We're still collecting donations
On the 31st August 2024 we'd raised £33,621 with 156 supporters in 121 days. But as every pound matters, we're continuing to collect donations from supporters.
Raising funds to create a indoor state of the art community football arena. This facility will provide a dry , safe space for all to enjoy.
by Tom Richardson in Beaminster, Dorset, United Kingdom
On the 31st August 2024 we'd raised £33,621 with 156 supporters in 121 days. But as every pound matters, we're continuing to collect donations from supporters.
This extra funding would enable us to create a top of the range first floor gym area which we could then offer more fitness based session For the community.
Precision Football Arena a community interest Not for Profit organisation in Beaminster, Dorset. Being a not-for-profit organisation means that 100% of our profits will go back into the local community.
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Made up of 3 Local Friends Tom, Ian & Jamie who are passionate about making a positive change in the local community through Sport.
Tom an ex professional footballer set up the local football company - Supastrikers Bridport two years ago to introduce children ages 2-8 years to football as there was nothing in the area like this. Supasrikers became a great success and attracts over 80 children each week. Tom also is a volunteer manager of Bridport youth under 13s football team.
Ian- A Local businessman who grew up in bridport. Ian is a keen footballer himself Playing for local team, Pymore. He has been a volunteer coach for Bridport youth under 12s for many years.
Jamie- A Head Coach for Supastrikers bridport, Jamie teaches young children weekly football lessons. Jamie Also Volunteers as Manager of Bridport Youth Under 8s football team and Has worked closely with The charity Mind gaining Mental health qualifications. Jamie is currently working towards UEFA C badge.
We are crowdfund to raise money for our brand new state of the art community Indoor football facility. Based in Beaminster, Dorset This will be the first of its kind locally. This facility will provide a safe and dry place for local football teams, children and community members of all ages to hone their skills using state of the art equipment on a dry indoor 3g pitch.
We will be located in Horn Park Business Park , Beaminster, we have applied for planning and we are are working with Bridport Council & The Round Table to generate future funding for our project.
The Pitch size will be 25 x 14 Meters.
These are some of the activity’s we pledge to offer the community -
• Mental health support sessions for all of the community self-help groups, where community members who suffer with mental health can give and receive support in a safe environment.
• Supastrikers football sessions for children age 2-8 Years. Teaching children core football skills whilst focusing on Fun.
•Football Holiday Camps for Children in a safe & secure indoor venue. A fun way for boys and girls aged (5+) to learn everything about football, during the school holidays working with Dorset Council to provide a percentage of free HAF spaces for for children children and young people who are eligible for benefits-related free school meals
•Team football training for all local youth teams. Never miss a training session because of the weather! Including all top of the range Football training equipment.
•Academy style football coaching.
The Foundation Phase
The Youth Development Phase
The Professional Development Phase
Our football coaching is available from ages 8 – 16 years and is based on a three phase syllabus. All the phases are designed to deliver expert coaching and guidance for your child to develop creativity and confidence in the game.
•SEN Football for children with additional needs, Our inclusive sessions are designed to provide a safe and enjoyable learning environment for children to develop, their football and socials, increase their confidence and make new friends.
•Walking football- Walking Football is exactly as the name suggests - play football, walking. aimed at people over 50, this inclusive, fun and sociable 5-a-side version of the game is slow-paced but lacks none of the passion or excitement of the original game.
• 1-2-1 private training - 1-2-1 training with our experienced coaches can specifically help you in areas you want to improve on. Our 1-2-1 coaches can help you turn your weaknesses into strength.
•Girls only football- We aim to inspire young females to engage with football, meet new friends, develop fundamental skills, learn new things and create a foundations for a lifelong love of football.
•Goalkeeper training - Our Goalkeeper only sessions offer young goalkeepers, boys & girls (6-16 years old) the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of goalkeeping (footwork, set position, handling) whilst developing a range of goalkeeping skills such as ball distribution, 1v1s, diving saves, dealing with high balls
•Private pitch hire - We offer pitch bookings for groups of friends and teams who want to take
advantage of West Dorsets only purpose built indoor football venue.
• Birthday parties - We will be offering Football parties with full used of the pitch, all equipment and the use of our party room! different packages available with or without a football coach.
**Fundraising Goal:**
£50,000 to cover:
- Modernisation of the facility
- 3G artificial pitch( 30 x 15 Meters), goals, and pitch surround installation
- State-of-the-art training equipment
- State-of-the-art Gym equipment
- New barroom,Kitchen and changing room facilities
- Security cameras
- Designated Party Area
Your kind donations will help us create this amazing indoor facility for the local community and here is how we plan to spend the donations-
State of the art Sports equipment
Top quality Gym equipment
netting and fixtures
Full Kitchen & Bathroom refit
Party area/ parents seating area
Media and electrics (iPads, speakers, TV’s, security cameras)
Front desk/ Office area
paint all walls
pitch surround
Rubber floor tiles
Picnic benches
Turf, sand, rubber crumb
Labour for laying the pitch
There are four simple ways to help us reach our target, and make this project a reality.
1. Make a pledge. Don’t delay if you’re going to support us because momentum is key to our success!
2. Spread the word. Share our project on your social media pages and tell the world to get behind us! The more people we reach, the more support we will get.
3. Offer rewards. Get involved if you are a local business by donating things we can offer to our supporters. We will give you a shout out!
4. Fundraise for us. If you want to run your own fundraiser – maybe a sponsored activity or similar – use the 'contact project' button at the top of our page to let us know. Setting up your own page only takes a few minutes and you won’t need any bank details. Just a fun idea!
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