South Tyneside Playing Pitch Strategy

SOUTH TYNESIDE

PLAYING PITCH STRATEGY

ASSESSMENT REPORT

MAY 2015

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SOUTH TYNESIDE PLAYING PITCH ASSESSMENT

CONTENTS

GLOSSARY ...... 1

PART 1: INTRODUCTION AND METHODOLOGY ...... 2

PART 2: FOOTBALL ...... 10

PART 3: CRICKET ...... 38

PART 4: RUGBY UNION ...... 50

PART 5: HOCKEY ...... 63

PART 6: ARTIFICIAL GRASS PITCHES (AGPS) ...... 66

PART 7: TENNIS ...... 76

PART 8: BOWLS ...... 82

PART 9: ATHLETICS ...... 86

APPENDIX 1: SPORTING CONTEXT ...... 88

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GLOSSARY

AGP Artificial Grass Pitch 3G Third Generation (artificial turf) NGB National Governing Body FA Football Association ECB England and Wales Cricket Board EH England Hockey RFU Rugby Football Union S106 Section 106 FIT Fields in Trust GIS Geographical Information Systems KKP Knight, Kavanagh and Page LDF Local Development Framework NPPF National Planning Policy Framework FPM Facilities Planning Model FE Further Education HE Higher Education TGR Team Generation Rate

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PART 1: INTRODUCTION AND METHODOLOGY

This is the Playing Pitch Assessment Report prepared by Knight Kavanagh & Page (KKP) for South Tyneside Council (STC) and its partners.

This report presents a supply and demand assessment of playing pitch facilities in accordance with Sport England’s Playing Pitch Strategy Guidance: An approach to developing and delivering a playing pitch strategy. It has been followed to develop a clear picture of the balance between the local supply of, and demand for, playing pitches and other outdoor sports facilities.

The guidance details a stepped approach to developing a Playing Pitch Strategy (PPS). These steps are separated into five distinct sections:

 Stage A: Prepare and tailor the approach (Step 1)  Stage B: Gather information and views on the supply of and demand for provision (Steps 2 & 3)  Stage C: Assess the supply and demand information and views (Steps 4, 5 & 6)  Stage D: Develop the strategy (Steps 7 & 8)  Stage E: Deliver the strategy and keep it robust and up to date (Steps 9 & 10)

Stages A to C are covered in this report.

Stage A: Prepare and tailor the approach

Why the PPS is being developed

As outlined by the Council in the preparation stages of the study, the main drivers for undertaking a new Playing Pitch Strategy in South Tyneside are:

 To provide a robust and up-to-date evidence base to support new planning policy in the South Tyneside Local Plan and to assist in the determination of planning applications  Contribute to the management and protection of existing sport and recreation facilities and assets  To address issues with South Tyneside previous Playing Pitch Strategy  To reflect the recent changes in Sport England requirements for undertaking a Playing Pitch Strategy

The vision for the Playing Pitch Strategy is:

‘To provide a range of high quality facilities for the provision of playing pitch sport to encourage participation and enable South Tyneside to meet its current and future needs’.

The key objectives for the Playing Pitch Strategy are:

 To develop a clear understanding of current sport participation and playing pitch provision in South Tyneside.  To provide a framework and action plan to support growth in participation in sport in line with National Governing Bodies objectives.  To provide evidence to protect existing facilities and playing pitch provision.

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 To establish a clear understanding of the demand for playing pitches and playing pitch sports (Football, Rugby Union, Cricket and Hockey), and an understanding of cross boundary participation of sports teams  To provide strategic recommendations relating to the management of sites and potential enhancement of existing sites.  To Outline current and future demand for playing pitches and sports, and identify deficiencies or surpluses in provision and options for addressing these

Agreed scope

The following types of outdoor sports facilities were agreed by the steering group for inclusion in the Assessment and Strategy:

 Football pitches  Cricket pitches  Rugby union pitches  Hockey/artificial grass pitches (AGPs)  Bowling greens  Tennis courts  Athletics tracks

Management arrangements

A Project Team from the Council has worked with KKP to ensure that all relevant information is readily available and to support the consultants as necessary to ensure that project stages and milestones are delivered on time, within the cost envelope and to the required quality standard to meet Sport England methodology.

Further to this, the Steering Group is and has been responsible for the direction of the PPS from a strategic perspective and for supporting, checking and challenging the work of the project team. The Steering Group is made up of representatives from Sport England and NGBs.

It will be important for the Steering Group to continue once the PPS has been finalised for several reasons, including a continuing responsibility to:

 Be a champion for playing pitch provision in the area and promote the value and importance of the PPS.  Ensure implementation of the PPS’s recommendations and action plan.  Monitor and evaluate the outcomes of the PPS.  Ensure that the PPS is kept up to date and refreshed.

What makes South Tyneside different?

Features which make the study area different have been identified along with any impact they may have on pitch provision and the approach to the PPS:

 The 2009 and 2011 playing pitch work identified 262 playing pitches on public, private and educational sites of which 166 pitches are in community use (2011).  Temple Park, Monkton Stadium and Chuter Ede are identified as being strategic sporting hub locations, providing indoor and outdoor sports facilities that serve the whole of the borough.

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 Schools in South Tyneside are an important provider of playing pitches for community use.  There are no major private playing pitch providers in South Tyneside, with the exception of the Sunderland AFC Academy of Light. The Academy of Light provides a number of outdoor football pitches; however, they are not available for community use.  Temple Park and Monkton Stadium are central venues for football and have hosted the Russell Foster Youth League from June 2014 which attracts teams from outside of the local authority boundary to these venues.  England Hockey has identified the protection of hockey pitches is a priority in South Tyneside due to currently limited supply of suitable facilities.

Study area

The local authority boundary of South Tyneside will provide the geographic scope of the PPS. South Tyneside Borough is considered to be the most appropriate functional area to conduct the review, with consideration given to Temple Park, Monkton Stadium and Chuter Ede in particular being strategic sporting hub locations that serve a borough-wide area.

Further to this, sub areas, or analysis areas, have been created to allow a more localised assessment of provision and examination of playing pitch surpluses and deficiencies at a local level. Use of analysis areas also allows local circumstances and issues to be taken into account. South Tyneside is divided into three analysis areas:

 Hebburn & Jarrow  Inner & Outer South Shields  South

Analysis area Ward Hebburn & Jarrow Bede Hebburn North Hebburn South Monkton Primrose Inner & Outer South Shields Beacon and Bents Biddick and All Saints Cleadon Park Harton Horsley Hill Simonside and Rekendyke West Park Westoe Whiteleas South Boldon Colliery Cleadon and East Boldon Fellgate and Hedworth Whitburn and Marsden

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Figure 1.1: Analysis area map

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Stage B: Gather information and views on the supply of and demand for provision

It is essential that a PPS is based on the most accurate and up-to-date information available for the supply of and demand for playing pitches. This section provides details about how this information has been gathered in South Tyneside.

Gather supply information and views – an audit of playing pitches

PPS guidance uses the following definitions of a playing pitch and playing field. These definitions are set out by the Government in the 2010 ‘Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order’.1

 Playing pitch – a delineated area which is used for association football, rugby, cricket, hockey, lacrosse, rounders, baseball, softball, American football, Australian football, Gaelic football, shinty, hurling, polo or cycle polo.  Playing field – the whole of a site which encompasses at least one playing pitch.

This PPS counts individual grass pitches (as a delineated area) as the basic unit of supply. The definition of a playing pitch also includes artificial grass pitches (AGPs).

Quantity

All playing pitches are included irrespective of ownership, management and use. Playing pitch sites were initially identified using Sport England’s Active Places web based database. The Council and NGBs supported the process by checking and updating this initial data. This was also verified against club information supplied by local leagues. For each site the following details were recorded in the project database (which will be supplied as an electronic file):

 Site name, address (including postcode) and location  Ownership and management type  Security of tenure  Total number, type and quality of pitches

Accessibility

Not all pitches offer the same level of access to the community. The ownership and accessibility of playing pitches also influences their actual availability for community use. Each site is assigned a level of community use as follows:

 Available for community use and used - pitches in public, voluntary, private or commercial ownership or management (including education sites) recorded as being available for hire and currently in use by teams playing in community leagues.  Available but unused - pitches that are available for hire but are not currently used by teams which play in community leagues; this most often applies to school sites but can also apply to sites which are expensive to hire.  No community use - pitches which as a matter of policy or practice are not available for hire or use by teams playing in community leagues. This should include professional club pitches along with some semi-professional club pitches where play is restricted to the first or second team.

1. www.sportengland.org>Facilities and Planning> Planning Applications

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 Disused – pitches that are not being used at all by any users and are not available for community hire either. Once these sites are disused for five or more years they will then be categorised as ‘lapsed sites’.  Lapsed - last known use was as a playing field more than five years ago (these fall outside of Sport England’s statutory remit but still have to be assessed using the criteria in paragraph 74 of the National Planning Policy Framework).

In addition, there should be a good degree of certainty that the pitch will be available to the community for at least the following three years. A judgement is made based on the information gathered and a record of secured or unsecured community use put against each site.

Quality

The capacity of pitches to regularly provide for competitive play, training and other activity over a season is most often determined by their quality. As a minimum, the quality and therefore the capacity of a pitch affects the playing experience and people’s enjoyment of a sport. In extreme circumstances it can result in a pitch being unable to cater for all or certain types of play during peak and off peak times.

It is not just the quality of the pitch itself which has an effect on its capacity but also the quality, standard and range of ancillary facilities. The quality of both the pitch and ancillary facilities will determine whether a pitch is able to contribute to meeting demand from various groups and for different levels and types of play.

The quality of all pitches identified in the audit and the ancillary facilities supporting them are assessed regardless of ownership, management or availability. Along with capturing any details specific to the individual pitches and sites, a quality rating is recorded within the audit for each pitch.

These ratings are used to help estimate the capacity of each pitch to accommodate competitive and other play within the supply and demand assessment.

In addition to undertaking non-technical assessments (using the templates provided within the guidance and as determined by NGBs), users and providers were also consulted on the quality and in some instances the quality rating was adjusted to reflect this.

Gather demand information and views

Presenting an accurate picture of current demand for playing pitches (i.e. recording how and when pitches are used) is important when undertaking a supply and demand assessment. Demand for playing pitches in South Tyneside tends to fall within the following categories:

 Organised competitive play  Organised training  Informal play

In addition, unmet and displaced demand for provision is also identified on a sport by sport basis. Unmet demand is defined as the number of additional teams that could be fielded if access to a sufficient number of pitches (and ancillary facilities) was available.

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Displaced demand refers to teams that are generated from residents of the area but due to any number of factors do not currently play within the area.

Alongside current demand, it is important for a PPS to assess whether the future demand for playing pitches can be met. Using population projections, and proposed housing growth (if available), an estimate can be made of the likely future demand for playing pitches.

The resident population in South Tyneside is recorded as 148,526 (these are the ONS 2013 mid-year estimates). By 2037, the Borough’s population is projected to increase to 156,574 (ONS Feb 2015 based projections 2012-2037).

Team generation rates are used to provide an indication of how many people it may take to generate a team (by gender and age group), in order to help estimate the change in demand for pitch sports that may arise from any population change in the study area.

Future demand for pitches is calculated by adding the percentage increases, to the ONS population increases in each analysis area. This figure is then applied to the TGRs and is presented on a sport by sport basis within the relevant sections of this report.

Other information sources that were used to help identify future demand include:

 Recent trends in the participation in playing pitch sports.  The nature of the current and likely future population and their propensity to participate in pitch sports.  Feedback from pitch sports clubs on their plans to develop additional teams.  Any local and NGB specific sports development targets (e.g. increase in participation).

Current and future demand for playing pitches is presented on a sport by sport basis within the relevant sections of this report.

A variety of consultation methods were used to collate demand information about leagues, clubs, county associations and national/regional governing bodies of sport. Face to face consultation was carried out with key clubs from each sport. This allowed for the collection of detailed demand information and an exploration of key issues to be interrogated and more accurately assessed.

For data analysis purposes an online survey (converted to postal if required) was utilised. This was sent to all clubs not covered by face to face consultation.

Local sports development officers, county associations and regional governing body officers advised which of the clubs to include in the face to face consultation. Sport England was also included within the consultation process prior to the project commencing. Issues identified by clubs returning questionnaires were followed up by telephone or face to face interviews.

Stage C: Assess the supply and demand information and views

Supply and demand information gathered within Section B was used to assess the adequacy of playing pitch provision in South Tyneside. It focused on how much use each site could potentially accommodate (on an area by area basis) compared to how much use is currently taking place.

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Understand the situation at individual sites

Qualitative pitch ratings are linked to a pitch capacity rating derived from NGB guidance and tailored to suit a local area. The quality and use of each pitch is assessed against the recommended pitch capacity to indicate how many match equivalent sessions per week (per season for cricket) a pitch could accommodate.

This is compared to the number of matches actually taking place and categorised as follows, to identify:

Potential spare capacity: Play is below the level the site could sustain. At capacity: Play is at a level the site can sustain. Overused: Play exceeds the level the site can sustain.

Develop the current picture of provision

Once capacity is determined on a site by site basis, actual spare capacity is calculated on an area by area basis via further interrogation of temporal demand. Although this may have been identified, it does not necessarily mean that there is surplus provision. For example, spare capacity may not be available when it is needed or the site may be retained in a ‘strategic reserve’ to enable pitch rotation to reduce wear and tear.

Capacity ratings assist in the identification of sites for improvement/development, rationalisation, decommissioning and disposal.

Develop the future picture of provision - scenario testing

Modelling scenarios to assess whether existing provision can cater for unmet, displaced and future demand is made after the capacity analysis. This will also include, for example, removing sites with unsecured community use to demonstrate the impact this would have if these sites were to be decommissioned in the future.

Identify the key findings and issues

By completing Steps 1-5 it is possible to identify several findings and issues relating to the supply, demand and adequacy of playing pitch provision in South Tyneside. This report seeks to identify and present the key findings and issues, which should now be checked, challenged and agreed by the Steering Group prior to development of the Strategy (Section D).

The following sections summarise the local administration of the main grass pitch sports in South Tyneside. Each provides a quantitative summary of provision and a map showing the distribution of facilities. It also provides information about the availability of facilities to/for the local community and, the governing body of each sport and regional strategic plan (where they exist). Local league details are provided in order to outline the competitive structure for each sport. The findings of club consultation and key issues for each sport are summarised.

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PART 2: FOOTBALL

2.1: Introduction

Durham County FA is the primary organisation responsible for the development (and some elements of administration) of football in South Tyneside. It is also responsible for the administration, in terms of discipline, rules and regulations, cup competitions and representative matches, development of clubs and facilities, volunteers, referees, coaching courses and delivering national football schemes.

This section of the report focuses on the supply and demand for grass football pitches. Part 6 captures supply and demand for artificial grass pitches (AGPs). In the future it is anticipated that there will be a growing demand for the use of AGPs for competitive football fixtures, especially to accommodate mini and youth football.

Consultation

In addition to face to face consultation with key football clubs, an electronic survey was sent to all clubs that consider South Tyneside to be their home local authority. Contact details were provided by the Council and Durham County FA, and the invitation to complete the survey was distributed via email. A club response rate of 62% and a team response rate of 77% were achieved (53 of the 86 clubs). The list below highlights the clubs that were met with face to face:

 Boldon Colts FC  Hebburn Town JFC  South Shields FC  Whitburn & Cleadon FC  Whiteleas JFC

The South Shields Sunday League was also met with for a face to face consultation. The results of such consultation are used to inform key issues within this section of the report.

2.2: Supply

The audit identifies a current total of 106 grass football pitches within South Tyneside across 52 sites. Of these, 87 are available, at some level, for community use (presented in Table 2.1). Figure 2.1 identifies all grass football pitches within South Tyneside regardless of community use (see Table 2.9 for the key to the map).

Table 2.1: Summary of grass football pitches available to the community

Analysis area Available for community use Adult Youth 11v11 Youth 9v9 Mini 7v7 Mini 5v5 Totals Hebburn & Jarrow 17 - 5 4 - 26 Inner & Outer South Shields 28 2 7 2 2 41 South 15 - 3 2 - 20 South Tyneside 60 2 15 8 2 87

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There are a large number of adult pitches when compared to other pitch sizes. A lack of youth 11v11 pitches results in youth 11v11 teams playing on adult pitches; in South Tyneside many adult pitches double up as youth 11v11 pitches. In total, 67 youth 11v11 teams currently use adult pitches for home matches, which is not ideal for youth players and is not in line with the FA Youth Review. Sites used for both are as follows (number of pitches in brackets):

 Bents Recreation Ground (5)  Boldon Community Association – Jarrow Roofing FC (1)  Boldon School (4)  Brinkburn Recreation Ground (1)  Cleadon Lane Sports Ground (2)  Cleadon Recreation Ground (3)  Clegwell Community Association (Hebburn Comprehensive School) (3)  Harton & Westoe Miners Welfare (2)  Hebburn Riverside Park (1)  Hedworthfield Community Association (3)  Luke Lane Playing Fields (3)  Mortimer Comprehensive School (1)  Perth Green Community Association (2)  St Wilfrids RC College (3)  Temple Memorial Park (5)

Of those pitches, Brinkburn Recreation Ground, Gypsies Green Stadium, Mortimer Community School, St Wilfrid’s RC College and Temple Park Memorial Ground contain adult pitches that are solely used by youth 11v11 teams.

The Methodology defines the minimum size of an Adult football pitch as being 90m x 46m. The minimum size of a youth pitch is 70m x 42m and a mini pitch 46m x 27m. More detailed pitch guidance can be accessed at: http://www.thefa.com/GetIntoFootball/Facilities/Goalpost_and_Pitch_Sizes.aspx

There are also numerous full sized 3G AGPs suitable for football matches in South Tyneside, three of which are FA certified pitches (for competitive use); Clegwell Community Association (Hebburn Comprehensive School), Harton Technology College and Temple Park Centre. A fourth AGP is located at Mortimer Comprehensive School, however, it is not FA certified.

As FA certified pitches can host competitive matches, demand that would otherwise be supplied on grass pitches can be accommodated; in total, three adult teams from within South Tyneside use AGPs for home matches.

Although the AGP at Monkton Stadium is unable to accommodate adult and youth football (due to its size) it is FA approved to host competitive mini football. Therefore the low number of grass mini pitches in South Tyneside is due to mini football being played at centralised venues, the majority of which are on AGPs. Central venues used within South Tyneside are Monkton Stadium and Temple Park Centre.

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Accessibility

The football club survey reveals that most players travel between two and five miles to access pitches in South Tyneside. Clubs travelling over five miles generally participate in leagues which are of a high standard (e.g. Wearside Football League) which suggests that players are willing to travel further to play a good standard of competitive football. Club consultation also suggests that in some areas clubs are willing to travel further in order to access better quality facilities.

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Figure 2.1: Location of all football pitches in South Tyneside mapped by capacity

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Pitch quality

The quality of football pitches in South Tyneside has been assessed via a combination of site visits (using non-technical assessments as determined by The FA) and user consultation to reach and apply an agreed rating as follows:

 Good  Standard  Poor

Pitch quality is primarily influenced by the carrying capacity of the site; often pitches are over used and lack the drainage necessary to improve quality.

The percentage parameters used for the non-technical assessments were as follows; Good (>80%), Standard (50-80%), Poor (<50%). The final quality ratings assigned to the sites also take into account the user quality ratings gathered from consultation.

The table below summarises the quality of pitches that are available for community use. In total, 17 pitches are assessed as good quality, 55 as standard quality and 15 are deemed to be poor quality.

Table 2.2: Pitch quality assessments (community use pitches)

Adult pitches Youth pitches Mini pitches Good Standard Poor Good Standard Poor Good Standard Poor 11 43 6 3 12 2 3 0 7

Sites containing poor quality pitches are as follows:

 Chuter Ede Community Association  Luke Lane Playing Fields  Oakleigh Gardens  Valley View Primary School

In general, league and club consultation indicates pitch quality has either remained the same or worsened when compared to the previous season. Whilst 8% of clubs indicate that pitch quality has improved, 21% state that quality has reduced, which is attributed to a mixture of exceptionally wet winters that impacts on the frequency of maintenance regimes. The South Shields Sunday League also reports deterioration in pitch quality, with limited/poor maintenance cited as the main reason.

Private sites (e.g. sports clubs) generally offer better quality facilities than local authority sites and school pitches. Such sports clubs tend to have dedicated ground staff or volunteers working on pitches and the fact that they are often secured by fencing prevents unofficial use. Unofficial use of public sites can further exacerbate quality issues, with dog fouling and littering common.

