Indoor Track Access at Lee Valley Athletics Centre

At Lee Valley Athletics Centre, the following spikes are accepted for use on our indoor track:

• Omnilite Ceramic Pyramid or Christmas Tree 5mm or 7mm
• Steel Christmas Tree 6mm
• Steel RT Compression 6mm

Please note, we do not allow the following types of spikes on the indoor track:

• Steel pyramid (all sizes)
• Tartan (all sizes)
• Needle (all sizes)

Track Etiquette

• All jogging and warming up should be on the outside lanes
• All sprints, strides, drills runs to be done in an anticlockwise direction on the circular tracks and from the start towards the finish on the 60m and 130m tracks
• Keep tracks and run ups clear when not actually running allowing others full use of the track  
• Call “Track" if someone is in your way
• When crossing the track please ensure you check both directions before crossing
• All bags and clothing should be kept out of the way of other users e.g. not on the pole vault and high jump beds
• No food to be eaten inside the 200m track - please eat in reception or in the spectator stands
• Please take care with drinks to avoid spillages on the track surfaces
• Ice from the ice machine should be disposed of in a sink and not a bin
• All athletes should retain their ticket throughout their session
• Athletes under the age of 16 are only permitted to use the facilities when supervised by a coach or adult (aged 18 or over)
• Please remove all tape marks after use
• Please do not use chalk to mark the track
• Suitable clothing should be worn at all times (Minimum of shorts and crop top or vest indoors)
• Only 6mm spikes to be used on the all track surfaces
• Spectators are asked to keep all activity areas clear
• No sledges to be taken upstairs to run the facilities at this centre to the highest standards