Blakedown Sport & Play Ltd

Merry Christmas from Blakedown Sport and Play! As the year comes to a close, we want to thank our incredible team, clients, and partners for building another successful year with us. We’ll be taking a break to enjoy the holiday season and will be closed from COP 20th December 2024 and re-open on 2nd January 2025. Wishing you a joyous Christmas and a safe, Happy New Year. 🎅✨ See you in 2025!

Take a look at this double-pitch transformation we recently completed for Co-op Academy, Failsworth! ⚽   This project included a full fencing upgrade with vibrant ultramarine blue rebound fencing, a complete resurfacing of both pitches with the brilliant TigerTurf XP Pro 50, SBR infill, and various football markings. Blakedown also carried out additional work during the project, including tarmac enhancements and floodlighting upgrades around the main 3G pitch on the main campus. It has been a pleasure to bring new life to this facility, and we hope the school enjoys the benefits for many years to come. TigerTurf TigerTurf UK Ltd SAPCA The Sports and Play Construction Association #Transformation #Beforeandafter #Construction #3G #Astroturf #Football #Drone #Aerial #Sport #SchoolSport

Proud to Deliver for Bromley FC! ⚽ Blakedown Sport and Play is delighted to showcase stunning drone footage of the brand-new double-pitch training facility we've completed for EFL League Two side Bromley FC. This state-of-the-art development includes: ⚽ A FIFA Quality Pro 11v11 surface, perfect for elite training and matches. ⚽ A FIFA Quality 9v9 training pitch, designed to nurture the next generation of talent. We're proud to play a part in Bromley FC’s journey, creating facilities that not only support the club's ambitions but also benefit the local community. A huge thank you to the team at Bromley FC for their collaboration—it’s been fantastic to bring this project to life! Bromley Football Club SAPCA The Sports and Play Construction Association #BromleyFC #LeagueTwo #EFL #Football #Astroturf #3G #Footballpitch #Drone #Aerial #Stadium #Transformation

Revolutionary Project for Ribblesdale School Complete!   Our innovative resurface project for Ribblesdale High School in Clitheroe is now complete! The ageing sand-dressed surface has been transformed into a fully sustainable 3G surface, perfect for football and non-contact sports. This is the first project in the UK to use Edelgrass’ Turf-to-Turf™ technology, surfaced with the Edel Athmos carpet and Edel Xero backing.   What Makes the project sustainable? ☑️ Edel Athmos Carpet: Features a groundbreaking dual-component yarn structure, incorporating 50% end-of-life recycled turf materials. ☑️ Edel Xero Backing: Made with 43% end-of-life recycled turf components. ☑️ Turf-to-Turf™ Innovations: Together, they achieve a 43.3% reduction in the Environmental Cost Indicator. ☑️ Circular Recycling: At the end of its life cycle, the entire surface, including infill, can be fully recycled.   Blakedown is proud to have received brilliant feedback, with The Head of School sharing: "The pitch is outstanding, and it has already made a significant positive impact on sports provision in school." We look forward to including more sustainable alternatives as we continue our journey to transform sports facilities in the years to come. Edel Grass Ribblesdale School SAPCA The Sports and Play Construction Association #Sustainable #3G #Football #Rugby #Sport #Astroturf #Carpet #SportFacility #SportConstruction #SchoolSport #School

🔐 New Security Roller System! In 2023 we handed over a World Rugby & FIFA Quality certified 3G pitch for Richmond Upon Thames College and recently returned to the client to further secure the pitch with a brand-new security roller system. This security roller system is a new feature that Blakedown can now provide on any AWP/MUGA to enhance the Security of your facility. The benefits of this roller system include: ☑️ Cannot be gripped or climbed. ☑️ Unlike regular spike security systems it is non-aggressive. ☑️ Does not interfere with overall aesthetic of the project. It is important that our facilities are as secure as possible in our journey to transform sport. Richmond upon Thames College #Security #Sport #Fencing #MUGA #AWP #3G #Footbal #SchoolSport #SchoolSecurity #Astroturf

Come and see us today for the The Schools & Academies Show at the NEC, Birmingham. We are located in the CPC village, in the centre of the exhibition. We are keen to see some new and familiar faces so be sure to drop in for a chat if you’re attending 🙌🏼 #schoolsandacademiesshow #school #CPC #Framework #NEC

Sneak Peek: Rutland Sports Park Transformation in Ilkeston! Here’s a glimpse of our nearly completed project at Rutland Sports Park. This exciting development features: ✅ A fully resurfaced, cutting-edge 3G pitch with a brand-new shockpad for superior performance. ✅ A fresh sand-dressed MUGA (Multi-Use Games Area) complete with custom Blakedown Padbol nets. ✅ Upgraded fencing and floodlighting to ensure top-notch safety and usability, day or night. We’re thrilled to see this space come to life for the community! If you’re inspired by our work and want to discuss artificial surfaces or sports facilities for your own project, feel free to reach out—we’d love to help. 📞 Contact us today! #SportsFacilities #ArtificialSurfaces #BlakedownSportAndPlay #CommunitySports #3G #Football #Athletics SAPCA The Sports and Play Construction Association

Last week we showcased our aerial images of the brilliant transformation of Glenthorne High School. Here we take a look in closer detail (It’s just a shame the weather hasn’t been as nice as the project!). To remind you, here is an insight into what this project has to offer: - Four new multisport courts with artificial surfaces ranging from 4G to needlepunch. - Refurbishment of existing courts, painted, and fenced. - Associated fencing and security gates, including our new fence roller security system. - Pitch lighting, security cameras, and gate entry systems to enhance security. - Installation of four table tennis tables. - A "quiet" sitting area featuring two large canopies. - A main access route with bench seating. - Natural grass converted to leisure grass to enable the students to enjoy the area in all seasons. - Car park improvements. We hope that every last detail completed by Blakedown has had a positive impact on the School and students experience and we look forward to creating many more facilities like Glenthorne. If you have any questions on this or any of our projects feel free to get in touch. THORNBURY SPORTS LIMITED Avon Road Mark Ltd Plan A UK Ltd Glenthorne High School Zaun Limited Day Aggregates SureSet Resin SAPCA The Sports and Play Construction Association #School #Transformation #Astroturf #4G #London #Sport #SportConstruction #FitnessinSchool #Aerial #Drone #Construction #Landscaping

Blakedown Sport & Play are excited to attend the 2024 SAPCA Technical Meeting, which will take place at the East Midlands Conference Centre in Nottingham on Wednesday, 13th November.   We look forward to hearing insightful talks from some of the most experienced and knowledgeable figures in the industry, discussing not only the present but also the future of the sporting world. SAPCA The Sports and Play Construction Association

🏉 Blakedown Rugby Pitch Projects: Building the future of Sport 🏉   This week we are reflecting on our World Rugby certified pitches for clients across England and Wales, both new builds and top-level facility resurfaces.   Our projects are designed and constructed to meet World Rugby standards, working closely with clubs, schools, and local authorities, we tailor each project to meet their specific needs.   🏆 It's a privilege to contribute to the growth of rugby, providing facilities where players of all levels can train, compete, and thrive.   If you have any questions on any of the pictured facilities, or if you are thinking about looking into your own facility please do not hesitate to get in touch.   England Rugby WRU - Welsh Rugby Union World Rugby SAPCA The Sports and Play Construction Association #Rugby #3G #Sport #Astroturf #Play #Sport #Resurface #Construction