Reinstate basketball court in Culloden

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#1

We need to reinstate this for the community. There are a lack of resources in our community as it is without taking more away. One that was so frequently used.

Louise Paterson (Inverness, 2020-08-20)

#2

Not enough is being done in our local communities to encourage and help our younger generation. Budgets are more important than our children's well being. It is time that the Highland Council got their priorities right.

David Paterson (Inverness, 2020-08-20)

#3

As Chairman and coach within Highland Bears Basketball Club, I believe it is imperative that we maintain as many outdoor courts as we can in order to allow young people to have the opportunity to play an amazing team sport which has grown so much in the last few years in Culloden. At a time when fitness and wellbeing are an absolute necessity, (and the massively high costs of indoor halls pre-covid means that an outdoor court may be the only opportunity to play) I find it difficult to understand why there would be the opportunity to actually reduce outdoor facilities. As a community we require these open spaces, and for builders and planners to remove this from our children is massively disappointing. Hopefully all concerned shall consider the reinstating of the basketball court.

Ryan Devlin (Inverness, 2020-08-20)

#5

This is a must for the young people of our community.

Kerry-Ann Macfadyen (Inverness, 2020-08-20)

#9

I have two daughters who play basketball and having a local court to practice on would be very beneficial to them and their fellow team mates

Joanne Harper (Inverness, 2020-08-21)

#10

My daughter & the rest of her teammates would really benefit from a local court for extra practice/exercise which can only be a good thing.

Teri Riach (Inverness, 2020-08-21)

#14

So many children in the local area play basketball and represent local basketball groups, some of whom have played in the regional development leagues across Scotland and the National challenge. A basketball court is such an important resource for children’s and adult’s physical and mental wellbeing and would be greatly welcomed in Culloden.

Lisa Sturgess (Inverness, 2020-08-21)

#18

My daughter plays basketball

Sarah-Anne Gow (Westhill, Inverness, 2020-08-21)

#21

My son regularly plays basketball for a Inverness club. Javing this facility on his own door step would give him more time to practice get more fresh air (in our current circumstances with covid this has to be a good thing) and most of all have fun. It's very much needed in the Culloden/smithton area.

Sarah Thom (Inverness, 2020-08-21)

#26

Safe spaces to enjoy physical exercise and time with friends are an essential part of all communities

Jenny Dibble (Inverness, 2020-08-21)

#30

I’m signing because my children love to play basketball and there are no other basketball facilities within local walking distance. This is an important community resource and should be reinstated.

Catherine Bunn (Inverness, 2020-08-21)

#31

My daughters both enjoyed having the basketball hoop and would be delighted to see it back. It’s great to be able to offer them different activities outside.

Linsey Macrae (Culloden, 2020-08-21)

#35

The community needs it

Vanessa Morrison (Inverness, 2020-08-21)

#38

I agree that there should be provision for sports and recreation facilities other than football.

Joanne Nixon (Inverness, 2020-08-21)

#46

Healthy body, mind and soul matters.

Susan Wallace (Fort William, 2020-08-21)

#50

I want the children in our community to have access to as many sporting activities as possible

Lindsay Holmes (Inverness, 2020-08-21)

#51

Important for fun health and recreation

Kay Cooper (Inverness, 2020-08-21)

#54

I am signing because my son used the basketball hoop at Culloden Pitches regularly as he attends a basketball club. Returning a hoop/s or even better, creating a court similar to the one at Castle Heather/ Rosemarkie would be a huge benefit to kids in the area, particularly, if like us, you have little garden space to practice.

Kathleen Thomson (Inverness, 2020-08-21)

#57

My daughter played basketball at school and for Highland Bears until lockdown. Having a court kids could use would keep up her skills.

Shaun Marais (Inverness, 2020-08-21)

#60

There are not enough resources for children in our area, especially older children and my son plays basketball so he would really enjoy this.

Angela Brown (Inverness, 2020-08-21)

#63

Recreation space for children, and adults, is vitally important for positive mental health and keeping active. The reinstatement of the basketball court at Culloden would give the community badly needed facilities, which are free to use, for physical activity. For too long, Smithton & Culloden have been ignored and let down when it comes to providing good, accessible sports facilities.

Gary Brown (Inverness, 2020-08-22)

#67

It is a valued resource and my friends children are keen players.

Catherine Mackay (Inverness, 2020-08-22)

#70

My son plays basketball and it would be great to see him and friends be able to play this outdoors again.

Shirley Knowles (Inverness, 2020-08-22)

#76

I care about the children having something to do

Claire Mason (Inverness, 2020-08-22)

#77

my family used the basketball hoop that was their

Mark McGregor (Inverness, 2020-08-22)

#78

Its always been there and always used by many folks. promotes health and well being in young and older who played there.. provides variety

Will macrae (culloden, 2020-08-22)

#83

It is vital that we provide facilities for our young people so that they can fully develop their potential.

