{"id":406,"date":"2019-03-20T09:14:37","date_gmt":"2019-03-20T09:14:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visionrcl.org.uk\/?page_id=406"},"modified":"2025-10-03T14:22:06","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T13:22:06","slug":"sport-pitches","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/parks-outdoor-spaces\/sport-pitches\/","title":{"rendered":"Sport Pitches"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<p>We offer both football and cricket pitches in several of our parks for hire on a seasonal booking or for one-off bookings. For one-off bookings at least 10 full days notice is required.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:27px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-purple-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/visionrcl.org.uk\/parks-outdoor-spaces\/tennis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find out about Tennis in Redbridge Parks<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:29px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-vision-heading-stretch\" id=\"h-astroturf-pitches-available-for-hire\"><strong>Astroturf pitches available for hire<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:34px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"435\" src=\"https:\/\/visionrcl.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/shutterstock_675872383-mens-football-e1621430439951.jpg\" alt=\"mens football\" class=\"wp-image-37363\" srcset=\"https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/shutterstock_675872383-mens-football-e1621430439951.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/shutterstock_675872383-mens-football-e1621430439951-300x131.jpg 300w, https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/shutterstock_675872383-mens-football-e1621430439951-768x334.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Vision have two pitches at <strong>Ashton Playing Fields<\/strong> &amp; <strong>Loxford Leisure Centre<\/strong> for hire that can be used all year-round for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 School sports sessions<br>\u2022 Team games including 11\/7 a side<br>\u2022 Birthday parties<br>\u2022 Coaching sessions<br>\u2022 School holiday Multi Sports<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We also have one 4G astroturf pitch at <strong>Mayfield Leisure Centre<\/strong> which is FA accredited and used only for football. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prices are available for full\/half pitch use. Rates are also available for adults &amp; juniors, for more information see our <a href=\"https:\/\/visionrcl.org.uk\/prices\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Price List.<\/strong><\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:19px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Venue<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Size<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Availability (last booking one hour before closing)<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Ashton Playing Fields<\/strong><br><\/td><td>2G all weather pitch<br>Full size hockey pitch<br>2 x 7 a side football pitches<\/td><td>For more information on availability or to book visit the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.playfootball.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PlayFootball website<\/a><\/strong> <\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Loxford Leisure Centre<\/strong><br><\/td><td>3G all weather pitch<br>Full Size 11 a side<br>2 x 7 a side pitches<\/td><td>For more information on availability or to book visit the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.playfootball.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PlayFootball website<\/a><\/strong> <\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Mayfield Leisure Centre<\/strong><br><\/td><td>4G all weather pitch<br>Full size 11 a side<br>2 x 7 a side pitch<\/td><td><strong>This site FA Accredited and is used for football only<\/strong><br><br>For more information on availability or to book visit the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.playfootball.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PlayFootball website<\/a><\/strong> <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-vision-heading-stretch\" id=\"h-grass-pitches-available-for-hire\"><strong>Grass pitches available for hire<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:17px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Venue<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Pitches available for hire<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Contact<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Ashton Playing Fields<\/strong><\/td><td>3 x grass football pitches<br>1 junior football pitch<\/td><td>Please email <a href=\"mailto:ashton@vision-rcl.org.uk\"><strong>Ashton Playing Fields<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Barkingside Recreation Ground<\/strong><\/td><td>2 x cricket pitches<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:parks.enquiries@visionrcl.org.uk\"><strong>Vision Team<\/strong><\/a> or call 020 8708 5437<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Hainault Recreation Ground<\/strong><\/td><td>4 x cricket pitches<br>13 x football pitches<br>1 mini soccer pitch<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:parks.enquiries@visionrcl.org.uk\"><strong>Vision Team<\/strong><\/a> or call 020 8708 5437<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Valentines Park<\/strong><\/td><td>1 cricket pitch<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:parks.enquiries@visionrcl.org.uk\"><strong>Vision Team<\/strong><\/a> or call 020 8708 5437<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-purple-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/bookings.visionrcl.org.