where to participate
At Northgate Sports Centre we offer a 400 metre synthetic all weather surface, with 6 lanes, and 8 lane straight, plus grandstand seating for 400, floodlights and a PA system.
There’s also a full sized grass centre pitch, making it the perfect venue to hold track and field events.
can I just turn up and take part?
If you don’t want to join one of the athletics clubs, you can simply use the track for casual use and there’s no need to book.
Please phone the centre to check availibility as this varies throughout the year on 433611 or email northgate.sc@ipswich.gov.uk
are there any coached sessions?
If your child is ready for a structured session with experienced coaches we offer the following casual athletics at Northgate. These are bookable, 7 days in advance with an i-card online (at
www.ibcsport.co.uk), via phone or in person.
| DAY |
TIME |
AGE |
| Saturdays |
10-11am |
5-7 |
| Fridays |
5.30–7pm |
8-14 |
| Saturdays |
11am-12.30pm |
8-14 |
(Times are subject to change)
payment options
You can either pay per visit for use of the athletics track and/ or the casual athletics sessions, or take advantage of our excellent value monthly packages which also includes use of many other activities.
| PAY PER VISIT PRICES |
CASUAL PRICE
ADULTS
|
CONCESSIONARY PRICE
Children, Students,
Pensioners, Disabled,
Financially disadvantaged |
| Athletics track |
£2.10 |
£1.70 |
MONTHLY PACKAGE PRICE
by Direct Debit |
ADULT PRICE
|
CONCESSIONARY PRICE |
I-LEVEL ADULT
Includes swimming, racket sports, fitness
classes, track, vitality health suite, creche |
£22 |
£16 |
I-LEVEL JUNIOR
Includes all casual session activities such as athletics, football, racket sports, rollerskating, swimming, sportschemes,
trampolining, track |
|
£9.50
|
*Proof of eligibility/benefit required for concessionary prices - see
our charges page for full details
There are also ‘taster’ sessions during school holidays - we can send you information about these via email - simply visit
www.getoutgetactive.com and register on our free database.
(brochures/planners are also available for each holiday)
how about participation for the disabled?
Northgate is home to the Orwell Panthers Athletics Club for those with physical or learning disabilities.
You can learn, improve or develop new skills in running, jumping and throwing.
Suitable for young people aged 11+.
Call Ipswich 259593 for more information.
joining a club
We have several clubs that operate from Northgate.
• Ipswich Harriers Athletics Club
• Ipswich Jaffa Running Club
• Orwell Panthers Junior Disabled Athletics Club
For contact details about these and other clubs, see our
Team Ipswich Sports Club guide or pick up a copy of the Ipswich Junior Sports Club Guide.
Remember to look out for the Sport England Clubmark when considering a club. It’s your re-assurance that the club is committed to providing a safe effective child friendly environment.
There may also be further support available for talented youngsters from the Ipswich Sports Foundation.
Call Ipswich 433505 or email
sports.development@ipswich.gov.uk Visit
www.ukathletics.net for more information about where to participate locally.