Linkside High Supporters

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#1

I would like the school facility re-opened for the Linkside community and sports teams

Gareth Reeves (Port Elizabeth, 2023-05-16)

#2

I want to see our children having a safe place to play sport and enjoy their neighbourhood.

Jessica Reeves (Port Elizabeth, 2023-05-16)

#3

This is a school and if you buy a house close to or next to a school, you should know that there will be activities happening on the sports ground daily.

If you dont like the sounds coming from a school maybe move next to a church or an old age home.

We play tagrugby on Tuesday’s on this grounds and it use to be a highlight of my week.

Please open it up again.

Ruan Lundt (Gqeberha, 2023-05-16)

#5

I want my kids on a sport field rather than in front of tv. Sport is healthy

Lucius Moolman (Port Elizabeth, 2023-05-17)

#6

I believe that we should help as a community to give opportunities to others that need it.

Elsje Elliott (Port Elizabeth, 2023-05-17)

#8

Our girls play soccer at the school and 1 person/woman is making our girls lives difficult because the whistle "noise disturbs her" The school has been there for years, and I attended Linkside High, was known as Commercial at the time. Surely this woman knew that when she bought the house there would be activity on the sports field. Our girls want to play soccer. They are a great team of girls, parents and supporters. We just want to let our girls play the game the love, live and breathe

Bernadett Langley (Port Elizabeth, 2023-05-17)

#12

Due to a few people whose prejudice and selfish nature have spoiled the opportunities for the community to use the linkside school grounds. I truly believe the majority of the community supports this cause.

James Vlok (Port Elizabeth, 2023-05-17)

#13

It is morally not correct to close school sport grounds. It is put there for social development and for our kids to thrive. The community in the immediate surroundings was quite aware that a school is in the area when they purchased their properties and are well aware that school activities do accur at school premises...especially sport activities

Brian Ridgard (Port Elizabeth, 2023-05-17)

#14

I live next to the school grounds and would love to make use of the area to share time with my children

Gerald Schnablegger (Port Elizabeth, 2023-05-17)

#15

Countless youth are dependent on the facility for exercise, recreation and training for competitive sport. There are other individuals who run small businesses by offering private training in athletics, cricket, rugby and tennis that make use of the school’s facilities.

Thobela Thoba (Gqeberha, 2023-05-17)

#16

In support

David Strauss (PORT ELIZABETH, 2023-05-17)

#17

The use of the fields is what keeps kids safe, out of trouble and helps them keep active. It should not have to close down to so many community members and learners because of one or two persons discomfort.

Dillian Pienaar (Gqeberha, 2023-05-17)

#19

ACT Athletics is a respectable club that do not miss use the school grounds wile training their athletes there. Their training areas are always kept neat and tidy.

Melanie Herman (Port Elizabeth, 2023-05-17)

#21

My daughter's athletics club trains here.

Vikash Doorgapershad (Gqeberha, 2023-05-17)

#22

We as a society should encourage more physical activity, not discourage it from happening. Where athletes train should not be a factor at all in them training.

Kelly Alexander (Port Elizabeth, 2023-05-17)

#24

It is in the best interest of our youth and the general public who would like to get involved in sports and fitness.

Willem Greeff (Port Elizabeth, 2023-05-17)

#27

My child is a student of the ACT Athletics club and I see no reason why the SPORTS fields of a school cannot be used. If it was used by the school themselves there would be no issue. It is rubbish to not allow the grounds to be used for the development of sport.

Camia Geldenhuys (Port Elizabeth, 2023-05-17)

#29

Preventing the girls from playing is unjust. Furthermore - living across the road from a school will bring some level of noise. The complainant should tolerate it or else move somewhere else!

Fenner Barnard (Gqeberha, 2023-05-17)

#30

I believe that the grounds are a perfect recreational space that benefits the community as well as promotes sport for all youngsters

Kirsty Reilly (Port Elizabeth, 2023-05-17)

#31

I am a member of AD ASTRA FC & my Daughter is a Student at Linkside High School, She plays Soccer For Linkside highschool & is a member of the soccer club. We believe that Youth sport development especially for Our Girls is as important as Education for Our youths future. We Support Our school & know that the school impacts the community positively.

