Hierarchy of
Facilities
Generally
large or quality sport facilities tend to attract users
from a wider catchment area than small or poor quality
ones and tend to have a higher local public profile.
Following consultation with the relevant stakeholders,
the following preferred conceptual hierarchy of facility
provision has been developed for Cricket. It illustrates
that Cricket can accommodate the career path of players
moving from casual games, through junior cricket competitions
and different levels of community /grade cricket to
State (Pura Cup) level competition.
It is not simply the overall quantity of pitches which
is important in meeting demand, but also the quality
of both pitches and support amenities. Sport teams
will always prefer, costs permitting, to use good facilities
in preference to poorer ones and may be unable to develop
and improve if they are constrained by poor facilities.
It is acknowledged that many existing facilities may
not meet these preferred standards, however it is not
intended that they be used as a basis for assessing
the suitability of existing facilities. Rather should
existing facilities be considered for upgrade, then
where possible, the guidelines should be used to inform
future facility development.
The following hierarchy of cricket facilities is considered
to be a useful planning tool for the Perth Metropolitan
Region:
Level 5
The casual game / neighbourhood cricket play
level may be at a local park with little parking, limited
supporting amenities and preferably within walking
distance of potential users. Possible inclusion of
use of practice nets facility.
Level 4
Junior competition refers to the system of
introducing young people to cricket as a competitive
sport. Rules suitable for underage players, including
the scale of playing facilities required, are stipulated.
The pitch would be synthetic with reasonable club amenities
and must have adequate toilet facilities for males
and females and parent parking.
Level 3
Senior Community level competition facilities
include pitches which may be turf or synthetic depending
on the grade or association. A higher standard of changing
facilities, club accommodation, oval surface, practice
wickets, possible training lights and parking would
be required. These facilities meet the needs of players
who have reached a higher standard of play and require
enhanced facilities.
Level 2
District level competition facilities would
include amenities and pitches of a higher quality than
for the district senior community competition. Additional
features must include a reasonable sized scoreboard
and could include a fenced ground for crowd management.
A District facility could have the features that would
enable it to host an interstate competition in an emergency.
Level 1
Interstate level cricket competition facilities
criteria are determined by Cricket Australia and extend
to matters such as media provision. A copy of requirements
is appended.
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