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The FA Guide to Pitch and Goalpost DimensionsIncluding Information on Line Marking 01
The FA Guide To PiTch And GoAlPosT dimensionsIncludIng InformatIon on lIne markIng
02 The FA Guide to Pitch and Goalpost DimensionsIncluding Information on Line Marking
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the fa receives many enquiries regarding pitch and goalpost sizes that are suitable for specific age groups. this document explains the various sizes of goalposts recommended and pitch markings for the following forms of the game:• MiniSoccer5v5and7v7• 9v9Football• YouthFootball• AdultFootball• FootballpyramidSteps1-7(FootballConferencedownthepyramid)
The FA Guide to Pitch and Goalpost dimensions
Introduction
Contents04 Pitch Dimensions
06 Goalpost Dimensions
08 Goalpost Safety
10 Line Marking
14 RESPECT
16 Appendix 1: Pitch Layouts and Goalpost Dimensions
26 Appendix 2: Layouts for Multi-pitch Sites
28 Appendix 3: Further Advice and Information
30 The FA Facilities and Investment Team Contact Information
© the football association 2012WhilsteveryefforthasbeenmadetoensuretheaccuracyoftheinformationcontainedinthispublicationanypartywhomakesuseofanypartofthisdocumentinthedevelopingnaturalgrasspitchesshallindemnifyTheFootballAssociation,itsservants,consultantsoragentsagainstallclaims,proceedings,actions,damages,costs,expensesandanyotherliabilitiesforlossordamagetoanyproperty,orinjuryordeathtoanypersonthatmaybemadeagainstorincurredbytheFootballAssociationarisingoutoforinconnectionwithsuchuse.
Theseguidelinesareintendedtoproviderecommendedsizeguidancetopotentialconsumerstoallowthemtomakeinformedchoiceswhenmarkingoutofafootballpitch.
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The FA Guide to Pitch and Goalpost dimensions
Pitch Dimensions
general considerationsThefollowingpointsshouldbenoted:
• Therun-offareabeyondthepitchshouldbefreeofanyobstacle(includingdugoutsandfloodlightcolumns)toensureplayersandofficialsdonotinjurethemselvesbyrunningintoanyfixedobject.Therun-offsshouldbesurfacedwithexactlythesamesurfaceastheplayingarea.Tarmacandconcretearenotallowedbut3GFootballTurfisallowedformatchofficialsrun-offs.
• ClubsparticipatingintheNationalLeagueSystemshould refer to The FA national Ground Grading Documents(GradeA-G)asthereisaminimumof1.83m(2yards)required.Howeveritshouldbenotedthatarunoffofthreeyardsormoreisdesirable.Allnewpitchesshouldhaveaminimumoffouryardsrunofftoaccommodateanyfuturechanges in the national Ground GradingDocuments.
• ClubsparticipatingintheNationalLeagueSystemshould refer to The FA national Ground Grading Documents(GradeA-G)toascertainthesizeofdugoutsandamountofhardstandingrequiredfortheleveltheyplayat.
• Wherepitchesarelocatedalongsideeachother,aminimumofsixyardsrunoffshouldexist.Anadditionalfouryardsmightberequiredtoaccommodatespectatorareas.
• ItisrecognisedthatCountyFootballAssociationsandLeaguesmayhavedefinedtheirownrulesfortheirowncompetitionswhicharewithinthemaximumandminimumsizesassetoutintheLawsoftheGame.However,theabovepitchsizesshouldbeadoptedwherepossible.
Forinformationaroundalternativepitchsizesormetricconversion,pleasecontactyourCountyFAorRegionalFacilities&InvestmentManager.
9v9 footballItisadvisableforClubsandLeaguesthatuselocalauthority,parishortowncouncilpitchestoconsultwithkeypersonnelandCountyFAswhendecidingontheimplementationof9v9football.Itwillbeimportanttoestablishhowthisformatwillbedeliveredonasite-by-sitebasis.
