Athletics Australia names Polytan and Rekortan brands as official track partner

With the nation’s elite athletes requiring world class tracks on which to develop and perform, Athletics Australia has announced Sport Group brands Polytan and Rekortan as its Official Track Partner.

Polytan is the largest sports surface installation business in Australia and their Rekortan track range has featured in Olympics, World Championships and Diamond League events.

Currently, 85% of all tracks in Australia are Rekortan track systems installed by Polytan.

The new three-year partnership announced by Athletics Australia, sees Polytan will join forces to redefine the standards of track surfaces across the nation aiming to enhance infrastructure and facilities available to Australia’s growing athletics community, and improve the nation’s facilities footprint to better the sport.

Advising that Rekortan, with more Olympic records than any other track system, and Polytan are the perfect addition to the Australian athletics family, Athletics Australia Chief Executive, Peter Bromley stated “from Olympic stadiums to local tracks, Polytan’s surfaces have set the standard for excellence within athletics and as we enter a golden era in Australia, this partnership will continue to elevate our sport.

“Polytan will have direct communication to our Member Associations, clubs, coaches and technical committees through forums, and we look forward to coming together on a joint strategy to build more infrastructure, including the potential for the country’s first short track site.”

Australia’s athletes have had much success on Rekortan tracks domestically, with more than 100 Australian records and meet records broken throughout the season, along with 146 qualifiers for this year’s Olympic and Paralympic Games and World Under 20 Championships - a feat that Polytan is proud to be a part of.

Acknowledging this, Polytan Asia Pacific General Manager, Paul Kamphuis noted “Polytan has a proud history in sports facility construction from community level through to major stadiums for the world’s biggest sporting events.

“Our Rekortan track surfaces have been helping athletes pursue their dreams for over 50 years, and we look forward to partnering with Athletics Australia to help future generations aspire to greatness.”

Clubs and venues looking to upgrade their facilities, should contact Polytan on 1800 663 812 for input and support.

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Image: A Rekortan feature at Melbourne's Lakeside Stadium.