Meriden's New Playing Fields
Our new playing fields were officially handed over on Monday 8 August 2011 and will be open to the public from Wednesday 10 August 2011. The children’s play area has been ROSPA inspected and will open from Monday 15 August 2011.
Our chair, Rosie Weaver, is photographed taking possession of the keys from David Wilson Home's land manager, Ray Walker (right). Paul Cornish, David Wilson Home's site manager, is to Rosie's left.
The Parish Council would like to thank David Wilson Homes for the hard work they put into the construction and landscaping of the playing fields and the pavilion.
The sports facilities are fully operational for residents and local sports clubs. The use of the external facilities is open to the public which include:
• Cricket pitch
• Adult football pitch
• Children’s 7-a-side football pitch
• Petanque
• Multi-use surface for tennis, basketball, netball and 5-a-side football
The 5 and 7-a-side football, basketball and netball pitches are bookable through our Sports Co-ordinator and Coach, Paul Jayes on 07962 375038. Tennis, too, can be booked for one hour slots with Paul. If you are a club interested in using our facilities, there will be a charge, contact Paul Jayes for further details.
Our new adult football team, Triumph Meriden FC, are paying for the use of the sports ground for their 2011/12 home matches. Their first friendly match on the new football pitch takes place on Saturday 13 August 2011 from 2pm. If you are interested in playing for Triumph Meriden FC, contact Dean Sheringham on 07838 667006.
Meriden Rovers junior football team now have over 35 players on their books and are always looking for new members. Football training on the new playing fields takes place Wednesday 10 August 2011 at 5:30pm and Saturday 13 August at 10:00am. Contact Paul Jayes if you wish to take part. View their website at www.pitchero.com/clubs/meridenroversfc
For this moment in time, the use of the pavilion will be opened for match events only e.g. football, cricket, etc. We have also installed state of the art CCTV and declared the grounds a dog free-zone.
Coming soon will be a dedicated website where you can book your sports activities online. We are looking for volunteers to support the new facilities. If you have sports knowledge or a variety of skills that you feel can contribute, contact Paul Jayes on 07962 375038.
