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This page is regularly updated with questions that you have asked the project team about the Sports Village. The questions are grouped into themes which you can jump to by clicking on the quick links below, or you can scroll through to see all the questions that have been raised.
You will notice each question is followed by some information in brackets, this indicates when and where the question was first raised.
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Quick links to Questions:
A) Access, Security and Safety
B) Pond and Canal
C) Sports Hall and Indoor Sports
D) Outdoor Sports and Activities
E) Football
F) Cycle Track
G) BMX and Skatepark
H) Finance
I) Car Parking and Traffic Issues
J) Non-Sporting Facilities
Z) General
A) Access, Security and Safety
SAQ1. How often will the Sports Village be open? (04.07.05, Sundorne School)
SAA1. The Sports Village will be open 7 days a week from 10am to 10pm.
SAQ2. I noticed that a fence had been broken at the Sports Village (06.07.05, Harlescott Junior School)
SAA3. There have been some issues with the fencing but these have been mostly resolved, especially now there is lots of activity on site. We would stress that a construction site is a very dangerous place to be and under no circumstances should anyone try to get onto the site or break down a fence so that others can get on the site. The fences will be removed as soon as the site is available for use. It is important to remember that whenever a fence is broken down it costs money to repair and replace, money that should be spent on creating first class sporting facilities for everyone to enjoy. If you see anyone trying to damage a fence or get onto the site report it immediately to your parent, carer, teacher or the project team here at SABC (projects@shrewsbury.gov.uk tel. 01743 2811286 or 01743 281185).
SAQ3. Will there be a gap around the Sports Village to walk? (06.07.05, Harlescott Junior School)
SAA3. Yes there will be a margin between the pitches and the hedges and woodland, as well as paths around the site and through the woodlands for easy walking and movement for the disabled and people with pushchairs.
SAQ4. Will there be electric fences? (06.07.05, Harlescott Junior School)
SAA4. No.
SAQ5. Will my dog get thrown out of the Sports Village if it is naughty? (06.07.05, Harlescott Junior School)
SAA5. Dogs are allowed to play and run around the Sports Village but if they are very naughty they will not be allowed in anymore. As ever it will be important to scoop poops.
SAQ6. What if something goes wrong at the Sports Village? (06.07.05, Harlescott Junior School)
SAA6. The Sports Village will be fully managed and staff will be fully trained to deal with possible incidents.
B) Pond and Canal
SBQ1. Will the canal be destroyed? (06.07.05, Harlescott Junior School)
SBA1. No. The canal is a very important newt habitat that will be retained and improved.
SBQ2. Can we fish in the pond or canal? (06.07.05, Harlescott Junior School)
SBA2. No because this could be harmful to the newts. There will most likely not be any fish anyway because the great crested newt and fish cannot co-exist in the same water.
SBQ3. Will the walkways around the canal remain? (06.07.05, Harlescott Junior School)
SBA3. Yes and the paths in the Sports Village will link to them.
C) Sports Hall and Indoor Sports
SCQ1. Will there be a swimming pool? (04.07.05, Sundorne School)
SCA1. No. Research undertaken by Sport England and Shrewsbury Leisure assessed the requirements for the facilities at the Sports Village and a swimming pool was not found to be appropriate.
SCQ2. Will there be tennis in the sports hall? (04.07.05, Sundorne School)
SCA2. No there will be no tennis in the sports hall, but all four of the outside MUGAs will be marked up for tennis.
SCQ3. Will there be a table tennis table at the Sports Village? (06.07.05, Harlescott Junior School)
SCA3. Yes, table tennis tables will be available at the Sports Village.
SCQ4. How high is the climbing wall? (06.07.05, Harlescott Junior School)
SCA4. 9 metres.
SCQ5. Is there an assault course with the climbing wall? (06.07.05, Harlescott Junior School)
SCA5. No, but there is a boulder practice facility.