Morne Du Plessis (Port Elizabeth, 2023-05-17)

#33

I feel the Linkside School fields should be open to the Ad Astra Football Club and other communities.

Kim Drinkwater (Gqeberha, 2023-05-17)

#39

My daughter attends linksidw high and plays soccer for the school and AD Astra and really enjoys her football. Dont keep the girls away from a future in football!

Jody Davids (Port Elizabeth, 2023-05-17)

#41

I believe encouraging sport for all youngsters is an important duty and having competitive games uplifts the children and encourages them to stay healthy and active and away from boredom which leads to trouble. Happy noise in the neighbourhood!

Cheramee Hoffmann (Port Elizabeth, 2023-05-17)

#43

Tag rugby en sport bring altyd die best en vriende bymekaar. Sport is die een ding in ons land wat almal oor kan saam stem dit werk.

Erich Louw (Port Elizabeath, 2023-05-17)

#44

We play use to play tag rugby once a week on a Tuesday afternoon on the field located in the middle of the school the furthest from any residential houses.
It is appalling to think that there are some residents that live next to a school and complain about noise!!

Kobus Greeff (Port Elizabeth, 2023-05-17)

#46

NA

Reghardt Meyer (Port Elizabeth, 2023-05-17)

#47

I believe that Youth development through sports is just as important as Education and that's why I am signing this petition. Reopen Linkside High Schools sports grounds, so we can keep our kids off the streets and on the fields.
#ShowingMySupport
#LinksideHighSchool
#ADASTRA
#ReopenTheSportsGrounds

Nadia Van Wyk (Port Elizabeth, 2023-05-17)

#49

I make use of the facility at Linkside and like any other school there is no reason not having sport at a school, regardless if it is for school or other people.

Marissa Black (Port Elizabeth, 2023-05-17)

#50

We play tag rugby once a week

Quintus Conradie (Port Elizabeth, 2023-05-17)

#51

It's a very good and convenient location to do training. It's a good way of giving my son a means of being involved in a sport he enjoys and also keeping him active and in a safe location.

Michael Frosler (Port elizabeth, 2023-05-17)

#52

My 7 year old daughter trains with Coach T and his amazing team twice a week and it is an absolute highlight for her. She is safe and well looked after, if the sound of happy children bothers you perhaps Linkside is not the area for you!

Hayley Mason (Port Elizabeth, 2023-05-17)

#54

Linkside High should be allowed to invite and open their school grounds to external sports teams should they wish to do so.

Sally Mackeown (Port Elizabeth, 2023-05-17)

#57

I believe that there should be freedom in sports. Giving everyone an equal chance without inconvenience. It plays a huge role in our society and motivating our children

Gailin Adendorff (Port Elizabeth, 2023-05-17)

#60

Im signing because i want them too remain practicing where they used too.

Charmondely Plaatjies (Eastern Cape, 2023-05-17)

#61

Great get together with friends . Nice to get exercise after a long day

Jaco Grobler (Port Elizabeth, 2023-05-17)

#64

I believe that the grounds should be open to fair and reasonable use by the sports teams and the local community.

Hilton Wait (Port Elizabeth, 2023-05-17)

#66

I feel that these kids need to participate in sport

Leanie Strydom (Port Elizabeth, 2023-05-17)

#67

I would like the girls soccer team to be able to train at Linkside High School

Shahn Scott (Port Elizabeth, 2023-05-17)

#69

let the kids play

Marjorie Scholtz (Port Elizabeth, 2023-05-17)

#70

To open the grounds to community member use

Marnus van Eeden (Port Elizabeth, 2023-05-17)

#71

My daughter attends Linkside high school and is also a member of the AD Astra club.Participating in sport keeps her active and happy and also out of trouble. The girls deserve be given a chance to do what they love, in a community they form part of.

Brendolene Coetzee (Port elizabeth, 2023-05-17)

#72

There is no reason why Act Elite athletes cannot use the Linkside track if the school allows

Tamarind Hargreaves (Port Elizabeth, 2023-05-17)

#73

I believe in sport development at Li kside High

Chris Mackeown (Port Elizabeth, 2023-05-17)

#75

Outdoor team activities for children is very important

Sean Foster (Port Elizabeth, 2023-05-17)

#76

I’m signing because I feel these girls need a chance

Claire Joubert (Port elizabeth, 2023-05-17)

#77

The sports ground should be open to all.