the fa recommended Pitch Sizes
Age grouping TypeRecommendedsizewithoutrunoff
(safetyareaaroundpitch)Recommendedsizeincludingrunoff
(safetyareaaroundpitch)Recommendedsizeofgoalposts
Lengthxwidth(yards) Lengthxwidth(yards) Heightxwidth(ft)
Mini-SoccerU7/U8 5v5 40 30 46 36 6 12
Mini-SoccerU9/U10 7v7 60 40 66 46 6 12
YouthU11/U12 9v9 80 50 86 56 7 16
YouthU13/U14 11v11 90 55 96 61 7 21*
YouthU15/U16 11v11 100 60 106 66 8 24
YouthU17/U18 11v11 110 70 116 76 8 24
Over18(seniorages) 11v11 110 70 116 76 8 24
Pitchesinthepasthavebeenmarkedoutusingthemaximumandminimumpitchessizesasoutlinedinthelawsofthegame.Thesesizesvarytremendously,areoftenadaptedtofitthespaceavailableandhavebeenopentolocalinterpretation.TheFAhasconsultedwidelyandhasbeenencouragedtoproducenationalpitchsizesforminisoccer,9v9,YouthfootballandAdultfootball.
*IfapitchistobeprovidedforU13/14itisrecommendedthat7x21goalpostsareprovided.However,itshouldbenotedthat8x24wouldalsobeacceptableasnotallsiteswillbeabletoprovidespecificallyforthisagegroup.
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goalpost StorageGoalsnotinuseshouldbeproperlystored.Storedgoalsshouldneverbeleftaccessible,uprightorunstable.Socketedandfoldedfree-standinggoalsshouldnotbeleftleaningorunsecured,rathertheyshouldbelockedsecurelyandsafely.;ifthisisnotpossible,theyshouldbeleftlyingflatonthegroundsotheycannotfallover.
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mobile /free-standing goalpostsFree-standinggoalsneedtobeappropriatelystabilisedinaccordancewiththe manufacturer’sinstructions.
Stabilisationofgoalpostscanbesignificantlyaffectedbypoorinstallationtechniques,aswellasbypoorgroundconditions.Consequently,themostreliablemethodsofstabilisingfree-standinggoalsisbyattachingthebackbartopermanentfixingpointsviaeyeboltsandstainless-steelloopssetinconcreteblocks,suitableattachmentpointsonapermanentfenceorwall,orusingweightsattachedtothegoal’sbackbareitherinthecorrectpositionsasspecifiedbythemanufacturer,orintegraltothegoal.Inallcircumstancesanyequipmentusedtostabilisegoalsshouldbekeptawayfromtheimmediateplayingareatoprotectplayersandofficials.
the fa goalpost Sizes
mini Soccer (u7 - u10)
Youth (u11 - u12)
Youth / adult (u15 +)
Youth (u13 - u14)
Duetouncertaintyintypesofgroundand/orgroundconditions,theuseofpins,pegs,u-staplesorscrewinanchorsonnaturalturfpitchesisnotgenerallyrecommended.However,ifthereisevidencethattheyareeffectiveundertheworstpredictablegroundconditionsonthesiteinquestion,thentheymaybeconsidered.Pleaserefertothegoalpostmanufacturerguidelines for the most appropriate form of stabilisationmethod.
9v9 goalpost fundingFundingforthepurchaseofnew9v9Goalpostsis nowavailablethroughtheFootballFoundation. Eligibilitycriteriaandfurtherdetailscanbeobtained fromtheFootballFoundationwebsiteat www.footballfoundation.org.uk.
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goalpost Safety guidelinesTheFootballAssociation,alongwiththeDepartmentforCulture,MediaandSport,theHealthandSafetyExecutiveandtheBritishStandardsInstitution,wouldliketodrawyourattentiontothefollowingguidelinesforthesafeuseofgoalposts.
Severalseriousinjuriesandfatalitieshaveoccurredinrecentyearsasaresultofunsafeorincorrectuseofgoalposts.Safetyisalwaysofparamountimportanceandeveryoneinfootballmustplaytheirparttopreventsimilarincidentsoccurringinthefuture:
1 Forsafetyreasonsgoalpostsofanysize(includingthosewhichareportableandnotinstalledpermanentlyatapitchorpracticefield)mustalwaysbeanchoredsecurelytothegroundorhaveaweightedbackbar.
•Portablegoalpostsmustbesecuredasperthemanufacturer’sinstructions;thisisalsoarequirementfortheLawsoftheGame.
