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Jul 2022
Harrogate's Rossett School could swap three tennis courts for 3G pitch
Rossett School is planning to remove three tennis courts and replace them with a new artificial 3G football pitch.
The school has submitted a planning application to Harrogate Borough Council that would see football facilities improve at Rossett Sports Centre.
There is currently a high demand for 3G pitches in the area, particularly since Harrogate Town were forced to remove theirs after promotion to the English Football League two years ago.
Last year, the school raised £10,000 through a fundraiser to replace its current 3G pitch.
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3G pitches are a way for schools to make extra income by hiring out the facility to local teams.
St Aidan's Church of England High School has planning permission to build a new 3G pitch, which is set to open from 6pm to 8pm for community clubs to use.
St John Fisher Catholic High School also has a 3G pitch available for hire and Ashville College has an astroturf pitch.
The Stray Ferret asked Rossett for further details on its plans but a spokesperson declined to comment.
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