Brittany September (Port Elizabeth, 2023-05-17)

#78

My daughter Nuzar Thomas is a member of AD Astra LFA and she also plays for Linkside High School. Last year playing her first time ever soccer at the age of 14 yrs,she made the PEFA team where she represented her school. She won a award for "MOST Potential player" as well. We joined AD Astra LFA this year with high hopes.Currently we are facing challenges, where she can't as a player develop and might not reach her dream. As any student who dreams of becoming a doctor,lawyer,accountant etc,Nuzar is hoping to become a professional soccer player and also would like to represent her country South Africa one day.Sometimes we act without thinking but I truly believe that we can solve the matter and 1 day also look back and say weldone.

Riaan Thomas (Gqeberha, 2023-05-17)

#79

It serves to better our society

Jadon Schmidt (GqeberhA, 2023-05-17)

#81

I believe these girls deserve a safe place to practice.

Jacqui Jordaan (Port Elizabeth, 2023-05-17)

#83

Children should have a safe space to do sport and other activities. This is a school facility after all. The complaining residents have no case.

Robert Deas (PE, 2023-05-17)

#84

If the school has no problem with it being used they should be allowed.

Meagan Coetzee (Port Elizabeth, 2023-05-17)

#86

We utilise these fields for soccer and leisure.We belong to the girls soccer team that now has nowhere to practice. No where. We are currently using the grassy patch on front of the super tubes on Summerstand, when Linkside high have ample space to accomodate us. We are the majority and are infuriated by the complaint.

We played ONCE on the field furtherest away from the complainant's home, and not on the big rugby field. I don't belive there have been any other complaints registerd until this petition was signed. I belive that people were unwittingly approached and cohersed into signing this petion, without knowing the full impact of the decision. PLEASE reconsider.

Jennifer Vlok (PE, 2023-05-17)

#87

Because I believe there’s problem

Mira Esterhuysen (Port Elizabeth, 2023-05-17)

#89

I'm signing because my son trains at Linkside High School facility at ACT Elite Club for the past few years. This opportunity has granted my 13yr old son to participate in SASSA Primary School Events and other competitions around South Africa. Allowing this petition would be of great detriment to all athletes who makes use of the facility that Linkside High School is providing.

Riola Peters (Port Elizabeth, 2023-05-17)

#90

I have coached at Linkside High School before and the sport has changed the lives of so many athletes. Currently Thoba Sports Consulting has provided the opportunity for underprivileged athletes to compete at elite level competitions. The organization has more then 1 athlete that has been competing in Athletics South Africa (ASA) competition. Having the school to stop this will be a major loss for all the children that have been performing at these levels. Instead I would support for the school and the athletics to be provided with the opportunity of getting more sponsors to help provide more opportunities for the youngsters especially the underprivileged.

Tembelani Sibuta (Ibhayi, 2023-05-17)

#91

My nephews need to use the grounds - athletics club.

Tasha De Cruz-Lambrechts (East london, 2023-05-17)

#92

I support the cause and community involvement

Hydeh-Mari ELKINGTON (Port Elizabeth, 2023-05-17)

#93

The Linkside High school grounds is a safe place for my child to practice his sport of running that he so much loves and enjoys. The school is a well managed school that has always accommodated their athletics club and all other school sports associated with their curriculum. Why close the school grounds to the public? Just to satisfy a few disgruntled persons. Surely the interest of the kids and sport activities are a well documented way of keeping kids active and learnings away from the classroom.

Stanton Freeman (Port Elizabeth, 2023-05-17)

#96

I would like the Linkside High School sports grounds reopened for our community.

Michelle Wait (PE, 2023-05-17)

#98

I am signing because a few people should not choose to make space that has been availed to the public for positive personal, interpersonal and communial development.