•Undernocircumstancesshouldchildrenoradultsbeallowedtoclimbon,swingorplaywiththestructureofthegoalposts;
•Particularattentionisdrawntothefactthatifnotproperlyassembledandsecured,portablegoalpostsmayoverturn;and
•Regularinspectionsofgoalpostsmustbecarriedouttocheckthattheyareproperlymaintained.
2 Portablegoalpostsshouldnotbeleftinplaceafteruse.Theyshouldbeeitherdismantledandremovedtoaplaceofsecurestorage,orplacedtogetherandsuitablefixingsappliedtopreventunauthoriseduseatanytime.
3 Theuseofmetalcuphooksonanypartofagoalframewasbannedfromthecommencementofseason2007-08andmatchofficialshavebeeninstructednottocommencematcheswheresuchnetfixingsareevidentforsafetyreasons.Netsmaybesecuredbyplasticfixings,arrowheadshapedplastichooksortapeandnotbymetalcuphooks.
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Anymetalcuphooksshouldberemovedandreplaced.Newgoalpostsshouldnotbepurchasediftheyincludemetalcuphooks.
4 Goalpostswhichare“homemade”orwhichhavebeenalteredfromtheiroriginalsizeorconstructionshouldnotbeusedunderanycircumstancesastheypotentialposeaserioussafetyrisk.
5 ThereisnoBS/CENstandardforwoodengoalsanditisunlikelythatwoodengoalswillpassaloadorstabilitytest.Allwoodengoalspreviouslytestedbyindependentconsultantshavefailedstrengthandstabilitytests.TheFArecommendsthatwoodengoalsshouldbereplacedwithcompliantmetal,aluminiumorUPVCgoalposts(thiswasupdatedinMarch2012).
Forreference,youshouldnotethatTheFAandBSI,inconjunctionwiththeindustry,havedevelopedstandardsforgoalposts–BSEN748(2004)andBS8461:2005+A1:2009.BS8462:2005+A2:2012(updatedinMarch2012).Itisstronglyrecommendedthatyouensurethatallgoalspurchasedcomplywiththerelevantstandard.ACodeofPracticeBS8461hasalsobeencompletedandcopiesofallofthesestandardsareavailablefromtheBSIviatheirwebsiteat www.bsigroup.com.
Funding for the replacement of unsafe goals is availableviatheFootballFoundationandeligibilitycriteriaandfurtherdetailscanbeobtainedfrom theirwebsiteatwww.footballfoundation.org.uk.
TheFAtogetherwithrepresentativesfromtheindustry,sportsgoverningbodiesandGovernmenthavepreparedguidancenotesforpitchusersandpitchproviders,whichsummarisethekeyprioritiesoftheBSI’sCodeofPracticeandprovidefurtherdetailsontheinformationincludedabove.ThesedetailsarefeaturedwithinthefacilitiessectionofTheFA’swebsiteatthefa.com/my-football.
rememBer to uSe goalPoStS SafelY at all tImeS
Severalseriousinjuriesandfatalitieshaveoccurredinrecentyearsasaresultofunsafeorincorrectuseofgoalposts.Pleasemakesurethatyoufollowthisguidance to minimise the risk ofinjuries.
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The FA Guide to Pitch and Goalpost dimensions
Line Marking
Various practices have been used in the past for the application of white lines to football pitches. the objectives of such practices has been to both reduce labour and materials costs whilst endeavouring to keep the lines visible for a greater length of time. Some of these practices have lead to injury and subsequent court action being taken against facility providers. You are therefore advised to study the following notes carefully.
legislationThemaingoverningfactorsformarkingoutwhitelinesare the same as that for other routine tasks in theworkplace.
1 duty of care UndertheHealth&SafetyatWorkAct1974everyemployerhasadutyofcaretoensuretheworkplaceissafefortheiremployees,contractors,visitors,players,andspectators.
2. the control of Substances Hazardous to Health regulations 1994 (coSHH)
Regulationstopreventillhealthfromexposuretoanyhazardoussubstancespresentintheworkplace.
3. risk assessment Youarerequiredtocarryoutassessmentsonalltaskscarriedoutintheworkplaceinrelationtothenatureofhazard,worstoutcome,person(s)atrisk,currentprecautions,estimatedriskandfurtherprecautions.
Ifallthreeoftheaboveareaddressedsatisfactorilythiswillautomaticallygovernwhattouseforwhitelinemarking,ensurebestpracticeand,aboveall,safety.
