Bideford 3G FTP project
Location
Location details:
Facilities
- New 11v11 Floodlit 3G FTP (1)
- New Changing Pavilion (1)
Owner
Not known
Deliverability score
Very High (4/4)
NFFS outcome score
4.0/4
Overall score
100% (12.0/12)
Notes
The 3G FTP at Bideford College has limited access for community use, which is currently restricting the town's two clubs. Therefore, there is a need for an additional fully community accessible 3G FTP in Bideford to support; Bideford Blues & Appledore Juniors FC (15 teams, England 2* accredited), Bideford AFC, (19 teams, England 2* accredited) and also Bideford Rugby Club, which has c.20 teams, including 5 ladies teams.
Both football clubs are looking to grow, particularly their female and youth sections.
Two sites have been suggested for a possible pitch.
- The former Bideford Cattle Market site. Located near to the current Council offices in the north of the town, the site has good access along with a large car park. It is also adjacent to Bideford Rugby Club.
- Bideford FC stadia pitch - Club currently plays at step 4 in the national league pyramid and is supportive of a 3G FTP on site.
It must be noted that there are circa 2,000 new homes being built over the next 5 years in Bideford, with Section 106 funding available to support this project.
Project Focus
Adult female; Adult male; BAME; Disability; IMD / lower social economic groups; Mini-soccer; Small-sided informal; Small-sided recreational; Small-sided teams and leagues; Youth female; Youth male