Gold Coast sprints ahead with Queensland’s first SmarTrack

The GCPC athletics track is embedded with timing chips and sensors, athlete data such as split times, speed, acceleration and stride length. The data can then be accessed by coaches using a dedicated app. The app allows for instant feedback, giving coaches the ability to instantly analyse progress and pinpoint areas for improvement.

The newly refurbished track comes after being damaged during the severe weather events of December 2023.

Already being utilised by Athletics Australia, school groups, local athletes and international squads, this SmarTracks technology will keep Queensland ahead of the pack when it comes to sport innovation. It will also attract more international teams and athletes to base themselves on the Gold Coast for training camps.

Gold Coast Athletics coach Stacey Taurima said the new track would help athletes fulfill their potential.

“A lot of those younger developing athletes who aren’t currently at the top of the sport can now utilise the SmarTracks technology to assist them to better understand their event needs,” said Mr Taurima.

“As Brisbane 2032 approaches, this technology is a vital development tool that can be used by coaches who may not have access to the latest and very expensive timing technology.”

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