Itisthedutyofallfacilityproviderstoensurethatalltheregulationsareadheredto,astheyareultimatelyresponsible.Iflinemarkingiscarriedoutbycontractorsthenaspecificationshouldbedrawnuptoinclude all the safeguards outlined in these guidance notes.Thiscouldalsoextendtoincludingdetailedspecificationsofallproductstobeused.
Suitable line marking compoundsPermanent paintsBasedonpigmentedviscousliquid.These“paints”canbeappliedeitherinadilutedformorneat.
PowdersTherearevariousnon-toxicwhitingpowdersavailablewhicharebasedongroundnaturalcalciumcarbonateandcanheusedwetordry.TheyaresafetouseprovidedCOSHHprinciplesareapplied.UnderCOSHHtheuserwouldberequiredtowearglovesandeyeprotectionandtowashoffanycontactwiththeskinasaprecautionarymeasure.Mostpowdersaresuppliedinafineform.
HydratedLime(calciumhydroxide)shouldneverbeusedforlinemarking.Itistoxicandcangiverisetochemicalskinburnsandirritations.Itcancauseseriousdamagetoeyesandskinoncontactinbothitsdryorwetform.Itsuseisnotrecommendedunderanycircumstances.
use of Herbicides to reinforce line markingsUntilTheFoodandEnvironmentProtectionAct,1985(FEPA)wasintroducedmanygroundsmenandclubmembersusedvariousherbicidesmixedinwithwhiteningcompoundstokeepthelinesinlongerandmorevisibleduringtheplayingseason.
Itis,however,onlypermissibletouseaherbicidewhichisapprovedforuseonsportsturf,andthisislikelytobeatotalherbicide.COSHHandRiskAssessmentmustbecarriedoutpriortoanyapplication.Afurthergoverningfactoristhattheusermusthaveobtainedhis/herCertificateofCompetenceinUseofPesticides(PAl,PA2AorPA6A).
Anyherbicideproductforlinemarkingmustbeusedwithintheconditionsofapprovalgrantedunder TheControlofPesticideRegulations,1986(COPR),andasoutlinedontheproductlabel.Thereshouldbenorisktoplayersbycontactortransferoftheactiveherbicidetoanypartofthebody.
Theadditionofherbicidestowhiteningmaterialsisnotarecommendedpracticeunlesscarriedoutbyacompetent,certificatedperson.Creosoteisanothercompound used in the past to mark and reinforce linemarkingsbutitisnotapprovedforuseonsportsturfunderHSE–ControlofPesticideRegulations.Itsuseisthereforenotrecommendedunderanycircumstances.
TheuseofHydratedLime,herbicideadditives andcreosotecanalsoresultinseriousinjuryto playersasitleadstoanunevenplayingsurface. Thiscanultimatelyleadtoactionsagainstboth clubsorindividuals.
Itisthedutyofallfacilityprovidersto ensure that all the regulations areadheredtoasTheFAwantstopromotethesafeuseoffootballfacilitiestoimproveeveryone’sexperienceofthegame.
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machines available to mark White linesMarkingmachinesfallintothefollowingcategories:
1 dry line markers Asthenameimplies,theseareforapplyingdrypowdercompounds.
2 Pressure Pump markers Awheeldrivenpumpforcesmarkingfluidthrough ajetorspoutdirectlyontotheturfsurface.
Laserguidedlinemarkersarecapableofmarkingacrossnaturalorartificialturf.Theyproduceaperfectlystraightlineeverytime,providingconsistentqualityallowingsportspitchestobemarkedinhalfthetimeofconventionalmethods.
3 electric Pump markers Thesearebatterydriventoconstantlymaintain therequiredpressureanddirecttheliquidonto theturfsurface.
4 Belt feed markers Thesehaveamovingbeltsystemwhichconveys acontinualsupplyofliquidontotheturfsurface bycontact.
5 Wheel transfer markers Theseconveytheliquidviarotatingwheelontoatrayandthenviaaspongewheeldirectlyontotheturfsurface.
multi-line marking on Single PitchesWherepitchesarecrossmarkedthelinesshouldbeclearlydistinguishable.TheFArecommendsusingblueforthe9v9pitch.