Specific comments relating to the pitch conditions at individual sites can be seen in the table below. The comments are a combination of club and league feedback and site assessment information.

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Table 2.3: Site specific comments

Site Comments Bents Recreation Ground Poor changing facilities that are becoming too dangerous for use. Car park is too small. Drainage is the best in the area. Boldon School Pitches run alongside school tennis courts, which are kept locked. Therefore, when a football goes over the fencing it cannot be retrieved. Brinkburn Recreation Ground Poorly maintained. Grass cuttings left on pitches. Chuter Ede Community Poor drainage and poor ancillary facilities. Football Association tournaments are played on the site every two months, as organised by the Community Association. Cleadon Recreation Ground High levels of dog fouling due to sites open nature. Poor maintenance results in infrequent grass cutting. Clegwell Community Split management of the site between the School and the Association (Hebburn Community Association results in overuse, pitch hire Comprehensive School) complications and poor maintenance. Gypsies Green Stadium Shared with an athletics club, who partake in field events such as shot-put and javelin on the football pitch. Harton and Westoe Miners One of the pitches is prone to flooding. Welfare Hebburn Riverside Park Thorn bushes nearby to pitch are dangerous and constantly result in the loss and/or destruction of footballs. Hedworthfield Community Infrequent grass cutting and line marking. Open nature of site Association results in high levels of dog fouling. Jack Clark Park Pitch cannot be used at the start and end of each season due to overmarked cricket outfield, which has priority when the seasons overlap. Dated changing facilities. Keelman’s Way Special New pitches with new drainage installed. Considered the best School quality site in use by the South Tyneside Sunday League. King George V Playing Fields Pitches are poorly maintained. High levels of unofficial use and – Jarrow dog fouling. Top pitch is considered better quality. Luke Lane Playing Fields Open site meaning unofficial use and dog fouling is common. Football teams cannot access ancillary provision which is owned by rugby club. Drainage is poor; however a nearby housing development is expected to result in an improvement to the current system. The South Shields Sunday League states that pitches are the worst that it accesses. Oakleigh Gardens Poor maintenance and drainage. No longer used by the South Shields Sunday League due to poor quality. South Shields Community Poor quality goalposts result in difficulty fixing nets. Limited School changing facilities do not provide enough rooms for the number of teams on site at one time. St Wilfrid’s RC College Poor drainage. No access to changing facilities, which is preventing Harton & Westoe JFC from creating a ladies team. The Shack Field Infrequent grass cuttings and a lack of repair work results in worsening pitch quality. Many games postponed due to waterlogging.

Ancillary facilities

Changing facilities are generally viewed as being adequate by clubs with 38% rating provision as good and a further 46% rating provision as standard. However, 16% of clubs

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deem changing accommodation to be poor and a further eight clubs report not having access to changing facilities at all.

The majority of facilities described as poor by users have dated facilities that are small and do not provide enough rooms in relation to the number of pitches on site. Facilities receiving a poor rating from clubs are as follows:

 Bents Recreation Ground  Chuter Ede Community Association  Cleadon Recreation Ground  Gypsies Green Stadium

Particular focus should be placed on the ancillary provision at Bents Recreation Ground, as six clubs mentioned a problem with the changing rooms during consultation. Complaints have been made recently from teams and referees accessing the site that the facilities have become too dangerous for use. As a result, the South Shields Sunday League is advising its teams to find an alternative venue for home matches.

In addition, some sites do not provide changing provision and as a result the pitches are not accessible to teams that require certain facilities to comply with league rules.

Furthermore, consultation identifies that although changing rooms exist at some sites they are not available to football teams, including at Lukes Lane Playing Fields and St Wilfrid’s RC College.

Security of tenure

Tenure of sites in South Tyneside is generally secure. There are numerous sites operated by community associations, whilst local authority sites such as Bents Park Recreation Ground and Cleadon Recreation Ground are reserved for community use.

Through consultation it is apparent that numerous clubs are interested in acquiring their own land through a lease agreement, however, previous attempts to make this happen have been unsuccessful. Transferring local authority pitches to sports clubs will help relieve financial pressure and time constraints placed on the Council, as well as helping clubs acquire funding for pitch and ancillary provision improvement.

Whiteleas JFC is interested in leasing land attached to the closed Temple Park Junior School. The pitches are currently used by the Club for training purposes via an agreement with the Council, although match use is not permitted. Having its own dedicated site will allow the Club to move teams off local authority pitches and consolidate usage onto one site.

Similarly, Whitburn & Cleadon FC is looking to acquire Cleadon Lane Playing Fields on a long term lease. The Club currently has sole use of the pitches, which were previously part of Whitburn Academy. A previous lease agreement was refused but it is now understood that the School no longer use or has a need for the land.

South Shields FC and Boldon Colts FC are also both exploring opportunities to lease sites, with Brinkburn Recreation Ground and land attached to the closed South Shields Community School both mentioned as possible locations.

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Tenure of some sites does remain unsecure, notably at schools and academies which state their own policies regarding community use. This is the case at St Joseph’s Roman Catholic Comprehensive School and Harton Technology College, for example.

Uncertainty remains in relation to Filtrona Park, which was previously home to South Shields FC. The Club was forced off the site in 2013 and the pitch has remained unused since.

Future supply

An additional adult pitch has recently been laid at St Wilfrid’s RC School and will be available for use at the beginning of next season. It will be let out to the community and used by Harton & Westoe JFC.

Lapsed sites

Croft Terrace was previously marked out with football pitches. However, there has been no reported use since 2010. Similarly, The Charlie Hurley Centre has been unused since Sunderland AFC relocated to The Academy of Light. The land is still owned by the Club. However, it is for sale, unmaintained and without pitches.

2.3: Demand

Through the audit and assessment a total of 227 teams were identified as playing within South Tyneside.

Table 2.6: Summary of competitive teams currently playing in South Tyneside

Analysis area No. of teams playing Adult Youth 11v11 Youth 9v9 Mini 7v7 Mini 5v5 Totals Hebburn & Jarrow 17 22 4 16 - 59 Inner & Outer South Shields 34 32 13 - 48 127 South 14 16 11 - - 41 South Tyneside 65 70 28 16 48 227

Clubs that responded to the online survey were asked whether there had been a change in the number of teams over the previous three years. The response rates for those which answered those relevant questions can be seen in the table below:

Table 2.7: Change in the number of teams over the previous three years

Team type Clubs response Increased Decreased Stayed the same Adult - 12% 88% Youth 16% 8% 76% Mini 21% - 79%

The highest increase in teams is seen in mini soccer, with 21% of clubs reporting an increase over the last three years and no clubs reporting a decrease. Similarly, 16% of clubs report an increase in youth teams whilst only 8% report a decrease.

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It would be expected that an increase in mini and youth teams would translate into more adult teams; however, this is not always the case. No clubs in South Tyneside report an increase in adult teams over the previous three years whilst 12% report a decrease (a figure which does not take into account the many one team adult clubs that have folded during this time). Going back ten years, the South Shields Sunday League report that its league contained 60 adult teams; this season there are 33 teams.

A decrease in adult teams coincides with a national trend of 11 aside adult men’s teams decreasing due to many players opting to play small sided versions of the game instead. The way in which people, especially adult men, want to play football is changing. People want to be able to fit it into busy lifestyles and the small sided formats and shorter games allow players to do this without giving up their weekends. If this trend continues there is likely to be demand for more access to 3G pitches.

Whilst it would be expected that the decrease in adult teams would subsequently result in less need for adult pitches, it is important to safeguard the future of unused pitches in case of an increase in adult teams in the future. In the event of adult pitches being changed to suit other formats of the game, flexibility should be retained.

Unmet demand

Unmet demand is existing demand that is not getting access to pitches. It is usually expressed, for example, when a team is already training but is unable to access a match pitch, or when a league has a waiting list due to a lack of pitch provision.

In South Tyneside, there is unmet demand from Horsely Hill FC. The Club has an U15s team in training but not playing competitive matches due to being unable to access a pitch at a suitable time. The team would ideally play in Inner & Outer South Shields Analysis Area.

Latent demand

During the consultation process a number of clubs identify that if more pitches were available at their home ground or in the local area, they could develop more teams in the future (latent demand). The table below highlights latent demand expressed by the clubs that could potentially be fielded if more pitches were available.

Table 2.8: Summary of latent demand expressed by clubs

Club Latent Analysis area Pitch requirement demand Number2 Type Boldon CA FC 2 x Youth South 1 Youth Harton & Westoe JFC 2 x Youth Inner & Outer South Shields 1 Youth Hebburn Town JFC 2 x Mini Hebburn & Jarrow 1 Mini South Shields Ladies FC 1 x Adult Inner & Outer South Shields 0.5 Adult Tyneside Pumas FC 1 x Youth Hebburn & Jarrow 0.5 Youth Totals 0.5 Adult 2.5 Youth 1 Mini

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In addition to the table, six clubs indicate that they could field more teams if training facilities improved, and nine clubs state that teams would increase if ancillary provision improved.

Sport England’s Segmentation Tool enables analysis of ‘the percentage of adults that would like to participate in football but are not currently doing so’ in South Tyneside. The tool identifies latent demand of 208 people. The most dominant segments are ‘Jamie – sports team lads’ and ‘Kev – pub league team mates’.

Displaced demand

Displaced demand refers to teams that are currently accessing pitches for their home fixtures outside of the area in which they are registered.

For the last two seasons, South Shields FC has been playing at Eden Lane, Peterlee in Sunderland after being moved from their original home ground, Filtrona Park. However, subject to ratification, the Club will move back to Filtrona Park ahead of next season via a lease agreement. Due to competing at a high level in the Football Pyramid (the EBAC Northern League), certain ground requirements are needed, as highlighted later in this report.

Exported demand

Mini football in South Tyneside is played within the Russell Foster Youth league at centralised venues across the North East, meaning that many South Tyneside teams are required to play outside of the area as per league requirements. Mini teams from within South Tyneside clubs currently playing outside of the area can be seen in the table below:

Table 2.9: Summary of exported demand for mini football

Club Teams Boldon Colts FC 1 x u8s, 3 x u9s, 2 x u10s Harton & Westoe JFC 2 x u9s Hebburn Town JFC 2 x u8s, 2 x u9s, 2 x u10s Jarrow FC 2 x u8s, 1 x u9s South Shields JFC 1 x u8s, 3 x u9s, 2 x u10s South Tyneside Youth FC 2 x u8s Whitburn & Cleadon FC 1 x u9s, 1 x u10s Whiteleas JFC 1 x u9s

Overall, there are 28 mini teams exported to outside of South Tyneside, consisting of eight 5v5 and 20 7v7 teams.

Imported demand

Similarly to displaced demand, the use of centralised venues for mini football results in imported demand into South Tyneside. Both Monkton Stadium and Temple Park Centre are used as venues for mini football, meaning teams from outside the South Tyneside area are required to play within South Tyneside as per league requirements.

In total, there is imported demand equating to 29, 5v5 and eight 7v7 teams. A breakdown of the teams can be seen in the table below:

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Table 2.10: Summary of imported demand for mini football

Club Teams Chester-Le-Street FC 2 x u7s Farringdon FC 1 x u10s HFC United FC 2 x u7s Leam Rangers FC 1 x u7s Monkton AFC 1 x u7s North East Sports FC 1 x u7s NSG Athletic FC 2 x u7s Redby CA FC 2 x u7s SR Dons Royals FC 1 x u10s St Cuthberts FC 1 x u10s Swalewell JFC 1 x u7s Velocity FC 2 x u7s Waldridge Park FC 2 x u7s, 1 x u10s Washington AFC 4 x u7s, 1 x u10s Washington Athletic FC 2 x u7s, 1 x u10s Washington JFC 2 x u7s, 1 x u10s Washington United FC 2 x u7s, 1 x u10s Winlanton FC 1 x u8s Wrekenton FC 1 x u7s, 1 x u8s

Future demand

Future demand can be defined in two ways, through participation increases and using population forecasts.

Population increases

Team generation rates are used below as the basis for calculating the number of teams likely to be generated in the future (2037) based on population growth. It is predicted that there will be an increase of eight youth boys’ teams.

Table 2.11: Team generation rates

Age group Current Current Team Future Predicted Additional population no. of Generation population future teams that within age teams Rate within age number may be group group of teams generated from the increased population Adult Men (16-45) 26,870 60 1:448 27,016 60.3 0.3 Adult Women (16-45) 27,723 4 1:6,931 26,514 3.8 - Youth Boys (10-15) 4,746 96 1:49 5,156 104.3 8.3 Youth Girls (10-15) 4,633 6 1:772 4,950 6.4 0.4 Mini-Soccer Mixed (6-9) 6,306 65 1:97 6,270 64.6 -

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Participation increases

A number of clubs report plans to increase the number of teams they provide. Of the clubs which quantify their potential increase, there is a predicted growth of 40 teams equating to a demand for five adult, eight youth and seven mini pitches.

Latent demand highlighted earlier in the report has been discounted from the table below, as it is presumed to be included in future growth.

Table 2.12: Potential team increases identified by clubs

Club Future Analysis area Pitch requirement demand Number3 Type Harton Bulldogs FC Mini x 1 Central Venue 0.5 Mini Harton & Westoe JFC Adult x 4 Inner & Outer South Shields 2 Adult Youth x 4 Inner & Outer South Shields 2 Youth Mini x 1 Central Venue 0.5 Mini Hebburn Town JFC Adult x 1 Hebburn & Jarrow 0.5 Adult Youth x 3 Hebburn & Jarrow 1.5 Youth Jarrow FC Adult x 2 Hebburn & Jarrow 1 Adult Youth x 3 Hebburn & Jarrow 1.5 Youth Mini x 2 Central Venue 1 Mini Real Athletic FC Mini x 1 Central Venue 0.5 Mini South Shields FC Youth x 2 Inner & Outer South Shields 1 Youth Mini x 2 Central Venue 1 Mini South Tyneside Youth Adult x 1 Inner & Outer South Shields 0.5 Adult FC Youth x 1 Inner & Outer South Shields 0.5 Youth Mini x 2 Central Venue 1 Mini Tyneside Pumas FC Adult x 2 Hebburn & Jarrow 1 Adult Youth x 1 Hebburn & Jarrow 0.5 Youth Mini x 3 Central Venue 1.5 Mini Whiteleas JFC Youth x 2 Inner & Outer South Shields 1 Youth Mini x 2 Central Venue 1 Mini Totals 5 Adult 8 Youth 7 Mini

Football pyramid demand

There are six clubs in South Tyneside that play within the football pyramid:

 Jarrow Roofing BCA FC – Step 5  Hebburn Town FC – Step 6  Boldon CA FC – Step 7  Harton & Westoe CW FC – Step 7  Hebburn Reyrolles FC – Step 7  Jarrow FC – Step 7

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Clubs within the step system must adhere to ground requirements set out by the FA. The higher the level of football being played the higher the requirements. Clubs cannot progress into the league/step above if the ground requirements do not meet the correct specifications. Ground grading assesses grounds from A to H, with ‘A’ being the requirements for Step 1 clubs.

Although all clubs in South Tyneside currently meet the requirements of their league, the majority would need to make ground improvements, or potentially move sites in order to progress through the football pyramid. Jarrow Roofing BCA FC play at the highest level (Step 5) and as such their respective home grounds must adhere to the ground grading for that level (F). Appendix 3 highlights all requirements from grade A to H.

South Shields FC is currently displaced from South Tyneside, despite having a desire to play within the area. The Club play at Step 6 of the football pyramid and therefore any ground that accommodates the Club within South Tyneside must adhere to ground grading G.

2.4: Capacity analysis

The capacity for pitches to regularly provide for competitive play, training and other activity over a season is most often determined by quality. As a minimum, the quality and therefore the capacity of a pitch affects the playing experience and people’s enjoyment of playing football. In extreme circumstances it can result in the inability of the pitch to cater for all or certain types of play during peak and off peak times. Pitch quality is often influenced by weather conditions and drainage.

As a guide, The FA has set a standard number of matches that each grass pitch type should be able to accommodate without adversely affecting its current quality (pitch capacity). Taking into consideration the guidelines on capacity the following ratings were used in South Tyneside:

Adult pitches Youth pitches Mini pitches Pitch Matches per Pitch Matches per Pitch Matches per quality week quality week quality week Good 3 Good 4 Good 6 Standard 2 Standard 2 Standard 4 Poor 1 Poor 1 Poor 2

Table 2.15 applies the above pitch ratings against the actual level of weekly play recorded to determine a capacity rating as follows:

Potential capacity Play is below the level the site could sustain At capacity Play matches the level the site can sustain Overused Play exceeds the level the site can sustain

Education sites

To account for curricular/extra-curricular use of education pitches it is likely that the carrying capacity at such sites will need to be adjusted. This adjustment is dependent on the amount of play carried out and also the number of pitches on site. The only time this would not happen is when a school does not use its pitches at all and the sole use is community use. The table below identifies the school sites and adjusted capacity where required.

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Table 2.13: Secondary school capacity adjustment

Site Type Site name Site capacity comments/actions ID 4 Secondary Boldon School Pitches are available for community use and well used. External hiring handled by Boldon Community Association, whilst maintenance is managed by MITIE. School use reduces capacity by one match equivalent session per pitch to reflect curricular and extra-curricular activity. 12 Secondary Harton Technology Community use is handled by an onsite sports College centre. However no use of football pitches is allowed in order to protect quality. School use reduces capacity by 0.5 match equivalent sessions per pitch; AGP is used more often. 8 Secondary Hebburn Grass pitches are owned, managed and maintained Comprehensive by Clegwell Community Association. Well used by School the community, however sporadically used by the School, who have a preference for onsite AGP. Capacity reduced by 0.5 match equivalent sessions per pitch. 17 Secondary Jarrow School Community use is managed by Carillion however agreement with the School means use of grass pitches is limited in order to protect quality. High levels of school use reduce capacity by two match equivalent sessions per pitch. 26 Secondary Mortimer Community use is allowed by the community Community College however little demand exists. School usage reduces capacity by one match equivalent session per pitch. 30 Secondary South Shields Pitches are available for community use and used. Community School Managed and maintained by Carillion. Large grass area allows the pitches to be rested and rotated by the School; capacity reduced by 0.5 match equivalent sessions per pitch. 34 Secondary St Joseph’s No community use is allowed due to drainage Catholic College issues. If this improved then lettings would be allowed. School use when the pitches are playable reduces capacity by one match equivalent session per pitch. 36 Secondary St Wilfrid’s RC Pitches are well used by the community, particularly College by Harton & Westoe JFC who have a use agreement in place. School usage reduces capacity by one match equivalent session, which will alleviate somewhat after the creation of a new adult pitch per pitch. 44 Secondary Whitburn C of E Community use is managed by Schools Plus. Spare Academy capacity reduced by two match equivalent sessions per pitch to reflect high levels of use by the School. This would be alleviated if quality of AGP improved. 33 College South Tyneside No demand for football pitch exists, although it is College used by community rugby teams for training purposes. High levels of use by the College reduces capacity by two match equivalent sessions per pitch.

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Capacity of primary and special schools has not been adjusted except for at sites where the School has quantified school use for matches/curriculum use.

Peak time

The peak time varies for different pitch types. The table below identifies whether or not spare capacity can actually be considered as such, based on whether pitches are available at peak time.

