Community Benefits

The facility will enable participation in and development of sport, in particular cricket, from a large geographical area – in all weather conditions.  Indoor Training facilities have become an essential resource for the development of cricketers from a very young age through to Senior level and current indoor facilities in the greater Auckland area are at capacity.  It will allow analysis of players’ technique and development through the opportunity for video analysis and consistent extended training.

Endorsement from Auckland Cricket in a 2009 document titled Indoor Practice Facilities – Regional Requirements stated “Indoor Facilities have, for a variety of reasons – including but not restricted to climate, available time outside normal work hours and reduced availability of ACA facilities – become an essential resource in the development of the game”

It will also provide year round opportunities for a variety of other sports and recreational interests including rugby training, soccer, yoga, hockey, fitness, pre-school groups etc as well as providing a facility for both primary and secondary schools in the local area.

The project has numerous letters of support from the wider community and sporting bodies.  It will assist in encouraging children and youth to keep them active, busy and motivated – boosting their self-confidence and helping reach their potential