Skate and BMX plan review

Do you like to “Pop an Ollie” after school? Or maybe you “grind” your way through weekends.

If that’s the way you roll, Yarra Ranges Council needs your opinion.

We are reviewing our Skate and BMX Plan and want to hear from schools, community groups, parents, users and spectators as part of its consultation process.

The revised Skate and BMX Plan will provide us  and the community with a clear direction on the future development of Skate and BMX facilities in the Yarra Ranges.

Extreme sports like skating and BMX riding are one of the fastest growing areas of recreation participation in Australia and young people in particular are passionate about it.

 

We are keen review our plans to ensure we are providing the best skate & BMX facilities we can so we are surveying people on their views. There are prizes up for grabs for participants.

Find the survey at www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/SkateBMX.

Young people can also have their say at three local events these school holidays.

Council and Simply Skate have joined forces to run a mini Skate, Scooter and BMX event series;

·        Lilydale Skate Park on Friday 28 June from 3.30-5.30pm,

·        Upwey Skate Park on Tuesday 2 July from 2-4pm

·        Yarra Junction Skate Park on Friday 12 July from 1-3pm.

 For more information on the review contact Recreation on 1300 368 333.

 

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Have your say on Child and Youth Plan

Parents and young people can have their say to help shape a new strategic plan for children and young people in the Yarra Ranges.

Council is developing its Child and Youth Plan 2013-2018 and wants to hear from the community.

There are two surveys, one for parents and caregivers and the other for young people. The results will help council in developing its plan.

This is the first time youth and children will be included in the same plan.

The surveys are one step of the consultation process with the draft plan expected to go to Council for endorsement in November 2013.

Young people can fill out the youth survey by going to https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/youthplan-survey.

Parents/caregivers can fill out the survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Parent-PrimaryCareGiver.

The surveys can also be found on Council’s website  www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au.

Surveys close 30 June 2013.

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