Having the right facilities in place can remove barriers to entry by providing a safer, more controlled environment in which anyone of any age, ability and socio-economic background can participate in sport, whether that is in a school, club or local community.  

Grassroots sport is able to grow when there is consistency, which is often under threat outside from bad light or bad conditions (water-logged pitches, high winds etc).  Consistency also helps clubs to retain good quality coaches and therefore attract more members.  For schools, having the consistency of an indoor venue that facilitates a broad physical education, gives them a competitive edge.  At an elite performance level, a consistent indoor training programme is more likely to attract talent that can be nurtured on home soil.