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After losing their previous junior pitches to a school build in 2018, Welshpool Town were left with half of their previous pitch access and struggling to cope with the demand of playing and training opportunities for their senior and junior teams \u2013 which led to two of their teams having to fold. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Named after a local footballing legend Wayne Evans, the installation of these new pitches has allowed the club to add to their pool of over 270 junior and senior players \u2013 including over 50 female participants, apply for other FAW schemes to encourage participation in the area and restore the teams they\u2019d previously lost. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since the new pitches were unveiled last year, Welshpool have seen their junior section thrive and will now have representation from U6 to U16 boys and girls teams for the 2024\/25 season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The new pitches will also host the FAW\u2019s McDonald\u2019s Fun Football Programme<\/a> alongside other initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chris Roberts, Chair of Welshpool Town Juniors said: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWithout this generous grant from the Cymru Football Foundation and UK Government, the installation of these new pitches would not have been possible. We\u2019re so pleased that our junior and senior teams have somewhere to train, play and help us grow as a football club.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe new pitches have greatly enhanced the training and playing facilities for the club<\/strong> and it\u2019s a joy to see all the club\u2019s players enjoying training and playing \u2013 we\u2019re grateful to all of the funders for their contribution to this facility.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2022, the CFF has created and upgraded 19 grass pitch sites across Cymru with over 100 clubs receiving grants through our Equipment Fund to purchase new pitch maintenance equipment and supported over 200 pitches through the Pitch Advisory Service Wales<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find out more about our \u00a320million investments here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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