Suffolk FA reopens North Lowestoft football centre

The site was closed earlier in the year after its previous operators ceased trading

The Barnards Soccer Centre
Author: Sian RochePublished 19th Oct 2022
Last updated 19th Oct 2022

Suffolk FA have taken over the Barnards Soccer Centre in North Lowestoft.

The site was closed earlier in the year after its previous operators, Sentinel Leisure Trust, ceased trading.

The Suffolk FA says it will enable the local football community to 'grow, develop and thrive'.

Matt Stebbings, who is Suffolk FA Football Development Manager and Facilities & Investment Lead, said “We have taken on the site to allow those who rely on the site to continue to train, play and use this important facility.

“There is some work needed to bring the site up to full working order but providing we can make the facility sustainable our long-term vision is to bring the site back to life and reinvigorate it over a period of time to the benefit of grassroots football in North Lowestoft.

“It will be a slow process but with the right people working together we are confident the facility can be a success.”

The site currently hosts Waveney FC, Lowestoft Town FC, Access Sport Education and Jamie Godbold Football Academy to name a few.

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