File #: 11-A-176    Version: Name:
Type: Item of Discussion Status: To Be Introduced
File created: 5/2/2011 In control: City Council
On agenda: 5/9/2011 Final action: 5/9/2011
Title: CREATION OF A CRICKET FIELD IN THE CITY OF BARRIE Arjun Batra, President of the Canadian Secondary School representing the Barrie Cricket Club and Ammar Sikander, Captain of the Georgian College Cricket Team addressed City Council to provide an open delegation concerning the creation of a cricket field in the City of Barrie. Mr. Batra noted that cricket is the second most popular sport in the world and was identified in 1867 as the national sport of Canada. He stated that the popularity of the sport has grown in Barrie and he feels a cricket pitch is needed in the City of Barrie. Mr. Batra requested that City Council consider dedicating a park for the creation of a proper outdoor cricket pitch. They indicated that they believed that Cheltenham Park would be an appropriate park for a cricket pitch due to its close proximity to Eastview Secondary School and Georgian College and its availability. Members of City Council asked a number of questions related to the delegation.
Attachments: 1. 110509 Open Delegation - Barrie Cricket Club.pdf

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CREATION OF A CRICKET FIELD IN THE CITY OF BARRIE

 

Arjun Batra, President of the Canadian Secondary School representing the Barrie Cricket Club and Ammar Sikander, Captain of the Georgian College Cricket Team addressed City Council to provide an open delegation concerning the creation of a cricket field in the City of Barrie.  Mr. Batra noted that cricket is the second most popular sport in the world and was identified in 1867 as the national sport of Canada.  He stated that the popularity of the sport has grown in Barrie and he feels a cricket pitch is needed in the City of Barrie.  Mr. Batra requested that City Council consider dedicating a park for the creation of a proper outdoor cricket pitch.  They indicated that they believed that Cheltenham Park would be an appropriate park for a cricket pitch due to its close proximity to Eastview Secondary School and Georgian College and its availability.

 

Members of City Council asked a number of questions related to the delegation.