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Community sportsgrounds and facilities

Community sportsgrounds, facilities, and pools provide accessible opportunities for physical activity, sports, and recreation. They offer space for a range of activities for different interests and skill levels, promoting physical health and well-being.

Community sportsgrounds, facilities, and pools play an important role in promoting social connections and community engagement, as they offer spaces for people to gather and participate in shared activities. They also serve as important venues for events and competitions, contributing to the cultural and economic vitality of the district.

Guiding principles for providing and improving sportsgrounds and facilities

Principle 8

Council has a role to provide sportsgrounds and facilities that benefit the community, but we cannot provide absolutely everything.

Principle 9

Council will provide a sportsgrounds and facilities network across the district, which:

  • meets the needs of the community
  • supports a wide range of activities for all ages
  • supports sports at all levels – from social to competition.
  • provides a variety of playing surfaces (e.g. water, grass, concrete, indoor, turf)
  • supports events.

Principle 10

Council will support coordinated investment and shared resources across the sector.

  • To avoid duplication of services, Council will look to cooperate or partner with other organisations such as schools and clubs to make better use of facilities across the district.
  • Council will work with Sport Waikato, the Lake Taupō District Sports Advisory Council, and Tūrangi Tongariro Sports Foundation to ensure investment is made based on sector trends and meet the present and expected needs of the community.

Principle 11

Community sportsgrounds and facilities will be inclusive, accessible, and affordable.

Principle 12

Access to community sportsgrounds and facilities will be fairly balanced between both local sport and events. For example, council may set out:

  • the minimum number of weeks of season that will be provided for local sports seasons (with allowance for wet weather impacts)
  • a cap on the number of events per year that will disrupt local competition.

Principle 13

Local communities and users will be given the opportunity to participate in identifying what needs to be improved to meet their changing needs.

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