Pitches &
venues.
Everything visiting teams, players and families need to know before travelling to one of our home venues or attending CDYFL games.
Oriel High School.
Oriel High School is one of MCFC's home venues and is used for 11-a-side football.
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Use the main car park only. Do not drive beyond the two wooden gates towards the pitches.
Home venue for full-size football.
Additional facilities can be found around Maidenbower Shops and the park.
Café at Maidenbower Park Pavilion and drinks available nearby.
Parking, safety & facilities.
Additional roadside and lay-by parking is available on Maidenbower Lane. Spectators should remain behind the Respect Barriers and coaching teams will be on the opposite side of the pitch.
First aid
Hosting and visiting teams should have their own FA-qualified First Aider and first aid kits. Defibrillators are available at the school gym reception and at nearby Maidenbower facilities.
Whilst visiting
- Stay behind Respect Barriers.
- No smoking on school premises.
- No dogs on school premises.
- Follow all instructions from club and school staff.
Codes of conduct
MCFC operates zero tolerance for abusive behaviour towards players, coaches, officials or spectators.
Media
Photography and video may be taken for club marketing, promotional or training use. Speak to the coaching team if there is a concern.
Maidenbower Junior School.
Maidenbower Junior School is our home ground for 7-a-side and 9-a-side football.
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School parking is for coaching staff only.
Used for junior age-group football.
Use local roadside or public parking and access via the pedestrian gate.
Nearest toilets are at the shops, with refreshments nearby.
Please help us keep the venue safe.
Spectators must stay behind the Respect Barriers. Coaching teams will be opposite the spectators.
Whilst visiting
- No smoking on school premises.
- No dogs on school premises.
- Do not use the school's outdoor gym equipment or climbing frames.
- Stay behind Respect Barriers.
First aid
Teams are expected to have an FA-qualified First Aider and first aid kit. Defibrillators are available at nearby Maidenbower facilities.
Codes of conduct
Abusive behaviour towards players, coaching staff, referees, linesmen or spectators will not be tolerated.
Media
Photography and video may be used by MCFC for marketing, promotional or training purposes.
Cowdray Fields.
MCFC welcomes visiting teams to Cowdray Fields Pitches at Worth School.
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Park considerately and ensure emergency access is maintained.
Do not park on the grass verges of Paddockhurst Road.
Nearest toilets are at the pub opposite the fields.
Refreshments are available at the pub opposite the venue.
Plan your visit.
Travelling south from Crawley / Junction 10a M23, turn left at the Cowdray Arms Pub onto Paddockhurst Road. The car park is approximately 200 yards on the right beyond the green gate.
First aid
Hosting and visiting teams should have their own FA-qualified First Aider and first aid kits. In an emergency call 999.
Whilst visiting
- Stay behind Respect Barriers.
- Coaching teams use the opposite side of the pitch.
- No smoking on the premises.
- No dogs on the premises.
Medical facilities
Crawley Hospital has an Urgent Treatment Centre. Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath is the nearest Accident & Emergency unit listed in the venue guide.
Codes of conduct
MCFC operates zero tolerance for abusive behaviour at the venue.
K2 & Broadfield 3G.
These venues are used for Crawley & District Youth Football League Mini-Soccer games for U7 to U10 teams.
Parking at Broadfield Stadium.
Parking onsite.
CDYFL Mini-Soccer.
MCFC coaches are FA-qualified First Aiders and carry approved first aid kits.
Positive support only.
Parents and supporters are encouraged to enjoy the game and provide positive support, while leaving coaching and instructions to the team coaches.
Broadfield 3G
Spectators should remain behind the fixed green barriers and must not stand on the 3G surface. Games may be delayed or stopped until the area is safe.
K2 3G
Do not stand in the coaching margins between the three pitches. Spectators should stay at the goal ends and clear of the playing area.
Sideline behaviour
Avoid giving instructions, coaching from the touchline, arguing over decisions or becoming overly vocal.
Zero tolerance
Abusive behaviour towards players, staff, officials or spectators may lead to club sanctions or cancellation of membership.