Back in 2013 artificial sports pitch specialists Replay Maintenance commenced an ambitious programme of partnering with County Football
Associations (CFAs) across England.
This has proved to be such a valuable tool to the partnered CFAs,
and just as importantly to the grassroots game, that in five years the number
of CFA partners has quadrupled, with Replay now proactively supporting half of
them.
Replay’s partnerships with the CFAs works to simplify what can be
a daunting proposition for any grassroots volunteer.
As part of this unique partnership, all CFA member clubs and
facilities have access to information and expert advice on the planning and
implementation of an artificial maintenance programme. Replay’s remit is driven
by a desire to put innovation at the heart of the business. Never more so than
through the introduction of PitchPassport, an asset management tool that is
revolutionising the industry and breaking down barriers for the grassroots game
– a tool that all partnered CFAs have access to.
A fundamental element of the partnership is the opportunity to
design bespoke in-house training courses, run in conjunction with Replay, as
well as exploring individual CPD training options for facility staff. Other
benefits include free site surveys, reporting and competitively priced, bespoke
maintenance packages.
Commenting on the extended agreement Replay Maintenance Director,
Garry Martin, said, “We have enjoyed a positive working relationship with a
number of CFAs over the last five years and in that time have shared new
processes, advice and guidance to support those responsible for maintaining an
artificial surface. The growth of the partnership is testament to our
dedication to raising awareness around, and the quality of, effective
maintenance regimes as well as being at the forefront of technological innovations
in the synthetic maintenance market. With more CFA partnerships in the
pipeline, we look forward to supporting and sharing new developments with the
grassroots clubs and organisations within these CFAs over the years to come.”
A recent addition to the CFA partnering programme is Essex, one of
the largest counties in the country. Commenting on the agreement, CEO Brendan
Walshe said “With Essex’s stock of 3G pitches growing all the time, it’s
crucial we help to ensure they’re being looked after effectively. We view our
partnership with Replay Maintenance as a real step in the right direction
towards providing the best possible surfaces. We’re always keen to understand
how we can develop and better the offer to our member clubs and associated
organisations. Given the FA's commitment to rolling out 3G pitches we wanted to
ensure Essex is going to be in the best possible position to support the
grassroots game going forward and, as such, I’m delighted that we’ve managed to
agree a five-year partnership with Replay.”
For more information on those counties partnered with Replay
Maintenance, please visit the website or contact your local County FA
Representative for further details.
