The Oval - Renewal of 3G Pitch - June 2025

By VoRToday 06:51Today at 06:51:54

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I understand that it is Bedworth United's intention to renew the 3G playing surface at The Oval in June.

FUTURE-PROOFING

Levels 5 & 6/Steps 1 & 2 - The National/NLN/NLS

The FA's requirement is for a FIFA Quality Pro Performance specification 3G pitch.

Level 7/Steps 3 & below - SLPC/NPL/IPL & below

The FA's requirement is for a FIFA Quality Performance specification 3G pitch.

So, the specification of the new playing surface matters & it could determine NTFC CIC's ability to progress above Level 7/Step 3 if they remain at The Oval for any length of time?

IMO, the new Club should consider staying at The Oval for at least another 5 years.

Edited by VoR at 06:52:51 on 5th April 2025

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Re: The Oval - Renewal of 3G Pitch - June 2025

By Vernon2Today 08:01Today at 08:01:18In response to The Oval - Renewal of 3G Pitch - June 2025Top of thread

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Why would the progress of Nuneaton Town be of concern to Bedworth United and the replacement of their pitch ? I think that some calming down in some quarters is badly needed.

As one door closes,another one opens.

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Re: The Oval - Renewal of 3G Pitch - June 2025

By VoRToday 08:06Today at 08:06:52In response to Re: The Oval - Renewal of 3G Pitch - June 2025Top of thread

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It wouldn't be of any concern to Bedworth United but the eventuality of NTFC CIC remaining at The Oval for some years to come needs to be considered.

If a FIFA Quality Performance 3G pitch is what will be on offer at The Oval after June 2025, then that will limit NTFC CIC to playing at Level 7/Step 3 & going no higher...that is my point.

Edit:

With the new Club having now entered into the Feasibility Study stage of the new Stadium build process, with FWP Architects, IMO they should be instructing FWP to also include a ground-grading assessment of The Oval, in their early report.

Mark Grimes is the Stadium Manager at The Oval...he is familiar the FA's ground-grading requirements, from his time at Liberty Way.

Edited by VoR at 08:14:24 on 5th April 2025

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