Cricket Pitch petition.
Bit of confusion about the change of direction to the pitch and playing area. The pitch will still run north south and mirrors other pitches in the area. The illustration here shows that there is no reduced area of play either in a round or oval format - once again the area mirrors many local grounds.
By making this simple change it will allow the oval to be better used for 6 months of the year as the majority of Summer Football is half or quarter pitch.
Best use of existing facilities is on the Council's radar so this is a classic case of a small change making a big difference.
Northbridge FC has 100s of cricket playing members, so we are aware of the requirements.
SIGN THE PETITION, MAKE CHANGE HAPPEN FOR YOUR CLUB!
With the upcoming refurbishment of Northbridge Oval, we are currently recommending that Council change the direction of the central cricket pitch.
We are encouraging our members to sign a petition to promote this change as it will be for the benefit of current members and the generations to come.
As many of us are also cricket players we are very mindful of not changing the orientation of the wicket so that it is detrimental to games of cricket played at Northbridge Oval. The wicket will still run in a south/north direction, just the angle will change.
It’s a small change that will have very little impact on cricket but be a huge advantage for footballers, young and old.
Football is by far the biggest user of Northbridge Oval all year round, winter and summer. Just as this change will be beneficial in Winter, in Summer it would be a huge bonus for Summer Football.
Note Summer football is the fastest growing sport in the district, attracting around 700-800 kids, every week to Northbridge Oval for competitions.
Northbridge Oval is the only football pitch on the Lower North Shore that meets State level Football. Northbridge Oval is only used for local cricket, all major cricket competitions are held on grass pitches, which there are 5 locally, Chatswood Oval, Willoughby Park, Beauchamp, Tunks Park and Castle Cove.
This is a common-sense proposal that will have long-term benefits, currently, Council is not supportive, so we do need your help.
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