The club has agreed a groundsharing agreement with Forest Row FC which will see them play their first-team home matches for 2024/25 at the Vistavis Community Stadium.
Chairman Richard Tramontin said: “Forest Row have been using Oakwood FC since joining the Southern Combination Football League and were looking for a ground nearer to Forest Row and we are pleased to have come to an agreement with them.
“The improvement work to the pitch drainage we have undertaken since the end of the season will help cope with the extra games.
“We look forward to a long and productive mutual relationship with Forest Row FC and look forward to staging their matches next season.”
The club has decided not to run an Under-23s team in the 2024/25 season.
We would like to thank joint managers Steven Coveney and Howard Wrate and the players for their hard work and dedication during our only season in the Suburban League Central Division.
We finished fourth and lost the fewest matches but were hampered by the weather and numerous postponements.
East Grinstead Town are delighted to announce a new three-year stadium naming rights agreement with Vistavis.
The Wasps’ home will be officially renamed as the Vistavis Community Stadium from 1st July 2024.
Vistavis is one of the UK’s leading specialist subcontracted cleaning businesses. Based in Copthorne, between East Grinstead and Gatwick Airport, Vistavis operate across a diverse range of sectors and provide a comprehensive portfolio of services and solutions.
Vistavis directors, Andy Willis and Tony Dorey, said: “Vistavis are honoured and proud to be associated with and to support East Grinstead Town FC and we wish the Wasps every success in the coming seasons.”
Wasps’ chairman Richard Tramontin said: “We’re delighted to welcome Vistavis as our new stadium sponsor and are extremely grateful that they have made a commitment for an initial three seasons which will help the club both on and off the pitch.”
Unfortunately due to a player registration issue we have been removed from the competition and will no longer be taking part in the Sussex FA Challenge Cup Final on 15th May.
English football is set to unite again over the above weekend to promote Play Safe – a countrywide campaign to focus attention of the vital importance of safeguarding in our national game.
Led by The Football Association, the Play Safe campaign is endorsed by the NSPCC and will be supported this weekend across every level of English football, including the Premier League, EFL, Barclays Women’s Super League and Barclays Women’s Championship, and across the grassroots game.
This season we are asking EVERYONE, EVERYWHERE – clubs and leagues at every level of the game, (and individuals if they wish) – to tell us what they are planning to do to make a difference over the Play Safe weekend and to share this via an online Play Safe Pledge.
The FA’s Survivor Support and Safeguarding Advisory Group (FASSSAG) continues to support Play Safe: “Creating safe environments in every football setting is a collective responsibility. It’s really important that every single person in football – no matter if they’re actively involved or on the sidelines – understands that they have an ongoing role to play. Knowing how to act on any concerns is vital and Play Safe is a key way to raise awareness so that everyone is vigilant and knows what to do if they become aware of any inappropriate behaviour.”
This year’s Play Safe weekend focuses on the safeguarding role EVERYONE has to play – coach, player, parent/carer, spectator or volunteer – to keep children and young people safe, no matter what the football setting. EVERYONE, EVERYWHERE, EVERYTIME is encouraged to WATCH, LISTEN, TALK and ACT if they have any safeguarding concerns.
These messages are reflected in the visuals on this page, which are examples of the various digital and print resources being distributed to every County FA, league and club in England. Captain’s armbands will be worn at various levels of the game over the weekend. Head coaches/managers are also being asked to wear Play Safe pin badges to show their support.
It’s all part of football in England uniting to create an ever-safer culture across the game at every level.