Table 2.14: Spare capacity in the peak period

Pitch type Peak Comments time Adult Sunday The peak time at which teams require adult pitches is considered to AM be Sunday AM. The majority of adult teams play their fixtures on a Sunday morning whilst many youth 11v11 teams also access adult pitches at this time. In total, 80 teams access adult pitches on Sunday AM, with 20 accessing pitches on Saturday AM, 11 on Saturday PM and 21 on Sunday PM. The demand for adult pitches on a Sunday morning exists from a variety of leagues:  Russell Foster Youth League  South Shields Sunday League  Durham County FA Womens Development League Teams predominately use local authority sites; club sites are most often used by teams playing on a Saturday afternoon. The demand from youth 11v11 teams for adult pitches on Sunday mornings reduces the capacity available for senior matches. Youth Sunday There is just one youth 11v11 pitch in South Tyneside, which is 11v11 AM accessed by Tyneside Thunder FC of the Quantum Trialists Youth League on a Saturday morning. However, peak time for youth 11v11 pitches is considered to be Sunday AM as the majority of youth 11v11 teams play at this time, although do so on adult pitches. Overall, 10 youth 11v11 teams’ play on Saturday AM, one plays on Saturday PM, 47 play on Sunday AM and nine play on Sunday PM. The most prominent league servicing youth 11v11 teams is the Russell Foster Youth League, with fixtures played across Sundays. Youth 9v9 Saturday Peak time for 9v9 pitches is considered to be Saturday AM. In total AM there are 28 teams accessing youth 9v9 pitches, 24 of which do so on a Saturday morning. Remaining teams play on Saturday afternoons. All teams playing youth 9v9 football in South Tyneside do so in the Russell Foster Youth League. Mini 7v7 Saturday The majority of mini 7v7 matches take place at centralised venues on AM Saturday AM, although some kick off times are Saturday PM. Monkton Stadium is the only venue used within South Tyneside, with matches split across the AGP and three grass pitches. Kick off times are 9am, 10am, 11am and noon. Mini 5v5 Saturday All teams playing mini 5v5 football play at centralised venues in the AM Russell Foster Youth League. Temple Park Centre is the only venue used within South Tyneside, with all matches being played on Saturday mornings. Each team plays two 20 minute fixtures each week with a 30 minute break in between. Kick off times are as follows:

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Pitch type Peak Comments time  9:00am & 9:50am  9:25am & 10:15am  10:40am & 11:30am  11:05am & 11:55am

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Table 2.15: Grass football pitch capacity analysis

Site ID Site name Available for Type of Management Analysis area Pitch Pitch Agreed No. of Current Site Overused (+), At Pitches 4 community tenure type size quality pitches play capacity Capacity (/) or available in use? rating Potential to peak period Accommodate additional play (-) 1 Bents Recreation Ground Yes Secured Local Authority Inner & Outer South Shields Adult Standard 5 5 10 -5 2 4 Boldon School Yes Secured Education / South Adult Standard 4 4.5 4 +0.5 0 Community Association 5 Brinkburn Recreation Ground Yes Secured Local Authority Inner & Outer South Shields Adult Standard 1 2 2 0 0 6 Chuter Ede Community Association Yes Secured Community Inner & Outer South Shields Adult Poor 2 2.5 4 -1.5 0.5 Association 6 Chuter Ede Community Association Yes-unused Secured Community Inner & Outer South Shields Mini (5v5) Poor 2 0 8 -8 2 Association 6 Chuter Ede Community Association Yes-unused Secured Community Inner & Outer South Shields Mini (7v7) Poor 2 0 8 -8 2 Association 6 Chuter Ede Community Association Yes-unused Secured Community Inner & Outer South Shields Youth (9v9) Poor 1 0 2 -2 1 Association 7 Cleadon Recreation Ground Yes Secured Local Authority Inner & Outer South Shields Adult Standard 2 4 4 0 0 8 Clegwell Community Association Yes Secured Community Hebburn & Jarrow Adult Standard 3 8 4.5 +2.5 0 (Hebburn Comprehensive School) Association / Education 10 Gypsies Green Stadium Yes Secured Club Inner & Outer South Shields Youth (11v11) Good 1 1.5 3 -1.5 0 11 Harton And Westoe Miners Welfare Yes Secured Club Inner & Outer South Shields Adult Good 2 3.5 6 -2.5 0.5 12 Harton Technology College No Unsecured Education Inner & Outer South Shields Adult Standard 2 0 3 0 - 13 Hebburn Riverside Park Yes Secured Local Authority Hebburn & Jarrow Adult Good 1 1.5 3 -1.5 1 14 Hebburn Sports And Social Club Yes Secured Club Hebburn & Jarrow Adult Good 2 1.5 6 -4.5 1.5 15 Hedworthfield Community Yes Secured Community South Adult Standard 3 6 6 0 0 Association Association 15 Hedworthfield Community Yes Secured Community South Youth (9v9) Standard 1 4 2 +2 0 Association Association 16 Jack Clark Park Yes Secured Local Authority Inner & Outer South Shields Adult Standard 1 1 2 -1 0.5 17 Jarrow School Yes Secured Education Hebburn & Jarrow Adult Standard 1 1 2 -1 0 17 Jarrow School Yes-unused Secured Education Hebburn & Jarrow Youth (9v9) Standard 1 0 0 0 0 19 King George V Playing Fields - Yes Secured Local Authority Hebburn & Jarrow Adult Standard 2 1 4 -3 2 Jarrow 20 King George V Playing Fields - Yes-unused Secured Local Authority Hebburn & Jarrow Adult Good 1 0 3 -3 1 Hebburn 24 Luke Lane Playing Fields Yes Secured Local Authority Hebburn & Jarrow Adult Poor 3 1.5 3 -1.5 1.5 24 Luke Lane Playing Fields Yes Secured Local Authority Hebburn & Jarrow Youth (9v9) Poor 1 0.5 1 -0.5 0.5 25 Monkton Stadium Yes Secured Local Authority Hebburn & Jarrow Mini (7v7) Good 3 8 18 -10 0 26 Mortimer Comprehensive School Yes Secured Education Inner & Outer South Shields Adult Standard 1 0.5 1 -0.5 0.5 27 Oakleigh Gardens Yes Secured Local Authority South Adult Poor 1 0 1 -1 1 28 Perth Green Community Yes Secured Community Hebburn & Jarrow Adult Good 1 1.5 3 -1.5 0 Association Association 30 South Shields Community School Yes Secured Education Inner & Outer South Shields Adult Standard 1 2.5 1.5 +1 0 30 South Shields Community School Yes Secured Education Inner & Outer South Shields Youth (11v11) Standard 1 0.5 1.5 -1 0.5

4 Unless local information suggests otherwise it can be assumed that the availability of all pitches in LA, town and parish council and sports club ownership will be secure.

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Site ID Site name Available for Type of Management Analysis area Pitch Pitch Agreed No. of Current Site Overused (+), At Pitches 4 community tenure type size quality pitches play capacity Capacity (/) or available in use? rating Potential to peak period Accommodate additional play (-) 30 South Shields Community School Yes Secured Education Inner & Outer South Shields Youth (9v9) Standard 1 1.5 1.5 0 0 31 Brinkburn CA Yes-unused Unsecured Local Authority Inner & Outer South Shields Adult Standard 1 0 2 -2 1 31 Brinkburn CA Yes Unsecured Local Authority Inner & Outer South Shields Youth (9v9) Standard 1 1 2 -1 0 32 Filtrona Park No Unsecured Private Hebburn & Jarrow Adult Good 1 0 3 -3 - 33 South Tyneside College Yes-unused Secured Education Inner & Outer South Shields Adult Standard 1 0 0 0 0 34 St Joseph's Roman Catholic No Unsecured Education Hebburn & Jarrow Adult Poor 2 0 0 0 - Comprehensive School 34 St Joseph's Roman Catholic No Unsecured Education Hebburn & Jarrow Youth (9v9) Poor 1 0 0 0 - Comprehensive School 36 St Wilfrids RC College Yes Secured Education Inner & Outer South Shields Adult Standard 2 4 4 0 0 36 St Wilfrids RC College Yes Secured Education Inner & Outer South Shields Youth (9v9) Standard 1 1.5 1 +0.5 0 37 Temple Memorial Park Yes Secured Local Authority Inner & Outer South Shields Adult Standard 5 4.5 10 -5.5 2.5 39 The Clock Playing Field Yes-unused Secured Local Authority Hebburn & Jarrow Adult Standard 1 0 2 -2 1 40 The Dell (Quarry) Yes Secured Local Authority Inner & Outer South Shields Adult Standard 2 2 4 -2 1.5 41 The Shack Field Yes Secured Local Authority South Adult Standard 1 0.5 2 -1.5 0.5 44 Whitburn C of E Academy Yes Secured Education South Adult Standard 1 1 0 +1 0 45 Cleadon Lane Sports Ground Yes Secured Local Authority South Adult Standard 3 1.5 6 -4.5 2.5 45 Cleadon Lane Sports Ground Yes Secured Local Authority South Youth (9v9) Standard 2 1.5 4 -2.5 0.5 54 Carr Ellison Park Yes Secured Local Authority Hebburn & Jarrow Youth (9v9) Standard 2 1.5 4 -2.5 0.5 55 Boldon Community Association - Yes Secured Club South Adult Good 1 0.5 3 -2.5 1 The Villa FC 56 Boldon Community Association - Yes Secured Club South Adult Good 1 1 3 -2 0.5 Jarrow Roofing FC 59 Keelman's Way Special School Yes Unsecured Education Hebburn & Jarrow Adult Good 1 0.5 3 -2.5 0.5 59 Keelman's Way Special School Yes-unused Unsecured Education Hebburn & Jarrow Youth (9v9) Good 1 0 3 -3 1 62 Temple Park Junior School Yes-unused Unsecured Local Authority Inner & Outer South Shields Adult Standard 1 0 2 -2 1 (Closed) 62 Temple Park Junior School Yes-unused Unsecured Local Authority Inner & Outer South Shields Youth (9v9) Standard 1 0 2 -2 1 (Closed)

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2.5: Supply and demand analysis

Spare capacity

The next step is to ascertain whether or not any identified ‘potential capacity’ can be deemed ‘actual spare capacity’. There may be situations where, although a site is highlighted as potentially able to accommodate some additional play, this should not be recorded as spare capacity against the site. For example, a site may be managed to regularly operate slightly below full capacity to ensure that it can cater for a number of regular friendly matches and activities that take place but are difficult to quantify on a weekly basis.

The table below considers site by site the capacity of the pitches to accommodate further play and for them to be deemed as having ‘actual spare capacity’. A pitch is only said to have ‘actual spare capacity’ if it is available for community use and available at the peak time for that format of the game. Any pitch not meeting this criteria has been discounted.

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Table 2.16: Actual spare capacity on grass football pitches

Site Site name Available for Type of Analysis area Pitch type Pitch size No. of Current Overused (+), At Match Comments ID community tenure pitches play Capacity (/) or equivalent use? Potential to sessions Accommodate available in additional play (-) peak period 1 Bents Recreation Ground Yes Secured Inner & Outer South Shields Adult 5 5 -5 2 Spare capacity including peak time. 6 Chuter Ede Community Association Yes Secured Inner & Outer South Shields Adult 2 2.5 -1.5 0.5 Minimal peak capacity. 6 Chuter Ede Community Association Yes-unused Secured Inner & Outer South Shields Mini (5v5) 2 0 -8 2 Spare capacity discounted due to non-match use of pitches and poor quality. 6 Chuter Ede Community Association Yes-unused Secured Inner & Outer South Shields Mini (7v7) 2 0 -8 2 Spare capacity discounted due to non-match use of pitches and poor quality. 6 Chuter Ede Community Association Yes-unused Secured Inner & Outer South Shields Youth (9v9) 1 0 -2 1 Spare capacity discounted due to non-match use of pitches and poor quality. 11 Harton And Westoe Miners Welfare Yes Secured Inner & Outer South Shields Adult 2 3.5 -2.5 0.5 Minimal peak capacity. 13 Hebburn Riverside Park Yes Secured Hebburn & Jarrow Adult 1 1.5 -1.5 1 Spare capacity including peak time 14 Hebburn Sports And Social Club Yes Secured Hebburn & Jarrow Adult 2 1.5 -4.5 1.5 Spare capacity including peak time 16 Jack Clark Park Yes Secured Inner & Outer South Shields Adult 1 1 -1 0.5 Minimal peak capacity. 19 King George V Playing Fields - Yes Secured Hebburn & Jarrow Adult 2 1 -3 2 Spare capacity including peak time. Jarrow 20 King George V Playing Fields - Yes-unused Secured Hebburn & Jarrow Adult 1 0 -3 1 Spare capacity including peak time. Hebburn 24 Luke Lane Playing Fields Yes Secured Hebburn & Jarrow Adult 3 1.5 -1.5 1.5 Spare capacity discounted due to poor quality. 24 Luke Lane Playing Fields Yes Secured Hebburn & Jarrow Youth (9v9) 1 0.5 -0.5 0.5 Spare capacity discounted due to poor quality. 26 Mortimer Comprehensive School Yes Secured Inner & Outer South Shields Adult 1 0.5 -0.5 0.5 Minimal peak capacity. 27 Oakleigh Gardens Yes-unused Secured South Adult 1 0 -1 1 Spare capacity discounted due to poor quality. 30 South Shields Community School Yes Secured Inner & Outer South Shields Youth (11v11) 1 0.5 -1 0.5 Minimal peak capacity. 31 Brinkburn CA Yes-unused Unsecured Inner & Outer South Shields Adult 1 0 -2 1 Minimal peak capacity. 37 Temple Memorial Park Yes Secured Inner & Outer South Shields Adult 5 6.5 -3.5 2.5 Minimal peak capacity. 39 The Clock Playing Field Yes-unused Secured Hebburn & Jarrow Adult 1 0 -2 1 Spare capacity including peak time. 40 The Dell (Quarry) Yes Secured Inner & Outer South Shields Adult 3 2 -4 1.5 Spare capacity including peak time. 41 The Shack Field Yes Secured South Adult 1 0.5 -1.5 0.5 Minimal peak capacity. 45 Cleadon Lane Sports Ground Yes Secured South Adult 3 1.5 -4.5 2.5 Spare capacity including peak time. 45 Cleadon Lane Sports Ground Yes Secured South Youth (9v9) 2 1.5 -2.5 0.5 Minimal peak capacity. 54 Carr Ellison Park Yes Secured Hebburn & Jarrow Youth (9v9) 2 1.5 -2.5 0.5 Minimal peak capacity. 55 Boldon Community Association - The Yes Secured South Adult 1 1 -2.5 1 Spare capacity including peak time. Villa FC 56 Boldon Community Association - Yes Secured South Adult 1 1 -2 0.5 Minimal peak capacity. Jarrow Roofing FC 59 Keelman's Way Special School Yes Unsecured Hebburn & Jarrow Adult 1 0.5 -2.5 0.5 Minimal peak capacity. 59 Keelman's Way Special School Yes-unused Unsecured Hebburn & Jarrow Youth (9v9) 1 0 -3 1 Spare capacity including peak time.

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In addition, there are a number of pitches within primary schools, as seen in the table below. Although these sites may have potential future capacity they are not currently classified as having actual spare capacity:

Table 2.17: Capacity of primary school pitches

Site ID Site name Available for Analysis area Pitch Pitch Agreed No. of Current Site Overused (+), Match Comments community type size quality pitches play capacity At Capacity (/) equivalent use? rating or Potential to sessions Accommodate available in additional play peak period (-) 2 Biddick Hall Junior School No Inner & Outer South Shields Mini (7v7) Standard 2 0 8 -8 - No community use available due to access issues. 35 St Matthews RC Primary School No Hebburn & Jarrow Youth (9v9) Standard 1 0 2 -2 - No community use available as no capacity beyond school use is considered to exist. 61 Sea View Primary Yes Inner & Outer South Shields Youth (9v9) Standard 1 1 2 -1 0 Community use is available and used, however no remaining capacity exists at peak time. 63 Hebburn Lakes Primary School No Hebburn & Jarrow Adult Standard 1 0 2 -2 - No community use available due to access issues. 64 Westoe Crown Primary School No Inner & Outer South Shields Mini (7v7) Standard 1 0 4 -4 - Community use cannot be staffed. 65 Valley View Primary School Yes-unused Hebburn & Jarrow Mini (7v7) Poor 1 0 2 -2 1 Community use is available but unused by teams. Spare capacity discounted due to use by Community Association. 66 St Bedes RC School No Hebburn & Jarrow Mini (7v7) Good 1 0 6 -6 - Community use cannot be staffed. 69 Marine Park Primary Yes-unused Inner & Outer South Shields Adult Poor 1 0 1 -1 1 Community use is available however no 69 Marine Park Primary Yes-unused Inner & Outer South Shields Youth (9v9) Poor 1 0 1 -1 1 demand is reported. Actual spare capacity is discounted due to poor quality. 69 Marine Park Primary Yes unused Inner & Outer South Shields Mini (7v7) Standard 1 0 2 -2 1 70 St Aloysius RC VA Junior School No Hebburn & Jarrow Youth (9v9) Good 1 0 3 -3 - No community use available as the pitches are protected for school use. 71 Hedworth Lane Primary School Yes-unused South Mini (7v7) Poor 2 0 4 -4 2 Community use is available however no demand is reported. Actual spare capacity is discounted due to poor quality. 72 Hedworthfield Primary School No Hebburn & Jarrow Youth (9v9) Standard 1 0 2 -2 - No community use available due to a 72 Hedworthfield Primary School No Hebburn & Jarrow Mini (7v7) Standard 1 0 4 -4 - perceived lack of demand. 74 St Oswald’s RC VA Primary School No Inner & Outer South Shields Mini (7v7) Poor 1 0 2 -2 - No community use available due to access issues.

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Actual spare capacity has been aggregated up by area and by pitch type.

Table 2.18: Actual spare capacity summary

Analysis area Actual spare capacity (match sessions per week) Adult Youth (11v11) Youth (9v9) Mini (7v7) Mini (5v5) Hebburn & Jarrow 7 - 1.5 - - Inner & Outer South Shields 9 0.5 - - - South 4.5 - 0.5 - - South Tyneside 20.5 0.5 2 - -

The table shows a total of 23 match sessions of actual spare capacity. The majority of this (20.5) is on adult pitches.

There are two pitches within South Tyneside that are available for community use and have actual spare capacity during peak time but are unused (excluding unused education sites).

Table 2.19: Available for community use and unused

Site Site name Analysis area Pitch type No. of ID pitches 31 Brinkburn CA Inner & Outer Adult 1 South Shields 39 The Clock Playing Field Hebburn & Jarrow Adult 1

An additional adult pitch at Oakleigh Gardens is unused and as such has spare capacity during peak time; however, this is discounted due to poor quality.

Overplay

Overplay occurs when there is more play accommodated on a site than it is able to sustain (which can often be due to the low carrying capacity of the pitches). In South Tyneside, there are 11 community use pitches currently overplayed across six sites, 10 of which are adult pitches.

All overplayed pitches were assessed as standard quality. Whilst overplay can be relatively sustainable with improvements made to pitch quality, consideration should be given to the transfer of play at overplayed sites to pitches with actual spare capacity.

Table 2.20: Overplay summary

Site Site name Analysis area Pitch No. of Capacity ID type pitches rating 4 Boldon School South Adult 4 +0.5 8 Clegwell Community Association Hebburn & Adult 3 +2.5 (Hebburn Comprehensive Jarrow School) 15 Hedworthfield Community South Adult 1 +2 Association 30 South Shields Community Inner & Outer Adult 1 +1 School South Shields

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Site Site name Analysis area Pitch No. of Capacity ID type pitches rating 36 St Wilfrids RC College Inner & Outer (9v9) 1 +0.5 South Shields 44 Whitburn C of E Academy South Adult 1 +1

In addition, there are numerous community available pitches in the area that are played to capacity. Any further play on these pitches without an improvement in quality will result in overplay.

Table 2.21: Pitches played to capacity

Site Site name Analysis area Pitch type No. of Capacity ID pitches rating 5 Brinkburn Recreation Ground Inner & Outer Adult 1 0 South Shields 7 Cleadon Recreation Ground Inner & Outer Adult 2 0 South Shields 15 Hedworthfield Community South Adult 3 0 Association 17 Jarrow School Hebburn & (9v9) 1 0 Jarrow 30 South Shields Community Inner & Outer (9v9) 1 0 School South Shields 33 South Tyneside College Inner & Outer Adult 1 0 South Shields 36 St Wilfrid’s RC College South Adult 2 0

2.6: Conclusions

Having considered supply and demand, the tables below identify the overall spare capacity in each of the analysis areas for the different pitch types, based on match equivalent sessions. Future demand is based on team generation rates (TGRs) which are driven by population increases as well as club development plans to increase the number of teams.

Table 2.22: Spare capacity/ overplay of adult pitches

Analysis area Actual Demand (match equivalent sessions) spare 5 Overplay Displaced Latent/unmet Current Future Total capacity demand demand total demand Hebburn & 7 2.5 0.5 - -4 2.5 -1.5 Jarrow Inner & Outer 9 1 - 0.5 -7.5 2.5 -5 South Shields South 4.5 3.5 - - -1 - -1 South Tyneside 20.5 7 0.5 0.5 -12.5 5 -7.5

The table shows that overall in South Tyneside there is spare capacity to accommodate adult teams both now and in the future, with an overall surplus equating to 7.5 match

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equivalent sessions. Furthermore, spare capacity is deemed to exist in each analysis area.