Anexampleofhowa9v9pitchcanbecrossmarkedisincludedinthediagramsonpages24and25.
use of coned areas to divide pitches AlargenumberofFootballTurf(3GArtificialTurf)pitchesarenowusedforcompetitivematchplayatminisoccerandyouthlevel.Sometimesitisdifficultpermanentlymarkoutthesetypesofpitchesbecauseofthewiderangeofusestheyhave.Suitableconescanbeusedtomarkoutapitchinthisinstance.
Itisacceptabletomarknaturalgrasspitchesfor MiniSoccerand9v9byusingflatcones.
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Line Marking (continued)
Wherepitchesarecross-marked,thelinesshouldbeclearlydistinguishable.
Hints and tips• Findanappropriatepieceofgrasstherightsize.• Useflatmarkerstohighlightthegoalareatohelpthegoalkeepers.
• Movetheportablegoalstotherightplaceandsecureusingthemanufacturer’sinstructions.
• Exploreusinga3GFootballTurfpitchorcommercialproviderasavenue.
• PlacetheRESPECTbarrierfortheparentsto standbehind.
• Markoutasmalltechnicalareanearthehalfwaylineforthecoachesandsubstostandwithin.
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RESPECT
the fa reSPect designated Spectators’ areas were introduced in 2008 as a response to concern at some touchline spectator behaviour – particularly in youth football. the area can be marked using an additional painted line, the use of cones or a roped-off area. the best results have come when use has been made of a temporary spectators’ barrier system.
Theareasdrawthelinewhichspectatorsshouldnotcross.Itdetersthemfromstandingonthetouchlineor infringing onto the pitch and creates a clearer distinctionbetweenthosewhoaretheretospectateandthosewitharesponsibilitytocoachandmanage.Asaconsequence,theexperienceofmatchofficialsandplayershasimproved.
The recommended arrangement is to mark out a designated spectators’ Area on the opposite side of thepitchtoclubofficials(manager/coachesetc)forspectatorstostandbehind.
Thisallowsthemanager/coachesofbothteamstostandontheothersideofthepitch,meaningplayerscanbetterdistinguishtheadvicefromtheirteamofficials.
TheDesignatedSpectators’Areashouldideallystartthreeyardsfromthetouchline.Theareashouldrunthefulllengthofthepitch.Ideallynospectatorsshouldbewatchingfrombehindthegoalasthisisnotadesignatedspectatorarea.Itisrecognisedhoweverthatthealignmentofsomepublicpitchesdoesnotallowforthissetupinwhichcaseotherappropriatearrangementsshouldbemadetobestmeettheguidanceissuedinthisdocument.
AnalternativeformofmarkingaDesignatedSpectators’Areacanbeused,butyoumustensurethisissafeforboththespectators,theplayersandmatchofficials.TheFAstronglyrecommendsyouobtainformalagreementfromthefacility/pitchprovideraboutwhichmethodofmarkingismostsuitableforthepitch,beforebeginninganyworkorbuyinganynewequipment.Thesafetyoftheplayers,officialsandspectatorsisparamount.Forfurtherguidance,visitwww.footballfoundation.org.uk.
TohelpimplementtheDesignatedSpectators’Area,TheFAhasendorsedaRESPECTBarrierKitwhichisavailablefromwww.touchlinelogos.com.
AFootballFoundationschemetoassistclubsandleaguestopurchasetouchlinebarrierswillbeavailablefromSummer2012.
Researchhasshowthatdesignated spectators’ Areas haveabeneficialimpactonthebehaviourofspectatorsandtheirimpactonplayersandmatchofficials.
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Appendix 1:Pitch Layouts and Goalpost Dimensions
mini Soccer u7 and u8 (5v5)
Recommended pitchsize: 40x30yards
Recommended goalpostsize:6x12feet
Note:Thehalfwayline is also used as the retreat line whenrestartingplaywitha goal kick
the following pages highlight the pitch layouts for all forms of the game, along with internal pitch markings and goal post sizes.
ThespectatorareacanbemarkedoutbyusingeitherasinglewhitelineorFARESPECTlogobarriers.
Thetechnicalareisforusebymanagersandcoachesandshouldideallybemarkedoutusingeitherwhitelinemarkingorcones.
Pitch orientationTherecommendedmainplayingdirectionisapproximatelynorth(between285°and20°)/south,tominimisetheeffectofasettingsunontheplayers.
