Devon Cricket Board - City boss Tisdale opens new pitch at Shaldon

City boss Tisdale opens new pitch at Shaldon

Youngsters and some of the coaches at Shaldon surround Paul Tisdale at the opening of the club's new nursery ground
Exeter City manager Paul Tisdale is welcomed by Shaldon chairman Glynn Ballman (right) to the club’s ground in Teignmouth.
Tisdale dropped in on the club to officially open the new nursery ground next to the main pitch.
A foot injury prevented Tisdale joining in a practice game, but he stayed on to umpire a match before joining players and supporters for supper in the club’s new marquee.
Shaldon’s vice-chairman is Charlie Woolnough, whose day job is as Exeter City’s groundsman.
The Tolchards Devon League C Division West outfit have been steadily improving their ground at Hazeldown in Teignmouth since moving into it four years ago.
Shaldon have launched a 3rd XI this season and, rather than look for a satellite ground to play on, has created one at Hazeldown.
“Room isn’t a problem as our ground is very long so we have created two pitches side by side,” said Woolnough.
“Other clubs have satellite grounds for their 3rd XIs, but that means players never actually get to play at their own club during the season.
“We have put a big marquee up on the ground so that everyone can have tea together.
“A square was laid out last year, a net purchased to separate the two pitches and now we are ready to go.”

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