Northern Athletic Centre

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  • Track Information

    The Northern Athletic Centre is located in Launceston.

    The track surface is red and was resurfaced in 2017.

    The venue is managed by Northern Tasmanian Athletics.

    World Athletics Class 2 Facility The track is a Spurtan BV surface and is a World Athletics Class 2 Certified Facility.

  • Club/Centre

    Northern Tasmanian Athletics

  • Traditional Owner
    Therrernotepanner, Leterrermairrener and Panniher
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  • Facilities
    Track Length: 400m
    Number of lanes – circular: 8
    Number of Lanes – Straight: 10
    Water Jump: Yes – external
    Long Jump Pits: 3
    High Jump Fans: 1
    Pole Vault Pits: 1
    Discus Circles: 1
    Shot Put Circles: 3
    Javelin Runways: 2
    Hammer Circles: 1
    Lighting: Yes
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