Chesterfield Football Club has officially opened its newly developed training ground in Hasland.
The decision was taken by the board to develop the training ground in order to provide the squad with suitable facilities and attract talent to the club.
After securing the site on a long lease, around £300,000 was spent on a scheme of improvements, including the installation of suitable drainage and irrigation.
The facility has been named the Erwin Training Ground in memory of the late Erwin Miller. Erwin’s son, Karl, is the managing director local business, Motan Colortonic.
Commenting on the decision to sponsor the training ground, Karl said: “I think it’s a great honour and it’s something we wanted to do to remind us and everybody that people need help. My father helped many people. He was a great believer in developing and this is our way of helping the development of the Chesterfield team in the future.”
Chesterfield FC’s Marketing Manager, Bridget Ball said: “The support we receive from the local business community is vital and I would like to thank Karl for his generous support, which is very much appreciated.”
John Croot – Chief Executive at Chesterfield FC said: “Our state-of-the-art facilities are making a real difference to the team and community and would not be possible without some very special companies who continue to support Chesterfield FC in their quest for a better future together.”
Current club sponsors and commercial partners were invited to view the revamped facilities on Monday and the following companies have kindly signed-up to provide sponsorship:
- Andrew Herring and Co
- Chesterfield College
- Dorlec
- Drillwell
- Ideal Flooring
- Leengate Valves
- LMD Vacuum
- Penny Hydraulics
- Print Digital Media
- White Stores
Chesterfield Football Club supports the marketing and economic growth of the town through Chesterfield Champions, a network of over 200 organisations across Chesterfield and North Derbyshire.