SCQ6. Will there be trampolines in the sports hall? (06.07.05, Harlescott Junior School)
SCA6. Yes.
D) Outdoor Sports and Activities
SDQ1. Will the kite festival still be at the Sports Village? (04.07.05, Sundorne School)
SDA1. The kite festival is welcome to return when the site is completed. Its temporary home which has proved very successful is at London Road Sports Centre.
SDQ2. Can we walk dogs on the site? (04.07.05, Sundorne School)
SDA2. It is the intention to keep the Sports Village as open as possible. There will be some fencing around the premier pitch and the hard surface pitch and some protection for the cycle track. Otherwise the site will be open and there will be paths and walkways for people for enjoy as well as the open land of the pitches.
SDQ3. What is happening to the basketball hoops in the old car park? (04.07.05, Sundorne School)
SDA3. At the Sports Village there will not be any basketball hoops in the car park, but there will be free access to the MUGA next to the skatepark that will have basketball hoops and will be marked out for basketball.
SDQ4. Will there be tennis courts outside at the Sports Village? (06.07.05, Harlescott Junior School)
SDA4. All four MUGAs will be marked up for tennis.
SDQ5. Will there be a golf course? (06.07.05, Harlescott Junior School)
SDA5. No. There is a municipal golf course at Meole Brace.
SDQ6. Will there be cricket pitches at the site? (06.07.05, Harlescott Junior School)
SDA6. No, but the site will be available for informal cricket provision.
SDQ7. Are motorbikes allowed on the pitches? (06.07.05, Harlescott Junior School)
SDA7. Absolutely not, neither are quad bikes or kite buggies. They are dangerous and do great damage to the pitches.
SDQ8. Will there be a trim trail at the Sports Village? (06.07.05, Harlescott Junior School)
SDA8. No, there is no trim trail at the Sports Village.
SDQ9. Can we use go-carts at the Sports Village? (06.07.05, Harlescott Junior School)
SDA9. No. Just as with motorbikes, quad bikes and buggies they can be dangerous to other users and cause damage to the pitches.
SDQ10. Can we rollerblade at the Sports Village? (06.07.05, Harlescott Junior School)
SDA10. Yes - in the skatepark.
SDQ11. Can we use scooters in the Sports Village? (06.07.05, Harlescott Junior School)
SDA11. You can use 'push' scooters on the hard surface paths but not on the pitches. The paths provide a link to Cycle Route 81. Powered scooters, mopeds, motorbikes etc. will not be allowed in the Sports Village.
SDQ12. Will there be a running track at the Sports Village? (06.07.05, Harlescott Junior School)
SDA12. No, there will be no running track. The nearest running track is at London Road Sports Centre, which is being refurbished as part of another SABC project.
SDQ13. Can we ride our bikes at the Sports Village? (06.07.05, Harlescott Junior School)
SDA13. Yes you can ride your bikes around the Sports Village, but please be careful not to damage the pitches and of people walking. There will be a BMX park and paths that link the Village to Cycle Route 81.
SDQ14. Will there be archery? (06.07.05, Harlescott Junior School)
SDA14. Generally no, although the site could be hired by archery groups to use.
SDQ15. If there is an organised event or training on the pitch can people still play there? (06.07.05, Harlescott Junior School)
SDA15. Yes, you will still be able to access unused areas of the Sports Village.
SDQ16. What does floodlit mean? (06.07.05, Harlescott Junior School)
SDA16. Floodlighting is lighting above street lighting quality that allows continued use of the facility after the hours of daylight.
E) Football
SEQ1. Can we practice football at the Sports Village? (04.07.05, Sundorne School)
SEA1. Yes, the Sports Village will be open for both formal and informal play.
SEQ2. Will there be Sunday League football at the Sports Village before the 07/08 season? (04.07.05, Sundorne School)
SEA2. There is a chance, but it depends on the state of the pitches. Play is guaranteed for the 07/08 season.
