Sport and active recreation are so deeply entwined in the way we live in Sydney, such critical constituencies for political power and influence, and so plainly visible in daily life, it’s almost unimaginable the system could break down. But it’s a reality we have to face.
Large-scale changes to population, culture, climate, built form and sport itself are disrupting a system that touches virtually every Sydneysider – an enormous network of players, fans, volunteers, administrators, organisations and infrastructure that is under growing pressure.
Prepared by the Committee for Sydney, in consultation with many organisations, A Sporting Chance: Why Sydney needs a rethink on sport,’ examines the long-term challenges Sydney faces in grassroots sport and active recreation.
PLA NSW/ACT is proud to be one of the organisations who has had input into this report; and we look forward to continued involvement, as the Committee for Sydney kicks off a new program of policy research and advocacy to turn things around.
A Sporting Chance: Why Sydney needs a rethink on sport – CFS