Table 2.23: Spare capacity/ overplay of youth 11v11 pitches

Analysis area Actual Demand (match equivalent sessions) spare 6 Overplay Displaced Latent/unmet Current Future Total capacity demand demand total demand Hebburn & - - - 0.5 +0.5 2 +2.5 Jarrow Inner & Outer 0.5 - - 1 +0.5 2.5 +3 South Shields South - - - 0.5 +0.5 - +0.5 South Tyneside 0.5 - - 2 +1.5 6.57 +8

The table above shows that there is a current undersupply of youth 11v11 pitches amounting to 1.5 match equivalent sessions and a future shortfall of eight match equivalent sessions. As each analysis area is overplayed, no room exists for the transfer of youth 11v11 teams from adult pitches to youth 11v11 pitches.

Table 2.24: Spare capacity/ overplay of youth 9v9 pitches

Analysis area Actual Demand (match equivalent sessions) spare 6 Overplay Displaced Latent/unmet Current Future Total capacity demand demand total demand Hebburn & 1.5 - - - -1.5 1.5 0 Jarrow Inner & Outer - 0.5 - 1 +1.5 2 +3.5 South Shields South 0.5 - - 0.5 0 - 0 South Tyneside 2 0.5 - 1.5 0 5.57 +5.5

Although youth 9v9 pitches are currently played to capacity, it is expected that future demand will result in a shortfall of 5.5 match equivalent sessions. Hebburn & Jarrow Analysis Area shows current spare capacity, however future demand indicates that the Analysis Area will be at capacity.

Mini football

The conclusions and future development of mini football in South Tyneside should be considered in the context of the Russell Foster Youth League and its central venue format both in and outside of South Tyneside.

6 In match equivalent sessions 7 Inclusive of team generation rates

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Mini 7v7 football is played at Monkton Stadium, which has three grass 7v7 pitches and a half size AGP that contains an additional 7v7 pitch. Based on there being four pitches and the current setup of four separate kick off times (9am/10am/11am/noon), it is considered that 32 teams can be accommodated over the course of one Saturday.

As there are currently 16 teams assigned to Monkton Stadium, spare capacity for growth is considered available. As a result, expressed latent demand for one mini team and future demand of seven mini teams can be accommodated should the League assign those teams to Monkton Stadium.

Mini 5v5 football is played at Temple Park Centre, where six matches can be played at any one time. There are eight separate kick off times, with each team playing two fixtures each Saturday. It is considered, therefore, that Temple Park Centre can accommodate 48 mini 5v5 teams.

As there are currently 48 teams assigned to Temple Park Centre, no spare capacity for growth is available. Consequently, the expressed latent and future demand for mini football would be assigned to central venues outside of South Tyneside. If those venues are also at capacity, another site would be required.

Consideration could be given to using the spare capacity at Monkton Stadium. By changing one of the 7v7 pitches to a 5v5 pitch, an increase in demand for 5v5 football could be accommodated within South Tyneside, whilst 7v7 football would not be affected.

Scenarios

Removing unsecured pitches

The table below factors in the removal of all unsecured pitches in order to identify the consequence that such a scenario would have the on the overall spare capacity for each pitch type.

Table 2.25: Spare capacity on secured pitches only

Pitch type Actual Demand (match equivalent sessions) spare Overplay Displaced Latent/unmet Current Future Total capacity demand demand total demand Adult 19 7 0.5 0.5 -11 5 -6 Youth (11v11) 0.5 - - 2 +1.5 6.5 +8 Youth (9v9) 2 0.5 - 1.5 0 5.5 +5.5

It is recommended that a potential undersupply of youth pitches can be reduced through the reconfiguration of surplus adult pitches; with unsecured pitches being removed, there remain six match equivalents of spare capacity in existence on adult pitches. By altering adult pitches to suit other playing formats, identified future overplay on youth 11v11 and youth 9v9 pitches will be limited.

Another way to alleviate overplay on youth pitches would be to mark out additional pitches on sites that have the space. Marking out additional pitches at well used sites would provide greater capacity throughout South Tyneside. However, this would also require an increase in maintenance.

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The following sites have previously had additional pitches marked out and therefore retain the capability to have an increase in pitches:

 Temple Memorial Park  King George V Playing Fields, Jarrow  Bents Recreation Ground  Cleadon Recreation Ground  Lukes Lane  Clock Playing Field

Attention also needs to be placed on the transfer of youth 11v11 teams from adult pitches to youth 11v11 pitches. Once again, this can be helped through altering surplus adult pitches to pitches more suitable in size for youth football. Particular focus should be put onto those adult pitches which are currently used solely for youth 11v11 matches.

Mini football venues providing for South Tyneside teams only

If all mini teams began playing in their home local authority, imported demand of 19 mini 5v5 teams and eight mini 7v7 teams would stop playing in South Tyneside; displaced demand totalling eight mini 5v5 teams and 20 mini 7v7 teams would begin playing within South Tyneside. Overall, this would result in there being 37 mini 5v5 teams and 28 mini 7v7 teams, which could be accommodated at venues already in existence and leave spare capacity for growth.

One problem with such a scenario is that teams currently travel to sites that host the standard of football that the team is at. Although moving all teams to their home local authority is ideal, it would potentially see teams from division one playing teams from division nine, therefore resulting in a mismatch of abilities.

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Football – grass pitch summary  The audit identifies a total of 106 football pitches in South Tyneside. Of these, 87 are available, at some level, for community use.  Of the pitches available for community use, 17 are assessed as good quality, 55 as standard and 15 as poor.  Numerous clubs express a desire to lease land on a long term basis.  In total, 227 teams were identified as playing on pitches within South Tyneside, consisting of 65 adult teams, 98 youth teams and 64 mini teams.  There has been an increase in mini and youth teams over the previous three years, with 16% of clubs reporting an increase in youth teams and 21% reporting an increase in mini teams. However, this increase does not translate into more adult teams, with no clubs reporting an increase.  There is unmet demand equating to one adult team and latent demand amounting to the need for 0.5 adult, 2.5 youth and one mini pitch.  There is one adult team displaced from South Tyneside, South Shields FC. Numerous mini teams are also displaced due to the nature of the Russell Foster Youth League and its use of central venues.  Team generation rates predict a growth of eight youth teams. Future demand expressed by clubs indicates a need for five adult, eight youth and 6.5 mini pitches.  There is a total of 23 match sessions of actual spare capacity across South Tyneside, the majority of which (20.5) is on adult pitches.  There are 11 pitches overplayed across six sites, 10 of which are adult pitches. In order to alleviate overplay, consideration should be given to the transfer of play at overplayed sites to pitches with actual spare capacity.  There is spare capacity on adult pitches equating to 7.5 match equivalent sessions to accommodate current and future demand.  There is an undersupply of youth 11v11 and youth 9v9 pitches totalling eight and 5.5 match equivalent sessions respectively.  Spare capacity exists at Monkton Stadium for 7v7 football, however Temple Park Centre is played at capacity for 5v5 football.  It is recommended that the undersupply of youth pitches can be prevented through the reconfiguration of surplus adult pitches. Reconfiguring adult pitches will also help the transfer of youth 11v11 teams from adult pitches onto youth 11v11 pitches.  If all mini South Tyneside teams played within South Tyneside, all teams could be accommodated and capacity for growth would exist.

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PART 3: CRICKET

3.1: Introduction

The Durham County Cricket Board is the main governing and representative body for cricket within the County, including South Tyneside. Its aim is to promote the game at all levels through partnerships with professional and recreational cricketing clubs, and other appropriate agencies.

Consultation

In addition to telephone consultation with cricket clubs, an electronic survey was also distributed by email and supported by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). Responses were gained from seven of the eight clubs playing in South Tyneside equating to an 88% response rate. Results are used to inform key issues within this section of the report.

3.2: Supply

In total, there are eight senior grass cricket pitches in South Tyneside all of which are available for community use.

Table 3.1: Summary of pitches

Analysis area Available for community use (used) Hebburn & Jarrow 1 Inner & Outer South Shields 3 South 4 SOUTH TYNESIDE 8

The table shows that all analysis areas have cricket provision. Most provision is found in the South Analysis Area with four cricket grounds. Inner & Outer South Shields has three and Hebburn & Jarrow has one.

The map below identifies the location of cricket pitches within South Tyneside. For a key to the map see Table 3.6.

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Figure 3.1: Location of cricket pitches in South Tyneside

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Pitch quality

South Tyneside Council commissioned the ECB to carry out Performance Quality Standard (PQS) assessments on the pitches in the Borough. These are considered to be much more detailed than the non-technical site assessments prescribed within the playing pitch methodology and are therefore considered an acceptable form of site assessment for cricket. The PQS assessments have six grade bandings:

 Very good  Good  Above average  Below average  Poor  Unsuitable

The table below highlights the results of the PQS assessments. There are two sites that were not assessed via this method; South Shields & Westoe Club and Oakleigh Gardens. Club surveys in addition to anecdotal evidence was used to establish an appropriate score and agreed by the steering group. The table below shows the scores produced:

Table 3.2: Pitch quality

Site Site name Analysis area PQS/ pitch ID quality 3 Boldon Cricket And Squash Club South Standard 11 Harton And Westoe Miners Welfare Inner & Outer South Shields Above average 14 Hebburn Sports And Social Club Hebburn & Jarrow Below average 16 Jack Clark Park Inner & Outer South Shields Below average 27 Oakleigh Gardens South Standard 29 South Shields And Westoe Club Inner & Outer South Shields Above average 47 Whitburn Cricket Club South Below average 60 Boldon CA Cricket Club South Below average

As part of the PPS methodology there are three levels to assess quality; good, standard and poor. In order to bring the PQS assessments in line with this pitches assessed as very good or good are considered ‘good’. Above average and below average are considered ‘standard’ quality and poor and unsuitable pitches considered ‘poor’ quality.

Table 3.3: Pitch quality of all pitches

Good Standard Poor - 8 -

The table highlights that all pitches are considered standard quality, indicating that on the whole the pitches are fit for purpose but further work could be carried out to improve them.

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Ancillary facilities

All clubs in South Tyneside have access to changing room facilities at their respective home ground. The quality of facilities varies from site to site but changing facilities are generally described as good or acceptable. Only South Shields CC describes the changing rooms as poor.

Security of tenure

All cricket pitch sites in South Tyneside are currently considered to be secured i.e. pitches will continue to be provided over the next three years. In addition security of tenure is generally not an issue for clubs. The only club that has a lease length that may need extending is Boldon CC (up to 25 years in order to secure funding, if needed). Please see table below for tenure information:

Table 3.4: Tenure of cricket clubs

Site Site name Analysis area Tenure ID 3 Boldon Cricket And Squash South Boldon CC has 20 years remaining on a Club lease from the Church. 11 Harton And Westoe Miners Inner & Outer Whiteleas & Harton Welfare CC rent the Welfare South Shields ground from CISWO. 14 Hebburn Sports And Social Hebburn & Hebburn CC rent the pitch from the Club Jarrow Sports & Social Club. 16 Jack Clark Park Inner & Outer Marsden CC has a long (99 years) South Shields lease from the Council. 27 Oakleigh Gardens South Simonside CC rent the ground from the Council free of charge. 29 South Shields And Westoe Inner & Outer The Club owns the site. Club South Shields 47 Whitburn Cricket Club South The Club owns the site. 60 Boldon CA Cricket Club South The Club rent the ground from CISWO.

Training

Access to cricket nets is important, particularly for pre-season/winter training. None of the clubs have access to indoor nets on site and therefore must travel off site to access practice facilities in the winter.

Only two clubs (Simonside CC and Marsden CC) report no additional need for (summer) training facilities. Marsden CC reports that it received a grant of £50,000 two years ago to build a two lane artificial training strip which means that the training needs of the Club are met.

All others report demand for additional, or new, training provision. For example, Hebburn CC report that fixed nets at the ground are 15 years old and in need of replacement. The others clubs report the need for artificial practice nets. Whitburn CC reports that it travels twice weekly to Sunderland in order to access training facilities.

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Non-turf wickets

Other than for junior’s, competitive league play is not generally allowed (by the leagues) on non-turf wickets but informal games and other social leagues take place. However, the ECB’s TS6 Guidance on performance standards sets requirements for match pitches that are non-turf wickets. The ECB highlights that pitches which follow this guidance are suitable for high level play. (It should be noted that this is guidance for clubs and not standards).

There are a total of nine non-turf wickets identified in South Tyneside. All except the wicket at South Shields & Westoe Club are stand-alone non-turf wickets, and all are at education sites. Two of the wickets are disused and the remaining wickets at education sites are all currently unused due to a reported lack of demand and poor quality. The table below highlights the location of non-turf wickets:

Table 3.5: Location of non-turf wickets

Site Site name Available for Analysis area No. of ID community wickets use? 4 Boldon School Yes South 1 8 Clegwell Community Association Yes Hebburn & Jarrow 1 (Hebburn Comprehensive School) 26 Mortimer Comprehensive School Yes Inner & Outer South 1 Shields 29 South Shields And Westoe Club Yes Inner & Outer South 1 Shields 30 South Shields Community School Yes Inner & Outer South 1 Shields 34 St Joseph's Roman Catholic No Hebburn & Jarrow 1 Comprehensive School 36 St Wilfrids RC College No-disused Inner & Outer South 1 Shields 44 Whitburn C of E Academy Yes South 1 62 Temple Park Junior School No-disused Inner & Outer South 1 (Closed) Shields

3.3: Demand

All clubs in South Tyneside have at least two adult teams and all have at least one junior team, except for Boldon CA CC. Demand for cricket is good with a total of eight clubs generating 50 teams. There are a total of 25 senior and 25 junior teams.

The split of senior teams playing across South Tyneside is very heavily focussed on Saturday cricket with 60% of teams playing on this day, 32% play on Sundays and 8% (two teams) play midweek (evening league) cricket.

The leagues dictate the day on which junior fixtures are played across the four age groups and this is Sundays for U11, Wednesday for U13, Monday for U15 and Tuesday for U18. In South Tyneside therefore 72% of junior teams play midweek and 28% play on Sundays.

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Table 3.6: Summary of teams by analysis area

Analysis area No. of competitive teams Senior men Senior women Junior Hebburn & Jarrow 2 - 1 Inner & Outer South Shields 10 - 14 South 13 - 10 SOUTH TYNESIDE 25 - 25

Women’s and girls’ cricket

Women’s and girls’ cricket is a national priority and there is a target to establish more female teams in every local authority over the next five years. 8-10% of the whole sport plan funding is focused around women and girls and talent I.D. Currently there are no female teams playing in the Borough.

Unmet demand

None of the clubs report current unmet demand for pitches, that is, no clubs report that teams were unable to play due to a lack of pitches.

Future demand

Future demand can be defined in two ways, through participation increases and using population forecasts. Team generation rates are used below as the basis for calculating the number of teams likely to be generated in the future based on population growth.

Table 3.7: Team generation rates

Age group Current Current Team Future Predicted Additional population no. of Generation population future teams that within age teams Rate within age number may be group group of teams generated from the increased population Senior Men (18-55) 36,044 25 1:1,442 34,951 24.2 0 Senior Women (18-55) 37,701 0 0 34,770 0.0 0 Junior Boys (7-17) 9,055 19 1:477 9,573 20.1 1.1 Junior Girls (7-17) 8,753 0 0 9,051 0.0 0

Increases in population only equates to the potential creation of one new junior boys’ team.

In addition to potential increases from population growth a number of clubs stated that they wish to increase the number of teams they currently have.

Table 3.8: Club growth aspirations

Club Analysis area No. of competitive teams Senior men Senior Junior women Whitburn CC South - 1 1

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Club Analysis area No. of competitive teams Senior men Senior Junior women Hebburn CC Hebburn & Jarrow - - 1 Whiteleas & Harton CC Inner & Outer South Shields 2 1 1

There are clubs within each analysis area that wish to grow. Whiteleas & Harton CC is the most ambitious stating two men’s, one women and one junior team.

3.4: Capacity analysis

Capacity analysis for cricket is measured on a seasonal rather than weekly basis. This is due to playability (i.e., only one match is generally played per pitch per day at weekends or weekday evening). Wickets are rotated throughout the season to reduce wear and allow repair. Therefore, it is more accurate to assess capacity seasonally rather than weekly. The capacity of a pitch to accommodate matches is driven by the number and quality of wickets. This section presents the current pitch stock available for cricket in Kirklees. It illustrates the:

 Number of grass and artificial cricket wickets per pitch  Number of competitive matches per season per pitch

To help calculate pitch capacity, the ECB suggests that a good quality wicket should be able to take:

 5 matches per season per grass wicket (adults).  60 matches per season per synthetic wicket (adults).

This information is used to allocate capacity ratings as follows:

Potential capacity Play is below the level the site could sustain At capacity Play matches the level the site can sustain Overused Play exceeds the level the site can sustain

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Table 3.9: Cricket pitch capacity

Site Site name Clubs playing at the site Analysis area No. of No. of Actual Capacity Capacity ID pitches wickets play (sessions rating (sessions per (sessions per season) per season) season) 3 Boldon Cricket And Squash Boldon CC South 1 15 72 75 -3 Club 11 Harton And Westoe Miners Whiteleas & Harton Welfare Inner & Outer 1 12 38 60 -22 Welfare CC South Shields 14 Hebburn Sports And Social Hebburn CC Hebburn & 1 12 23 60 -37 Club Jarrow 16 Jack Clark Park Marsden CC Inner & Outer 1 12 76 60 16 South Shields 27 Oakleigh Gardens Simonside CC South 1 6 20 30 -10 29 South Shields And Westoe South Shields CC Inner & Outer 1 10 72 50 22 Club South Shields 47 Whitburn Cricket Club Whitburn CC South 1 13 88 65 23 60 Boldon CA Cricket Club Boldon CA CC South 1 14 30 70 -40

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3.5: Supply and demand analysis

Spare capacity

The next step is to ascertain whether or not any identified ‘potential capacity’ can be deemed ‘spare capacity’. There may be situations where, although a site is highlighted as potentially able to accommodate some additional play, this should not be recorded as spare capacity against the site. For example, a site may be managed to regularly operate slightly below full capacity to ensure that it can cater for a number of regular training sessions, or to protect the quality of the site.

There are five sites that show potential spare capacity. The extent to which these are available at peak time (Saturdays) is highlighted below:

Table 3.10: Actual spare capacity

Site Site name Analysis No. of Spare Pitches Comments ID area pitches capacity available (sessions in peak per period season) (Saturday) 3 Boldon Cricket South 1 -3 0 No spare capacity at And Squash Club peak time 11 Harton And Inner & Outer 1 -22 0 No spare capacity at Westoe Miners South Shields peak time Welfare 14 Hebburn Sports Hebburn & 1 -37 0 No spare capacity at And Social Club Jarrow peak time 27 Oakleigh Gardens South 1 -10 0 No spare capacity at peak time 60 Boldon CA Cricket South 1 -40 0 No spare capacity at Club peak time

The table above shows that none of the pitches within South Tyneside have spare capacity at peak time.

Spare capacity summary

As there is no actual spare capacity available on any of the squares at peak time, this suggests that there is an opportunity for further play on the squares but that the play must take place midweek or Sundays. This lends itself to junior cricket which allows clubs to grow these sections if demand exists in the future.

Overplay

Overplay occurs when more play is accommodated at a site than it is able to sustain. Three sites are considered to be overplayed beyond capacity. When sites are well maintained they are able to accommodate a certain amount of over play, however, continued over play will have a detrimental effect on pitches.

The table below highlights the three sites that are currently overplayed within South Tyneside:

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Table 3.11: Overplay summary

Site ID Site name Analysis area Capacity Comments rating 16 Jack Clark Park Inner & Outer 16 Large amount of overplay. South Shields 29 South Shields And Westoe Inner & Outer 22 Large amount of overplay. Club South Shields 47 Whitburn Cricket Club South 23 Large amount of overplay.

Table 3.12: Overplay analysis area summary

Analysis area Overplay (matches per season) Hebburn & Jarrow - Inner & Outer South Shields 38 South 23 SOUTH TYNESIDE 61

3.6 Conclusions

Consideration must be given to the extent in which current provision can accommodate current and future demand. The table below looks at available spare capacity at peak time (Saturdays) considered against over play and the future demand from TGRs (team generation rates). Club aspirations to grow are considered in the next Table (3.14).

Table 3.13: Capacity of cricket pitches

Analysis area Actual spare Demand (matches) capacity Overplay Future demand Total (matches) Hebburn & Jarrow - 0 - 0 Inner & Outer South Shields - 38 - 38 South - 23 - 23 SOUTH TYNESIDE - 61 88 69

The table above highlights that current and future demand can only be accommodated in Hebburn & Jarrow analysis area. Based on potential new teams from population growth, there would be a need to accommodate an additional eight match sessions leading to an overall shortfall of 69 match sessions.