SEQ3. How many seats are there in the spectator stand? (04.07.05, Sundorne School)
SEA3. 150.
SEQ4. How many acres is the premier football pitch? (06.07.05, Harlescott Junior School)
SEA4. The pitch size is 120 x 65 metres, which is just under 2 acres.
SEQ5. How many people can play on all the pitches at once? (06.07.05, Harlescott Junior School)
SEA5. This depends on how many players are on the teams, but if we say that each team has 11 players, and there are 14 pitches, 22 x 14 = 308. This does not include the 4 mini soccer pitches, so in fact at least 308 people could play at the same time.
SEQ6. Do you have to be a certain age to use the pitches? (06.07.05, Harlescott Junior School)
SEA6. No, all ages are welcome.
SEQ7. Can more than 100 people go on the pitches? (06.07.05, Harlescott Junior School)
SEA7. Yes. There are 8 senior football pitches, 4 junior football pitches, 4 mini soccer pitches, a floodlit premier pitch and a floodlit artificial pitch.
SEQ8. When you book a pitch will you get the same one every time? (06.07.05, Harlescott Junior School)
SEA8. Probably not, the pitches will be managed and their use rotated to ensure that they remain in good condition.
SEQ9. Do you have to bring your own ball? (06.07.05, Harlescott Junior School)
SEA9. Yes. For organised games equipment such as nets and corner flags will be provided, you will need to bring your own ball or hire one.
SEQ10. Will goalposts always be up on the site? (06.07.05, Harlescott Junior School)
SEA10. Goalposts will be removed at the end of the football season to allow the goalmouths to recover. Nets will only be brought out for organised matches.
SEQ11. Is the artificial pitch Astroturf? (06.07.05, Harlescott Junior School)
SEA11. Yes It is an ATP (Artificial Turf Pitch) of which Astroturf is a brand. This is also referred to as a 'synthetic pitch'.
F) Cycle Track
SFQ1. Will you have to pay to use the cycle track? (04.07.05, Sundorne School)
SFA1. There will be free and informal access outside of programmed courses and facility hire periods. These will be advertised on the site on a weekly basis.
SFQ2. Will SABC provide bikes for use at the Sports Village? (06.07.05, Harlescott Junior School)
SFA2. Shrewsbury Leisure is seeking sponsorship to purchase bikes that can be loaned out for organised events and coaching sessions. For informal free use you will need to bring your own bike.
SFQ3. Is the cycle track free to use? (06.07.05, Harlescott Junior School)
SFA3. There will be free and informal access outside of programmed courses and facility hire periods. These will be advertised on the site on a weekly basis.
SFQ4. Do you have to fill in a form to use the cycle track? (06.07.05, Harlescott Junior School)
SFA4. Not for informal use. Organised courses may require you to.
G) BMX and Skatepark
SGQ1. Will there be ramps on the BMX track? (06.07.05, Harlescott Junior School)
SGA1. The design of the BMX and skatepark has yet to be finalised. The project team will update this section with details as soon as they become available.
SGQ2. Will the homemade BMX track in the woodland remain? (06.07.05, Harlescott Junior School)
SGA2. Yes as long as people maintain it. SABC and Shrewsbury Leisure have no intention of taking it out.
SGQ3. How big is the skatepark? (06.07.05, Harlescott Junior School)
SGA3. The design of the BMX and skatepark has yet to be finalised. The project team will update this section with details as soon as they become available.
SGQ4. Can we rent bikes to use in the BMX track? (06.07.05, Harlescott Junior School)
SGA4. No you will need to bring your own.
H) Finance
SHQ1. Do you have to pay to use the skatepark? (04.07.05, Sundorne School)
SHA1. No. It will be free to use with skateboards and BMXs. The adjacent MUGA will also be free. They will be locked up at 10pm each night and re-opened each morning.
