Club closer to achieving dream thanks to Welsh football initiative
By Effective Communication
Cambrian & Clydach Vale BGC is reaping the benefits of being part of a new joint venture between the Welsh Football Trust and Football Association of Wales (FAW) to improve grounds in Wales.
The Welsh League One club was recently awarded £22,500 from the Welsh Grounds Improvements Scheme which they have used to build a First Aid room, spectator seating as well as install a new PA system. The upgrades will play a substantial role in helping the club achieve their goal of a FAW Domestic License, which will enable them to host Welsh Premier League matches.
Cambrian and Clydach commercial manager Philip Williams said: “Our overall aim is to bring Welsh Premier League football to Rhondda Cynon Taff, and thanks to the WGI’s support we are closer to this dream.
“We have chosen our improvements carefully, with the aim of maximising the enjoyment for our supporters. Not only will they be more comfortable but the changes will take the whole match day experience to another level.”
Established just over a year ago, Welsh Grounds Improvements was set up to distribute Football Association of Wales grant aid to clubs to help improve the standard of stadia across Wales.
Officials from Welsh Grounds Improvements visited the club (Saturday November 21) to give their approval to the new facilities and to present a plaque to the club for the work carried out.
Peter Lee, Chairman of the Welsh Grounds Improvements Board said: “It is our aim to continue to help clubs like Cambrian and Clydach Vale BGC to improve the facilities that they offer to the community.
“With the introduction of this scheme, we hope to help many more clubs improve their future prospects and at the same time close the gap between the standards of facilities in place at football clubs across Wales.”
