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Athletics<\/h1>
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Experience Melbourne\u2019s premiere athletics facility that features an international standard running track and designated warm-up area.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Athletics Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Lakeside Stadium is a regular home to state, national and international athletics competitions, including hosting the inaugural Nitro Athletics and Athletics Victoria\u2019s annual Zatopek event. Hundreds of athletes of all ages train and compete here each week, making it the place to develop your athletics pathway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lakeside is available for casual public training. Athletes have access to the track and field facilities at various session times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the premier Athletics and Football venue in Victoria, Lakeside Stadium often hosts major sporting events and competitions. During these times, there may be changes to the track and field availability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CASUAL BOOKINGS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We offer Casual Athletic bookings for\u00a0Monday, Tuesday, Thursday evenings from 4:00pm \u2013 8:00pm and Saturdays from 9:00am – 12:00pm.\u00a0<\/strong>
Events can affect availability**<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please check the Client Portal for availabilty and bookings.<\/strong><\/a>
When a session is available, it will appear in in the client portal and you can book into the session.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interested in getting involved in athletics?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Lakeside Stadium is proud to be the home of Athletics Victoria, Athletics Australia, Little Athletics Victoria, Little Athletics Australia and the Victorian Institute of Sport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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