SHQ2. How much will it cost to use the Sports Village? (04.07.05, Sundorne School)
SHA2. The charges to use the Sports Village will be in line with all other Shrewsbury Leisure facilities. These rates are subject to change but for an example at time of writing the following charges apply:
? Badminton court hire (one hour) = £6.90
? Aerobics (one-hour session) = £3.90
? Volleyball court hire (one hour) = £20.70
? Table tennis hire (3 tables, one hour) = £8.90
? ATP pitch hire (whole pitch, 55 mins) = £40
These charges are subject to a 25% discount at off peak times and discounts in accordance with the Passport to Leisure scheme. For more information see our sport and fitness pages.
SHQ3. How much will it cost to use the football pitches? (06.07.05, Harlescott Junior School)
SHA3. The charges to use the Sports Village will be in line with all other Shrewsbury Leisure facilities. These rates are subject to change but for an example at time of writing hire of the whole of the synthetic pitch at Roman Road costs £40 for 55 minutes. Half a pitch costs £25, and a quarter £16. As with other Shrewsbury Leisure charges discounts apply for Passport to Leisure and off peak times. For more information see SABC's sport and fitness pages.
SHQ4. Will the prices be dictated by Telford and Wrekin Council? (06.07.05, Harlescott Junior School)
SHA4. No. SABC will dictate prices and they will be in line with Shrewsbury Leisure's other facilities.
SHQ5. Do you have to pay for food at the Sports Village? (06.07.05, Harlescott Junior School)
SHA5. Yes, but it free to enter the sports hall and have a look around, and free to use the outside space.
SHQ6. To you have to pay to get in the sports hall? (06.07.05, Harlescott Junior School)
SHA6. You will not need to pay to get in the sports hall but you will need to pay to hire a court or use the equipment.
SHQ7. Is netball free? (06.07.05, Harlescott Junior School)
SHA7. You can use the MUGA near the skatepark for free; other courts are chargeable.
SHQ8. Will a membership scheme be available? (06.07.05, Harlescott Junior School)
SHA8. No.
I) Car Parking and Traffic Issues
SIQ1. Is there a car park at the Sports Village? (04.07.05, Sundorne School)
SIA1. Yes, there will be a 400-space car park.
SIQ2. Will traffic lights be installed on Sundorne Road near the Sports Village? (06.07.05, Harlescott Junior School)
SIA2. No but a toucan crossing will be installed to ensure pedestrians can safely cross the road.
J) Non-sporting facilities
SJQ1. What shops will be in the sports hall? (06.07.05, Harlescott Junior School)
SJA1. There will be a café serving drinks and light refreshments.
Z) General
SZQ1. Are there age restrictions for any of the activities? (06.07.05, Harlescott Junior School)
SZA1. We want to encourage all ages to use the Sports Village.
SZQ2. Will there be summer holiday activities at the Sports Village? (06.07.05, Harlescott Junior School)
SZA2. 'Active Kids', run throughout all LEA holiday periods and gives parents the opportunity to send their children to any one of our facilities, safe in the knowledge that we provide a secure environment, with friendly qualified staff, all of whom have been through a vigorous training and vetting procedure. All activities are designed to stimulate your child both physically, socially and mentally, with activities which are as varied as arts and crafts, adventure games, netball, football, unihoc, badminton, tennis and much more. If you would like more information please see Shrewsbury Leisure's Children's Activities pages.
SZQ3. Will the Sports Village be like the new Welti centre? (06.07.05, Harlescott Junior School)
SZA3. A little, although the Welti centre is a privately run facility focusing on tennis and swimming.
SZQ4. Can we have a leaflet saying what is in the Sports Village? (06.07.05, Harlescott Junior School)
SZA4. This is a very good idea and the project team will work with Shrewsbury Leisure to produce one.
SZQ5. What is the name of the Sports Village? (06.07.05, Harlescott Junior School)
SZA5. The name is "Shrewsbury Sports Village". This was decided by the Councillors.