Composite track
Composite running track — more performance within school budgets.
Choosing a surface series
- Prefabricated vs poured track — which fits schools?
- Prefab sheets suit fast campus installs; full-pour / hybrid systems suit higher competition loads. Lock thickness, force-reduction targets, and climate. See track thickness and prefab-vs-pour guides.
- What thickness should a school athletics track use?
- Many school PE ovals land near 13 mm; stadium briefs often move toward 15 mm with thicker take-off zones. Confirm World Athletics pathway only when the brief requires it.
- When does a permeable school running track make sense?
- Rainy climates and PE calendars that need fast return after rain — if the drainage base is continuous. Competition stadiums may still prefer impermeable sandwich or full-plastic. See the permeable-school guide.
- World Athletics certificate vs field test — what is the difference?
- A product/system certificate covers a defined surfacing recipe in the lab; field or facility testing checks the installed oval. Write which path you need — same pattern as FIFA licence vs field certificate. See the WA track guide.
- What should I send for a track quotation?
- Lap length, lane count, thickness target (13/15 mm), permeable vs impermeable, climate zone, and substrate class. Photos of the base help. Inquire on /products/tracks.