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PRESENTATIONS FROM ORGANIZATIONS CONCERNING A SPORT EVENTS / FACILITIES OPPORTUNITY
The following organizations provided proposals concerning a sport event/facilities opportunity for the City of Barrie:
1. Barrie Sports Dome
The Barrie Sports Dome presentation was rescheduled to a future meeting.
2. Barrie Cricket League Inc.
Jashank Vyas, member of the Barrie Cricket League Inc. provided a presentation concerning a proposal for a designated Cricket field at Maitland Park.
Mr. Vyas discussed slides concerning the following topics:
• A video demonstrating the sport of Cricket;
• A summary of the game of Cricket both abroad and in Canada;
• A diagram illustrating a Cricket Pitch;
• A summary on the Barrie Cricket Leagues need for a permanent Cricket facility in the City of Barrie;
• The Barrie Cricket Leagues concerns with the current conditions at Maitland Park;
• Information associated to the Leagues desired for a permanent Cricket facility;
• A summary of the associated costs for a concrete pad with astro turf; and
• The advantages of a permanent concrete base with an Astro Turf Top and Pitch.
Members of the Committee asked a number of questions to the presenter and received responses.
3. Barrie Pickleball Association
Brad Harris a member of the Barrie Pickleball Association provided a presentation concerning Pickleball Courts in the City of Barrie.
Mr. Harris discussed slides concerning the following topics:
• A video demonstrating the sport of Pickleball;
• The benefits and advantages of Pickleball;
• The mission of the Barrie Pickleball Association;
• A summary on the number of Pickleball courts currently in use within the City of Barrie, the number of players and programs offered; and
• A plan associated to the needs of Pickleball in Barrie both long-term and mid-term.
Members of the Committee asked a number of questions to the presenter and received responses.