Rugby ground to be used for Independence day parade

There is growing concern among local rugby players and

coaches that the 2007 rugby season could grind to a

temporary halt due to a lack of training and playing

facilities.

 

With the King George V rugby pitch no longer available

following the decision of the Port.Of.Spain city

council to build tennis courts on the rugby pitch.

 

Bleachers have now been put up on the Caribs rugby

pitch in the Queens Park Savannah, while markings in

preparation for Independence Day celebrations have

been made on the adjacent Harvard rugby pitch.

 

Local Rugby players are wondering what is the reason

for the disrespect and disregard .

 

TTRFU Vice President and chairman of the fixtures

committee, Leslie Figaro confirmed that the situation

is demoralizing players and clubs.

 

"The clubs and players have all right to be concerned

it is the responsibility of the TTRFU to address the

issue.Having said that I am confident the situation is

temporary ,as rugby is provided for in the National

Sport Policy,and we have a good relationship with both

the Ministry of Sport and the Ministry of Agriculture

".Figaro said.

 

Figaro is assuring the rugby fraternity that the TTRFU

executive will meet with the relevant authorities to

bring clarity to the situation.

 

The TTRFU fixture committee chairman confirmed that

the Hasely Crawford Stadium and Larry Gomes stadiums

are not available.

 

"The National Stadium is preparing for the CFU U15

tournament and the Larry Gomes will be doing ground

maintenance work.We have used those facilities in the

past and will continue to do so."