Petition to Provide a Cricket Field for Youth Cricket

To: City of Rocklin - Parks and Recreation Department

We, the undersigned city of Rocklin residents and supporters of youth cricket in association with YJ Cricket Academy, respectfully request the establishment of a dedicated cricket field in our community. Cricket is a growing sport that fosters teamwork, discipline, and a healthy lifestyle among young people. However, the lack of proper facilities has hindered our youth from fully engaging in and enjoying this sport.

Currently USA Cricket is providing a path way for the youth cricketers to select for the national team by playing and competing against Bay Area cricketers. Many aspiring young cricketers from our city face challenges in finding a safe and appropriate space to practice and compete. The leagues are denying entry to our youth teams as we don't have a cricket field. Our youth cricketers are travelling to the Bay Area three times a week to participate in the cricket competitions.

Providing a well-maintained cricket field would not only encourage physical activity, participation in the competitive leagues but also create opportunities for community engagement, skill development, and future sporting achievements.

We believe that investing in a cricket field will:

Promote youth participation in sports and outdoor activities.

Provide a safe and designated space for cricket training and matches.

Strengthen community ties through organized sports events.

Support the development of young athletes who aspire to compete at higher levels.

We urge the relevant authorities to allocate resources and space for a cricket field that will serve as a hub for youth sports development in Rocklin City. By signing this petition, we express our strong support for this initiative and request immediate action to make this vision a reality.

Sincerely,

Yagnaraja Jilakara,

Head Coach, YJ Cricket Academy

yjcricketclub@gmail.com