Gloucestershire consider moving to new ground
The club has played at the Ashley Down ground, Bristol, for over a century with the first match held at Nevil Road in 1889. < /p>
Gloucestershire said the move would "ensure the long-term competitiveness and sustainability" of the club.
The preferred site is in South Gloucestershire, close to the M4.
"This is an important turning point for cricket in Gloucestershire and Bristol as we "We seek to ensure the club's long-standing continuity in an ever-changing sporting world," said club president David Jones.
"As well as providing our members with the modern, low carbon facilities they deserve to present an ever-widening range of world-class events here in the South West, we want to continue our active role in the community to broaden participation and inspire the next generation of athletes, women and men."
Gloucestershire have cited a lack of growth potential and "pressure on infrastructure and facilities" as their reason for moving away from the Seat Unique Stadium - as it is known for sponsorship reasons.
A new purpose-built ground would enable the club to host larger international cricket matches and would also offer the possibility of participating in white ball franchise tournaments, continues their press release, such as the Hundred.
The Restrictions around the current venue limit Gloucestershire's ability to host events outside of the regular summer cricket season.
Gloucestershire were relegated to County Championship Division 2 in 2022 and finished bottom of the table this season.
In the club's most recent accounts for the year ending January 2023, Gloucestershire recorded losses of £570,000, up from £92,000. profit of the previous year.
The founder of Gloucestershire was the legendary amateur WG Grace, who helped acquire the Nevil Road site in 1879.
The first ever county championship match was held at the ground in 1890, between Gloucestershire and Yorkshire.
Richard Gould, chief executive of the England and Wales Cricket Board ( ECB), added: “It’s fantastic to see Gloucestershire display the ambition to provide cricket fan services to the West Country with a state-of-the-art sports and leisure arena.”
The club has played at the Ashley Down ground, Bristol, for over a century with the first match held at Nevil Road in 1889. < /p>
Gloucestershire said the move would "ensure the long-term competitiveness and sustainability" of the club.
The preferred site is in South Gloucestershire, close to the M4.
"This is an important turning point for cricket in Gloucestershire and Bristol as we "We seek to ensure the club's long-standing continuity in an ever-changing sporting world," said club president David Jones.
"As well as providing our members with the modern, low carbon facilities they deserve to present an ever-widening range of world-class events here in the South West, we want to continue our active role in the community to broaden participation and inspire the next generation of athletes, women and men."
Gloucestershire have cited a lack of growth potential and "pressure on infrastructure and facilities" as their reason for moving away from the Seat Unique Stadium - as it is known for sponsorship reasons.
A new purpose-built ground would enable the club to host larger international cricket matches and would also offer the possibility of participating in white ball franchise tournaments, continues their press release, such as the Hundred.
The Restrictions around the current venue limit Gloucestershire's ability to host events outside of the regular summer cricket season.
Gloucestershire were relegated to County Championship Division 2 in 2022 and finished bottom of the table this season.
In the club's most recent accounts for the year ending January 2023, Gloucestershire recorded losses of £570,000, up from £92,000. profit of the previous year.
The founder of Gloucestershire was the legendary amateur WG Grace, who helped acquire the Nevil Road site in 1879.
The first ever county championship match was held at the ground in 1890, between Gloucestershire and Yorkshire.
Richard Gould, chief executive of the England and Wales Cricket Board ( ECB), added: “It’s fantastic to see Gloucestershire display the ambition to provide cricket fan services to the West Country with a state-of-the-art sports and leisure arena.”
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