By Aaron Cordy
A BASKETBALL slaps water, drops spray in every direction as the ball returns to hand before being pushed down to the court again sending more drops flying. It’s not the latest Nike ad, it’s another rainy Shepparton day and a stadium full of kids unable to play the game they love because of the leaking roof.
Hunter Osman and Tyler Oberin of the Tigers Under 10 boys have had enough of games being cancelled and shunted to the Visy Centre at the Wanganui campus, the seven-year-olds have written to Greater Shepparton City Council hoping to get the roof fixed and the stadium upgrade that’s been in the works for longer than they have been alive.
The stadium upgrade has been a long time coming with still no clear answer from the State Government after funds were pledged before the Commonwealth Games debacle dunked another delay on the project.
Tyler and Hunter hope their letters will reach those in control of the upgrade and add their voices calling for the new stadium Shepparton needs, so they can get back to playing a game they love with their mates.
