AIS Arena price jump forces 6,000 gymnasts to scatter across smaller venues

Gymnastics ACT moved its State Championships away from AIS Arena. Venue hire fees jumped more than 250 percent.

Why it mattersRising venue costs threaten community sport's access to quality facilities. They force grassroots organisations to scramble for alternatives.

AustraliaCanberra sports face a squeeze on affordable indoor venues as public facilities shift toward premium pricing to cover operating costs.

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