Astro Turf Sports Pitch
The Truro School astro turf sports pitch was constructed in 2004 and is arguably the best all weather pitch facility in the county. The pitch meets the requirements set out in England Hockey Association Club Performance Specification and is regularly used by a variety of football and hockey clubs across Truro and Cornwall.
Available for hire as a full pitch or, when divided by a pitch divider, as half-pitch more suitable for 5-a-side training. Hockey, football and 5-a-side goals are available. There are also 4 coaching staff shelters.
Adequate parking is available opposite the pitch.
The pitch is available for hire at the following times:
(subject to Truro School requirements)
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Term-time: |
Mon-Fri | 6pm to 9pm |
| Sat | 9am to 8pm | |
| Sun | 9am to 7pm | |
| During School holidays: | Mon-Fri | 9am to 9pm |
| Sat | 9am to 8pm | |
| Sun | 9am to 7pm |
Prices vaild till 31st August 2010
Cost: £35 per hour full pitch £17.50 per hour half pitch VAT may be charged depending on period of hire in accordance with HMRC rules
Floodlighting £7 per hour +VAT full pitch £3.50 per hour +VAT half pitch
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*NB. Please note that the pitch may be unavailable in severe winter weather conditions or when the ambient temperature is below 2°C
Pitch Specifications
Pitch: Sand-filled synthetic carpet
Dimensions: The pitch dimensions cover the area of a full sized hockey pitch (approx 100m X 63m) and is marked with a full size hockey pitch (yellow lines).
Pitch Divider: Height 2.75 m along the centreline (pitch size 50m X 63m)
Rebound Boards: 250mm X 50mm fixed to the base of the fencing
Floodlighting: 8 lighting columns complying to relevant British standards. The floodlighting will automatically switch off at 9.30pm to avoid any adverse impact from the illumination of the pitch on local residents and in accordance with County Structure Plan 1997.
The following Clubs and organisations use, or have used our astro turf facility:
Truro Hockey Club – training and matches
Falmouth Hockey Club
Probus AFC
Probus Youth FC
Cornwall County Hockey Association – Schools and Youth
Cornwall County Hockey Association – Ladies & Men’s teams
Perranwell FC
Shortlanesend FC
Football Mundial
Walker 5—a-side
Feock 5-a-side
Peter Marks 5-a-side
Trevails 5-a-side
Tregurra 5-a-side
CFD FC
Truro Police 5-a-side
Point Seniors 5-a-side
St Day AFC
Truro City FC Youth
Pro Star League