Grassroots Athletics Clubs 2024-10-17
2024-10-17
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Q1
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The MP is concerned about the maintenance of facilities at grassroots sports clubs, specifically mentioning Crewe and Nantwich athletic club which celebrated its 50th anniversary this year.
What steps she is taking to support grassroots athletics clubs to maintain their facilities. Crewe and Nantwich athletic club is home to the only competitive-standard athletics track in south Cheshire but it needs improvements. Will the Minister meet me to discuss available support?
I thank my hon. Friend for his important question and congratulate Crewe and Nantwich athletic club on half a century—what a great achievement! Such sports clubs are crucial to helping our young people to pursue their sporting passions. I am happy to meet my hon. Friend to discuss the matter, but in the meantime I will ask my Department to link the club up with England Athletics and other bodies for further discussion of the support available.
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Assessment & feedback
The specific steps being taken to support grassroots athletics clubs' facilities were not detailed
Such Sports Clubs Are Crucial
In The Meantime I Will Ask My Department
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Q2
Partial Answer
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Context
The MP is concerned about the maintenance of facilities at grassroots sports clubs, specifically mentioning Crewe and Nantwich athletic club which celebrated its 50th anniversary this year.
Crewe and Nantwich athletic club, which celebrated its 50th anniversary this year, is home to the only competitive-standard athletics track in south Cheshire. However, the track is in desperate need of improvements so that the club can continue to flourish and support the young people who use its facilities. Will the Minister meet me to discuss what support might be available to deliver those crucial improvements?
I thank my hon. Friend for his important question and congratulate Crewe and Nantwich athletic club on half a century—what a great achievement! Such sports clubs are crucial to helping our young people to pursue their sporting passions. I am happy to meet my hon. Friend to discuss the matter, but in the meantime I will ask my Department to link the club up with England Athletics and other bodies for further discussion of the support available.
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Assessment & feedback
The specific steps being taken to support grassroots athletics clubs' facilities were not detailed
Such Sports Clubs Are Crucial
In The Meantime I Will Ask My Department
Response accuracy