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A MIND SPORTS CENTRE for BENDIGO Discussion Document A MIND SPORTS CENTRE FOR BENDIGO Discussion document Contents: A. Mind Sports definitions B. Mind Sports Centre features C. Mind Sports Centre activities D. Alignment with City Planning Community Plan 2017-2021 All Ages All Abilities Plan Health & Wellbeing Plan E. Potential locations F. Extent of interest G. Next steps A. What are Mind Sports? Bridge, chess, draughts (checkers), go (weiqi) and xiangqi (Chinese chess) are recognised as sports by the International Olympic Committee, with mahjong and poker close behind. And then there are events such as the Mind Sports Olympiad held annually in the UK (https://msoworld.com/about/), which features over 60 games, including puzzles such as Sudoku and computer games such as Tetris. Wargaming with miniatures or online, and the whole range of multiplayer online or video games, may also be included. The breadth of scope of a Bendigo Mind Sports Centre could be anywhere along this spectrum. B. What would a Mind Sports Centre look like? At the most modest level, an ordinary (fairly large) hall or factory building could be refurbished to suit. At the most ambitious level, something like the Bendigo Stadium would allow the City to stage world-level competitions in the various disciplines. Features of such a Centre: Plenty of accessible parking, and accessible by public transport Wheelchair access and disabled toilets Multiple playing rooms for the different disciplines Good soundproofing, lighting, heating Catering facilities incorporated, so people can gather before or after events to socialise over a meal or a drink Secure storage for user groups (some groups have significant storage needs) Technology support would be a major component, especially if video games are included, or if the City decided to commit to developing a venue of international calibre for any of the disciplines. C. What sort of activities would it host? Provide a permanent home for established clubs, e.g. (alphabetically) BADGA (Bendigo & District Gaming Association), Bendigo Bridge Club, Bendigo Chess Club, Bendigo Gaming Group, Three-Arch Bridge Club. Bendigo Mind Sports Centre Version 2021-02-28 p.1 Work with Goldfields Library, U3A, La Trobe University and schools to develop other disciplines. Provide a social hub for people interested in such activities. Stimulate interest and participation and cross-fertilisation: o “Come and try” sessions featuring multiple disciplines o “Game of the month” lessons and competitions. A good venue could attract major tournaments to Bendigo. D. Alignment with City planning Why should the City consider such a proposal? A Mind Sports Centre would support many of the City’s goals. D1. Alignment with the Community Plan 2017-2021: 1.4 Be accountable and efficient in its use of the community’s money • Allocate resources to meet needs that strengthen communities and improve the quality of people’s lives: We submit that games playing strengthens communities and improves the quality of people’s lives. The point about this section of the Community Plan is the allocation of resources. We suggest that, for instance, the Bendigo Bridge Club could be approached to contribute financially to the development of an appropriate venue. 2.1 Create a much healthier Greater Bendigo - Plan for fairer health outcomes: The City has very positive policies regarding physical health, but we would like to see a more proactive approach to mental stimulation. We also note that, for people whose mobility is limited, “mind sports” offer competition, stimulation, and social connectedness. 2.2 Promote positive wellbeing across the Greater Bendigo community • Prioritise efforts to promote physical and mental wellbeing: The Community Plan contains many examples supporting physical wellbeing, and some addressing mental illness, but nothing proactively promoting positive mental well-being. Many of the games in question can be played online, but that does not address the needs for social contact and community cohesiveness. 2.3 Promote community connection - Ensure there are facilities that allow people to come together for social and learning purposes and to have fun: The Goldfields Library and the U3A go some way toward meeting this goal, but there is no space in either of these for the scale of activity we envision. The City is anticipating an influx of professionals from overseas. The games envisaged are played internationally by people of all ages. A centre where newcomers to Bendigo can come and play the game(s) they enjoy will surely help them to become part of the community. 2.4 Support participation and development for residents of all ages and abilities: A mind sports centre can be for young or old – and both! A shared interest builds connections for young people, supports positive ageing, and provides opportunities for people living with a disability. Bendigo Mind Sports Centre Version 2021-02-28 p.2 D2. Alignment with the All Ages All Abilities Plan (draft, July 2019) This Plan aims to “strengthen community connection across the age ranges, inform the community about the programs and support available to them, support participation and development for residents of all ages and abilities” Relevant key themes in this report are: Improved communication about networks, events and services available to the community (all); Improved safety perceptions for the community (Young people 12-15, older adults); Intergenerational activities. D3. Alignment with the Health and Wellbeing Plan (2017-2021) Domain 1: Victorians are healthy and well Victorians act to protect and promote health Mind sports are social activities which exercise the brain – two contributors to good health. Domain 3: Victorians have the capabilities to participate Victorians participate in learning and education Learning a new game – or mastering further complexities of a game you already know – is at least as satisfying as any other sort of learning. Domain 4: Victorians are connected to culture and community Mind sports have their own rules: this makes them socially inclusive because they usually transcend race, language, sex, age, or economic prosperity: a good player, or even a keen novice, will be welcomed by most clubs. Some games require a certain level of manual dexterity, but most don’t require great physical mobility. Domain 5: Victoria is liveable This goal has further informed our notions on the building to house a Mind Sports Centre: The building itself should be “environmentally sustainable and resilient to a changing climate”: this would include appropriate building materials; double glazing; solar panels; and design to facilitate good water use and waste disposal. Catering facilities are part of our requirements. For most individual clubs currently using public halls, this means self-catering. The Mind Sports Centre should be able to justify a cafeteria, incorporating the provision of healthy food choices as part of the holistic approach to good health. E. Potential Locations Key features of the location should be: Accessibility: o by public transport; o plenty of accessible parking o bicycle paths & bicycle racks Bendigo Mind Sports Centre Version 2021-02-28 p.3 Safety: o External: Good lighting; good visibility. Co-locating such a centre with a major sporting facility such as the Athletics Track on Retreat Road, the Bendigo Stadium, or Gurri Wanyarra would facilitate a “Mind AND Body” approach to exercise. It would, however, necessitate major parking development as well. F. Extent of interest In the second half of 2019, as then President of the Bendigo Bridge Club, I contacted the various clubs and groups named in Section C to see if they were interested in this idea, and also presented a preliminary version of this document to Lockwood Ward Councillors Alden, Emond and Fyffe. All those approached expressed interest, but naturally, without commitment (the Bendigo Chess Club were the most positive). G. Next steps As I have left this personal submission to the “Imagine Greater Bendigo …” campaign to the very last minute, I have not included all the contact details of those who have contributed, nor some of the club details they provided. COVID interrupted our lives and they have not heard anything from me for over a year. If the City is interested in the concept I would be happy to revive the connections. We recognise that if the project is to proceed, we will soon need to involve the national bodies controlling the various disciplines, to ensure that we have their backing as the site of choice, and also to ensure that our planning meets their international standards. Again, it seems too early in the process for us to have made those approaches. This project is too big for us to pursue on our own. We are daunted by not knowing even what the sequence of decisions should be. We sincerely hope the City will share our vision and make it a reality. Jennifer Goddard [email protected] 0413 745 415 28 Feb 2021 Bendigo Mind Sports Centre Version 2021-02-28 p.4 .
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