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

EquestrianSaFencingSaFootballH (STPs)H/Sa/Lpitches)GymnasticsS-HHandballSaHockeySa(grassEncourage private sector provision by positive planning policies.Enable more horse riding opportunities through strengthening thebridleway network and other permitted routes through appropriate policiesand actions linked to the Greenspace Strategy.Requirements can be met through existing sports hall and other facilityprovision.See section above relating to the STP proposals.In relation to grass pitches refer to the Playing Pitch Strategy (Section 7).In relation to grass pitches, prioritise multi-pitch sites which can cater forminis, juniors and adults. Improve changing, ancillary facilities and pitchquality.The top priorities for action reflects the need to secure and maintainplaying pitch sites impacted upon by the schools BSF programme. Theseinclude securing for long term community use those sites which will nolonger be used for education, and reducing the potential negative impactof school changes on existing community playing fields.The existing Gymnastics Centre’s site at Burslem may be redeveloped,but this would need to be subject to securing an alternative site. Thismight be part of an extended Dimensions, or alternatively the club mayconsider relocating its performance training to Fenton Manor, if there isspace on that site to develop a specialist gymnastics centre.It will be important to cater for a wider range of gymnastic disciplines, andfurther guidance on provision is expected to emerge from the Whole SportPlan.Gymnastics is an activity particularly attractive to children and youngpeople, and the Children and Young People Survey suggests that there isa general need to consider both potentially further specialist provision,and appropriate multi-purpose venues in the City which have sufficientstorage capacity for use for gymnastics. This should be considered atTrentham and Brownhills High schools.Requirements will be met via Northwood and Fenton Manor.Provision will be met via existingSTP pitches.Indoor Bowls Investigate feasibility of multi-code Indoor Bowls Centre in <strong>Stoke</strong>-on-S-HTrent, linked to existing club.KabaddiNo specific facility requirements.SaMartial Arts Demand can usually be met via existing facilities and other multipurpose/sportSasites, but particular provision should be considered at thefollowing locations, providing adequate storage for mats and otherNortoft Partnerships Ltd <strong>Stoke</strong>-on-Trent Page | 229Sport & Physical Activity Strategy 2009-2016October 2009