3G Pitch & Facilities Refubishment PLANS
Find out about our exciting plans for the club and community and how you can get involved.
The proposed £1.7 million project involves the installation of a 3G football turf and floodlit pitch, renovating and extending the changing room pavilion and refurbishment of the licenced clubhouse including installation of a new commercial kitchen, provided by the Howdens Game Changer programme.
UKSFP £50k investment will go specifically to the development of the changing room pavilion, which is intended to be ready and open for March 2025.
A proposal to build an 11v11 3G football turf pitch at Brigg Town was one of the priority projects identified in North Lincolnshire and key stakeholders such as the Football Foundation and North Lincolnshire Council are committed to working with Brigg Town FC CIC to make it a reality and bring significant development to the area.
The club envisages installation of the 3G pitch to be completed by late summer 2025.
Brigg Town FC CIC stresses that the new facilities at the EC Surfacing Stadium will be for the community use throughout the year working closely with Brigg Town Council, local schools, colleges and voluntary groups to participate in sport, physical activity and social activities. The club is already planning to establish a disability football team and to offer walking football for the over 50s.
As the world’s seventh oldest football club, in 2017 Brigg Town Football Club became as Community Interest project and as a CIC any profit they make is reinvested in the club and the local area. The aim is to support the sustainable development of football in and around Brigg.
The Premier League, The FA and Government’s charity the Football Foundation is on a mission to champion fair access to local community football facilities. To achieve this, Local Football Facilities Plans have been developed for every community which identify the facilities that most need the funding.
What is a 3G pitch?
A 3G pitch is an artificial turf surface that replicates natural grass. It is different to astroturf, replicating bounce, impact and overall performance. It is weatherproof and durable, withstanding intensive usage without showing signs of wear and tear. It’s sand & rubber fill increases safety and comfort, providing fewer injury concerns. It’s suitable for a variety of sports including football and rugby and is recognised by bodies such as the FA, UEFA, FIFA, RFU & IRB.
Key OUTCOMES
- Improve and enhance the facilities in the North Lincolnshire area
- Increase participation through accessibility. Remove barriers to physical exercise.
- Improve skills and knowledge through coaching, teaching and learning.
- Increase engagement by working with key groups.
Our VISION
- Our football club and community values diversity, equality and inclusion and seeks to celebrate the unique strengths and perspectives of each individual.
- We believe that sport can play a vital role in enhancing the health and wellbeing of individuals, strengthening relationships within the community and fostering a sense of belonging and identity.
- We aim to create a safe and inclusive environment that promotes physical fitness, personal growth and social connection.
Key FF PRIORITIES
- Delivering quality pitches
- ‘On the pitch’ – for 75% of our investment
- Tackling inequalities within underrepresented groups
- Women and girls – 100% of projects
- Disabilities
- Diverse ethnic communities
- Low socio-economic groups
- Tackling inequalities regionally
- Added value through multi-sport provision
- Club and community investment
Local Football Facility Plan LFFP
Local Football Facility Plan (LFFP) North Lincolnshire
LFFPs completed nationally to identify priority opportunities for potential FF investment.
North Lincolnshire LFFP (May 2020) concluded a deficit of 6 x 3G pitches in the borough and gaps in provision.
8 priority projects were identified to address this deficit – but challenges in activating.
Brigg Town FC CIC identified as an opportunity to develop a new 3G pitch to address this shortfall, working with the schools, local clubs and community.
Our PLANS
- New 3G Football Turf Pitch (91m x 55m)
- 1 x 11v11 Pitch (Youth)
- 1 x 9v9 Pitch
- 2 x 7×7 Mini Soccer Pitches
- 4 x 5v5 Mini Soccer Pitches
- 91m x 55m Football / Rugby Compliant Carpet and Shockpad to be tested to FIFA Quality / WR22 Regulations
- Floodlighting
Get INVOLVED
Be part of our exciting future at Brigg Town FC CIC.
Sponsor Donations
Exclusive advertising on a large board at the entrance of the ground.
Advertising signs will increase in size dependent on the donation amount.
Donations:
- £50
- £100
- £250
- £500
- £1000
- £5000
To make donations, please get in touch us via the form.
Exclusive advertising on a large board at the entrance of the ground.
Advertising signs will increase in size dependent on the donation amount.
Donations:
- £50
- £100
- £250
- £500
- £1000
- £5000
To make donations, please get in touch us via the form, or email Jim Huxford (Chairman), Roy Sheppard, or the Club Office