax will fund running tracks, along with a number of other athletics areas, since core skills can be developed and fitness levels will be improved if children make use of these facilities. The reason for the launch of the sugar tax is to combat childhood obesity and try to increase the number of young people taking part in sports and athletics.

The sugar tax produces extra money which is funded to establishments like schools and sports clubs so that they can get new athletics facilities installed that young people will want to use. Running tracks surfacing can be installed in different colours and specifications with the funding from the sugar tax, which will make the circuits more appealing to younger people.

A variety of nearby athletic clubs and colleges near me have started to have more affordable facilities fitted for sports and athletics with the help of these funds. Many schools in your surrounding area are unable to get athletic facilities remodelled, meaning young children can miss out on sports chances. The reason behind this could often be because of limited space outside or even a lack of available funds at the school.

Nearby compact facilities are made to fit available spaces and finances and supply functional, inspiring areas which boys and girls of every age group and also all abilities may better their physical fitness and self-confidence. They are also designed to improve the FUNdamental sporting motion skills of running, jumping and throwing. Make sure you fill in our enquiry form if you would like more information on the running tracks surfacing and compact facilities we have available.

Athletics Facilities for Schools Near Me

Kids will probably be introduced to various athletic facilities for schools, making an effort to increase the number of young people participating in compact athletics. Jogging tracks, jumping run ups and also discus circles are just some of the most favoured facilities which can be put in. Multi activity spaces can be produced by installing a single track; this can be used for -

  • Long jump
  • Relay races
  • Hurdles

In both primary and secondary schools that can’t have a full-sized running track, this makes a great alternative which is more cost-effective and uses up significantly less space. If someone thoroughly enjoys carrying out a certain activity just like long jump or throwing, then they may advance onto professional clubs inside the United Kingdom. There are not many facilities which target beginners, which makes young people hesitant to get involved in athletics.

It is important for children to participate in sports and athletics from a young age - Key Stage 1 and 2 - and proceed all through Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. Cooperating with England Athletics and also Sport England, UKA has produced a new model of provision for athletics activities. The scheme supplies educational institutions with more compact, recreational high-quality facilities which may be designed with a vibrantly coloured, fun appearance for younger children.

Compact facilities may be made to fit nearly every site and spending budget http://www.runningtracks.co.uk/ and enable necessary sports and athletics skills to be taught, enjoyed and then bettered. Discus circles, jogging straights and also jumping runways are amongst a few of the popular components of these recreational surface types.

For each different project, the style and also dimensions can be adjusted to fit all needs and requirements, making for a completely bespoke end result. The flexibleness of the design of compact sports and athletics facilities implies that they are highly relevant to an array of different cases. Colleges, universities, primary schools along with secondary schools may install these to enhance existing sports activity and play provision. Children of every key stage can benefit from self improvement when learning new skills throughout the diverse sporting events.

One reason you will need to improve your athletics facility is to inspire young people to participate in these sports activities. In the event a school or college is looking for an even more cost-effective entry-level product, the compact facilities are great for cutting expenses if you only require a recreational space. With regards to the FUNdamental skills of sports and athletics, many more kids are in a position to learn and practise running, jumping together with throwing by using a variety of activities.

United Kingdom Athletics

The introduction of a wide network of compact athletics facilities is a key part of United Kingdoms Athletics aspiration to get the interest and demand for the sports activity. In 2017 the IPC and IAAF World Championships will be hosted in London, hopefully inspiring a lot more young children to get involved in sports in school. By permitting kids to make use of the compact facilities, there's a higher opportunity for athletes to boost their skills and transfer to professional athletics clubs because of this.

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We have a range of running tracks surfacing types that you can choose from. If you would like to find out about these surfacing types make sure you contact us by sending your details using our enquiry form. Any questions and queries that you have will be answered by a member of our professional team.



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