The Athletics Center for Sports Research and Innovation (UCL) was established by Order of the Rector of UR No. 118/2021 dated 29.06.2021. The infrastructure of UCL consists of an athletics hall with a total area of 7,318.51 m², comprising sports space, three fully equipped teaching rooms with multimedia tools, and an administrative wing that includes the office of the UCL Director.

1. The sports space shall be:

• 200-meter indoor oval track – 6 lanes, each 1.08 m wide, with banked curves and spectator stands surrounding the track. The banking of the curves complies with IAAF requirements for a 200 m track with a radius of 17.20 m (transition radii of 22.00 m and 75.00 m), ranging from 0.00° to 10.00°.
• 60-meter straight track – 8 lanes, each 1.22 m wide.
• 40-meter pole vault runway with a landing system compliant with IAAF and PZLA standards.
• Dual-lane long jump and triple jump runway, each lane 1.22 m wide.
• Mobile shot put area with a foldable throwing sector and cage, or optionally with safety nets mounted to the roof structure.
• Javelin throw area (for technique training) with a runway and safety nets mounted to the roof structure.
• Two mobile high jump areas.
• Warm-up track – 3 lanes, each 1.22 m wide, with a starting line and marked 50 m and 60 m distances. Includes a motor preparation zone and a boxing ring.
• Single-lane training long jump and triple jump runway, 1.22 m wide.
• The athletics arena includes safety zones at least 1 m wide, as required by current PZLA standards. The zones around the track ensure athlete safety in the event of a fall.
• Fully equipped gym.
• Sauna.

Additionally, along the longer sides of the track, there are spectator stands with approximately 300 individual seats, allowing for clear functional separation of users, including:

• 90 seats for coaches and athletes – “stadium-type” seats that can be removed by authorized personnel. The seats are designed to fold automatically.
• 210 seats for spectators – stands made of precast concrete with permanently installed “stadium-type” seats. The seats are designed to fold automatically. The minimum aisle width per row when seats are folded is 45 cm.
• The athletics track holds a valid IAAF Product Certificate.

2. Teaching Rooms:

• Room no. 21 – 30 seats
• Room no. 29 – 20 seats
• Room no. 80 – 25 seats

UCL Infrastructure is used for conducting curriculum-based classes organized by the Collegium Medicum of the University of Rzeszów. As part of the Physical Education and Tourism and Recreation programs, classes are held for both first- and second-cycle students, including:

• Athletics
• Motor Preparation Module
• Personal Trainer Module
• Sports Instructor – Boxing
• Health Training
• Movement Games and Activities
• Theoretical Classes

The facility serves as a key training center for athletes from various disciplines, especially during the indoor season. UCL is fully adapted to meet the needs of people with disabilities, as evidenced by the preparatory camp for the 2022 World Championships in Dubai, which was held there by the Polish National Para Archery Team. Since 2023, the UKS Szóstka Sports Club, which brings together people with disabilities, has been regularly using the warm-up arena for section training sessions.

As part of ongoing cooperation, the following clubs regularly train at UCL:

• CWKS RESOVIA Rzeszów
• STAL RZESZÓW
• UKS Szóstka
• SWIM TRI Association
• Catholic Athletics Club “Stal”