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Maitland City Council provides a range of sporting and recreation facilities throughout the Maitland Local Government Area. Maitland City Council supports the provision of recreational activities to local communities, recognising that they play an integral role in encouraging community interaction and development and the enhancement of community wellbeing. In support of these benefits, Maitland City Council will continue to maintain the role of providing recreation facilities and open space for local residents.
Sportsground Overview for the Maitland Local Government Area
Click here to view a list of sporting venues and facilities available for each venue within the Maitland Local Government Area.
Booking information
To book a sporting or recreation facility, click the appropriate link below, complete the form and return it to Council:
For further enquiries contact Council’s Recreation Development Officer on (02) 4934 9700.
Maitland Recreation and Open Space Strategy
The Maitland Recreation and Open Space Strategy (MROSSR, 2004) seeks to provide a clear vision and direction regarding the purpose, level of provision, development priorities and management of recreational open space areas in the Maitland local government area (LGA).
The recommendations in this report provide strategic direction regarding priority actions to achieve the vision over the next 5-10 years. The recommendations are based on a combination of community consultation, a survey distributed to all households and the Maitland LGA, review of national data and experience.
For further information regarding the Maitland Recreation and Open Space Strategy please contact Council’s Recreation Planner, phone (02) 4934 9700.
Recreation Board Information
For many years Maitland City Council has encouraged community participation in the provision of community services and facilities through the appointment of Recreation Boards. The Recreation Boards operating in the Maitland LGA are appointed in accordance with the provisions of Sections 355 and 377 of the Local Government Act, 1993.
Membership of a Recreation Board is a voluntary position and Council recognises each Recreation Board and their members as valuable partners in the management of sportsgrounds and reserves.
There are currently 31 sporting facilities Maitland Local Government Area (LGA), of which 29 are under the care and control of Recreation Boards. Maitland City Council is developing a more planned approach to the distribution of resources among all sportsgrounds, to address the challenge of modernising, as well as providing, facilities that meet the changing recreational and leisure needs of our community.
For further information on Recreation Boards contact Council’s Recreation Development Officer on (02) 4934 9700.
Grants Information
Please contact Council’s Community and Recreation Services staff for further information about grant funding for your project.
Visit the following websites for information about grant funding for your project:
Maitland Sports and Recreation Advisory Board
The Maitland Sports and Recreation Advisory Board acts as a sounding board for Council. The board is a committee of Council comprised of volunteers. The main objectives of the Board are:
i) To provide advice to Council on the development, management and promotion of sport within the Maitland Local Government Area.
ii) To assist Council in determining and prioritising capital sports projects for grant and funding applications.
iii) To provide assistance, where appropriate, to Maitland sporting teams/individuals participating at State, National or International levels.
iv) To provide assistance to sporting groups within the Maitland Local Government Area.
The Board is also responsible for producing a quarterly newsletter for distribution to the Maitland Sports and Recreation community.
The Board is guided by the Constitution.
Meetings
The Board meets on the third Monday of every month at 5.30pm in the Maitland Town Hall.
Maitland Sports and Recreation Advisory Board Members
The panel is comprised of sporting group representatives, citizen representatives, Councillors and Council Officers.
The Board members include:
| Councillor Henry Meskauskas |
Irene Hemsworth |
| Councillor Lisa Tierney |
Cathy Hurst |
| Sonja Anderson |
David Merchant |
| Stephen Cribb |
Chris Mudd |
| Stephen Dilley |
Mitchell Price |
| Lyn Dooley |
Honey Wilcher |
For more information on the Maitland Sports and Recreation Advisory Board please contact Council’s Recreation Planning Co-ordinator on (02) 4934 9700.
Maitland Sports and Recreation Newsletter – Activ8
Links
• NSW Department of Tourism, Sport and Recreation
• Sports Rage Prevention
• Smartplay
• NSW Sporting Injuries Committee
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