The table below considers the potential for clubs that wish to grow to be able to do so. On average an adult team will play approximately ten home matches and a junior team eight.

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Table 3.14: Capacity of clubs wishing to expand

Club Analysis area Spare Overplay Future club Comments capacity (matches) aspirations (matches) Whitburn CC South - 23 One senior, one Already over played; no junior future demand should be accommodated at the Club site. Hebburn CC Inner & Outer -37 - One junior New team can be South Shields accommodated. Whiteleas & South -22 - Three senior, Spare capacity to Harton CC one junior accommodate some additional play, but if all four teams were created additional capacity would be required.

Hebburn CC has capacity to accommodate future growth. Whiteleas & Harton CC has capacity to grow in the immediate future but this will need to be reviewed at a later date if the Club grows by the number of teams it states. Whitburn CC cannot accommodate any future growth and would require additional capacity as the site is already overplayed.

Likely nature of any actions

Preventing overplay

At the moment there are three pitches that are overplayed. Greater use of artificial wickets, especially for junior teams, could help alleviate this. Options to extend grass wickets at club sites may also be an option.

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Cricket summary  There are eight senior grass cricket pitches in South Tyneside all of which are available for community use and secured.  All pitches are considered to be standard quality, indicating that on the whole the pitches are fit for purpose but further work could be carried out to improve them (as detailed further in the PQS assessments).  There are a total of nine non-turf wickets in South Tyneside. All except the wicket at South Shields & Westoe Club are stand-alone non-turf wickets, and all are at education sites. Two of the wickets are disused and the remaining wickets at education sites are all currently unused due to a reported lack of demand and poor quality.  Although most clubs report that ancillary facilities are good or standard, South Shields CC describes its changing rooms as poor quality.  The only club that has a lease length that may need extending is Boldon CC (up to 25 years in order to secure funding, if needed).  Most clubs report demand for additional, or new, training provision including Hebburn CC and Whitburn CC.  All clubs in South Tyneside have at least two adult teams and all have at least one junior team, except for Boldon CA CC. Demand for cricket is good with a total of eight clubs generating 50 teams. There are a total of 25 senior and 25 junior teams.  There are clubs within each analysis area that wish to grow. Whiteleas & Harton CC is the most ambitious stating two men’s, one women and one junior team.  As there is no actual spare capacity available on any of the squares at peak time, this suggests that there is an opportunity for further play on the squares but that the play must take place midweek or Sundays. This lends itself to junior cricket which allows clubs to grow these sections if demand exists in the future.  Total over play equates to 61 match sessions per season across three sites, Jack Clark Park, South Shields and Westoe Club and Whitburn Cricket Club.  When considering spare capacity at peak time, overplay and future demand there is a South Tyneside wide shortfall of 69 match sessions per season.  Greater use of artificial wickets could be one way to alleviate some of the overplay.

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PART 4: RUGBY UNION

4.1: Introduction

The Rugby Football Union (RFU) is the governing body for the sport across England. There is a full-time development officer in the region who works closely with all the clubs to maximise their potential. This work involves developing club structures, including working towards the RFU accreditation (Clubmark) and the development of school-club structures.

Club consultation

There are three clubs based within South Tyneside. Clubs were consulted with as follows:

 Jarrovians RFC (face to face)  Westoe RFC (face to face)  South Tyneside College RFC (face to face via visit to South Tyneside College)

4.2: Supply

Within South Tyneside, there are 10 senior9 rugby union pitches located across eight sites. All are available for community use, except for Harton Technology College (one pitch) and South Shields Community School (two pitches). The sites available for community use are:

 Boldon School  Luke Lane Playing Fields  Mortimer Comprehensive School  South Shields & Westoe Club  South Tyneside College  Whitburn C of E Academy

The grass pitches at Harton Technology College are unavailable due to needing to preserve the quality of the pitches for school use. At South Shields Community School the rugby pitches are also unavailable in order to preserve quality.

Boldon School, Mortimer College and Whitburn C of E Academy all have pitches available but are currently unused due to no demand exisiting.

There is one World Rugby compliant AGP at Harton Technology College.

Table 4.1: Summary of grass rugby union pitches.

Analysis area Available for community use Unavailable for community use Hebburn & Jarrow 2 - Inner & Outer South Shields 3 3 South 2 - SOUTH TYNESIDE 7 3

9 NB: The audit only identifies dedicated, line marked pitches. For rugby union pitch dimension sizes please refer to the RFU guidelines; ‘Grass Pitches for Rugby’ at www.rfu.com

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Future supply

Through consultation, it was also identified that rugby posts had been paid for and provided at Oakleigh Gardens. However, during the audit assessment, the posts were not in place and no pitch markings were present.

Westoe RFC is in talks with the Council over the possibility of leasing land that is currently part of Temple Park. This would see the Club move from their one pitch home at South Shields & Westoe Club to Temple Park and the creation of three pitches.

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Figure 4.1: Location of rugby union pitches within South Tyneside

For a key to the map see Table 4.9.

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Pitch quality

The methodology for assessing rugby pitch quality looks at two key elements; the maintenance programme and the level of drainage on each pitch. An overall quality based on both drainage and maintenance can then be generated.

The agreed rating for each pitch type also represents actions required to improve pitch quality. A breakdown of actions required based on the ratings can be seen below:

Table 4.2: Definition of maintenance categories

Category Definition M0 Action is significant improvements to maintenance programme M1 Action is minor improvements to maintenance programme M2 Action is no improvements to maintenance programme

Table 4.3: Definition of drainage categories

Category Definition D0 Action is pipe drainage system is needed on pitch D1 Action is pipe drainage is needed on pitch D2 Action is slit drainage is needed on pitch D3 No action is needed on pitch drainage

Table 4.4: Quality ratings based on maintenance and drainage scores

Maintenance Poor (M0) Adequate (M1) Good (M2) Natural Inadequate (D0) Poor Poor Standard

Natural Adequate (D1) Poor Standard Good

Pipe Drained (D2) Standard Standard Good

Drainage Pipe and Slit Drained (D3) Standard Good Good

Overall in South Tyneside there are two good quality senior pitches, five standard and three poor:

Senior pitches Good Standard Poor 2 5 3

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The table below shows the agreed quality ratings for each of the sites in South Tyneside based on a combination of non-technical site assessment scores as well as user ratings.

Table 4.5: Site quality ratings

Site Site name Community Tenure Analysis area Pitch Non Quality No. of Comments ID use? type tech rating pitches score 4 Boldon Yes - unused Unsecure South Senior M1/D1 Standard 1 One standard quality rugby pitch on site School which is available for community use but currently no demand exists for the pitch. 12 Harton No Unsecure Inner & Senior M1/D0 Poor 1 Pitch rated as poor quality due to poor Technology Outer South drainage. The pitch is unavailable for College Shields community use in order to protect it for school use. Yes Secure Inner & “World Good Good 1 A full size World Rugby compliant AGP is Outer South Rugby” accommodated on site. Quality is Shields AGP considered good and the pitch is well used. 24 Lukes Lane Yes Secured Hebburn & Senior M1/D0 Poor 2 Two poor quality pitches on site. The Site Playing Jarrow is open access which means dog foul is a Fields problem as well as overplay from recreational use. Pitches maintained by the Council. Portable floodlights mean training can take place on land away from the match pitches. 26 Mortimer Yes Unsecure Inner & Senior M1/D1 Standard 1 The pitches at the School are rated as School Outer South standard quality. Maintenance is handled Shields by the School and drainage is in place, however, in bad weather pitches are boggy.

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Site Site name Community Tenure Analysis area Pitch Non Quality No. of Comments ID use? type tech rating pitches score 29 South Shields Yes Secure Inner & Senior M2/D2 Good 1 The pitch is good quality due to a good & Westoe Outer South maintenance regime and adequate Club Shields drainage. Drains were installed ten years ago. Floodlights are present on the match pitch which are unsuitable for matches but can be used for training. 30 South Shields No Unsecure Inner & Senior M1/D1 Standard 2 The pitches are considered standard Community Outer South quality but are unavailable for community School Shields use in order to protect them for school use. 33 South Yes Unsecure Inner & Senior M1/D1 Standard 1 The site is enclosed and has natural Tyneside Outer South (adequate) drainage with maintenance College Shields carried out in house. 44 Whitburn C of Yes - unused Unsecure South Senior M1/D1 Standard 1 Drainage is natural (adequate) and E Academy maintenance is considered adequate through a sub-contractor.

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Security of tenure

Tenure is secure at Westoe RFC as the land is owned by the South Shields & Westoe Club of which the Rugby Club is a member.

South Tyneside College RFC is a separate entity to the College itself but has a rolling agreement in place to access the pitches. Despite this, tenure is considered unsecure as the College could decide to end the arrangement at any time. Due to this and no perceived capacity for growth, the Club would ideally like to move sites.

Jarrovians RFC currently rent the pitches at Lukes Lane Playing Fields from the Council. However, the Club is in the process of securing the site on a 99 year lease. Should this proceed as expected, the Club has intentions to improve the maintenance and quality of the pitches as well as looking long term to improve the clubhouse.

Ancillary facilities

All clubs in South Tyneside have access to changing room provision for games at their home ground.

Lukes Lane Playing Fields has old and dated changing rooms. The changing rooms are adequate in size (eight rooms and a referee’s room) but the showers are communal and dated. Jarrovians RFC would like to refurbish the changing rooms if a lease was taken on. Car parking is inadequate and is shared with the community centre. As a result, cars park on the grass when there are two teams at home.

South Shields & Westoe Club currently has three changing rooms with communal showers and toilets and an additional two rooms in the pavilion. Rooms are old and worn and therefore require updating.

South Tyneside College RFC plays at South Tyneside College. The Club has aspirations to have a separate clubhouse on the college site but does not currently have the funds to do this. Current changing rooms are old and dated but the size is adequate.

4.3: Demand

Competitive play

Three rugby union clubs play within South Tyneside, consisting of eight senior, nine junior and four mini teams.

Table 4.6: Summary of demand

Club Analysis area Team type Team play No. of rugby union teams Senior Juniors Mini South Tyneside RFC Inner & Outer 1st, 2nd, 3rd League 3 - - South Shields South Tyneside RFC Inner & Outer U13, U15, U17 League - 3 - South Shields TOTAL 3 3 -

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Club Analysis area Team type Team play No. of rugby union teams Senior Juniors Mini Westoe RFC Inner & Outer 1st,2nd,3rd League 3 - - South Shields Westoe RFC Inner & Outer U19 League - 1 - South Shields Westoe RFC Inner & Outer U13, U15, U17 League - 3 - South Shields Westoe RFC Inner & Outer U7, U9, U11 Friendly - - 3 South Shields TOTAL 3 4 3 Jarrovians RFC Hebburn & 1st, 2nd League 2 - - Jarrow Jarrovians RFC Hebburn & U13 (girls), U16 League - 2 - Jarrow Jarrovians RFC Hebburn & U11 Friendly - - 1 Jarrow TOTAL 2 2 1 SOUTH TYNESIDE TOTAL 8 9 4

Training

All teams have access to training at their home ground.

South Tyneside College RFC has a separate floodlit training area away from the main pitches. Jarrovians RFC has portable floodlighting, which means that training can take place away from match pitches on a separate, unmarked area of land. The floodlights can also be moved to rotate the areas that are used.

Westoe RFC has floodlights on the match pitch for training but, as the pitch cannot accommodate all demand, the Club also trains on AGPs at Harton Technology College AGP (World Rugby compliant) and Mortimer School. The Club, however, reports that the pitches are expensive to hire.

Additional usage

Luke’s Lane Playing Fields (home of Jarrovians RFC) is an open access site and so there is additional casual and recreational use of the pitches. The Club also reports that dog fouling is an issue at the site. The additional usage will have an impact on the quality of the pitches.

Clash with cricket

At South Shields & Westoe Club (Westoe RFC) the rugby pitch overmarks the cricket outfield and so the Rugby Club must relocate as the cricket season starts. The Club uses the AGP at Harton Technology College which incurs additional expense.

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Women’s and girls’ participation

Currently there are no women’s teams competing in South Tyneside, although girls can play in mixed mini teams. There is one girls’ team currently at U13 level playing at Jarrovians RFC.

Unmet demand

Unmet demand is existing demand that is not getting access to pitches. It is usually expressed, for example, where a team is already training but is unable to access a match pitch or where a league has a waiting list due to a lack of pitch provision, which in turn is hindering its growth. No current unmet demand was identified in South Tyneside.

Future demand

Due to the aging population it is not predicted that there will be any increase in the number of teams from the population of South Tyneside. This does not, however, take into consideration contextual events such as any upcoming 2015 Rugby World Cup initiatives, which may drive interest in participation and subsequent demand for pitches.

The RFU reports its year growth targets for the clubs in South Tyneside are as follows (albeit some of these are subject to capacity and current facility plans):

 Jarrovians RFC - 4 teams – 2 Junior, 1 colts and 1 senior  South Tyneside College RFC - 2 junior teams + mini section (2-4 teams)  Westoe RFC - 2 teams – 1 junior and 1 senior

4.4: Capacity analysis

The capacity for pitches to regularly accommodate competitive play, training and other activity over a season is most often determined by quality. As a minimum, the quality, and therefore the capacity, of a pitch affect the playing experience and people’s enjoyment of playing rugby. In extreme circumstances it can result in the inability of the pitch to cater for all or certain types of play during peak and off peak times. To enable an accurate supply and demand assessment of rugby pitches, the following assumptions are applied to site by site analysis:

 All sites that are used for competitive rugby matches (regardless of whether this is secured community use) are included on the supply side.  All competitive play is on senior sized pitches (except for where mini pitches are provided).  From U13 upwards, teams play 15 v15 and use a full pitch.  Mini teams (U6-U12) play on half of a senior pitch i.e. two teams per senior pitch.  For senior and youth teams the current level of play per week is set at 0.5 for each match played based on all teams operating on a traditional home and away basis (assumes half of matches will be played away).  For mini teams, play per week is set at 0.25 for each match played based on all teams operating on a traditional home and away basis and playing across half of one adult team.

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 All male adult club rugby takes place on a Saturday afternoon.  All U13-18 rugby takes place on a Sunday morning.  Training that takes place on club pitches is reflected by the addition of team equivalents.  Team equivalents have been calculated on the basis that 30 players (two teams) train on the pitch for 90 minutes (team equivalent of one) per night.

As a guide, the RFU has set a standard number of matches that each pitch should be able to accommodate. Capacity is based upon a basic assessment of the drainage system and maintenance programme ascertained through a combination of the quality assessment and the club survey as follows:

Table 4.7: Pitch capacity (matches per week) based on quality assessments

Maintenance Poor (M0) Adequate (M1) Good (M2) Natural Inadequate (D0) 0.5 1.5 2

Natural Adequate or Pipe Drained (D1) 1.5 2 3

Pipe Drained (D2) 1.75 2.5 3.25

Drainage Pipe and Slit Drained (D3) 2 3 3.5

This guide should only be used as a very general measure of potential pitch capacity and does not account for specific circumstances at time of use and assumes average rainfall and an appropriate end of season rest and renovation programme.

The figures are based upon a pipe drained system at 5m centres that has been installed in the last eight years and a slit drained system at 1m centres completed in the last five years.

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Table 4.8: Rugby union provision and level of community use

Site ID Site name (Club) Security of Analysis area Pitch type Quality No. of Floodlit? Match Pitch capacity Capacity Comments tenure rating pitches equivalent (sessions per rating sessions week) (per week) 12 Harton Technology College Secured Inner & “World Good 1 Yes - - - The AGP is World Rugby Compliant which Outer South Rugby” means it can be used for competitive Shields AGP matches as well as training. The pitch is used midweek for training and on Saturdays (when required) for third team matches, as a second ground for Westoe RFC and also South Tyneside College RFC. The pitch is at capacity in winter; some spare capacity exists in summer. 24 Lukes Lane Playing Fields Secured Hebburn & Senior M1/D0 2 No 2.25 3 -0.75 Club has two senior teams, two junior (U13 (Jarrovians RFC) Jarrow grass Poor and U16) and one mini team playing on the home pitches. There is minimal spare capacity at the site and due to the site being poor quality and currently being open access the spare capacity is not considered usable. 26 Mortimer School Unsecured Inner & Senior M1/D1 1 No 1 2 -1 The School pitch is used as a second ground Outer South grass Standard for South Tyneside College RFC. It is used Shields by the third team for one match every other week and one junior team for one match every other week. 29 South Shields & Westoe Club Secured Inner & Senior M2/D2 1 No 4.75 3.25 +1.5 Club has two senior teams playing here, as (Westoe RFC) Outer South grass Good well as U7, U9, U11, U13, U15, U17 and Shields U19. The Club has training floodlights on the match pitch that allow the club to do some of its training (the floodlights are not suitable for matches). One match equivalent per week, in addition to regular match play, has been added to account for this. Pitch is over played. 33 South Tyneside College (South Secured Inner & Senior M1/D1 1 No 2 2 0 Club has two senior teams as well as U15 Tyneside College RFC) Outer South grass Standard and U17 playing. Pitch is therefore at Shields capacity.

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4.5: Supply and demand analysis

Spare capacity

The next step is to ascertain whether or not any identified ‘potential capacity’ can be deemed ‘actual capacity’. There may be situations where, although a site is highlighted as potentially able to accommodate some additional play, this should not be recorded as spare capacity against the site. For example, a site may be managed to regularly operate slightly below full capacity to ensure that it can cater for a number of regular friendly matches and activities that take place but are difficult to quantify on a weekly basis.

There is one site that shows potential spare capacity, Mortimer School (-1 match session per week). The pitch is standard quality and has potential capacity for one additional match each week.

Overplay

Westoe RFC is overplayed by 0.5 match equivalents each week. This is due to some training taking place on the pitch and also the number of teams that are accommodated.

4.6: Conclusions

Jarrovians RFC

Due to poor quality pitches, and the open access nature, the minimal spare capacity identified at the site cannot be counted as such. The Club is looking to take on a long term lease of the site. Securing tenure would mean that the Club is able to apply for funding to make improvements and in turn increase capacity in order that it can grow. Long term, the Club could also look to invest in the changing facility as the current provision is old and worn and requires updating.

Westoe RFC

The Club pitch is currently overplayed by 1.5 match equivalents each week. It is a large club and is restricted by only having one pitch. Although it accesses a second pitch at Harton Technology College (AGP) it will need additional pitches if it is to grow as predicted. The proposed lease of Temple Park and subsequent creation of three rugby pitches will alleviate overplay and accommodate future demand.

Alternatively, Harton Technology College also has a grass pitch that is unavailable for community use due to poor quality. The School reports that if there was investment into drainage the pitch would be made available. This could then provide additional capacity for Westoe RFC, although this would mean an increase in expense for the Club.

South Tyneside College RFC

The home pitch at South Tyneside College is at capacity and the Club requires the use of a second pitch at Mortimer School. There is some spare capacity at the second pitch which could accommodate future demand; however, this comes at an expense to the Club.

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There is also no dedicated clubhouse facility at the home ground and, as such, the Club has aspirations to build a new facility in the future although funding would be required. Ideally, the Club would like to move away from the College onto land which can supply more pitches. This wish is enhanced due to a lack of security of tenure at the College.

Rugby union summary  There are three clubs based within South Tyneside consisting of eight senior, nine junior and four mini teams.  In total, there are 10 senior rugby union pitches located across eight sites. All are available for community use, except for Harton Technology College (one pitch) and South Shields Community School (two pitches).  Overall in South Tyneside there are two good quality senior pitches, five standard and three poor. Poor quality pitches are located at Lukes Lane Playing Fields and Harton Technology College.  Although all clubs have access to changing provision, users report that provision at Lukes Lane Playing Fields, South Shields & Westoe Club and South Tyneside College are old and dated and in need of refurbishment.  Tenure for South Tyneside College RFC at South Tyneside College is considered unsecure.  There is one site that shows potential spare capacity, Mortimer School (-1 match session per week). The pitch is standard quality and has potential capacity for one additional match each week.  Westoe RFC is overplayed by 0.5 match equivalents each week. This is due to some training taking place on the pitch and also the number of teams that are accommodated.  The RFU reports future growth across all clubs equating to five junior, one colts and two senior teams in addition to 2-4 mini teams.  Jarrovians RFC – poor quality pitches and changing rooms in need of updating. Security of tenure needs to be secured in order for the Club to apply for funding.  Westoe RFC – small amount of overplay and the Club is restricted due to only having one grass pitch. Overplay could be alleviated and future demand accommodated by leasing Temple Park or improving the grass pitch at Harton Technology College.  South Tyneside College RFC - the pitch is at capacity and the Club requires the use of a second pitch at Mortimer School. The Club has aspirations to build a clubhouse facility in the future but would ideally prefer to move sites in order to grow.