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Make a football pitch booking online<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bwm_accordion\" id=\"bwm_accordion_block_18cfb9355d1f65cb8d3dcd31e918bf63\">\n    <div class=\"bwm_accordion_inner \" id=\"bwm_accordion_block_18cfb9355d1f65cb8d3dcd31e918bf63\">\n                \n\n<div class=\"card\">\n    <div class=\"card-header\">\n        <button class=\"toggle_accordion_state\" type=\"button\">\n            <i class=\"fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i>\n            How to book grass pitches        <\/button>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"accordion_content\" style=\"display: none;\">\n        <div class=\"card-body\">\n            \n\n<p>Please contact us to check availability, seasonal bookings may require you to be put on a waiting list.  We will require the following information at the time of your enquiry:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>date, time and the venue of the pitch you want<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the name of the club you represent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>your contact details, including name and address, telephone number&nbsp;and&nbsp;email address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>state whether&nbsp;you require&nbsp;a one-off or regular pitch hire<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a&nbsp;completed application form and public liability insurance certificate (with a minimum liability cover of \u00a310Million)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>full payment prior to any game being played&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can contact us on <strong>020&nbsp;8708&nbsp;5437&nbsp;<\/strong>or&nbsp;complete&nbsp;the&nbsp;enquiry&nbsp;form&nbsp;below<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wpcf7 no-js\" id=\"wpcf7-f1067-o1\" lang=\"en-GB\" dir=\"ltr\" data-wpcf7-id=\"1067\">\n<div class=\"screen-reader-response\"><p role=\"status\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-atomic=\"true\"><\/p> <ul><\/ul><\/div>\n<form action=\"\/~visionrc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/406#wpcf7-f1067-o1\" method=\"post\" class=\"wpcf7-form init\" aria-label=\"Contact form\" novalidate=\"novalidate\" data-status=\"init\">\n<fieldset class=\"hidden-fields-container\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7\" value=\"1067\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_version\" value=\"6.1.2\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_locale\" value=\"en_GB\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_unit_tag\" value=\"wpcf7-f1067-o1\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_container_post\" value=\"0\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_posted_data_hash\" value=\"\" \/>\n<\/fieldset>\n<p><label> Your Name (required)<br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"your-name\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-required\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" value=\"\" type=\"text\" name=\"your-name\" \/><\/span> <\/label>\n<\/p>\n<p><label> Your Email (required)<br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"your-email\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-email wpcf7-validates-as-required wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-email\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" value=\"\" type=\"email\" name=\"your-email\" \/><\/span> <\/label>\n<\/p>\n<p><label> Your Telephone Number (required)<br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"your-telephone\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-required\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" value=\"\" type=\"text\" name=\"your-telephone\" \/><\/span> <\/label>\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"PitchRequired\"><select class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-select wpcf7-validates-as-required\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" name=\"PitchRequired\"><option value=\"----\">----<\/option><option value=\"Football\">Football<\/option><option value=\"Cricket\">Cricket<\/option><\/select><\/span>\n<\/p>\n<p><label> Your Message<br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"your-message\"><textarea cols=\"40\" rows=\"10\" maxlength=\"2000\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-textarea\" aria-invalid=\"false\" name=\"your-message\"><\/textarea><\/span> <\/label>\n<\/p>\n<p><input class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-submit has-spinner\" type=\"submit\" value=\"Send\" \/>\n<\/p><input type='hidden' class='wpcf7-pum' value='{\"closepopup\":false,\"closedelay\":0,\"openpopup\":false,\"openpopup_id\":0}' \/><div class=\"wpcf7-response-output\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"card\">\n    <div class=\"card-header\">\n        <button class=\"toggle_accordion_state\" type=\"button\">\n            <i class=\"fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i>\n            Grass Pitch FAQs &#8211; Football        <\/button>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"accordion_content\" style=\"display: none;\">\n        <div class=\"card-body\">\n            \n\n<p><strong>Booking and Payments<br>How do I book a pitch?<\/strong><br>Bookings must be made online by scanning the QR code or using the booking service link.<br><strong>Can I book at short notice?