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Applications for winter 3G pitch bookings across Caerphilly County Borough have opened today.
The application window covers all council managed 3G pitch sites, including the new and upcoming sites at Risca and St Cenydd Leisure Centres.
Clubs and organisations are encouraged to contact the relevant leisure centre to request their preferred slots.
Applications must be submitted by Sunday June 8. Late applications may not be considered during the initial allocation process, according to the council.
Contact information for bookings is as follows:
- Bedwas Leisure Centre: LCBedwas@caerphilly.gov.uk – 02920 852538
- Centre for Sporting Excellence: CSE@caerphilly.gov.uk – 01443 864767
- Heolddu Leisure Centre: LCHeol@caerphilly.gov.uk – 01443 828950
- Newbridge Leisure Centre: LCNewb@caerphilly.gov.uk – 01495 248100
- Risca Leisure Centre: LCRisca@caerphilly.gov.uk – 01633 600940
- St Cenydd Leisure Centre: LCStCen@caerphilly.gov.uk – 02920 881448
- Sue Noakes Leisure Centre: LCSNoake@caerphilly.gov.uk – 01443 815511
School Site Bookings:
- Blackwood Comprehensive: Contact Cefn Fforest Leisure Centre
- Cwm Rhymni School: GelliHaf – Contact MITIE
- Idris Davies School: Contact Heolddu Leisure Centre
- Islwyn High School: Contact Newbridge Leisure Centre
- Lewis School Pengam: Contact MITIE
- Cwm Rhymni School – Y Gwyndy: Contact Caerphilly Leisure Centre
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