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PART 5: HOCKEY

5.1: Introduction

Hockey in England is governed by England Hockey (EH) and is administered locally by the Durham Hockey Association.

Competitive league hockey matches can only be played on sand based, sand dressed or water based artificial grass pitches (AGPs). Although competitive play cannot take place on third generation turf pitches (3G), 40mm pitches may be suitable, in some instances, for beginner training and are preferred to poor grass or tarmac surfaces. For adults, a full size pitch for competitive matches must measure 100x60 yards.

It is considered that a hockey pitch can accommodate a maximum of four matches on the peak day (Saturdays) provided that the pitch has floodlighting.

Club consultation

There is one club within South Tyneside, South Shields Hockey Club which was met with face to face and the results of such consultation are used to inform key issues within this section of the Report.

5.2: Supply

Boldon School provides the only full size AGP within South Tyneside suitable for hockey. An AGP at Whitburn Academy is considered too narrow to host competitive senior matches and is not floodlit. Both AGPs are located within South Analysis Area.

Table 5.1: Sand AGPs by location

Site Size (yards) Floodlit? Analysis area Boldon School 100x60 Y South Whitburn Academy 100x55 N South

There are also smaller facilities that, although not big enough for competitive matches, could potentially be used for hockey training. These are located at the following the sites:

 Harton & Westoe Miners Welfare  Hebburn Sports and Social Club  Hedworthfield Community Association  Lord Blyton Primary School

Quality

Through an audit assessment of the AGPs, both Boldon School and Whitburn Academy were assessed as standard quality.

The surface of Boldon School AGP is nine years old and therefore will soon be in need of resurfacing; however, no funding is in place. It is considered that the carpet of an AGP usually lasts for approximately 10 years (depending on levels of use).

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Although Whitburn Academy is only four years old, users deem the surface to have a poor grip underfoot making it especially unusable during increment weather. As well as this, the AGP is not floodlit, meaning it cannot be fully utilised during winter months for community use.

Ancillary provision is accessible at both sites and considered to be adequate quality.

5.3: Demand

South Shields Hockey Club is the only hockey club within South Tyneside. The Club consists of one senior ladies team, which plays its matches at Boldon School and trains at Lord Blyton Primary School.

The Club would prefer to play its home matches closer to Inner & Outer South Shields Analysis Area; however, no appropriate facility exists.

Future demand

Despite population increases across the age groups specific to hockey teams, no increased demand is predicted by team generation rates due to the low number of teams currently in existence.

South Shields Hockey Club previously fielded a senior men’s team, however, it folded due to a combination of players increasing in age and no younger players joining. Despite this, the Club has a desire to re-establish the team in the near future.

Priority focus, however, is on the creation of youth teams. The Club is working closely with England Hockey in order to put the foundations for this in place, although it is not known how many teams will be created.

It is anticipated by the Club that all future teams will be accommodated at Boldon School.

Latent demand

Sport England’s Segmentation Tool enables analysis of ‘the percentage of adults that would like to participate in hockey but are not currently doing so’ in South Tyneside. The tool identifies latent demand of 208 people. The most dominant segment is ‘Jamie – sports team lads’.

Usage The following table summarises the availability of full size AGPs for community use in South Tyneside. In addition, it records the availability of provision within the peak period. Sport England’s Facilities Planning Model (FPM) applies an overall peak period for AGPs of 34 hours a week (Monday to Thursday 17:00-21:00; Friday 17:00-19:00; Saturday and Sunday 09:00-17:00)

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Table 5.2: Community opening times of full size sand AGPs

Site Site name Opening times Hours in Comments ID the peak period10 4 Boldon School Mon-Fri: 18:30-22:00 19 ½ Used by South Shields Hockey Sat-Sun: 12:30-22:00 Club for matches. Training occurs elsewhere due to a half size AGP existing within Inner & Outer South Shields. Weekday availability is taken up football teams however spare capacity exists on each day. Spare capacity also exists on weekends for increased match usage. 44 Whitburn C of Mon-Fri: 17:30 – 21:30 23 ½ Opening times cannot be fully E Academy Sat-Sun: 10:00-14:00 utilised due a lack of floodlighting. As such, the AGP receives very little community use, despite being available.

5.4 Supply and demand analysis

A full size floodlit hockey AGP is able to accommodate up to four hockey matches at peak time (Saturday). Given that there is only one senior team currently playing in South Tyneside, one pitch is adequate to accommodate current demand. Existing supply (and spare capacity expressed) is also deemed sufficient enough to meet potential future demand expressed by the Club.

Focus should be placed on protecting Boldon School AGP as a hockey surface and ensuring its quality is sustained.

Hockey summary  Boldon School provides the only full size artificial pitch within South Tyneside suitable for hockey. An additional pitch at Whitburn C of E Academy is considered too narrow to host competitive matches.  Through an audit assessment, both Boldon School and Whitburn C of E Academy were assessed as standard quality.  The surface of Boldon School is nine years old and therefore will soon be in need of resurfacing. Whitburn C of E Academy is deemed by users to have poor grip underfoot.  There is one hockey club in South Tyneside containing one ladies team. The team plays matches at Boldon School and trains at Lord Blyton Primary School.  Focus is on creating youth teams within the Club and re-establishing a senior men’s team. It is anticipated that all future teams will be accommodated at Boldon School.  Based on one senior team there is a requirement for one full size AGP. Therefore, supply is deemed sufficient enough to meet demand, and spare capacity for growth is considered available.  Focus should be placed on ensuring the quality is maintained at Boldon School, and that funds are in place for the future resurfacing of the carpet.

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PART 6: ARTIFICIAL GRASS PITCHES (AGPS)

6.1 Introduction

There are several surface types that fall into the category of artificial grass pitch (AGP). The three main groups are rubber crumb (third generation turf 3G), sand (filled or dressed) and water based. A full size pitch is considered to be 100x60 yards.

Competitive football can take place on 3G surfaces with an FA approved certificate; a growing number of 3G pitches are now used for competitive match play at mini soccer and youth level. Only competition up to (but not including) regional standard can take place on a 40mm pile. Football training can take place on sand and water based surfaces but is not the preferred option.

Hockey is played predominantly on sand based/filled AGPs. Although competitive play cannot take place on 3G pitches, 40mm pitches may be suitable, in some instances, for beginner training and are preferred to poor grass or tarmac surfaces.

World Rugby produced the ‘Performance Specification for Artificial Grass Pitches for Rugby’, more commonly known as ‘Regulation 22’ that provides the necessary technical detail to produce pitch systems that are appropriate for rugby union (this is also adopted by rugby league). The artificial surface standards identified in Regulation 22 allows matches to be played on surfaces that meet the standard. Full contact activity, including tackling, rucking, mauling and line outs can take place.

Table 6.1: AGP type and sport suitability

Surface Category Comments Rubber crumb Long Pile 3G (65mm with shock pad) Rugby surface – must comply with World Rugby type 22, requires a minimum of 60mm. Football surface Rubber crumb Medium Pile 3G (55-60mm) Preferred football surface Rubber crumb Short Pile 3G (40mm) Acceptable surface for some competitive football Sand Sand filled Competitive hockey and football training Sand Sand dressed Preferred hockey surface and suitable for football training Water Water based Preferred hockey surface and suitable for football training if irrigated.

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6.2 Current provision

The table below provides a list of the current supply of full size AGPs identified in South Tyneside. There are four 3G pitches and one sand based pitch.

Table 6.2: Full size AGPs in South Tyneside

Site Site name Ownership/ Analysis area Pitch Floodlit Size ID Management type (yards) 4 Boldon School Education / South Sand Yes 100 x 60 Community Dressed Association 8 Clegwell Community Community Hebburn & Medium Yes 110 x 70 Association (Hebburn Association / Jarrow Pile 3G Comprehensive Education School) 12 Harton Technology Education Inner & Outer Long Yes 105 x 65 College South Shields Pile 3G 26 Mortimer Education Inner & Outer Medium Yes 100 x 60 Comprehensive South Shields Pile 3G School 38 Temple Park Centre Local Authority Inner & Outer Medium Yes 110 x 70 South Shields Pile 3G

Of provision, Clegwell Community Association (Hebburn Comprehensive School), Harton Technology College and Temple Park Centre are all FA certified and can therefore host competitive football matches. As well as this, Harton Technology College is World Rugby compliant.

Additional provision

In addition to the supply of full size AGPs in South Tyneside there are a variety of smaller sized pitches that can help to accommodate some demand.

Table 6.3: Additional supply of AGPs

Site Site name Ownership/ Analysis area Pitch Floodlit Size ID Management type (yards) 11 Harton & Westoe Club Inner & Outer Short Yes 40 x 20 Miners Welfare South Shields Pile 3G 14 Hebburn Sports & Club Hebburn & Sand Yes 60 x 40 Social Club Jarrow Dressed 44 Whitburn C of E Education South Sand No 100 x 55 Academy Dressed 23 Lord Blyton Primary Education Inner & Outer Sand Yes 60 x 35 School South Shields Dressed 25 Monkton Stadium Local Authority Hebburn & Medium Yes 60 x 40 Jarrow Pile 3G

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Figure 6.1: All AGPs in South Tyneside

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6.3 Availability

The Table below summarises the availability of AGPs for community use in South Tyneside. In addition, it records the availability of provision within the peak period based on information given by the organisation during consultation. Sport England recommends an overall peak period for AGPs of 34 hours a week (Monday to Thursday 17:00-21:00; Friday 17:00-19:00; Saturday and Sunday 09:00-17:00). This has been applied in conjunction with findings from consultation to provide a total number of hours available for community use per week during peak periods.

Table 6.4: AGP availability

Site Site name Analysis area Available Security Availability for ID for of community use in the community tenure? peak period use? 4 Boldon School South Yes Yes Monday-Friday: 10½ hrs Weekend: 9 hrs Total: 19½ hrs 8 Clegwell Community Hebburn & Yes Yes Monday-Friday: 16 hrs Association (Hebburn Jarrow Weekend: 11 hrs Comprehensive Total: 27 hrs School) 12 Harton Technology Inner & Outer Yes Yes Monday-Friday: 13 hrs College South Shields Weekend: 16 hrs Total: 29 hrs 26 Mortimer Inner & Outer Yes Yes Monday-Friday: 16 hrs Comprehensive South Shields Weekend: 8 hrs School Total: 24 hrs 38 Temple Park Centre Inner & Outer Yes Yes Monday-Friday: 18 hrs South Shields Weekend: 16 hrs Total: 34 hrs

In the main, availability of provision in the peak period is good. However, as four pitches are provided on education sites, community use can be limited on weekdays. For example, Boldon School is unavailable to the community until 6:30pm Monday-Friday.

Both Boldon School and Hebburn Comprehensive School would like to extend the opening hours of their respective AGPs, however, cannot do so due to involvement from community associations.

As things stand at Clegwell Community Association (Hebburn Comprehensive School), the School manage the lettings on the pitch, however, site management and maintenance is managed by the Community Association. As such, the Community Association is unwilling to staff the pitch beyond 3pm on weekends, meaning no bookings can be taken beyond this point, despite demand existing.

The School would prefer to manage and maintain the pitch themselves, without involvement from the Community Association.

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6.4 Quality

Four of the five pitches in South Tyneside are assessed as good quality, whilst one is deemed standard.

Table 6.5: Summary of quality

Site Site name Surface Year built Floodlit? Quality ID type (refurbished) 4 Boldon School Sand 2005 Y Standard Dressed 8 Clegwell Community Association Medium 2011 Y Good (Hebburn Comprehensive Pile 3G School) 12 Harton Technology College Long Pile 2010 Y Good 3G 26 Mortimer Comprehensive School Medium 2010 Y Good Pile 3G 38 Temple Park Centre Medium 2014 Y Good Pile 3G

Issues have been raised regarding the lack of a sinking fund at Clegwell Community Association (Hebburn Comprehensive School). As mentioned above, the School believe involvement from the Community Association is limiting the amount of the time that the AGP can be let out, thus limiting profitability. According to the School, this has resulted in no money being put aside for the AGPs eventual resurfacing.

6.5 Demand

Hockey

See Part 5: Hockey

Football

The FA considers high quality third generation artificial grass pitches as an essential tool in promoting coach and player development. The pitches can support intensive use and as such are great assets for both playing and training. Primarily such facilities have been installed for community use and training, however, are increasingly used for competition which The FA wholly supports.

In South Tyneside, three adult teams currently use 3G pitches for matches. Furthermore, the majority of mini football in the area is played on artificial pitches.

Training demand

Getting access to good quality, affordable training facilities is a problem for many clubs throughout the Country. In the winter months, midweek training is only possible at floodlit facilities. Of clubs in South Tyneside that responded to consultation, 36% stated that they require additional training facilities, of which, 79% specifically mentioned demand for more 3G pitches.

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Although there are already 3G pitches in existence within South Tyneside, many clubs cited a lack of availability at suitable times and increasing costs as an issue. As a result, some clubs currently access sand based pitches or indoor sports halls, whilst other teams travel outside of South Tyneside in order to access more suitable training provision in neighbouring local authorities.

The FA’s long term ambition is to provide every affiliated team in England the opportunity to train once per week on a floodlit 3G surface, together with priority access for every Charter Standard Community Club through a partnership agreement. The FA Standard is calculated by using the latest Sport England research "AGPs State of the Nation March 2012".

Assuming that 51% of AGP usage is by sports clubs, when factoring in the number of training slots available per pitch type per hour from 5pm-10pm Mon-Fri and 9am-5pm Saturday & Sundays, it is estimated that one full size AGP can service 56 teams. On the basis that there are 227 teams playing competitive football in South Tyneside, there is a recommended need for at least five full size 3G pitches, of which, there are currently four. Alternatively, the table below considers the number of 3G pitches required if every team was to remain within their respective analysis area for training.

Table 6.6: 3G pitch requirements in each analysis area:

Analysis area Current 3G requirement Current Potential number of number of 3G shortfall teams pitches Hebburn & Jarrow 59 1.05 (2) 1 1 Inner & Outer South Shields 127 2.27 (3) 3 - South 41 0.73 (1) 0 1 South Tyneside 227 6 0 2

Based on the number of teams in each analysis area, there is a potential need for six full size 3G pitches. Inner & Outer South Shields Analysis Area is fully catered for with three 3G pitches, however, both Hebburn & Jarrow and South analysis areas have a shortfall of one 3G pitch.

6.6 Supply and demand analysis

Using information recorded from consultation, the table below summarises the level of spare capacity currently available on full size AGPs within South Tyneside.

It should be noted that most teams have preferred days (generally Tuesday to Thursday) in which they want to access AGPs and although an AGP may show spare capacity it does not mean a team will be willing to access it during the available time slots. For example, the majority of sites have slots available on Monday and Friday evenings, however, teams are unlikely to take advantage of this for training purposes as they do not want to train in such close proximity to a weekend match.

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Table 6.7: Supply and demand analysis table

ID Site name Analysis area Surface Floodlit Quality Hours Capacity Comments type available rating in peak period 4 Boldon School South Sand Y Standard 19 ½ Currently used by South Shields Hockey Club for Dressed matches, however no training demand exists as the Club prefer to use a half size pitch closer to Inner & Outer South Shields (Lord Blyton School). Used by various football teams on weekdays however spare capacity exists of at least one hour each day. 8 Clegwell Community Hebburn & Medium Y Good 27 A partnership with Hebburn Town JFC sees the pitch Association (Hebburn Jarrow Pile 3G used to capacity. The Club uses the pitch every Comprehensive School) weekday for training and also for matches on weekends. The school would like to extend the opening hours of the facility in order to increase capacity, however the Community Association are unwilling to provide staff beyond 3pm on Saturday or Sunday. 12 Harton Technology Inner & Outer Long Pile Y Good 29 The pitch is used by Westoe RFC and South College South Shields 3G Tyneside College RFC for occasional matches as well as all training. Also used for training by various football teams. Limited spare capacity is deemed to exist on Mondays and Fridays. 26 Mortimer Comprehensive Inner & Outer Medium Y Good 24 Mainly used for training by football teams as the School South Shields Pile 3G pitch is not FA tested to hose competitive matches. Small sided leagues are ran on weekdays. Limited spare capacity exists on Mondays and Fridays. 38 Temple Park Centre Inner & Outer Medium Y Good 34 Used for mini football matches every Saturday and South Shields Pile 3G by Horsley Hill FC for matches on a Sunday. The pitch is the most popular pitch used by football teams for training and by social adult groups. Spare capacity exists but generally out of peak time due to the facilities extensive opening hours.

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Sport England’s Facilities Planning Model (FPM) – National Facilities Audit Dataset (January 2013)

The FPM is a model used as a starting point to help assess the strategic provision of sports facilities, including AGPs. The model is prescriptive and not predictive in that it does not provide precise estimates of the use of proposed facilities. Rather it prescribes an appropriate level of provision for any defined area in relation to demand and which reflects national expectations and policies. It is not a substitute for considering local club needs and should be used alongside any local assessment.

There are five AGPs which meet the model parameters. They are located at Boldon School, Clegwell Community Association, Harton Technology College, Mortimer Comprehensive and Temple Park Centre.

The bullet points below are concluding statements from the FPM model:

 Not all of the AGPs are available for use during peak hour periods, and as such the five pitches are able to accommodate 2,690 visits per week during peak period. This is the equivalent of 3.64 pitches operating at full capacity. South Tyneside’s population is modelled to demand 3,912 visits per week. This is the equivalent of 4.31 AGPs operating flat-out across the peak period.  There is good coverage of AGPs across South Tyneside, however there is a degree of overlap between catchments. Whilst South Shields is well provided, Jarrow and Fellgate do not fall within walking catchment of AGPs. Per capita level of provision within South Tyneside stands at 0.33, which is below the national and study area averages.  AGP provision satisfies 90.4% of demand for AGP use from South Tyneside residents. This satisfied demand is higher than the national and regional averages, but slightly below the county average.  Just over 60% of satisfied demand from South Tyneside residents is met within the District. This is a comparatively low figure, but is respective of South Tyneside being part of the Tyneside conurbation, with Sunderland, Gateshead and North Tyneside being readily accessible.  Just over 306 visits per week across the peak period currently goes unmet, the primary reason being that the current supply of AGP’s do not have the capacity to accommodate further use during peak time.  If all demand could be met in one location, it would take one additional AGP. Unmet demand arises more around hockey specific AGPs, rather than football.  There is also the opportunity to make the existing stock work better, with the AGPs at Harton Technology College and Clegwell Communty Association only available for 14 and 18 peak hours respectively. If all the pitches were available for use across the full peak period, this would provide additional capacity equivalent to 1.5 pitches.  South Tyneside’s relative share is better than the national average and the same as the regional average. Compared to other Tyne and Wear local authorities, however, South Tyneside’s relative share is lower.

Conclusions

Hockey

See Part 5: Hockey.

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Football

As seen in table 6.7, limited spare capacity exists on the current stock of 3G pitches, which coincides with many football clubs citing a lack of availability during consultation. Therefore, it is apparent that an increase in 3G provision is required.

Whilst the FA model suggests that demand for pitches is being met in Inner & Outer South Shields Analysis Area, there is a shortfall of one pitch in both Hebburn & Jarrow and South analysis areas and an overall shortfall of one pitch within South Tyneside as a whole.

During consultation, St Wilfrid’s RC College expressed a strong interest in developing a 3G pitch in partnership with Harton & Westoe JFC and has begun a planning process; however, the School is located in Inner & Outer South Shields Analysis Area.

AGP summary  There are four full size 3G pitches; Clegwell Community Association (Hebburn Comprehensive School, Harton Technology College, Mortimer Comprehensive School and Temple Park Centre. There is one full size sand dressed pitch at Boldon School.  Clegwell Community Association (Hebburn Comprehensive School), Harton Technology College and Temple Park Centre are FA approved to host competitive matches, whilst Harton Technology College is also World Rugby compliant.  In the main, availability of provision in the peak period is good. However, as four pitches are provided on education sites, community use can be limited on weekdays.  All the 3G pitches are assessed as good quality, whilst the sand dressed pitch is deemed standard.  36% of football clubs expressed a need for access to more training facilities, with 79% of those highlighting more 3G pitches as a requirement.  On the basis there are 227 teams playing competitive football within South Tyneside, there is a recommended need for at least five full size 3G pitches. If each team was to stay within their analysis area, there is a potential need for six.  Limited spare capacity exists on the current stock of 3G pitches, meaning an increase in 3G provision is required. Using the FA model, there is a shortfall of one pitch in both Hebburn & Jarrow and South analysis areas and an overall shortfall of one pitch within South Tyneside as a whole.

