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Pembrokeshire Herald
4 days ago
- Sport
- Pembrokeshire Herald
VAR could be installed at Haverfordwest County AFC stadium
A CALL to site VAR Video Assistant Referee cameras and works at Haverfordwest County AFC's football ground has been submitted to Pembrokeshire planners. In the application to Pembrokeshire County Council, the Football Association of Wales seeks permission for the installation of a VAR video operations room and associated works at Bridge Meadow Stadium, Bridge Meadow, Haverfordwest. A supporting statement through agent Wardell Armstrong says: 'The Football Association Wales has recognised opportunities to strengthen, improve and build the standard of football and the image associated with Wales's top football league. 'The launch of the Cymru Premier Strategy 2024-2030 has detailed plans to improve the standard of the Cymru Premier League's club facilities, brands, and awareness, alongside strengthening the Cymru Premier 'on pitch' product over a six-year period. 'The implementation of VAR as part of this plan will allow referees to perform at the highest possible level, providing quality decision-making to benefit players, fans and television audiences.' It says VAR 'comprises of a Video Assistant Referee who is a qualified official that watches video footage of the game with access to multiple screens, angles and replays with the purpose of assisting the on-field officials to come to the correct decision,' adding: 'VAR is used globally, currently assisting referees in associated football leagues of over 70 countries to minimise the risk of human error and to enable the referee to make the correct decision using video technology. 'VAR Light will be deployed in the Cymru Premier from season 2025/2026 covering all Cymru Premier matches. VAR Light works on the same principles as VAR – with a Video Assistant Referee but without a replay operator.' It goes on to say: 'Imagery from VAR camera installations will be sent to a self-contained Video Operations Room, where the VAR will be situated. The match referee will undertake any recommended on-field reviews in a designated Referee Review Area adjacent to the pitch, where a monitor will be installed on match days. 'A review of the infrastructure at the Ogi Bridge Meadow Stadium has concluded that the Video Operations Room cannot be provided within existing buildings and as such it will be necessary to provide new additional accommodation.'
Pembrokeshire Herald
5 days ago
- Sport
- Pembrokeshire Herald
Parc y Scarlets to host Haverfordwest's European adventure
UEFA Conference League clash to take place in Llanelli stadium PARC Y SCARLETS will once again welcome European football this summer, as Haverfordwest County AFC prepare for their latest UEFA Conference League campaign. The Llanelli-based stadium has been confirmed as the home venue for the Bluebirds' first qualifying round fixtures in the European competition. It marks another major football event for the ground, which has previously hosted Wales men's and women's internationals, most recently in 2023 when Cymru's women faced Ukraine and Kosovo in UEFA Euro 2025 qualifiers. Parc y Scarlets, the home of the Scarlets rugby team, was also the base for Llanelli AFC's European matches in 2009 and has regularly hosted domestic finals and Swansea City reserve games. Haverfordwest County secured European football for the second time in three seasons after their 3-1 victory over Caernarfon Town at the Ogi Bridge Meadow last week. They now enter the UEFA Conference League at the first qualifying round stage. The Bluebirds will find out their opponents when the draw is made at UEFA headquarters in Geneva on Tuesday, June 17. The two-legged tie is scheduled to take place on Thursday, July 10, and Thursday, July 17. Scarlets Managing Director Jon Daniels said: 'We are immensely proud of the facilities we have here at Parc y Scarlets and are thrilled to be hosting Tony Pennock and his Haverfordwest team for such an important fixture. 'We have hosted high-profile international, European and domestic matches since the Parc was opened in 2008 and the team here are looking forward to being part of Haverfordwest's European adventure.' Ticketing details will be announced in due course.
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Walking football festival a huge success
A walking football festival has raised more than £700 for charity. Haverfordwest County AFC and PATH Charity hosted the event on Sunday, April 27, at the Ogi Bridge Meadow Stadium. The festival featured 16 teams competing in four categories, promoting the health benefits of walking football, especially for those over 40. The festival raised £640 for SNAP Pembrokeshire's specialist play services, with a charity raffle contributing an additional £130 to PATH. The event saw participation from staff and volunteers from PATH, SNAP Pembrokeshire, Councillor David Bryan, and Matthew Freeman, manager of PCC Sport Pembrokeshire. Representative teams from various areas, including Milford, New Hedges Saundersfoot, and Neath, showcased their skills across three pitches. The matches were officiated by Arthur Hughes, Brendan McGrail, and Helmut Reinhart. The festival also celebrated the success of the PATH numeracy project, funded through the Social Prosperity Fund, highlighting the importance of community-driven programmes in fostering education and engagement. Learners who benefitted from the project offered their support during the event, alongside staff who led the project. Members of Haverfordwest High Sixth Form, who attended the numeracy classes as part of their work experience, also supported the event. The festival underscored the unifying power of sport, as noted by Paul Williams, chairperson of the Haverfordwest County Walking Football Group. He said: "We see walking football as a brilliant form for our health and wellbeing every week, alongside being able to socialise with like-minded football lovers." Event organiser Dean Flood remarked: "This festival has been a shining example of how learning, well-being, community cohesion, and human connection can thrive when people unite with a shared purpose." The results in each category were: Ladies over-40s, winners Haverfordwest County AFC; Mixed over-50s, winners Haverfordwest County AFC; Mixed over-60s, winners Celtic Nations; Mixed over-70s, winners Celtic Nations. Haverfordwest County Community Manager Harry Thomas and Commercial Manager Alaric Jones expressed their delight in working with PATH to host the event. They said: "After a highly successful season for the club in the Welsh Premier League, it has been wonderful to add the walking football element as it is part of our commitment to being a true community club." Haverfordwest County AFC Walking Football trains every week at the Ogi Bridge Meadow on Tuesdays from 10.30am to 11.30am and Wednesdays from 6.30pm to 7.30pm. New and returning members are welcome, with training open to women aged 35 and over, and men aged 45 and over.
