Tadcaster can access emergency fund

The scene at Tadcaster Albion a few days ago

The scene at Tadcaster Albion a few days ago

Tadcaster Albion will be able to access the £750,000 fund set up by various bodies to help repair the damage caused by the recent storms.

Tadcaster have been one of the worst affected semi-professional clubs in Yorkshire since the devastating spate of weather began in early December.

The Toolstation NCEL Premier Division side are preparing for a major clean-up of their i2i Sports Stadium over the next few days.

The emergency relief fund has been set up by the FA, the Premier League and Sport England and is available to semi-professional and grassroots clubs who have suffered flood damage to their facilities.

The six County FAs co-ordinating the release of funds are Cumberland, Durham, Lancashire, Northumberland, Westmoreland  and West Riding.

The chief executive of the FA, Martin Glenn said: “Once the scale of the impact of the recent storms became clear, The FA and its funding partners came together to make funds available to support stricken clubs.

“The funds are intended to make facilities safe and fit for purpose again, which is one way in which we can help communities return to normality after the devastating impact of the floods.

“We know we need to offer access to this money quickly and we are making sure this will happen through the County FAs.”

Clubs who have been affected are urged to contact the West Riding County FA as soon as possible.

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