Synthetic running track in Guangzhou Sport University was renovated in September and October, 2023 by Guangzhou Shengbang Sport Field Material Co., Ltd (hereinafter referred to as SSG Sports). The synthetic running track system is full PU system.And the track facility then went through approval process of Chinese Athletics Association Class II certification.

After checking diameters of layout , appearance, color, thickness, evenness and line marking of the track facility by certified inspectors, Guangzhou Sport University Track Facility was awarded as Class II Facility by Chinese Athletics Association.

Track Facility in Guangzhou Sport University after Renovation

Class II Certificate by Chinese Athletics Association

Full PU Running Track after Renovation

Line Marking and Numbers of Running Track

To obtain the certificate, following are standards for the track facility:

1.Track and Field athletics include competition areas for running, walking, jumping, and throwing events;
2.Thickness and evenness of competition track area for track events which include: oval track, straight lanes, steeplechase track and runways for throwing and jumping events.
3.The bonding between the runway surface layer and the base layer should be firm, without degumming or unevenness. The appearance of the synthetic surface layer runway should be free of bubbles, cracks or delamination, and the joints should be tight and straight, with no obvious traces.
4.The color of the runway should be uniform and consistent with the design requirements.
5.The lines drawn on the track and field field are straight, even, and have no empty edges.
6.The width of the track and lanes, the height of the inner edge, the number of lanes and straights, the start and end points, the rules and regulations of the relay area, the specifications of the field competition venue, the size of the embedded facilities, the parameters of the runway point line, etc., should be consistent with the competition and the Technical regulations stipulate requirements.
7.The layout and use functions of track and field venues should meet the requirements for holding the set track and field competitions.

Checking Evenness of the Running Track

Checking Thickness of the Running Track

About China Athletics Association

 Established in 1954, it is a national and professional social organization voluntarily formed by units and individuals of the People's Republic of China who are enthusiastic, supportive and engaged in track and field sports and related work. It is a group member of the all China Sports Federation and a national sports association recognized by the Chinese Olympic Committee to govern track and field sports It is the only legal organization recognized by the International Federation of Track and Field Associations, Asian Track and Field Federation and corresponding international and regional track and field organizations to participate in international track and field activities on behalf of China

About Guangzhou Sport University

Guangzhou Sport University (GZSU), founded in 1956, is the only independent institution offering undergraduate and postgraduate education in sports in South China and entitled to award associate professorship and master’s degrees.