OSCA Foundation
Ovenden Sport and Community Arena
News:
News:
Construction of the new changing rooms is now complete and they are open for use
WE ARE OPEN AGAIN
THE PLAYING FIELDS are open
SPORT has started on site at all levels.
THE MUGA is open.
THE BAR is open
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The bar is now open -
Our bar is open and available for you to hire for your Private Functions.
If you wish to view the venue, please contact Steve on 07727 860731 or email enquiries@oscafoundation.org
Opening Hours:
Friday 7pm - 10pm
Sunday 12pm - 6.30pm
WE DID IT - WE CAN NOW BUILD THE NEW CHANGING ROOMS AND COMMUNITY HUB
We were hoping to start construction during April but the coronavirus outbreak has delayed this. We will let you know when we have a firm start date.
You will have noticed we have started to clear the area for the new changing rooms.
A presentation was given to Nigel Adams MP to explain OSCA's journey to date - see it here
We have approval to demolish the old OARLFC clubhouse and this will happen shortly.
The Sports Minister Nigel Adams MP and Jon Dutton CEO RLFC World Cup 2020 visit 23 January 2020 to Celebrate OSCA's funding success
See the Halifax Couriers report here
Football Foundations Press Release can be read here
The Funding we Have Received
Football Foundation – Premier League
Football Stadia Improvement Fund
FA National Stadia
Rugby League World Cup 2021
Sport England - CSAF
Calderdale CF
- £495,000
- £ 41,000
- £ 10,000
- £ 55,000
- £ 50,000 (for Community Hub)
- £ 2,000 (contrib. to lift to function room)
Whats On in April at Forest Cottage
During April we have a number of Events taking place at Forest Cottage which we have listed below.
Saturday 1st April 2023 - Live Music from No Nonsense - Bar Opens 7pm, Free Entry - Live Entertainment - Families welcome.
Sunday 2nd April - Tabletop and Car Boot Sale - Sellers £5 a table or Car Pitch.
Buyers - Free Entry to the sales Area.
Sunday 30th April - Tabletop and Car Boot Sale - Sellers £5 a table or Car Pitch.
Buyers - Free Entry to the sales Area.
Our Development Plans
Here are a selection of the plans showing what we are going to start building mid 2020:
In brief, these plans involve:
- Building 2 new changing rooms
- Renovating 2 changing rooms
- Creating referee & officials rooms
- Providing disabled facilities and a lift
- Creating a Youth Hub
- Improving access & surrounding area
The Pavilion - Building on Success
OSCA successfully completed the transfer of Forest Cottage. This means that OSCA is now in control of the buildings and four fields until the year 2143 - 125 years!!
The building and fields are secured for community use, to improve well-being and sports participation. It is now for us all to agree how to use the facilities
Contact Us if you have any ideas or want to get involved.
The grant application success from Football Foundation, Rugby League Football, Football Stadium Fund, National Spaccorts Centre Trust, Calderdale Community Foundation and Sports England to cover the cost of our development plans for Forest Cottage.
SESSIONS Under 8 and Under 11
Saturday mornings 10am – 11am on 3G and grass pitches
Rediscovered the joys of playing football again thanks to a slowed-down version of the game Walking football is designed as a new activity and making new friends for the 50+. Make it the highlight of the week...so on a crisp morning or even on a semi-frozen astro pitch or with the sun on your back - rub your hands together in anticipation of another kickabout - you will absolutely love it!!
SESSIONS Under 16
Saturday mornings 10am to 11-30am
New players of all ages/ability are most welcome to each teams weekly training sessions.
Since the Foundation accepted community management in 2012 it has achieved its first half £million investment to improve the outdoor facilities with pitch improvement and the addition of a floodlit 3G multi-use games area and informal kick about area.