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Saxton Field
‘Does Saxton Field meet the needs of it’s users?’
Waimea College GATE Research 2011…
Who are we?We’re Sean Cavil, Sheldon Mazola, Cambria Doyle and Libby Malthus, and we’re researching Saxton Field- to see what changes need to be made there.
• How can we make Saxton field more accessible for its users?
• Does Saxton provide suitable shelter for competitors and spectators?
• What other facilities can be added to Saxton to meet more of Tasman/Nelsons needs?
• Are there enough places to buy food at Saxton?
• Does Saxton Field meet the needs of its users?
Our Research Questions:
What we did...•Researched Saxton Field•Made Wiki page•Interviewed Lloyd Kennedy and Mr Ledingham•Went to Saxton Field to view facilities•2 surveys online
with Survey Monkey•Surveyed Waimea Intermediate
Results…
• Most: Once a week or not often• Least: More then twice a week and not many less than once a month• Most sport: Netball and soccer• Cricket? Refereeing?
Every Day
Twice or more a week
Once a week
Once a month
Once a year
Never0
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80
How often do you go to Saxton?
Socce
r
Basketb
all
Athletics
Netball
Cricke
t
Hockey
Volley B
all
Softball
Spect
ating
Referee
ing0
5
10
15
20
25
30
What do you com-monly go to Saxton
Field for?
•Need more parking- especially on Saturday morning•At Netball courts and soccer fields•One central parking lot
Yes45%No
55%
Is there enough parking at Saxton Field?
Results…
= Car Parking already at Saxton Field
Saxton Field Now
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Where do you want more shelter?Results…
•Need more shelter•Soccer fields need shelter for gear and spectators•Netball- Cover for rain for spectators and gear
10%
90%
Is there enough shelter from wind/rain?
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Yes74%
No26%
Do you think there should be more places to buy food
from?
Results…
No/ I would No/ I might Unsure Satisfied Don’t buy
• Need more: netball courts (upgrade), soccer fields, softball, athletics• More little shops to buy food• More catering places• Food stands and coffee stalls
Are there enough toi-lets
Are they suitible0
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YesNo
0102030405060708090
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YesNo
Results…
•Need more toilets•They’re good quality•Need more toilets around soccer fields
Common sports:• Swimming• Rugby• Paintball• Tennis
Beach VolleyballIndoor games avalible
RugbyGymnastics
TrampoliningGolf course
TennisCyclingSquash
SwimmingBoxing
PaintballHandball
NoneUnsure
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
What new sports would
you like to see played at
Saxton Field?
better water fountainsnew hockeyturf
tennis courtsshelter
don't goswimming pool
new stadiummore netball courtsmore advertisment
more seatingbigger playground
satisfiedunsure
more facilitieseasy access to saxton
more rugby fieldsmore cricket fields
better/more toiletsmore parking
more/better food
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
What changes would you like to see at Saxton Field?Results…
Our Social Action• Presented our results from
surveys to TDC council.• Sent submission to make a
change to Saxton to the councils.
Possible Changes to the Future of Saxton
• Water fountains• Shelter for gear and for
spectators by soccer and Netball/netball warm-up area
• More parking spaces• Food kiosk
ConclusionSaxton Field is a great place but there are small changes we think need to be made.
•Water fountains•Shelter•Parking•Food Kiosk
We think overall our research has been worth it because we have
made a difference!
Overall do you think Saxton Field is suitible
for you needs?YesOkayNo
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