The external links below will take you directly to documents and web pages that will be helpful in the design of athletics facilities.
International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF)
- General Information
- IAAF Track and Field Facilities Manual 2008 Edition - Chapters 1-3
- IAAF Track and Field Facilities Manual 2008 Edition - Chapters 4-8
- IAAF Track and Field Facilities Manual 2008 Edition - Marking Plan 400m Standard Track
- IAAF Track and Field Facilities Manual 2008 Edition - Marking Plan 200m Indoor Track
Scottish Athletics
UK Athletics
- General Facilities Page
- Track Certification
- Maintenance check lists Daily
- Maintenance check lists Weekly
- Maintenance check lists Monthly
- Track and Field facility and equipment costs
Sport England
Sports and Play Construction Association (SAPCA)
- SAPCA Code of Practice for the Construction and Maintenance of Fencing Systems
- SAPCA Code of Practice for the Construction and Maintenance of Athletics Tracks
- Code of Practice for the Maintenance of Synthetic Surfaces