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PART 7: TENNIS

7.1: Introduction

The Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) is the organisation responsible for the governance of tennis and administers the sport locally in South Tyneside.

Consultation

There are two tennis clubs in South Tyneside; Boldon Tennis Club and Westoe Tennis Club. Both were sent an online survey but only Westoe Tennis Club responded. There was previously a third club in the area (Hebburn Tennis Club) but the Club merged with Westoe approximately two years ago.

7.2: Supply

There are a total of 70 tennis courts identified in South Tyneside located across 18 sites including sports clubs, parks and schools. Of the courts, 61 (88%) are categorised as being available for community use across 15 sites (83%).

The courts unavailable for community use are located at Mortimer Comprehensive School and Whitburn C of E Academy. This is the case at Mortimer Comprehensive School due to the poor quality of the courts, with issues surrounding worn line markings and poor grip underfoot cited. Whitburn C of E Academy, on the other hand, is unavailable due to the building of a new sixth form, which has resulted in two courts being lost. When work is complete, community use aspects will be revisited on the remaining courts.

Please note that for the purposes of this report, being available for community use refers to courts in public, voluntary, private or commercial ownership or management (including education sites) recorded as being available for hire by individuals, teams or clubs.

Table 7.1: Summary of the number of courts by analysis area

Analysis area Courts (sites) available for Courts (sites) unavailable for community use community use Hebburn & Jarrow 14 (4) 4 (1) Inner & Outer South Shields 33 (7) 3 (1) South 14 (4) 2 (1) South Tyneside 61 (15) 9 (3)

An additional court was previously available at West Park (Jarrow). However, it was taken out of use. Nevertheless, there is demand from Friends of Jarrow West Park to have the courts re-provided.

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Table 7.2: Tennis courts in South Tyneside

ID Site name Ownership Analysis area Availability No. of Flood- Court Court for courts lit? type quality11 community use? 4 Boldon School Education / South Yes 4 No Macadam Good Community Association 7 Cleadon Recreation Ground Local Authority Inner & Outer South Yes 1 No Macadam Poor Shields 8 Clegwell Community Community Hebburn & Jarrow Yes 5 No Macadam Standard Association (Hebburn Association / Comprehensive School) Education 12 Harton Technology College Education Inner & Outer South Yes 6 No Tarmac Standard Shields 14 Hebburn Sports & Social Club Club Hebburn & Jarrow Yes 3 Yes Artificial Good 17 Jarrow School Education Hebburn & Jarrow Yes 3 No Tarmac Good 26 Mortimer Comprehensive Education Inner & Outer South No 3 Yes Tarmac Poor School Shields 29 South Shields & Westoe Club Club Inner & Outer South Yes 3 Yes Artificial Poor Shields 4 No Macadam 30 South Shields Community Education Inner & Outer South Yes 4 No Tarmac Good School Shields 34 St Joseph’s Roman Catholic Education Hebburn & Jarrow No 4 No Tarmac Standard Comprehensive School 36 St Wilfrid’s RC College Education Inner & Outer South Yes 5 No Tarmac Standard Shields

44 Whitburn C of E Academy Education South No 2 No Tarmac Standard

11 Assessed using a non technical site assessment proforma and also takes account of user comments.

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ID Site name Ownership Analysis area Availability No. of Flood- Court Court for courts lit? type quality11 community use? 48 West Park (South Shields) Local Authority Inner & Outer South Yes 7 No Macadam Good Shields 49 Springwell Park Local Authority Hebburn & Jarrow Yes 3 No Macadam Poor 57 Coulthard Park Local Authority South Yes 2 No Macadam Poor 58 Carnthwaite Park Local Authority South Yes 2 No Macadam Poor 67 Robert Redhead Park Local Authority Inner & Outer South Yes 3 No Tarmac Poor Shields 68 Boldon Lawn Tennis Club Club South Yes 3 Yes Artificial Good 3 No

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Table 7.3: Courts available for community use by ownership/type

Analysis area No. of club courts No. of parks courts No. of educational courts Hebburn & Jarrow 3 3 8 Inner & Outer South Shields 7 11 15 South 6 4 4 South Tyneside 16 18 27

The majority of community available courts (31) are located within educational sites; however, no demand is reported for their use. That is, no courts within educational sites are currently used by the community, despite being available.

Quality

Of provision that is available for community use, 27 courts (44%) are assessed as good quality, 16 (26%) are deemed standard and 18 are rated as poor (30%).

Table 7.4: Summary of the quality of courts by analysis area

Analysis area Good Standard Poor Hebburn & Jarrow 6 5 3 Inner & Outer South Shields 11 11 11 South 10 - 4 South Tyneside 27 16 18

The courts assessed as poor quality are all located at the following sites:

 Cleadon Recreation Ground  Springwell Park  Coulthard Park  Cornthwaite Park  Westoe Tennis Club  Robert Redhead Park

Most of these courts are managed by the Council, with no regular maintenance programme in place. Issues surrounding the courts include poor grip underfoot, worn line markings, loose gravel and holes or rips in the surface. As well as this, all courts rated as poor are without floodlighting and changing accommodation.

Three all-weather floodlit courts at Westoe Tennis Club are poor quality but usable. There are a further four tarmac courts that are unplayable.

Boldon Tennis Club has six all weather courts assessed as good quality.

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7.4: Demand

Competitive tennis

Westoe Tennis Club has two men’s, one male vets’ team and one male Over 55’s team. The club currently has 30 senior members and three juniors.

Number of current competitive teams is unknown for Boldon Tennis Club.

Informal tennis

Pay and play is available at Boldon Tennis Club but is not currently available at Westoe Tennis Club. The Club would like to be able to offer this in the future but needs to put the infrastructure in place to allow this to happen.

Park courts managed by the Council are available free of charge at all times. However, as the courts are not supervised, community use is difficult to quantify, although Robert Redhead Park is said to be particularly popular. The site receives high levels of casual use and is also used for various coaching sessions and activities, which are run by the Council.

Following events such as Wimbledon, demand is likely to increase for recreational pay and play. Although the LTA reports that it is hard to measure casual use as courts are available for free, courts are notably busier throughout the summer months in South Tyneside.

Latent demand

As mentioned previously, demand exists for additional courts to be re-provided at West Park (Jarrow) in Hebburn and Jarrow Analysis Area.

Sport England’s Segmentation Tool enables analysis of ‘the percentage of adults that would like to participate in tennis but ‘are not currently doing so’. The tool identifies latent demand of 2,521 people within South Tyneside who would like to play tennis. The most dominant segment is ‘Paula – Stretched single mums’ of which 297 (12%) would like to participate in tennis.

Supply and demand analysis

Having only three usable (but poor) courts, Westoe Tennis Club reports that it is near capacity with the current number of teams that it has. The Club believes that there is latent demand from juniors in the area and that the Club would grow if it had more courts and the ability to improve the tennis programme during the evenings, as well as being able to offer social tennis. Team numbers are not known at Boldon Tennis Club but it is likely that the Club has capacity to take on some additional members if demand exists.

On the whole it is believed that the current level of provision can accommodate current demand other than at West Park Jarrow where anecdotal evidence suggests that there is unmet demand in the area.

Park courts are available for casual users, and numerous courts at secondary schools could be made available to the community if excess demand existed. Priority, therefore, should be focused on improving current facilities. Improving the tarmac courts at Westoe Tennis Club would allow the Club to grow and increase its current tennis offer.

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Tennis summary  There are a total of 70 tennis courts identified in South Tyneside located across 18 sites with 61 (88%) categorised as being available for community use across 15 sites (83%).  The majority of community available courts (31) are located within educational sites; however, no demand is reported for their use.  There are two tennis clubs in South Tyneside; Boldon Tennis Club and Westoe Tennis Club.  There is reported demand from Friends of Jarrow West Park to have courts re-provided in the Park.  Of provision that is available for community use, 27 courts are assessed as good quality, 16 are deemed standard and 18 are rated as poor.  Poor quality courts can be found at, Cleadon Recreation Ground, Springwell Park, Coulthard Park, Cornthwaite Park and Westoe Tennis Club.  Three all-weather floodlit courts at Westoe Tennis Club are poor quality but usable. There are a further four tarmac courts that are unplayable.  Westoe Tennis Club reports that it is near capacity and also reports latent demand for additional court access.  On the whole it is believed that the current level of provision can accommodate current demand other than at West Park Jarrow where anecdotal evidence suggests that there is unmet demand in the area.

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PART 8: BOWLS

8.1: Introduction

All bowling greens in South Tyneside are flat greens. Bowls England is the National Governing Body for flat green bowls with overall responsibility for ensuring effective governance of flat green bowls. The bowling season runs from May to September.

Bowls is strong in the Borough, and in part this can be attributed to the low costs of the sport in South Tyneside. Other than at private sites, players only have to pay to compete (i.e. club fees) as all green maintenance at council sites is subsidised by the local authority.

The South Tyneside Bowling Association is responsible for competitions in South Tyneside and monthly forums are held between the Association, the clubs and the Council to discuss any issues highlighted for bowls in the Area. In the main this relates to quality issues on council maintained greens. Issues are discussed and any actions coming forward are then recorded. The Bowling Association reports that it can take a long time for site issues to be resolved but recognises the limited resources available.

Consultation

The secretary of the South Tyneside Bowling Association was consulted as part of the Playing Pitch Strategy and it was agreed with the Steering Group that club surveys would not be required as the association holds all of the relevant information. Minutes from previous monthly forums were also provided.

8.2: Supply

There are 19 flat green bowling greens in South Tyneside provided across 12 sites. All are available for community use. Within the 19 there is one disused green at Coulthard Park (South Analysis Area).

Table 8.1: Summary of the number of greens by analysis area

Analysis area Number of greens (sites) Hebburn & Jarrow 8 (4) Inner & Outer South Shields 8 (6) South 3 (2) South Tyneside 19 (12)

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Table 8.2: Bowling green location

Site Site Analysis area Ownership/ Number of Quality ID management greens 7 Cleadon Recreation Inner & Outer Local Authority 1 Good Ground South Shields 11 Harton & Westoe Miners Inner & Outer Club 1 Good Welfare South Shields 14 Hebburn Sports & Social Hebburn & Club 1 Good Club Jarrow 16 Jack Clark Park Inner & Outer Local Authority 2 Good South Shields 48 West Park (South Inner & Outer Local Authority 2 Good Shields) South Shields 52 North Marine Park Hebburn & Local Authority 3 Good Jarrow 53 West Park (Jarrow) Hebburn & Local Authority 2 Good Jarrow 54 Carr Ellison Park Hebburn & Local Authority 2 Good Jarrow 57 Coulthard Park12 South Local Authority 1 Good 58 Cornthwaite Park South Local Authority 2 Good 67 Robert Redhead Park Inner & Outer Local Authority 1 Good South Shields 73 Sutton Trust Inner & Outer Trust 1 Good South Shields

Quality

The quality of the greens within South Tyneside is considered to be good. The Bowling Association reports that quality has decreased on the Council maintained greens over the last three years, however, it is recognised that less resource is available for maintenance due to budget cuts and with this in mind the greens are considered fit for purpose and good quality.

The main concerns for the Bowling Association are at sites where issues need resolving due to potential health and safety problems, particularly for example where boards are coming away from the greens. The table below highlights the current issues:

Table 8.3: Current site issues

Site Site Issue to be resolved ID 58 Cornthwaite Park Flooding issue in car park. 52 North Marine Park Leaking tap on middle green. Window cracked in pavilion. 53 West Park Jarrow Inner boards on green coming away. Pavilion has leaking canopy roof. 7 Cleadon Recreation Ground Backboards need repairing. 54 Carr Ellison Park Backboards need repairing.

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8.3: Demand

Current demand

There are 29 clubs using bowling greens in South Tyneside the majority of which access council greens to compete. Almost all sites have more than one club using the greens.

Table 8.4: Summary of club membership

Site Site Analysis area Ownership/ Number Clubs ID management of greens 7 Cleadon Recreation Inner & Outer Local 1 Cleadon Park Vets Ground South Shields Authority 11 Harton & Westoe Inner & Outer Club 1 Harton & Westoe BC, Miners Welfare South Shields Simonside BC 14 Hebburn Sports & Hebburn & Club 1 Hebburn Sports BC Social Club Jarrow 16 Jack Clark Park Inner & Outer Local 2 Readhead WP, Ashley South Shields Authority BC, Municipal BC 48 West Park (South Inner & Outer Local 2 Brinkburn BC, Catholic Shields) South Shields Authority Club Westoe BC, West Park Vets, West End Ladies. 52 North Marine Park Hebburn & Local 3 Beacon BC, Marine Jarrow Authority Park Vets, South Shields Ladies 53 West Park (Jarrow) Hebburn & Local 2 Jarrow Boro BC, Jarrow Authority Jarrow BC, Jarrow Vets 54 Carr Ellison Park Hebburn & Local 2 Elmfield BC, Leslies (Hebburn Park) Jarrow Authority BC, Palmers BC, Hebburn Vets, Hebburn Ladies 57 Coulthard Park South Local 1 Disused Authority 58 Carnthwaite Park South Local 2 Whitburn BC, Whitburn Authority Ladies 67 Robert Redhead Inner & Outer Local 1 Readhead Vets, St Park South Shields Authority Stephens BC 69 Sutton Trust Inner & Outer Trust 1 Sutton BC South Shields

Despite a national trend of declining membership bowls remains strong in South Tyneside, as well as low participation costs, as previously highlighted; this is also due to the input from the South Tyneside Bowling Association which is a key organisation for bowls in the Borough.

In summer the greens are used every night throughout the week Monday to Friday for competitions. There is no demand for additional greens as the current number is able to accommodate demand.

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8.4 Supply and demand analysis

Generally it is considered that most bowling clubs are able to accept additional members should demand increase. The current numbers of greens are well used as demand for bowls is still strong in the North East. It is however unlikely that demand would increase such that additional greens will be needed, any investment instead should be focussed on improving existing greens. To that end it is unlikely that the disused green at Coulthard Park will be required in the future.

Bowls summary  There are 19 flat green bowling greens in South Tyneside provided across 12 sites. All are available for community use and one is a disused green at Coulthard Park (South Analysis Area).  The quality of the greens within South Tyneside is considered to be good. The Bowling Association reports that quality has decreased on the Council maintained greens over the last three years.  Quality issues at the following sites are highlighted as being a priority to address, Cornthwaite Park, North Marine Park, West Park Jarrow, Cleadon Recreation Ground and Carr Ellison Park.  There are 29 clubs using bowling greens in South Tyneside the majority of which access council greens to compete. Almost all sites have more than one club using the greens.  Despite a national trend of declining membership bowls remains strong in South Tyneside. However, there is no demand for additional greens as the current number is able to accommodate current and future demand.

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PART 9: ATHLETICS

9.1: Introduction

As a Governing Body, UK Athletics is wholly responsible for developing and implementing the rules and regulations of the sport, including everything from anti-doping, health and safety, facilities and welfare, to training and education for coaches and officials and permitting and licensing. Locally, the North East is governed through England Athletics via a team consisting of an area manager and coach/club support officers. Clubs compete in leagues and travel to various venues across the region and country to perform.

Club consultation

There are two clubs within South Tyneside; Jarrow & Hebburn Athletics Club and South Shields Harriers. Both clubs received online surveys; one return was received from Jarrow & Hebburn Athletics Club.

9.2: Supply

There is one track (home to Jarrow & Hebburn AC) located at Monkton Stadium in Jarrow which is an eight lane, floodlit, 400 metre, synthetic surface and is assessed as overall good quality. All disciplines of athletics are provided for including throw and long jump facilities. It is a major athletics venue that hosts both regional and national events.

The Club suggests that the quality of the track is standard. This relates to water starting to get under the track and lifting it in places. The track lines are also becoming more faded.

There is an additional smaller-sized (220m) track at Gypsies Green as well as a disused cycle track, both of which are used by South Shields Harriers. Both tracks are considered poor quality and not fit for purpose as a running track.

A further (red-gra) track at Brinkburn CA has no regular official use recorded. However, it is used by casual runners.

9.3 Demand

Jarrow & Hebburn Athletics Club has 202 members, of which, 87 are juniors. This is an increase in demand across both adults and juniors over the last three years with further plans to increase this by around 30 members.

Gypsies Green, deemed unfit for purpose, provides a base for South Shields Harriers as there is a changing facility on site. The Site is used more in winter as a start point for long distance runs around the Borough. In summer, track and field training takes place at Birtley Athletics Club in Gateshead as the Club is a partner of South Shields Harriers for competition purposes. Although this is outside of South Tyneside, South Shields Harriers is only able to compete by joining with Birtley and so a venue of its own within South Tyneside would not be sustainable. The Club also runs its own competition, the Sherman Cup/Davidson Cup at Temple Park once a year.

Running clubs

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into South Shields Harriers, but also provide a ‘participation’ platform, without the need of membership or immediate competition.

9.4: Supply and demand analysis

There is strong demand for athletics as demonstrated through Jarrow & Hebburn AC and South Shields Harriers. There is likely to be a future need to improve the track surface at Monkton Stadium and as such maintaining the quality of the track should be a priority in order to sustain predicted growth at the Club.

Using Gypsies Green appears to be a good base in the winter for South Shields Harriers. However the tracks are not fit for purpose and ideally the quality should be improved.

Athletics summary  There is one athletics stadium within South Tyneside. The track is synthetic and hosts regional and national events.  Overall Monkton Stadium is considered to be good quality; however the track will need to be improved in the near future as parts of the surface are lifting and the Club has plans to increase the number of members.  South Shields Harriers uses a smaller track (220m) and a disused cycle track at Gypsies Green. The facility provides a good base for the Club but the tracks require improvement.  South Shields Harriers partners with Birtley Athletics Club in Gateshead for summer track and field. The Club is happy with this arrangement and as such an additional athletics stadium in South Tyneside is unlikely to be sustainable.

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APPENDIX 1: SPORTING CONTEXT

The following section outlines a series of national, regional and local policies pertaining to the study and which will have an important influence on the Strategy.

National context

The provision of high quality and accessible community outdoor sports facilities at a local level is a key requirement for achieving the targets set out by the Government and Sport England. It is vital that this strategy is cognisant of and works towards these targets in addition to local priorities and plans.

Sport England: A Sporting Habit for Life (2012-2017)

In 2017, five years after the Olympic Games, Sport England aspires to transforming sport in England so that it is a habit for life for more people and a regular choice for the majority. Launched in January 2012 the strategy sets out how Sport England will invest over one billion pounds of National Lottery and Exchequer funding during the five year plan period. The investment will be used to create a lasting community sport legacy by growing sports participation at the grassroots level following the 2012 London Olympics. The strategy will:

 See more people starting and keeping a sporting habit for life  Create more opportunities for young people  Nurture and develop talent  Provide the right facilities in the right places  Support local authorities and unlock local funding  Ensure real opportunities for communities

The vision is for England to be a world leading sporting nation where many more people choose to play sport. There are five strategic themes including:

 Maximise value from current NGB investment  Places, People, Play  Strategic direction and market intelligence  Set criteria and support system for NGB 2013-17 investment  Market development

The aim by 2017 is to ensure that playing sport is a lifelong habit for more people and a regular choice for the majority. A specific target is to increase the number of 14 to 25 year olds playing sport. To accomplish these aims the strategy sets out a number of outcomes:

 4,000 secondary schools in England will be offered a community sport club on its site with a direct link to one or more NGBs, depending on the local clubs in a school’s area.  County sports partnerships will be given new resources to create effective links locally between schools and sport in the community.  All secondary schools that wish to do so, will be supported to open up, or keep open, their sports facilities for local community use and at least a third of these will receive additional funding to make this happen.  At least 150 further educational colleagues will benefit from a full time sports professional who will act as a College Sport Maker.  Three quarters of university students aged 18-24 will get the chance to take up a new sport or continue playing a sport they played at school or college.  A thousand of our most disadvantaged local communities will get a Door Step Club.

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 Two thousand young people on the margins of society will be supported by the Dame Kelly Holmes Legacy Trust into sport and to gain new life skills.  Building on the success of the Places People Play, a further £100 million will be invested in facilities for the most popular sports.  A minimum of 30 sports will have enhanced England Talent Pathways to ensure young people and others fulfil their potential.

