Thursday, 31 July 2014
PRESS RELEASE
- 2014 Grand Final / Mathoura Recreational Reserve -
In early 2013 the PDFNL conducted an audit at the Mathoura Recreational Reserve for the purpose of that venue being considered for PDFNL finals.
On February 16th 2013 the Mathoura Football Netball Club (MFNC), as affiliate of the PDFNL, and user of the Mathoura Rec Reserve, were advised of issues which required attention and requirements that were required to be met, before that venue would be considered for PDFNL finals.
The MFNC, had been invited to host the 2013 grand final on a PDFNL approved venue , MFNC choose not to host the 2013 grand final, in preference formed a agreement with the Deniliquin Rovers Football Netball Club ( DRNC ) to host the 2013 grand final on their behalf . DRFNC agreed to host the 2013 PDFNL Grand Final whilst also entering into an agreement with MFNC, should the Mathoura Rec Reserve not meet the requirements of the PDFNL, in 2014..
Representatives of the PDFNL yesterday met with the Murray Shire , “ the landlord “ as described in Wednesday’s Riverine Herald newspaper, to further outline the PDFNL’s position.
The PDFNL do not have a contract with any venue to host PDFNL finals.
As per any major sporting event, PDFNL finals provide a wonderful opportunity for a significant increase in local revenue.
The PDFNL provides the opportunity for all clubs to host finals on a rotating basis ( 7 finals every 9 years) at PDFNL approved venues .
It is expected that MFNC will advise the PDFNL by Wednesday 6th August 2014, on the approved venue that it would like to host the 2014 Grand Final.
Although not ideal, the PDFNL is very comfortable that the finalisation of all PDFNL final venues will be confirmed no later than Friday 8th August 2014, to which you will be advised.
Regards
Shane Railton
Last Modified on 03/08/2014 06:34