John Russel (Inverness, 2020-08-22)

#87

Support

Beverly Bleasdale (Inverness, 2020-08-22)

#89

I have been involved in Basketball for many years and all opportunities to play should be promoted. An outside court is very appropriate in these Covid times.

Tina Cumming (Inverness, 2020-08-22)

#92

Children need outdoor opportunities particularly at times like this when many indoor sports closed.

Sigmund Craig-Gould (Inverness, 2020-08-22)

#93

Both my children played regularly at the basketball court

Ashley Craig (Inverness, 2020-08-22)

#94

Far too many sports arenas are unavailable at the moment- having the basketball hoop may seem insignificant but the camaraderie and enjoyment derived from team sport and playing together is so important. In these times it is even more imperative that people reconnect. While football is reopening in Scotland it is very disappointing that the decision to get rid of this basketball facility is facile.

Karyn Hood (Inverness, 2020-08-22)

#95

My son used the basketball hoop. Too old for the park. Needs more things like this to interest the teen-agers. Please reinstate. Kind regards.

Karen Gunn (Culloden Inverness, 2020-08-22)

#100

I love basketball and have used the court

Ryan Felber (inverness, 2020-08-22)

#102

There is a need for court to be reinstated in the community

Michelle Horsburgh (Inverness, 2020-08-22)

#105

We want our basketball hoop back please. It would be a great resource for our local community. It was well used before & we would really like to have it reinstated. Thanks & much appreciated.

Jillian Walker (Inverness, 2020-08-22)

#111

I agree with Louise, basketball is a fantastic sport for children to get involved in for many reasons.

Liz MacDonald (Inverness, 2020-08-22)

#117

To encourage youth players into the sport of basketball

Gayle Walkowski (Inverness, 2020-08-23)

#120

What a good idea, so many children will benefit of having a basketball court where to play

Virzhinia Gibson (Inverness, 2020-08-23)

#122

It is important for the physical and mental well being of our children to have access to sporting equipment .
The existing basketball net should have been replaced as per the original plan .

Michael Lamont (Inverness, 2020-08-23)

#123

My daughter plays basket ball, and she loves going to our local court!

Marion Sutherland (Inverness, 2020-08-23)

#129

I am a basketball coach and my child plays too, we need a local outdoor court where the kids can grow and excel in the sport, please reinstate the court. thanks

Katie Marais (Inverness, 2020-08-24)

#135

I used the old court regularly with my daughter, as did many in the area and its very disappointing that the Council have not taken this into consideration when they took the decision to not reinstall it. Its very important now, more than ever, that we have facilities like this available for the community.

Paul MacFadyen (Inverness, 2020-08-24)

#136

My kids go to basketball training and also used to use the hoop when it was there. It's also an activity we could do as a family.

Elizabeth McCallum (Inverness, 2020-08-24)

#137

my kids go to basketball training and used this hoop often and it was also something we done as a family.

Claire mcmurray (Inverness, 2020-08-24)

#141

Need to have facilities in place at this time, not take them away.

Kirsty Coutts (Inverness, 2020-08-24)

#142

My kids play basketball and would like the net back please.

Steve Bunn (Inverness, 2020-08-25)

#147

I completely agree.

Gary Reid (Inverness, 2020-08-26)

#148

Kids need more facilities, not existing ones taken away.

Fiona Devlin (Inverness, 2020-08-26)

#154

Not all kids like football! Mine don't.

Terri-Anne Kordas (Inverness, 2020-08-26)

#157

Many children including my own used this, would be wonderful to get it back

Claire MacDonald (Inverness, 2020-08-26)

#158

We used to use the basketball court when we had it. Our children don’t play football but they do shoot hoops. Thanks!

Joy Barton (Inverness, 2020-08-26)

#159

I live in Culloden and think the basketball hoop was great for everyone.

Christine Lathan (Inverness, 2020-08-26)

#160

Any opportunity to provide equipment, facilities and space for both the young and older (but enthusiastic) residents of the area to improve health and wellbeing should be encouraged, supported and sometimes demanded. I support this initiative 100% and call upon other residents to do likewise.

Peter McCann (Inverness, 2020-08-28)

#161

I think its more important now than ever kids have every opportunity to live an active lifestyle

Penny MacRae (Inverness, 2020-08-28)

#163

We need places where we can play sport. Keeping children fit

Sharon Lloyd (Inverness, 2020-08-29)

#165

I want the basketball court to go back in action , we need this place

Hakan Okus (Inverness, 2020-08-29)



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