Nestled along a picturesque stretch of the South Coast and surrounded by some of England’s most unspoilt countryside, Bournemouth is the perfect place for a kick-about. Or, if you don’t fancy getting stuck in with a team of your own, there are plenty of places to watch the beautiful game – including AFC Bournemouth’s home ground.
AFC Bournemouth, also known as the Cherries, are still relatively new to the top flight of English Football but life is good in the Premier League with, among other things, Eddie Howe being named Manager of the Month in January 2018. The team plays at the Vitality Stadium in King’s Park.
Having a high profile sports team in town reflects well on the region, shining a spotlight not only on the stadium and professional players but also on the many other aspects of Bournemouth that make it a wonderful place to live, work and visit.
Most notably, Bournemouth’s seven miles of golden sandy beaches lend themselves to huge variety of outdoor activities as well as a Brazilian variation on the game. Enjoy a casual game of beach football with friends and family by the sea.
Somewhere between the hallowed turf of a Premier League team and the soft golden sand, there are of course many grass-roots youth, junior, mens and womens teams across the conurbation, overseen by the Bournemouth Divisional Football Association.
There are also the Bournemouth Bobcats who bring the thrill and excitement of American Football to our British seaside resort!
On the more recreational side, there are lots of astro turf pitches (ATPs) at our local leisure centres which lend themselves to various 5-a-side tournaments and leagues, as well as opportunities to play Sunday league and walking football.
For more information about teams and pitches in Bournemouth, head to the Bournemouth Borough Council website bournemouth.gov.uk.
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