Introduction
Two hundred residents were questioned about their use of sports facilities in the town and their views on these facilities. The report outlines the most popular sports among those questioned, assesses satisfaction with facilities, and makes suggestions for future developments.
Popular sports
Only 20% of the people questioned have used sports facilities in the town within the last year. The most popular sports among men are football and squash. Women prefer swimming, dance or the use of fitness centres.
Current facilities
It was pointed out that many of the facilities in the town are becoming increasingly run-down; for example, the tennis courts and the golf course.
Future developments
In my view, the council should invest in facilities for team sports such as volleyball, hockey and rugby, to enable people to continue playing sports they enjoyed in school after they leave. The council should also consider outside sponsorship from local businesses to fund better facilities.