Our brilliant 4G All Weather Pitch is now available to use by all sections of the club. Indeed with the high levels of attendance at the various training sessions this week many Club members have already experienced the surface.

Whilst this it is a fantastic start it is ESSENTIAL that ALL people that enter the 4G Pitch MUST wear the correct footwear. Many messages have been sent advising what footwear is recommended, however here it is again:

Do NOT wear boots with metal studs or metal blades. These will damage the surface.

Also, boots with plastic blades are shown to increase the risk of knee and lower leg injury when used on a 4G surface.

The Best footwear is rubber or plastic moulded studded boots.

Dimple soled 'astro turf' trainers are acceptable

Flat soled trainers are not recommended. They will compress the pile and increase the risk of injury to you.

ALL FOOTWEAR MUST BE CLEAN WITH NO MUD

Want to see some pictures of what's allowed?

Click this link to download a document which sets the out required footwear when using the pitch here

Please note that we will now begin to deny access to people who do not have the right shoes.

Apologies for the tone of this message but the 4G Pitch represents a £0.3m investment in the future of our Club. It has to be cared for so that we all can all enjoy the benefit for years to come.

Thanks

Andy Carroll