Karen Browne Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Mr Scholes outlined his proposals for a long term Development Plan for the League. They included separate meetings with clubs at Steps 5, 6 and 7; developing plans for clubs without the requisite grades; growth and retention; and a new League website. The last of these he saw as a vital route to achieve external credibility. We needed to improve our image and promote ourselves to potential sponsors as well as providing the League with a vehicle to raise money through advertising. It would also encourage better use of social media. Whichever way the League decided to progress, he felt it was necessary to hire a dedicated and knowledgeable administrator to run the site. The committee endorsed Mr Scholes’ plan to have separate meetings between the League and the clubs at the three different levels of the game to discuss matters which are particularly relevant to each level. The League would also like to hear from clubs any topics that they would like to include. The Football Foundation had indicated their willingness to attend these meetings and would be able to outline funding opportunities. Details will be issued early in the New Year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munchkin Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 I attended the Step 7 meeting this week, only lasted 3 hours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neutral Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 What is there to discuss about match officials? I mean what can change? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munchkin Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Just allows questions to be asked about certain things. Also allowed feedback to be given to clubs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyclaret Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Madness that they will not find 3/4G pitch development. As much as my body doesn't really agree. 3/4G has got to be the future surely. Almost every season there are fixture pile ups because of the weather, even the snow wouldn't stop games bring played on 4g pitches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neutral Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 3G costs nearly 300k to put down and has to be replaced every 10 years. Can't see many clubs being able to afford that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munchkin Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 The unfortunate thing is until the football league changes views and thereby also the conference, there will be no drastic installations. The question is for a team without lights would building a 3/4g to be used within the community and self funding have greater chance of planning. Quite possibly, but I'm not an expert. It would be a no for us due to land being owned by the parish and pretty sure the cricket club would kick up a fuss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munchkin Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Also to add and I think I am right here, the football foundation only funds to the FA ground requirements. There are also issues with what level you are at, so step 1 can get £400,000 I believe, step 7 it drops to £50,000 depending what scheme it is. They also will only fund floodlights on the condition of gaining promotion. So based on previous season just finish in the top 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyclaret Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 It can be expensive the 3G, but the money to be made from it will soon make up for it. Ours is not great, but we have kids teams, Sunday teams, private use, girls teams, schools use etc. short term investment long term gain surely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neutral Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 So you'll make over 30k on it a year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoucasX Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 3G costs nearly 300k to put down and has to be replaced every 10 years. Can't see many clubs being able to afford that. I am sure 3G pitch would pay back easily in terms of pitch hire and additional bar takings and reduced maintenance costs. And more people using the stadium at other times would mean more people likely to watch the first team......which would help bring success on the pitch as well as financially. I think this is what has happened at Maidstone and is starting to happen at Harlow. We won't be doing this at Hertford Town in the near future as it would not be in keeping with our picturesque and historic stadium and we need a new club house before any other investment is made. But I think most clubs should seriously consider 3G. Am I correct in saying that Spartan league does not allow 3G when Ryman leagues do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neutral Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Spartan allows 3G, just not caged 3G at thi level due to it obstructing spectators. I refuse to believe a club at this level would make 30k a year from having a 3G pitch. That's only to break even without making any profit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyclaret Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Spartan allows 3G, just not caged 3G at thi level due to it obstructing spectators. I refuse to believe a club at this level would make 30k a year from having a 3G pitch. That's only to break even without making any profit. Managed properly I'm sure they would. Even on luton we have 2 or 3 decent 3G venues and they are packed all the time. Ours is prob the worse out of the 3 and it is busy most evenings. You could easily fill it with 2 Saturday teams, 2 Sunday teams, Vets, schools use, evening private hire, summer soccer camps, crawley has atleast 2 teams per age group from about 5years old upwards. Etc. I would even think you could offer it to other sports, netball? By offering all this surely the councils/sports bodies would invest. But like I say it would need to managed properly to make a profit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savagebee Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 3g pitches are the only way forward for non league football clubs. Simples! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitley Bay Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 3g pitches are the only way forward for non league football clubs. Simples! Except when there are so many - 50+ in the SSMFL - that there are not enough organisations out there to fill the bookings..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savagebee Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 50 + Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neutral Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 The more 3G pitches there are, the less money you'll make. Too much competition! 30k a year has to be made just to break even! That's excluding any other club operating costs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savagebee Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Yes there are pro's and con's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munchkin Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 The more 3G pitches there are, the less money you'll make. Too much competition! 30k a year has to be made just to break even! That's excluding any other club operating costs! You are basing that on the current situation. If there was a requirement for more then the price would drop. Not every club would want to or even be allowed to have 3G pitches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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