The Crest

  • Profile

    The Crest is located in Bass Hill and is managed by Canterbury Bankstown Council.

    The venue was originally a grass track before being resurfaced with Rekortan in the late 1990s.

    The track is open for training from 5:30pm to 9pm Monday to Thursday.

    In recent years the venue has hosted the Albie Thomas Mile, which in 2018, 2019 and 2024 incorporated the Australian Mile Championships.

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

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  • Club/Centre

    Bankstown Sports Athletics Club

  • Notable Performances
    Notable Performances:

    23 December 2017: Jordan Gusman won his third consecutive Albie Thomas Mile in a meeting record of 3:57.29

    21 February 2024: Cameron Myers recorded the fastest 1500m performance by an Australian in Australia at a NSW Milers Club meeting, running 3:33.30.

  • Spikes

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  • Traditional Owner
    Daruk
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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: 3
    High Jump Fans: 1
    Pole Vault Pits: 1
    Discus Circles: 2
    Shot Put Circles: 3
    Javelin Runways: 1
    Hammer Circles: 1
    Lighting: Yes
    Seating: Tiered concrete grandstand
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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



Upcoming Events

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    NSW All Schools Championships

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    27 September 2025
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    The NSW All Schools is the state athletics championship for secondary school students,  incorporating students from all sectors of the education system, including Government, Catholic & Independent Schools. The event was first held in 1936. The meet will be conducted over four days from 27-30 September. Meet records and all-time lists are maintained for the event, which is a significant Read more…
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    Queensland All School Championships

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    2 October 2025
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    5 October 2025
    Open to athletes turning 12 to 17 years old in 2025 (as of 31 December). Athletes must hold either a Base/Qrun Membership ($12), a Club Membership, or be registered in North Queensland. Events align with the Australian All Schools Championships, meaning there is no Under 20 age group, and only eligible para events are included. The event is run by Read more…

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