Aberdeenshire Pitch Strategy 2025

What you told us

We surveyed pitch users from August through to November 2025 alongside a series of Pitch User Group meetings. We received 33 responses to the survey, representing 31 individual teams

When asked for views on our current services (booking process, pitch maintenance, communication, and pitch location/commute), most people said things feel about the same as before. A small number felt things had improved, while less than a third felt things had gotten worse.

In response to being asked if teams would consider a commitment to support general maintenance (grass cutting, line marking, re-seeding), thee-quarters of teams were in favour of some level of contribution.

In response to being asked if teams would be willing to pay for additional services, a number of clubs indicated in favour.

In response to being asked how frequently teams would like to meet, the majority were in favour of pre and post season as required.

What we’re doing️

Based on the feedback received through the survey, we are currently scheduling a 2nd round of Pitch User Group meetings with the intention of setting future meetings with as much advance notice.

We will aim to formalise opportunities for clubs to participate in pitch maintenance.

The booking process has been reviewed resulting in some improvements for clubs booking for fixtures. Further improvements are also being reviewed.

You can view the original project here: Aberdeenshire Pitch Strategy 2025 | Engage Aberdeenshire