National Planning Policy Framework

The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) sets out planning policies for England. It details how these changes are expected to be applied to the planning system. It also provides a framework for local people and their councils to produce distinct local and neighbourhood plans, reflecting the needs and priorities of local communities.

The NPPF states the purpose of the planning system is to contribute to the achievement of sustainable development. It identifies that the planning system needs to focus on three themes of sustainable development: economic, social and environmental. A presumption in favour of sustainable development is a key aspect for any plan-making and decision-taking processes. In relation to plan-making the NPPF sets out that Local Plans should meet objectively assessed needs.

The ‘promoting healthy communities’ theme identifies that planning policies should be based on robust and up-to-date assessments of the needs for open space, sports and recreation facilities and opportunities for new provision. Specific needs and quantitative or qualitative deficiencies or surpluses in local areas should also be identified. This information should be used to inform what provision is required in an area.

As a prerequisite the NPPF states existing open space, sports and recreation buildings and land, including playing fields, should not be built on unless:

 An assessment has been undertaken, which has clearly shown that the open space, buildings or land is surplus to requirements.  The loss resulting from the proposed development would be replaced by equivalent or better provision in terms of quantity and quality in a suitable location.  The development is for alternative sports and recreational provision, the needs for which clearly outweigh the loss.

In order for planning policies to be ‘sound’ local authorities are required to carry out a robust assessment of need for open space, sport and recreation facilities.

The FA National Game Strategy (2011 – 2015)

The Football Association’s (FA) National Game Strategy provides a strategic framework that sets out key priorities, expenditure proposals and targets for the national game (i.e., football) over a four year period. The main issues facing grassroots football are identified as:

 Growth and retention (young and adult players)  Raising standards and behaviour  Better players  Running the game  Workforce  Facilities

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‘The National Game Strategy’ reinforces the urgent need to provide affordable, new and improved facilities in schools, clubs and on local authority sites. Over 75% of football is played on public sector facilities. The leisure budgets of most local authorities have been reduced over recent years, resulting in decaying facilities that do not serve the community and act as a disincentive to play football. The loss of playing fields has also been well documented and adds to the pressure on the remaining facilities to cope with the demand, especially in inner city and urban areas.

The growth of the commercial sector in developing custom built five-a-side facilities has changed the overall environment. High quality, modern facilities provided by Powerleague, Goals and playfootball.net for example, have added new opportunities to participate and prompted a significant growth in the number of five-a-side teams in recent years.

The FA National Facilities Strategy (2013 – 2015)

The recently launched National Facilities Strategy sets out the FA’s long term vision for development of facilities to support the National Game. It aims to address and reflect the facility needs of football within the National Game. The National Game is defined as all non- professional football from Steps 1-7 of the National League System down to recreational football played on open public space. The role of facilities will be crucial in developing the game in England. One of the biggest issues raised from ‘the Big Grassroots Football Survey’ by that of 84% respondents, was ‘poor facilities’.

The FA’s vision for the future of facilities in England is to build, protect and enhance sustainable football facilities to improve the experience of the nation’s favourite game. It aims to do this by:

 Building - Provide new facilities and pitches in key locations to FA standards in order to sustain existing participation and support new participation.  Protecting -Ensure that playing pitches and facilities are protected for the benefit of current and future participants.  Enhancing - Invest in existing facilities and pitches, ensuring that participation in the game is sustained as well as expanded.

The Strategy commits to delivering in excess of £150m (through Football Foundation) into facility improvements across the National Game in line with identified priorities:

 Natural grass pitches improved – target: 100  A network of new AGPs built – target 100  A network of refurbished AGPs – target 150  On selected sites, new and improved changing facilities and toilets  Continue a small grants programme designed to address modest facility needs of clubs  Ongoing support with the purchase and replacement of goalposts

It also commits to:

 Direct other sources of investment into FA facility priorities  Communicate priorities for investment across the grassroots game on a regular basis  Work closely with Sport England, the Premier League and other partners to ensure that investment is co-ordinated and targeted

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England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) Champion Counties Strategic Plan 2014 – 2017

The England and Wales Cricket Board unveiled a new strategic plan in 2013 which seeks to deliver successful England teams at all levels, to produce a vibrant domestic game as well as increasing participation during the period 2014-17. It builds on the 2005 plan, Building Partnerships and the subsequent 2009 initiative, Grounds to Play.

The plan will take advantage of local partnerships developed in earlier plans and support local delivery of priorities through the County network. It targets operational excellence to make maximum use of scarce resources and facilities during a time of economic austerity.

Among the targets set under the four pillars of Effective Governance, Vibrant Domestic Game, Enthusing Participation and Successful England teams, which are relevant to the playing pitch strategy, are:

 An increase in participation as measured by Sport England’s Active People Survey from 183,400 to 197,500  Expand the number of clubs participating in NatWest CricketForce from 2,000 to 2,200  Increase the number of cricket’s volunteers to 80,000 by 2017  Expand the number of participants in women’s and disabilities cricket by 10% by 2017  To increase the number of TwelfthMan members from 220,000 to 250,000 by 2017  Complete an approved Community Engagement programme with all 18 First Class Counties and MCC  For each £1 provided in facility grants through the ‘Sport England Whole Sport Plan Grant Programme’ ensure a multiplier of three with other funding partners  Provide a fund of £8.1m of capital investment to enhance floodlights, sightscreens, replay screens, power sub-stations and broadcasting facilities at First Class County venues  Provide an interest-free loan fund to community clubs of £10 million  Qualify and engage 50 Level 4 coaches to support the development of professional cricketers  Expand the number of coaches who have received teacher level 1, 2 or 3 qualifications to 50,000  Provide a fund of £2 million for community clubs to combat the impact of climate change  Introduce a youth T20 competition engaging 500 teams by 2017

The following actions executed during the duration of Building Partnerships provide a strong base for this plan. Actions include:

 Streamlining ECB governance  Building participation by more than 20% per annum (as measured through ECB focus clubs and County Cricket Boards)  Developing women’s cricket  Attracting volunteers  Expanding cricket’s spectator base  Introducing grants and loans to clubs  Developing disabilities cricket

This plan therefore influences ‘Grounds to Play’ in the areas of facilities and coaches, which is where ECB investment will be focussed. Partnership funding and support will play a key role in the delivery of actions and maintaining the strength of the pillars.

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The Rugby Football Union National Facilities Strategy (2013-2017)

The RFU National Facility Strategy 2013-2017 provides a framework for development of high-quality, well-managed facilities that will help to strengthen member clubs and grow the game in communities around them. In conjunction with partners, this strategy will assist and support clubs and other organisations, so that they can continue to provide quality opportunities for all sections of the community to enjoy the game. It sets out the broad facility needs of the sport and identifies investment priorities to the game and its key partners. It identifies that with 1.5 million players there is a continuing need to invest in community club facilities in order to:

 Create a platform for growth in club rugby participation and membership, especially with a view to exploiting the opportunities afforded by RWC 2015.  Ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of rugby clubs, through supporting not only their playing activity but also their capacity to generate revenue through a diverse range of activities and partnerships.

In summary the priorities for investment which have met the needs of the game for the Previous period remain valid:

 Increase the provision of changing rooms and clubhouses that can sustain concurrent adult and junior male and female activity at clubs  Improve the quality and quantity of natural turf pitches and floodlighting  Increase the provision of artificial grass pitches that deliver wider game development

It is also a high priority for the RFU to target investment in the following:

 Upgrade and transform social, community and catering facilities, which can support the generation of additional revenues  Facility upgrades, which result in an increase in energy-efficiency, in order to reduce the running costs of clubs  Pitch furniture, including rugby posts and pads, pitch side spectator rails and grounds maintenance equipment

England Hockey (EH) - A Nation Where Hockey Matters (2013-2017)

EH have a clear vision, a powerful philosophy and five core objectives that all those who have a role in advancing Hockey can unite behind. With UK Sport and Sport England’s investment, and growing commercial revenues, EH are ambitious about how they can take the sport forward in Olympic cycles and beyond.

“The vision is for England to be a ‘Nation Where Hockey Matters’. A nation where hockey is talked about at dinner tables, playgrounds and public houses, up and down the country. A nation where the sport is on the back pages of our newspapers, where children dream of scoring a goal for England’s senior hockey team, and where the performance stirs up emotion amongst the many, not the few”

England Hockey aspires to deepen the passion of those who play, deliver and follow sport by providing the best possible environments and the best possible experiences. Whilst reaching out to new audiences by making the sport more visible, available and relevant and through the many advocates of hockey.

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Underpinning all this is the infrastructure which makes the sport function. EH understand the importance of volunteers, coaches, officials, clubs and facilities. The more inspirational people can be, the more progressive Hockey can be and the more befitting the facilities can be, the more EH will achieve. The core objectives are as follows:

 Grow our Participation  Deliver International Success  Increase our Visibility  Enhance our Infrastructure  Be a strong and respected Governing Body

England Hockey has a Capital Investment Programme (CIP),that is planned to lever £5.6 million investment into hockey facilities over the next four years, underpinned by £2m million from the National Governing Body. With over 500 pitches due for refurbishment in the next 4-8 years, there will be a large focus placed on these projects through this funding stream. The current level of pitches available for hockey is believed to be sufficient for the medium term needs, however in some areas, pitches may not be in the right places in order to maximize playing opportunities

‘The right pitches in the right places13’

In 2012, EH released its facility guidance which is intended to assist organisations wishing to build or protect hockey pitches for hockey. It identifies that many existing hockey AGPs are nearing the end of their useful life as a result of the installation boom of the 90’s. Significant investment is needed to update the playing stock and protect the sport against inappropriate surfaces for hockey as a result of the rising popularity of AGPs for a number of sports. EH is seeking to invest in, and endorse clubs and hockey providers which have a sound understanding of the following:

 Single System – clubs and providers which have a good understanding of the Single System and its principles and are appropriately places to support the delivery.  ClubsFirst accreditation – clubs with the accreditation are recognised as producing a safe effective and child friendly hockey environment  Sustainability – hockey providers and clubs will have an approved development plan in place showing their commitment to developing hockey, retaining members and providing an insight into longer term goals. They will also need to have secured appropriate tenure.

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British Tennis (LTA) - Place to Play Strategy

The LTA aim to get more people to play tennis more frequently and the places to play strategy is a way of doing this. The strategy will aim to provide high quality facilities for everyone at a convenient location.

It’s one plan that aims to increase opportunities for people to play tennis on a regular basis at tennis clubs close to their home, which provides high quality opportunities on safe and well maintained tennis courts.

The strategy sets out:

 Overall vision for places to play  How to grow regular participation by supporting places to play to develop and deliver the right programmes  Capital investment decisions to ensure we invest in the right facilities to grow the sport  Supporting performance programmes in the right locations

The LTA is committed to growing the sport to ensure that more people are playing tennis more often at first class tennis facilities, with high quality coaching programmes and well organised competition.

The overall aim for the next five years (2011-2016) is to ensure that, as far as practicably possible, the British population has access to and are aware of the places and high quality tennis opportunities in their local area. In brief

 Access for everyone to well maintained high quality tennis facilities which are either free or pay as you play  A Clubmark accredited place to play within a ten minute drive of their home  Indoor tennis courts within a 20 minute drive time of their home  A mini tennis (ten and under) performance programme within a 20 minute drive of their home (Performance Centres)  A performance programme for 11 - 15 year olds within a 45 minute drive time of their home (High Performance Centre)  A limited number of internationally orientated programmes strategically spread for players 16+ with an international programme (International High Performance Centres)

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Bowls England Strategic Plan 2014-2017

Bowls England is the largest National Governing Body for the sport of bowls in England, with more than 116,000 individual affiliated members. However, the challenges that the sport now faces are probably greater than at any time in its history.

Research has shown that recruiting and retaining members continues to be a top priority for clubs, many of whom continue to operate in the face of decreasing membership and rising costs.

The Bowls England Strategic Plan sets out three main objectives:

Promote the sport of outdoor flat green bowls Recruit new participants to the sport of outdoor flat green bowls Retain current and future participants within the sport of outdoor flat green bowls

The following are strategic priorities for the period to March 2017:

1. To increase participation in the sport of outdoor flat green bowls 2. To support County Associations and Clubs 3. To provide strong leadership and direction

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APPENDIX 2: REQUIREMENTS OF STEP SYSTEM

Step/ Min Pitch Barrier Technical Floodlights Turnstiles Spectator Press Toilets Players Match Officials Grade Capacity area Accommodation seating within Changing Changing ground 7 No Post and rope Not Not Not required, No specific None Provision Existing Minimum 4m2,1 minimum around all essential compulsory however requirements for Required should must be shower and no sides that but its where accommodation be made 12m2, and access to boundary accommo desirable one for with 4 toilets (not fencing date that a exists it adequate shower necessarily inside required spectators technical must be toilet heads the . Minimum area fixed and facilities and changing of exists fully adequate room). 1.83m within the operational toilets New build (ideally 2m) laws of for 6m2. away from the game players touchline .New Provision for and if hard build both male and standing 18m2. female officials exists (not required. compulsory ) it should be minimum of 0.9 metres width.

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Step/ Min Pitch Barrier Technical Floodlights Turnstiles Spectator Press Toilets Players Match Officials Grade Capacity area Accommodation seating within Changing Changing ground Entry No 1.1m high and Same side Average lux 1 required or Can be on 1 side None 2 WC’s Existing Minimum 4m2,1 1.83 m away of only. 50 minimum must be shower, to Step minimum, of 120 for a pay box. Required should from pitch, existing or covered. No be 12m2, 1 WC (exclusive 6/ H but ground must be touchline ideally 180 lux must allocation required required with 4 use but not enclosed (ideally 2m). 3m apart be provided for shower necessarily en with fencing Hard and for new Directors heads, 1 suite)and 1 1.83m high standing seat 8 wash wash hand width of 0.9m people or hand basin. on spectator 4m in basin, 1 New build 6m2. side of length WC. New barrier on a build Provision for minimum of 2 18m2. both male and adjacent female officials sides from required. the entrance. 6/ G No 1.1m high and Same side Average lux 1 required or Can be on 1 side None Male: 2 Existing Minimum 4m2,1 minimum, 1.83 m away of of 120 for a pay box. but preferably 2 Required urinals or must be shower, but ground from pitch, existing or sides. 100 equivalent 12m2, 1 WC and 1 must be touchline ideally 180 lux must minimum covered and 1 with 4 wash hand enclosed (ideally 2m). 3m apart be provided of which 50 must WC. shower basin. with fencing Hard and for new be seated and Female: heads, 1 New build 6m2. 1.83m high standing seat 8 located in one 2WC’s wash stand. No hand width of 0.9m people or Provision for allocation required basin, 1 on spectator 4m in both male and for Directors WC. New side of length female officials build barrier on a required. minimum of 2 18m2. sides on adjacent sides from the entrance.

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Step/ Min Pitch Barrier Technical Floodlights Turnstiles Spectator Press Toilets Players Match Officials Grade Capacity area Accommodation seating within Changing Changing ground Seekin 1,000 1.1m high and Same side Average lux 2 required Preferably on at Minimum Male: 2 Existing Minimum 4m2, 1 g 1.83 m away of of 120 for with 0.9m least 2 sides of 2 with urinals or must be shower, promoti from pitch, existing or hard ground. 250 lights and equivalent 12m2, with 1 WC and 1 on touchline ideally 180 lux must standing to minimum writing and 1 4 shower wash hand (ideally 2m). all spectator covered of which facilities WC. heads, 1 basin. Bell from 5- 3m apart be provided for Must be in and new areas. 150 must be Female: wash hand buzzer 4/ E filled so ball seat 8 seated in not 2WC’s basin, 1 required. can’t pass people or more than 2 WC. New New build 6m2. through. 0.9m 4m in stands (no stand build 18m2. hard standing can have less length Provision for both on all 4 areas than 50 seats). male and female of the ground 16 seats officials required. allocated to Directors. Also need separate Directors room for hospitality serving minimum 16 people. Separate medical room required, not accessed through changing rooms. Public address system required.

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Step/ Min Pitch Barrier Technical Floodlights Turnstiles Spectator Press Toilets Players Match Officials Grade Capacity area Accommodation seating within Changing Changing ground 4/ D 1,300 with 1.1m high and Same side Average lux 2 required Preferably on at Minimum Male: 2 Existing Minimum 4m2, 1 potential to 1.83 m away of of 120 for with 0.9m least 2 sides of 2 with urinals or must be shower, increase to from pitch, existing or hard ground. 300 lights equivalent 12m2, 1 WC and 1 touchline ideally standing to minimum covered of and and 1 with 4 wash hand 1,950 180 lux must which 150 must be (ideally 2m). all spectator writing WC. shower basin. Bell 3m apart be provided seated in not more Must be in heads, 1 buzzer and for new areas. than 2 stands (no facilities Female: filled so ball seat 8 stand can have less 2WC’s wash required. can’t pass people or than 50 seats). 24 hand New build 6m2. through. 0.9m 4m in seats allocated to basin, 1 hard standing length Directors. WC. New Provision for on all 4 areas Also need build both male and of the ground separate Directors 18m2. female officials room for required. hospitality serving minimum 24 people. Separate medical room required, not accessed through changing rooms. Public address system required.

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Step/ Min Pitch Barrier Technical Floodlights Turnstiles Spectator Press Toilets Players Match Officials Grade Capacity area Accommodation seating within Changing Changing ground 3/ C 1,950, with 1.1m high and Same side Average lux 3 required Preferably on 2 4 with Male: 4 Existing Minimum 4m2, 1 potential to 1.83 m away of of 120 for with 0.9m sides of ground. lights urinals or must be shower, increase to from pitch, existing or hard 500 minimum and equivalent 12m2, 1 WC and 1 3,000 touchline ideally 180 lux must standing to covered of which writing and 2 with 4 wash hand (ideally 2m). 3m apart be provided all spectator 250 must be facilities WC’s. shower basin. Bell Must be in and for new areas. seated (no more Female: heads, 1 buzzer filled so ball seat 8 than 2 stands, 2WC’s wash required. can’t pass people or minimum of 50 per hand New build 6m2. through. 0.9m 4m in stand). basin, 1 hard standing WC. New length 24 seats allocated Provision for on all 4 areas build to Directors. Also both male and of the ground 18m2. need separate female officials Directors room for required. hospitality serving minimum 24 people. Separate medical room required, not accessed through changing rooms. Public address system required.

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Step/ Min Pitch Barrier Technical Floodlights Turnstiles Spectator Press Toilets Players Match Officials Grade Capacity area Accommodation seating within Changing Changing ground 2/ B 3,000, with 1.1m high and Same side Average lux 6 required Preferably on 2 6 with Male: 4 Must be Minimum 4m2, 1 potential to 1.83 m away of of 180 with 0.9m sides of ground. lights urinals or 18m2, with shower, increase to from pitch, hard 500 minimum and equivalent 4 1 WC and 1 4,000 touchline ideally standing to covered of which writing and 2 shower wash hand (ideally 2m). 3m apart all spectator 250 must be facilities WC’s. heads, 1 basin. Bell Must be in and areas. seated and located Female: wash buzzer filled so ball seat 11 in one stand. 24 2WC’s hand required. can’t pass people seats allocated to basin, 1 New build 6m2. WC. through. 0.9m or Directors. Also hard standing need separate 5.5m Provision for on all 4 areas Directors room for in both male and of the ground hospitality serving lengt female officials minimum 24 h required. people. Separate medical room required, not accessed through changing rooms. Public address system required

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Step/ Min Pitch Barrier Technical Floodlights Turnstiles Spectator Press Toilets Players Match Officials Grade Capacity area Accommodation seating within Changing Changing ground 1/ A 4,000, with 1.1m high and Same side Average lux 8 required Preferably on 2 12 with Male: 4 Must be Minimum 6m2, 1 potential to 2.25 m away of of 250 with 1m sides of ground. lights and urinals or 18m2, with shower, 4 increase to from touchline pitch, hard 500 minimum writing equivalent 1 WC and 1 shower 5,000 (ideally ideally standing to covered of which facilities and 2 wash hand 2.75m). Must 3m apart all spectator 250 must be WC’s. heads, 1 basin. Bell seated and located wash hand buzzer be in filled so and areas. Female: in one stand. 24 basin, 1 required. ball can’t pass seat 11 2WC’s people seats allocated to WC and 2 New build 6m2. through. 1m or 5.5m in Directors. Also urinals. hard standing need separate length Provision for both Directors room for on all 4 areas male and female hospitality serving of the ground officials required. minimum 24 people. Separate medical room required, not accessed through changing rooms. Public address system required

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