Use of 3G Pitches
The FA has changed the standard code of rules regarding the use of 3G FTP’s (Football Turf Pitch) that will now allow more clubs and teams to use these types of pitches. The rules will become effective from 2014/15 season and provided a FTP has been tested and appears on The FA Register it will be allowed to be used for affiliated match play in all competitions outside the National League System (NLS) i.e. Step 7 and below including Women’s and Youth Football.
The FA Register of 3G pitches – http://3g.thefa.me.uk.
If you have been asked to play on a 3G pitch, which is not on this list, please contact Jack Matthews at Sheffield & Hallamshire County FA -> Jack.Matthews@sheffieldfa.com
Leagues games in any age-group CANNOT be played on 3G/4G pitches which are not on the FA Register of 3G pitches. Currently in the area only 13 pitches are on the register, which are:
Barnsley FC Training Ground
Concord Leisure Centre
Dearne Valley College
Doncaster Rovers FC (Keepmoat Stadium)
Gosforth Fields Sports Association
Hillsborough Sports Arena
Outwood Academy Adwick
Sheffield Hallam University Sports Park - Pitch 1
Sheffield Hallam University Sports Park - Pitch 2
The Sheffield College
Thomas Roterham College
U-Mix Centre
University of Sheffield