Pitch work begins at Rossett Sports Centre after £10,000 goal reached

Rossett Sports Centre in Harrogate is to begin repairing its 3G artificial football pitch after achieving its £10,000 fundraising target.

The appeal was launched last month after the pandemic affected finances and delayed the repairs.

The pitch is usually open to 1,000 people each week but covid meant this number was massively reduced.

But a successful crowdfunding campaign means work can begin.

In a statement on the fundraising page, the centre manager, Josh Lyon, said the total cost of the repairs is £160,000.

He added the pitch was set to reopen to the public later this month:

“A massive thank you for your support in helping us reach our £10,000 target. This money is going directly towards the 3G pitch replacement project. Works on the new pitch is imminently commencing and the new state of the art facility should be back open to the local community in late June.

“Your support is massively appreciated by Rossett and your local sporting community.”

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The current total is nearing £11,000. Mr Lyon has said any extra funding would go towards new goals.

The sports centre on Pannal Ash Road is run by Rossett School and is open to the public outside of school hours, seven days a week.

Its full-sized 3G pitch provides space for both five-a-side groups and full team matches.

Rossett Sports Centre launches £10,000 artificial pitch appeal

Rossett Sports Centre has launched an urgent appeal to raise the £10,000 needed to resurface its 3G artificial football pitch.

The pitch, which is used by over 1,000 people every week, is over a decade old and was due to be re-laid last year.

However, covid has meant the facilities have been closed for much of the last 12 months, which has resulted in a “substantial” shortfall in income.

Rossett Sports Centre manager Josh Lyon warned if it is not resurfaced soon the pitch will be unplayable by the winter season.

Mr Lyon said:

“We’re now in a pretty desperate position. Our 3G pitch was laid in summer 2010 and has been a huge asset to the community ever since, but it’s coming to the end of its useable life. 

“We’ve done some small pitch repairs over the past few years but it’s now in such poor condition that this is no longer an option. In its current state, the pitch will only last a few more months before we have to take it out of commission.”

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The sports centre on Pannal Ash Road is run by Rossett School and is open to the public outside of school hours, seven days a week. Its full-sized 3G pitch provides space for both five-a-side groups and full team matches. 

Mr Lyon added:

“The 3G pitch is a thriving facility for both our local community and the school. We are therefore reaching out to individuals and businesses to help us plug the gap in our funding and reach our target, and we’re extremely grateful to everyone who has supported us so far.”

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