PREMIER LEAGUE

FACILITIES
Category 2 and 3 a) A sufficient number of grass pitches of the appropriate
sizes (as required by the Rules relating to Games
Programmes and with goals sized as required by the
Rules relating to Games Programmes) to enable the Club
to play all its matches in the Games Programmes and
fulfil its commitments under these Rules as regards
coaching. Rule K.27 shall apply to Academy pitches.
Without prejudice to the generality of the Rule, each
Club shall ensure that the quality of its pitches used for
matches in the Games Programmes is not adversely
affected by coaching taking place on them. Clubs may
accordingly need to have a greater number of pitches
than the bare minimum necessary to fulfil matches in
the Games Programme.
b) A designated area for the coaching of goalkeepers.
Category 4 a) A sufficient number of grass pitches of the appropriate
sizes (as required by the Rules relating to Games
Programmes and with goals sized as required by the
Rules relating to Games Programmes) to enable the Club
to play all its matches in the Games Programmes and
fulfil its commitments under these Rules as regards
coaching. Rule K.27 shall apply to Academy pitches.
Without prejudice to the generality of the Rule, each
Club shall ensure that the quality of its pitches used for
matches in the Games Programmes is not adversely
affected by coaching taking place on them. Clubs may
accordingly need to have a greater number of pitches
than the bare minimum necessary to fulfil matches in
the Games Programme.
b) A designated area (on grass) for the coaching
of goalkeepers.
269.2. Artificial Surface pitch
Categories 1 and 2 One floodlit outdoor Artificial Surface pitch (save that if a
Club is unable to obtain planning permission for floodlighting
then the requirement for floodlighting shall be waived). It is
recommended (but not mandatory) that this pitch complies
with Rule K.27.
Categories 3 and 4 Access to one floodlight outdoor Artificial Surface pitch
(which need not be at the principal venue).
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YOUTH DEVELOPMENT RULES