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Folkestone Athletics Track
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Folkestone Athletics Track
By The Cheriton Road Sports Ground Trust
We are requesting crowdfunding to provide accessible and specialist equipment for a new athletics track at the Three Hills Sports Park based in Folkestone & Hythe.
66
backers
£57,568
raised
We will be providing increased sports and physical activity opportunities through a new state of the art athletics track. The track will be based at Three Hills Sports Park (THSP) and will be a fantastic addition to the many sports currently available at THSP. Our target is to open the track in July 22. With this funding it will enable us to provide a fully equipped and accessible Athletic Track that can provide accessible track and field opportunities and sessions to all ages and abilities. This equipment will enable residents of all ages to participate in a sport that isn’t always accessible due to the number of facilities available locally and as a result of not having specialist equipment in place. Alongside a new track & field facility, qualified and experienced coaches/volunteers and specialist equipment will enable access to athletics and also a pathway of participation at all levels from beginners to international level.
What we'll deliver:
- Specialist jumping equipment (high jump stands, rain covers, pole vault uprights, mats etc)
- Specialist running equipment (time keeper stands, hurdles, lap counter bells, blank firer etc)
- Specialist throwing equipment (shot put, discus, javelin & hammer equipment)
- Other specialist equipment (chalk stand, horns, measuring devices, cages etc)
Why it's a great idea:
Currently Folkestone and Hythe does not have an athletics track within the district and residents have to leave the district to access the nearest track. Through consultation in partnership with Folkestone Running Club the need for such a facility is obvious and also the health, wellbeing and social benefits the track can and will offer to residents of all ages. One of the main target groups for use of the track will be all primary, secondary and special education needs schools. Currently the only options available to schools in Folkestone & Hythe is to leave the district or use local green areas/parks or their green areas for delivery of athletics, which are not accessible. We will have accessible sessions and a facility able to accommodate the needs of all ages and abilities. By working in partnerships with orgs within our communities we will have specific sessions that meet the needs of residents including sessions for disabled and older residents and women only programmes.
Steps to get it done:
- Buy specialist equipment
- Install equipment on track
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2 Pledges worth £633 weeks ago
We're Overfunding!
Three Hills Sports Park pledged £7353 weeks ago
Independent Insurance Services pledged £5001 month ago
1 Pledge worth £201 month ago
Folkestone Athletics Track has reached 90% of its target!1 month ago
Three Hills Sports Park pledged £10,0001 month ago
1 person liked Folkestone Athletics Track 3 months ago
16 Pledges worth £7023 months ago
How will the money be spent?Total £57,582
Costs Breakdown
This shows how money raised for the project will be spent. These costs have been confirmed by the project's Delivery Manager and verified.
64%
Jumping equipment
£37,133
14%
Track equipment
£7,987
13%
Throwing equipment
£7,486
2%
Measuring equipment
£930
1%
Miscellaneous
£293
Overfunding
This project is enabled for overfunding. If the project hits its funding goal before the end of the campaign period, any extra funds raised will be spent (in order of priority) on:
- More towards project for community
Total £57,582
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The aims and objectives of Cheriton Road Sports Ground Trust is to provide inclusive and accessible sport and leisure opportunities for all, aimed at improving health, wellbeing and increasing social interaction opportunities on a long-term basis.
How
- We aim to provide the highest quality sport, physical activity and social interaction activities that are accessible to all Folkestone and Hythe communities.
- Working in partnership with our communities and partners to remove barriers to participation that many communities face to ensure and enable continual participation.
- To enable the communities throughout Folkestone & Hythe to become more physically and socially active, empowered and engaged within their communities.
- To deliver a fantastic and rewarding participant experience.
- Alongside our existing and future partners we take the lead for and consistently provide great service
- Become the sport and physical activity provider of choice for our local, regional and national partners, participants and all communities.
- Alongside other Folkestone & Hythe leisure and sports providers work together to ensure that the whole of the district have facilities in place that are working together and share our many skills, knowledge and expertise.
- To enable the communities throughout Folkestone & Hythe to become more active, empowered and engaged more within their communities.
- To be known as a responsible, forward thinking accessible organisation respected by local regional and national partners, CRSGT board members and THSP staff.
- To raise awareness of our sporting and leisure facilities and achievements of THSP.
- To encourage, support and enable local people of all ages to join clubs and opportunities at THSP on a regular basis and participate at a level of their choice.
- To locate and secure funding that will enable CRSGT to maintain THSP to the highest level and further enhance the sport and leisure opportunities at THSP.
- Ensure that we have systems in place that enable CRSGT to capture what is being provided is having a positive impact and is also meeting the needs of all our community.
Alongside local, regional & national funders CRSGT aims to ensure THSP have the best facilities available for all residents and meet the needs and demands placed on local sports, physical and social interaction providers. As a result of the collation of local evidence of need, we have now prioritised the development of an athletics track to be based on the THSP.
Project Owner: The Cheriton Road Sports Ground Trust The Project Owner takes legal responsibility for receiving and spending the funds raised and ensuring the project is delivered.
Contractor: Spadeoak The team responsible for building or installing the project.