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u11 and u12 (9v9)
Recommended pitchsize: 80x50yards
Recommended goalpostsize:7x16feet
mini Soccer u9 and u10 (7v7)
Recommended pitchsize: 60x40yards
Recommended goalpostsize:6x12feet
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u13 and u14 (11v11)
Recommended pitchsize: 90x55yards
Recommended goalpostsize:7x21feetor8x24feet(pleaserefertotableonpage4)
u15 and u16 (11v11)
Recommended pitchsize: 100x60yards
Recommended goalpostsize:8x24feet
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over 18 and adult football
Recommended pitchsize: 110x70yards
Recommended goalpostsize:8x24feet
clubs Playing in the national league SystemSteps1-6
Recommended pitchsize: 110x70yards
Recommended goalpostsize:8x24feet
*Pleasenotethatdugoutsizevariesdepending on the leveloftheleaguetheclubplaysin.Detailsofthesizeofdugoutsisdetailed in The FA national Ground Grading document A-G
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marking 9 v 9 on a full Size Pitch Option1
Where there is limitedspace,thereistheabilitytomarkout9v9pitches across afullsizepitchlengthways.
Recommended pitchsize: 74x50yards (on110x70yards)
marking 9 v 9 on a full Size Pitch Option2
Where there is limitedspace,thereistheabilitytomarkout9v9pitches across a full sizepitch
Recommended pitchsize: 70x46yards (on110x70yards)
Whilst not the preferredchoice,if there is more spaceavailableitisrecommended to increase the length ofthepitchtosaveonwearandteararound the goal mouths
Wherepitchesarecrossmarkedthelinesshouldbeclearlydistinguishable.TheFArecommendsusingblueforthe9v9pitchWherepitchesarecrossmarkedthelinesshouldbeclearlydistinguishable.TheFArecommendsusingblueforthe9v9pitch
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example layout for multi-pitch Sites
Includes:Fullsize(110x70);9v9(U11/U12,80x50);mini soccer U9/U10(60x40);2xMiniSoccer U7/U8(40x30)
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Appendix 2:Layouts for Multi-pitch Sites
many pitches operate alongside each other. It is important that there is a minimum of six yards of clearance (three yards run-off from each pitch) between the two pitches to avoid player injuries. If a reSPect spectator area is added, then this two-yard area is in addition to this six yards.
Itisgoodpractice,whereitallows,togroupspectatorareas together to minimise damage to the pitch areaandreducemaintenancecosts.Itisadvisableto increase the depth of the spectator areas so that spectatorscanaccessneighbouringpitchesviathiswalkwayroute.
Ifthepitchesaremarkedoutinthesameplaceyearonyear,considerationshouldbegiventosometypeofgroundre-inforcementsothatwearofthisareainthewintermonthscanbemanaged.Thisarea,ifwideenough,couldalsobeusedasanaccessroadforgroundsmaintenanceequipmentwhichisrequiredtomaintainthepitches.
Spectator areas and walkways (minimum) Spectator areas and walkways (preferred)
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Appendix 3:Further Advice and Information
Notes
for further information or guidance regarding any of the issues covered in this document, please contact you local fa regional facilities & Investment manager (details overleaf).
Alternatively,visit thefa.com,oremail FacilitiesInfo@TheFA.com.
Moreinformationaboutpitchesandgoalpostssuitableforyouthfootballisalsocontainedin TheFAspecificagegroupdocumentsandguidance ‘TheirGame’andcanbefoundonlineat thefa.com/my-football/player/youth-football/ youth-development-review.
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Senior managerPeterKayPeter.Kay@TheFA.com
national managerMarkPoverMark.Pover@TheFA.com
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The FA Facilities and Investment Team Contact Details
regional managersnorth West eamonn FarrellEamonn.Farrell@TheFA.com07904266696
north east & Yorkshire mark coulsonMark.Coulson@TheFA.com07904166858
West midlands HannahBuckleyHannah.Buckley@TheFA.com07960148340
east midlands MattBartleMatt.Bartle@TheFA.com07960148357
east mark liddiardMark.Liddiard@TheFA.com07984003466
london DylanEvansDylan.Evans@TheFA.com07903248817
South east StuartLambStuart.Lamb@TheFA.com07932391096
South Westsimon WoodSimon.Wood@TheFA.com07984003460
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