<\/strong><br>Yes, if a pitch is available. Bookings made less than two weeks before the match date may incur an administration fee.<br><strong>How do I pay?<\/strong><br>All payments must be made online through the booking service. No cash or offline payments are accepted.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fixtures and Availability<br>When will fixtures be displayed?<\/strong><br>Upcoming bookings are displayed on the Hainault Recreation Ground notice board next to the pavilion, updated every 1\u20132 weeks.<br><strong>Are pitches available all year round?<\/strong><br>No. Pitches are closed during the Christmas and New Year period.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cancellations and Refunds<br>What if Vision cancels my match?<\/strong><br>Vision reserves the right to cancel matches at any time due to unforeseen circumstances, including severe weather, natural phenomena, or<br>instructions from the Local Authority. No refunds will be issued in these circumstances.<br><strong>Do I get a refund if my match is rained off?<\/strong><br>No. Refunds are not offered if a match is cancelled due to adverse weather or other circumstances.<br><strong>Can I cancel or amend my booking?<\/strong><br>Yes, but cancellations and amendments may be subject to a non-refundable administration fee.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Matchday Rules<br>Who decides if a pitch is playable?<\/strong><br>The referee\/umpire may declare a pitch unfit. Vision may also cancel matches if conditions are unsafe.<br><strong>What does my hire include?<\/strong><br>One pitch for one scheduled match per week (or every two weeks if booked as fortnightly hire). Where appropriate, a staff member is included on site.<br><strong>What equipment is provided?<\/strong><br>Goalposts are provided. Clubs must supply their own footballs, nets, and corner flags.<br><strong>Do I need insurance?<\/strong><br>Yes. All clubs must provide valid Public Liability Insurance cover of at least \u00a310 million before play begins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Conduct and Responsibilities<br>Can we train on the pitch?<\/strong><br>No. Grounds may only be used for official fixtures booked through the service.<br><strong>Can I sub-let my booking or charge admission?<\/strong><br>No. Bookings cannot be transferred or sub-let under any circumstances, and admission charges are not permitted.<br><strong>What are my responsibilities for facilities?<\/strong><br>Changing rooms, showers, and pitches must be left tidy and free of rubbish. Litter bags are available from the site attendant. Clubs are<br>responsible for any damage and repair costs. Boots must be cleaned outside the pavilion.<br><strong>Who maintains the pitches?<\/strong><br>All pitch maintenance is carried out by Vision and its contractors. Clubs may not carry out maintenance without written permission.<br><strong>Who can access the site during hire?<\/strong><br>Council and Vision officers have the right of entry at any time. Only club members and the opposing team may use the facilities during hire.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Parking and Site Access<br>What are the rules on parking?<\/strong><br>Please park considerately. Do not park on grass or verges. Some parks are pay-and-display \u2013 please check signs and pay where required.<br><strong>What happens if I leave my car after closing?<\/strong><br>Vehicles left on site more than 40 minutes after closing time will remain on site until gates are reopened the following morning. Vision is not<br>responsible for your private possessions.<br><strong>Can I bring BBQs, gazebos, or similar equipment?<\/strong><br>Not without prior written permission. Gas burners, BBQs, gazebos, and marquees are otherwise not permitted.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Emergencies<br>What should I do in an emergency?<\/strong><br>Dial 999 or 101 and request the relevant emergency service.<br><strong>What if I need non-emergency assistance?<\/strong><br>For non-emergency site issues or call-outs, please contact the Parks Office on 020 8708 5437 or contact the team via email:<br>Parks.Enquiries@visionrcl.org.uk<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Administration Charges<br>Can an administration fee be applied?<\/strong><br>Yes. An administration charge starting from \u00a325 may be applied where a booking request creates additional work outside the standard<br>process (e.g. late bookings made within two weeks, amendments to confirmed bookings, or special access\/out-of-hours requests). This fair use charge ensures that the cost of extra administration is borne by the user who creates it, rather than by the service budget or other compliant clubs.<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":119,"parent":17,"menu_order":4,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-general-article.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-406","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/406","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=406"}],"version-history":[{"count":14,"href":"https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/406\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":115067,"href":"https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/406\/revisions\/115067"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/17"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/119"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/isca00.bigwaveserver.co.uk\/~visionrc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=406"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}