Whitby's new 3G football pitch has officially opened at Eskdale School.
The facility will be used by the school for it's activities but is also a community resource for the town.
Eskdale Head Teacher Andy Fyfe says its a great facitily to have
The project has been six years in the making and has received funding from the Premier League, The FA and Government’s Football Foundation; along with Scarborough Borough Council and local community and business groups.
Eskdale HEad teacher Andy Fyfe says it's been a real team effort.
The flood lit 3g pitch will enhance the school’s facilities and provide a community football hub, that will be complemented by two full size grass pitches and a 9v9 grass pitch.
The facility will enable key partner clubs; Fishburn Park FC, Whitby Fishermens Society FC and Sleights FC to provide training and match play opportunities and enable them to further develop players and coaches. The pitch will also provide casual pay and play opportunities for local groups. Other key areas of football development that the pitch will focus on are inclusive opportunities, coach education and developing the female game.
The project secured a £573,736 grant towards the project from the Premier League, The FA and Government’s Football Foundation.
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