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Stoke-on-trent sport and physical activity strategy 2009-2016

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SiteFent<strong>on</strong>ManorFacilitySitePoolHallGymnasticscentreVeloparkIndoorAthleticsCentre <strong>and</strong> 8-lane trackHealth <strong>and</strong>fitnessOther facilitiesProposal to meet community <strong>sport</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>physical</strong><strong>activity</strong> needsSite to be developed working with major partners such asBuilding Schools for the Future <strong>and</strong> the Nati<strong>on</strong>al GoverningBodies of Sport as a Sports Village with a focus <strong>on</strong>Performance level <strong>sport</strong>.A full site feasibility study will be undertaken <strong>on</strong>ce theeducati<strong>on</strong> site proposals are clarified (including therelocati<strong>on</strong> of St Peters school). This feasibility study willdetermine the future facility opti<strong>on</strong>s, including the facilitieslisted below plus any others required to meet both theeducati<strong>on</strong> <strong>and</strong> wider community needs. This may includeadjoining l<strong>and</strong> areas in additi<strong>on</strong> to the current site.Undertake full c<strong>on</strong>diti<strong>on</strong>s survey to c<strong>on</strong>firm expectedlifespan. Refurbish pool or plan replacement (bey<strong>on</strong>d<strong>2016</strong>).Retain <strong>and</strong> refurbish, taking into c<strong>on</strong>siderati<strong>on</strong> the possiblerequirements arising from its potential use as a Pre-GamesTraining Camp <strong>and</strong> as an events venue, particularly fornetball <strong>and</strong> table tennis.Possible site (but not necessarily as part of the Centre) forthe specialist gymnastics centre as a potential replacementfor the Gymnastics Centre in Burslem. Facility to be larger<strong>and</strong> to cater for more disciplines.This may include a floodlit cycle circuit of approx 1km, forracing <strong>and</strong> training (<strong>and</strong> also provide for running <strong>and</strong> Nordicskiing). Provisi<strong>on</strong> for other cycle disciplines may also bec<strong>on</strong>sidered.Possible site for the relocati<strong>on</strong> of the athletics provisi<strong>on</strong>currently at Northwood (8-lane track with spectatorfacilities). If the outdoor track is developed, provisi<strong>on</strong> of theIndoor Athletics Centre to meet sub-regi<strong>on</strong>al (SASSOT)needs.Retain <strong>and</strong> refurbish.Retain <strong>and</strong> refurbish.Nortoft Partnerships Ltd <str<strong>on</strong>g>Stoke</str<strong>on</strong>g>-<strong>on</strong>-Trent Page | 18Sport & Physical Activity Strategy <strong>2009</strong> – <strong>2016</strong>October <strong>2009</strong>

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