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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40

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80

How often do you go to Saxton?

Socce

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Basketb

all

Athletics

Netball

Cricke

t

Hockey

Volley B

all

Softball

Spec

tating

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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25

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

100

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