What
Local sports clubs in North Sydney have to pay a lot of money just to use local ovals. The North Sydney Council should earn money another way such as setting up a fair to raise money for the council.
Why
I chose this because before I came to Cranbrook I played for the North Sydney Bears Football Club which was quite expensive all because the cost of hiring ovals. Most sports clubs are voluntary organisations with no source of income except fees charged to their members.
If the council charges for the use of the ovals on which they play then the members have to bear this cost. This seems a bit unfair since they already pay council rates which are very high for this area. Also in difficult economic times like the present, many club members cannot afford this extra fee.
How
I will contact the council and try to convince them to reduce the fee because many families would like their children to play a sport but because the expense is so high it discourages them.
Taking Action
I sent the council an email and I have waited ages and they still have not replied. I decided to call the council but the phone system is not working so I have sent another email this is what it says:
Dear North Sydney Council
My name is Jeremy Richmond and I am a student at Cranbrook School.
At school we have been asked to choose an issue in our local area and to try to fix it.
The issue I am concerned about is the fee for local sports clubs to hire ovals in your area.
Most sports clubs are voluntary organizations with no source of income except fees charged to their members.
If the council charges for the use of the ovals on which they play then the members have to bear this cost. This seems a bit unfair since they already pay council rates which are very high for this area - so they are being charged for the same thing twice.
Also in difficult economic times like the present, many club members cannot afford this extra fee.
I was wondering if you could reduce the fee charged for local sports clubs to hire ovals in the North Sydney Council area.
Could you please send me an email with your response when convenient.
Thank you,
Cranbrook School phone
My name is Jeremy Richmond and I am a student at Cranbrook School.
At school we have been asked to choose an issue in our local area and to try to fix it.
The issue I am concerned about is the fee for local sports clubs to hire ovals in your area.
Most sports clubs are voluntary organizations with no source of income except fees charged to their members.
If the council charges for the use of the ovals on which they play then the members have to bear this cost. This seems a bit unfair since they already pay council rates which are very high for this area - so they are being charged for the same thing twice.
Also in difficult economic times like the present, many club members cannot afford this extra fee.
I was wondering if you could reduce the fee charged for local sports clubs to hire ovals in the North Sydney Council area.
Could you please send me an email with your response when convenient.
Thank you,
Cranbrook School phone
Sincerely (02) 9327 9472
Jeremy Richmond
My email address:
This is my blog:
richmondrwho@gmail.com
http://jprichmond.blogspot.com/
P.S Could you please reply because I have already sent you this email a few times with no response.
Jeremy Richmond
My email address:
This is my blog:
richmondrwho@gmail.com
http://jprichmond.blogspot.com/
P.S Could you please reply because I have already sent you this email a few times with no response.
Visit this site to see how much it costs to hire an oval.
4 comments:
This is a good idea they shouldnt charge that much just to play a match or have training on the North Sydney oval.
Hey Jeremy
Why on earth do you need to pay to use a public park? Its not right.
Hey JR, as Fletch said that's just not right having to pay to use ovals, Fletch and I always got down to Steyne park and we don't have to pay a cent!
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