Shadow Minister for Sport and Recreation, Ken Vowles, said Territory sporting and recreation organisations face increased fees and reduced membership as a result of Terry Mills? unfair PowerWater price hikes.
?Terry Mills? massive price hikes are hurting everyone and everything, and will adversely impact on all levels and disciplines of sport and recreation,? Mr Vowles said.
Mr Vowles said the NT Tenpin Bowling Association have been advised about increased lane rentals of 43 per cent ($17.50 to $25.00) due to the CLP?s price hikes.
?The Territory has some of the best tenpin bowlers in the country, but to stay competitive our bowlers need to train on a regular basis,? Mr Vowles said.
?Some of the highly competitive members will be paying up to $120 per week to practice, along with weekly competition fees of $35, and that?s crippling costs for most people.
?Many sporting venues are doing their best to the CLP?s price hikes, but the reality is most venues have no other option but to pass increased running costs to the consumer.
?NT Tenpin Bowling, and other sporting clubs and groups are now faced with a loss in membership as people try to save money to cover their personal increased power costs,? Mr Vowles said.
?These price hikes will also have a negative impact on fundraising opportunities for sporting groups, who also face a loss of sponsorship as corporations tighten their spending to make ends meet.
?Sport and recreation is a huge part of our lifestyle and it is important that our children grow up healthy and active by participating in sport ? but it seems this Government is hell bent on making it as hard as possible for us to participate.
?Sport and recreation organisations still feel very angry about the scrapping of this year?s Arafura Games.?
Source: http://territorylabor.com.au/terry-mills-gutterball/
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