East Yorkshire leisure centre opens £2.1m football pitch
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 7:09 AM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
The Haltemprice Leisure Centre in East Yorkshire has officially opened a new £2.1 million football pitch. Funded by contributions from property developers and a grant from the Premier League, FA, and Football Foundation, the new 3G facility features floodlighting, enhanced changing facilities, and additional parking. Local teams will utilize this pitch to facilitate women's and girls' football development. Councillor Nick Coultish expressed his satisfaction with the completion of the pitch, noting its positive impact on grassroots football in the area.
- •New 3G pitch opened at Haltemprice Leisure Centre.
- •Facility funded by local developers and a Premier League grant.
- •Pitch aims to support women's and girls' football.
- •Includes floodlighting and improved changing facilities.
- •Invests in year-round access for local football clubs.
- 7:09 AMYahoo Sports — Leisure centre gets £2m football pitch
"The pitch at Haltemprice Leisure Centre will be used by local teams and as a women and girls hub.
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