Running at Antonio Prieto? A new access system is due on 1 October
People who train at Segovia’s Antonio Prieto athletics facilities should check their access arrangements before their next visit. The municipal sports institute plans to introduce a QR-based entry system at the track and gym on 1 October, changing the routine for clubs and regular users.
The measure is intended to connect authorised entry with user groups and access periods. During the first weeks, local reporting says a municipal worker will be available to help resolve questions. That transition period will be particularly important for families and users who are less comfortable with digital systems.
How the new access works
A QR system generally replaces a visual or manual check with a code connected to a valid user record. The practical consequence is that registration details need to be correct before someone reaches the gate. A screenshot or code belonging to another person should not be assumed to work.
Clubs are expected to play a role in organising access for their athletes, especially for youth training. Parents should ask the club whether a child receives an individual code, enters with the group or needs an accompanying adult to complete any part of the process.
What users should do now
Contact your club or the Instituto Municipal de Deportes and confirm how the system applies to your session. Check that the name, membership status and contact details connected with your account are current. If the code is delivered by email, look in the spam folder before assuming it was not sent.
Keep the code available when approaching the entrance, but avoid publishing it on social media or sharing it casually. If it functions as an access credential, it should be treated like a ticket or membership card.
Digital access needs a human alternative
QR systems can reduce queues and provide clearer information about facility use, but they can also create barriers. Not every user has a charged smartphone, reliable data connection or equal comfort with digital tools. The presence of support during the first weeks is therefore more than a convenience.
Users who cannot operate the system independently should ask what alternative procedure is available. Accessibility includes cognitive and digital access as well as the physical design of the facility.
Allow extra time
The first days of any new entry system are likely to be slower. Arrive earlier than usual and avoid leaving activation until immediately before training. Coaches may also need time to confirm that an entire group can enter.
This article is an alert to the change, not an individual access permit or a complete statement of the facility rules. Opening hours, eligible groups and payment conditions remain separate questions that should be confirmed directly.
Why it matters
Municipal sports facilities work best when access is both controlled and simple. Better data can help manage capacity, but the system will ultimately be judged by whether legitimate users can enter without unnecessary friction.
For now, the best preparation is to verify your record, save the correct code and know who to contact if it fails.
Sources
Sources checked 29 September 2026. Access arrangements may change; confirm them with the IMD or your club.
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