Playing fields and sports pitches

Welcome to Playing Field Management

Wigan Leisure & Culture Trust in conjunction with local football and rugby forums developed a process for closing pitches during spells of adverse weather conditions to help protect grass pitches for future use.

The information on pitch closures is available from 9:30am on Friday mornings by telephone answer machine message on 01942 486990. General enquiries for hiring grass sports pitches or enquiries relating to pitch development can be taken on 01942 486908 . Alternatively, you can email parks@wlct.org

Grass Sports Pitch Provision

Terms & Conditions of Use for Pitches Managed by Wigan Leisure & Culture Trust (2010/2011 season)

Terms & Conditions of Use for Pitches Managed by Wigan Leisure & Culture Trust 2011/12 Season

1. Grass Pitches managed by Wigan Leisure & Culture Trust will open on Saturday 13th August 2011 and close on Sunday 13th May 2011, except those grounds used for Cricket (Aspull Civic pitch 2 and mini pitches), which will open on the 17th September 2011 and close on 31st March 2012. The pitches will be closed during the Christmas period on the dates to be notified by the League Secretaries.

2. Fees shall be paid as per the information provided overleaf. Failure to pay promptly may result in the withholding of fixtures from the leagues and / or the termination of the Pitch Rental and / or the loss of the phased payment facility. Where a team chooses payment by instalments the 1st payment must be made before the start of the season. Note: Final payments are due on or before the 10th February 2012; any teams who pay after this date will receive a new application form for the following season.  No reminders will be issued for any payments.

3. The club shall indemnify Wigan Leisure & Culture Trust and Wigan Council against any accident or injury arising from the club's use of the allocated facilities.

4. Users must keep strictly to the pitch allocated and must not transfer to other pitches or grounds without the prior direction or consent of Wigan Leisure & Culture Trust.

5. To maximise pitch quality through the season pitches may only be used by the allocated teams for league fixtures and cup matches and must not be used for training, friendly or practice matches.

6. Where the club shares pitches with another club, it is the Club or League Secretary's duty to arrange fixtures accordingly. Any duplication of home fixtures must be resolved by the respective Club Secretaries. Clubs are responsible for ensuring that they, or League secretaries, provide a list of all home fixtures, with at least two weeks notice, to Wigan Leisure & Culture Trust.

7. During periods of poor weather, Wigan Leisure & Culture Trust will decide whether soccer pitches should remain open for referees to make the final decision. The result of the Trust’s decision will be available on the 24hr answerphone 01942 486990 after 9.30 am on Fridays. All rugby pitches will be left open for referees to make the final decision. The decision of Wigan Leisure & Culture Trust or a League-appointed referee is final.

8. Wigan Leisure & Culture Trust accepts no responsibility for personal belongings left in changing rooms during matches. Changing rooms may only be used by teams playing on the pitches at that site and not by teams playing elsewhere, except by prior agreement with Wigan Leisure & Culture Trust.

9. Where changing and shower facilities are available, the Team Manager will be provided with a key for which they are responsible. Keys should not be loaned to other teams; anyone losing a key may obtain a replacement (for a fee of £10) from Wigan Leisure & Culture Trust. The club will be responsible for any damage sustained whilst the facility is being used by the team. Each Team Manager must contribute to ensuring:
i) That the facility is left in a clean and tidy condition after use.
ii) That all lights, showers, taps etc. are switched off on leaving the facility.
iii) That the facility is locked whenever the building is left empty of any users.
iv) That the NO SMOKING policy is adhered to at all times.
v) If the changing rooms have not been opened please ring Wigan Council Central Watch (24hr service) 01942-404040

10. Home team managers are responsible for the removal of litter generated from the playing of their fixture.

11. Teams should ensure that their players and supporters behave in a respectful manner towards other players, supporters and residents. Teams should ensure that their players and supporters park considerately when using WLCT pitches.

12. Team managers are responsible for ensuring that players are made aware of the evacuation
Procedures located in the changing facility.

13. Contact Information:  Any change in club or team contact details should be forwarded to Wigan Leisure & Culture Trust.  Enquiries can be made on 01942 486908.  Wigan Council Central Watch (24hr service) 01942-404040.  Greater Manchester Police 0161-872-5050.

14. WLCT reserve the right to terminate the Pitch Rental Agreement without notice.

15. Failure to comply with the above Terms & Conditions may result in the termination of the Pitch Rental Agreement.