Joe Carmody Athletics Track

  • Profile

    The Joe Carmody Athletics Track is located in Newborough, in Victoria’s Latrobe Valley.

    The track is surrounded by a cycling velodrome.

    The track was opened in 1991 and named after Joe Carmody, a Life Member of Athletics Victoria who was a successful coach and administrator in the region.

    The track was last resurfaced in 2015.

    The venue is managed by Latrobe Leisure.

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  • Club/Centre

    Gippsland Athletics and Moe Little Athletics Centre

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  • Facilities
    Track Length: 400m
    Number of lanes – circular: 8
    Number of Lanes – Straight: 10
    Water Jump: Yes – internal
    Long Jump Pits: 2
    High Jump Fans: 1
    Pole Vault Pits: 2
    Discus Circles: 2
    Shot Put Circles: 1
    Javelin Runways: 1
    Hammer Circles: 0
    Lighting: No
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    • Michael Jay
      3 years ago

      Good little country Victoria track, and an enduring tribute to the great man Joe Carmody.

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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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