Gloucester Rugby unveil plans for elite training facilities next to Kingsholm
It's hoped it will benefit the club, the players and the community
Gloucester Rugby will be moving to a new high performance training facility next to Kingsholm.
The facility will include a 470sqm gym, which includes six Olympic lifting platforms, a rehabilitation centre with both hot and cold recovery systems and a dedicated recovery gym.
There will also be an indoor high performance training pitch as well.
The substantial investment also includes an upgrade of the existing pitch at Kingsholm to a world-class artificial turf which will offer the Gloucester Rugby team a premium playing surface with unmatched durability.
It's also hoped the pitch will provide continuity to training and reduce injuries amongst players.
The new pitch has been subjected to strict testing and has the full approval of Premiership Rugby and World Rugby.
The new facility will also include office space, as well as an extended hospitality area which is hoped to also host fan zones during away games, international fixtures and also be used for other community events.
George Skivington, Gloucester Rugby Head Coach, said: “On Gloucester soil and walking distance from the stadium, the acquisition and development of this state-of-the-art facility will fortify Kingsholm as a centre of excellence and double down on our commitment to developing home grown talent.
“We’re also excited about the investment in the synthetic pitch at Kingsholm, which will provide a consistent playing surface in all conditions – something the whole team are really keen for.
"It also means that we can host multiple matches in one weekend, allowing us to welcome more academy and women’s matches.”
Gloucester Rugby CEO, Lance Bradley, said: “We are very excited to be able to share this news with the fans and are looking forward to starting work on the development in the coming weeks.
“The development reinforces our commitment to Gloucester and is just the beginning of exciting strides forward for Gloucester Rugby unifying the playing and commercial function in the coming years.
“Of course, the fans are of utmost importance to the Club and we want them to be the first to experience the new facilities. We’ll be inviting all Club members who have donated to the club to an exclusive launch event later in the year, as well as thanking them by displaying their name on a wall within the facility.”