Ern Holmes Oval

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    Ern Holmes Oval is a seasonal grass track located in the Sydney suburb of Pennant Hills.

    The athletics track is marked during summer for use by Little Athletics, with the venue also being used extensively for AFL in winter and cricket in summer (with a turf wicket at the centre of the field).

    The venue was previously known as Pennant Hill Oval No.2, but was renamed after the late Ern Holmes in 1989 in recognition of his lifetime contribution to sport in the Pennant Hills area in general and Australian Rules Football in particular.

    The venue is managed by the Hornsby Shire Council.

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  • Club/Centre

    Hornsby District Little Athletics Centre

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  • Traditional Owner
    Dharug
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  • Facilities
    Track Length: 400m
    Number of lanes – circular: 8
    Number of Lanes – Straight: 12
    Water Jump: No
    Long Jump Pits: 4
    High Jump Fans: 0
    Pole Vault Pits: 0
    Discus Circles: 0
    Shot Put Circles: 1
    Javelin Runways: 0
    Hammer Circles: 0
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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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