Rugby Union tackles President’s Grounds issue
THE EDITOR: The Trinidad and Tobago Rugby Union (TTRFU) is deeply concerned at reports in the media that the President’s Grounds, St Ann’s will soon be for the sole use of the Prime Minister. The sport of Rugby has had the use of President’s Grounds for as long as can be remembered. To the extent that the ground is considered the mythical home of Rugby with a tradition and history that is part of the fabric of the sport. In the early days Rugby and hockey shared use of the ground. In recent times Rugby has shared the ground with Superstar Rangers and the St Ann’s community. This decision, if the reports are correct, is mind numbing in its lack of regard, respect and consideration for sports, the youths and community. Viewed against the backdrop of the rumoured loss of the Public courts to tennis. The increasing encroachment of Carnival on the Queen’s Park Savannah to the detriment of sport. It would appear that very soon the City of Prot-of-Spain will have no place for the people to recreate and indulge in sporting activity outside of paying membership fees. BRIAN LEWIS Hon Secretary Trinidad and Tobago Rugby Football Union Port-of-Spain
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