Siyabonga Rasmeni (Port Elizabeth, 2023-05-17)

#99

It's a good community program and a well established institution

Paul Franks (PORT ELIZABETH, 2023-05-17)

#101

They belong here and does an enxcellent job

Corne Rossouw (Port Elizabeth, 2023-05-17)

#102

If the school has no issue with the athletes training there it should be allowed to get all of South Africa more active

Christie Esterhuysen (Port Elizabeth, 2023-05-17)

#104

I'm signing this petition because i would like the athletes of ACT training academy to continue using the training facilities at Linkside high school.

Aludwe Nyalasa (Port Elizabeth, 2023-05-18)

#105

Access to sporting facilities should not be limited. The community of Linkside and further afield need these facilities to improve their health and well-being and to assist the school in sustainably maintaining and improving the existing facilities.

Thomas Bornman (Gqeberha, 2023-05-18)

#106

I have used the fields regularly for many years to exercise in a safe environment
I believe that if individual respect the property and the surrounding residents they should be granted this wonderful opportunity too

Adele Driscoll (PE, 2023-05-18)

#107

I think it's keeping them fit and healthy
It also concentrate and stimulate their body's and keep them away from the bad elements like , drugs and other things. There is so much negative things to worry about these day and this is something positive

John Langley (Port Elizabeth, 2023-05-18)

#108

My nephew’s club trains there.

Brett Welcome (Pretoria, 2023-05-18)

#110

Sport and physical activity is essential in the development of our youth. We live very nearby and have no problem with the suggested soccer and sport activities in these grounds .

Jenny Potts (Port Elizabeth, 2023-05-18)

#111

I believe Linkside High school should be opened to the community

Holly Barnes (Port Elizabeth, 2023-05-18)

#112

I’m signing this because I feel it is pathetic to complain about sporting activities happening on school grounds. They shouldn’t have bought a house opposite a school

Dave Mason (Port Elizabeth, 2023-05-18)

#113

I support external use of the field, especially promoting sport and activities that will boost our youth.

Clyde Fisher (602p, 2023-05-18)

#114

I feel strongly that the kids should be able to use the athletics track.

Mziwonke Mzinyati (Port Elizabeth, 2023-05-18)

#116

to show your support for the reopening of Linkside High School sport grounds for our community.

Siobhan Moolman (Port Elizabeth, 2023-05-18)

#120

I believe that a school grounds should be used for school sport . We chose to live opposite a school with a reasonable expectation that school sport would be played on the school fields. I have no objection to this.

John Drinkwater (port elizabeth, 2023-05-18)

#121

We should do what we can to encourage children to participate in healthy activities in a safe environment. I live opposite the school and don't have any issue with a girls soccer team being based at Linkside High.

Jane Purchase (Gqberha, 2023-05-18)

#122

For ALL above reasons

Lizette Hurter (Port Elizabeth, 2023-05-19)

#123

I think the girls should be able to play

Donve Branch (Port Elizabeth, 2023-05-19)

#126

Am a Athlete at Act Elite Training Academy

Marlin Koekemoer (Port Elizabeth, 2023-05-19)

#127

I’m signing this because both my daughter and my son have benefited greatly from the training they’ve received at ACT. To complain about noise across from the school is akin to complaining about finding sick people at a hospital. It’s ludicrous

Dalene Deale (Port Elizabeth, 2023-05-19)

#129

I want ACT Athletics to continue to make use of Linkside Highs Track and Field and sporting facilities

Tessa Kitching (Port Elizabeth, 2023-05-20)

#131

I am all for child development.

Nadine Van wyk (Port Elizabeth, 2023-05-20)

#132

My daughters play soccer for Ad Astra FC

Wiseman Ndwayi (Port Elizabeth, 2023-05-21)

#133

It is a healthy outlet for members of the community.

Charl van Zyl (Port Elizabeth, 2023-05-21)

#135

I don’t believe that the Act athletes training at Linkside High School have any negative impact on the surrounding properties.

Cheryl Villet (PE, 2023-05-22)

#136

Sports playes a big role in our kids up bringing

Mafa Mgenge (Port Elizabeth, 2023-05-23)

#140

I'm signing because what has been communicated to me was that the fields will used to help a girls team practice their soccer at these fields.

Cindy Levey (Pe, 2023-05-26)

#142

Because I am a concerned citizen that supports groups that wants to uplift our community especially our youth.

Don Charles (PE, 2023-06-22)



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