The current state of the college pitch means that it cannot be used to host more than one sporting event. The college’s tennis, netball and basketball courts are currently being refurbished and hence will not be available for the College Varsity event taking place on the 28th February. This means that sporting events on the 28th February will have to played in alternate venues across Oxford, some of which are not within reasonable walking distance. It is unfair to expect students for St Catz Cambridge to pay for transport to and from venues when they have already travelled a great distance from Cambridge. Providing taxis for Worcester and Catz students competing in fixtures would allow the day to run in a smoother manner. This JCR resolves to: Provide a fund of up to £200 to pay for taxis to and from sports venues, for the exclusive use of Worcester and Catz students competing in College Varsity Sports matches. Mandate Jake Langmead-Jones to oversee transport arrangements to ensure that the money is effectively and frugally spent. Debate Points in proposition: He will go speak to college about getting funding for this as well, and only use the money from the JCR if necessary Event can’t run without the taxis Factual questions would that include provision that Worcester would bike where possible so that “Frugally” – as little money spent as needed This isn’t realistic given the timetable Taxis are cheaper than getting a minibus Just have to go to Wolfson and Headington/Brookes £200 is a provisional figure How does Jake plan to oversee it? He has spent time working out who needs to be where Just a lot of admin and ticking boxes Have you got a contingency plan for rain issue of not being able to play basketball on – outdoor courts/ Hope that it doesn’t rain Call will be made on the day so we don’t waste money No speech in opposition General points This is definitely something to ask Will about college does provide money for taxis – generally Move to vote 44 For 0 Against 3 Abstentions Motions passes
The current state of the college pitch means that it cannot be used to host more than one sporting event. The college’s tennis, netball and basketball courts are currently being refurbished and hence will not be available for the College Varsity event taking place on the 28th February. This means that sporting events on the 28th February will have to played in alternate venues across Oxford, some of which are not within reasonable walking distance. It is unfair to expect students for St Catz Cambridge to pay for transport to and from venues when they have already travelled a great distance from Cambridge. Providing taxis for Worcester and Catz students competing in fixtures would allow the day to run in a smoother manner. This JCR resolves to: Provide a fund of up to £200 to pay for taxis to and from sports venues, for the exclusive use of Worcester and Catz students competing in College Varsity Sports matches. Mandate Jake Langmead-Jones to oversee transport arrangements to ensure that the money is effectively and frugally spent. Debate Points in proposition: He will go speak to college about getting funding for this as well, and only use the money from the JCR if necessary Event can’t run without the taxis Factual questions “Frugally” – would that include provision that Worcester would bike where possible so that as little money spent as needed This isn’t realistic given the timetable Taxis are cheaper than getting a minibus Just have to go to Wolfson and Headington/Brookes £200 is a provisional figure How does Jake plan to oversee it? He has spent time working out who needs to be where Just a lot of admin and ticking boxes Have you got a contingency plan for rain – issue of not being able to play basketball on outdoor courts/ Hope that it doesn’t rain Call will be made on the day so we don’t waste money No speech in opposition General points This is definitely something to ask Will about – college does provide money for taxis generally Move to vote 44 For 0 Against 3 Abstentions Motions passes