As a passionate parent and soccer fan i have observed a growing interest for soccer among the children of Cowaramup , I am advocating for an upgrade of our local basketball court into a multisport facility.

Currently the basketball court in the Cowaramup Hall area can only be used for a single sport and we are proposing this court to be turned into a multi-sport court, specifically the community would like to enable the practice of soccer in the court.

The shire of August Margaret River is currently working on its next financial year budget and we need your help to make a difference. This project would benefit our community in many ways, but we need your support to make it a reality. 

The requested improvements are: 

1)Fencing the whole court 

2)Installing indoor soccer goals (futsal)

3) Repaving the court with polished concrete.

4) Install a roof and lighting in the court to allow sports to be played later in the day and in rainy conditions

This project is not just about promoting one sport but also encouraging health, well-being, and outdoor sports in our community.

Our small town has seen an increase in interest towards soccer and the only venue to practice it is the oval , however there are no goals. The existing basketball court is underutilized and could be transformed into a space that caters to multiple sports like baskteball , soccer and more.

According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), 60% of Australian children aged 5-14 years participate in sport outside school hours. Yet only one-third have access to adequate sporting facilities (ABS). In Cowaramup specifically, we have a facility that only caters to one sport : basketball.

Upgrading our basketball court into a multisport facility would not only provide more opportunities for physical activity but also foster community spirit by inviting more use from different age groups and skill levels.

Let's give our children the chance they deserve to engage in diverse outdoor activities right here at home. Let's promote health and well-being while strengthening ties within our community through shared love for sports.

Please sign this petition if you believe in creating better sporting opportunities for all residents of Cowaramup. Together we can make it happen! Link for the full request can be found on https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vRPKpDZYmst2Q6DQiZToH5qjk4VC3gLnmk6FM9NJoxGuu_3TMnphFWPUupMDjgUfKwEu-BNGLMNO-A3/pub