Bill Paterson Oval

  • Profile

    Bill Paterson Oval is located within Limestone Park in Ipswich in south-east Queensland.

    The oval features a grass athletics track, which has synthetic long jump runways on its infield.

    The oval was named after prominent Ipswich coach, Bill Paterson.

    The venue is managed by the City of Ipswich.

     

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  • Club/Centre

    Ipswich Little Athletics and Ipswich & District Athletics Club

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  • Traditional Owner
    Yugara
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  • Facilities
    Track Length: 400m
    Number of lanes – circular: 8
    Number of Lanes – Straight: 8
    Water Jump: No
    Long Jump Pits: 2
    High Jump Fans: 0
    Pole Vault Pits: 0
    Discus Circles: 2
    Shot Put Circles: 2
    Javelin Runways: 0
    Hammer Circles: 0
    Lighting: Yes
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  • Track Etiquette

    Do’s and Dont’s of Track Etiquette


    Athletics tracks are shared spaces that cater to a variety of training disciplines, from distance running to sprinting, hurdling, and field events. With so many athletes using the track simultaneously, good etiquette is essential to ensure safety, fairness, and longevity of the facility. Based on insights from experienced Australian athletics experts, here’s a comprehensive guide to track etiquette, highlighting areas of consensus and some points of contention. >> Read more



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