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Sports Clubs
Boroughbridge Sports Association
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President:
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Mr I J Topham MBE |
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Secretary:
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(vacant) |
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Chairman: |
Mr P Stevenson
Croft Farm House
Whixley York
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Treasurer:
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Mr M Avison Oak View
Bernard Lane
Green Hammerton
York Y026 8BP |
Constitution
A revised constitution adopted in May 2004 defines the purpose of the association
which is to promote the amateur sports of soccer cricket bowls and tennis in
Boroughbridge and the local area.
Membership is open to all independent groups (clubs) locally and individuals
whose aim is to further the interest in these sports.
General information
In practice the association is an umbrella body for the sports clubs that use
the facilities at Boroughbridge road Aldborough
The association holds the ground lease until 2009 and rents the sports areas
to the Mens football and cricket clubs and to the bowling and tennis clubs.The
pitches are also used by a ladies cricket team and junior football club which
are independent from the mens clubs.The tennis club has it’s own junior section.
The available facilities are two football pitches a large cricket field three
tennis courts (acrylic surface) and a bowling green. The clubhouse/pavilion is
owned by the association and it’s changing and shower facilities are used by the
football and cricket clubs. There is also a bar and comfortable club lounge which
is licenced for the use of association members( ie members of each sports club)
and their guests.
The tennis and bowls clubs have their own small clubhouses for changing.
Funding
The association is non profit making and derives it’s funds which are intended
to cover it’s costs from the following sources. Rents from the above mentioned
clubs. Subscriptions from the above mentioned clubs for each of the members of
those independent clubs. Nominal charges to the other users. Revenue from the
sale of alcohol etc at the bar. External funds have in the past been sought from
National sporting bodies for major projects.
Prospective members
Members of the public who wish to participate in any of the sports provided should
apply to the individual club membership secretaries.