The Bowl (Douglas)
The nickname was wrong and the price was wrong
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The highest attendance (3,327 spectators) was registered in the F.A. Inter League Cup Final on 28.04.12 against Jersey. |
The highest attendance (3,327 spectators) was registered in the F.A. Inter League Cup Final on 28.04.12 against Jersey. |
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Nicknamed "The |
Nicknamed "The Epstein Bowl" by local supporters in reference to the [[Santiago Bernabéu Stadium]],{{Cite web |last=Turton |first=Sam |date=11 February 2022 |title=Back to Back at The Bernabowl |url=https://gef.im/2022/02/11/back-to-back-at-the-bernabowl/ |access-date=7 April 2022 |website=Gef - Isle of Man }} The Bowl has been the home ground of [[F.C. Isle of Man]] since July 2020,{{Cite web |title=Our Story |url=https://www.fcisleofman.im/the-club/our-story/ |access-date=8 April 2022 |publisher=FC Isle of Man }} the club shares the ground with nine local clubs for their winter training schedule and [[St Marys A.F.C.]] have taken up permanent residence, training and playing their league matches at the stadium. |
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The Bowl was redeveloped at a cost of around £ |
The Bowl was redeveloped at a cost of around £6.7 million,{{Cite web |title=Official Opening of the Bowl Stadium - Isle of Man News {{!}} Manx.net |url=https://www.manx.net/isle-of-man-news/2958/official-opening-of-the-bowl-stadium |access-date=8 April 2022 |website=manx.net}} with then-[[Department of Infrastructure (Isle of Man)|Minister of Infrastructure]] David Cretney saying: "This is an exceptional facility at the heart of our Island of Sport. The previous, out of date Bowl has been transformed into a flagship sporting venue that will enable upcoming sports men and women to challenge the best visiting and local players." |
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The pitch is a {{convert|65|mm|in|abbr=on}} rubber infill 3G carpet system, the same as currently used at [[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]]'s [[Trafford Training Centre]]. It is approved by the RFU and FIFA for rugby and football.{{Cite web |title=Isle of Man Government - The Bowl providing a lasting legacy |url=https://www.gov.im/news/2012/mar/30/the-bowl-providing-a-lasting-legacy/ |access-date=8 April 2022 |website=gov.im}} There are also four 500 lux floodlights on {{convert|18|m|ft|adj=on}} columns in each corner of the stadium. |
The pitch is a {{convert|65|mm|in|abbr=on}} rubber infill 3G carpet system, the same as currently used at [[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]]'s [[Trafford Training Centre]]. It is approved by the RFU and FIFA for rugby and football.{{Cite web |title=Isle of Man Government - The Bowl providing a lasting legacy |url=https://www.gov.im/news/2012/mar/30/the-bowl-providing-a-lasting-legacy/ |access-date=8 April 2022 |website=gov.im}} There are also four 500 lux floodlights on {{convert|18|m|ft|adj=on}} columns in each corner of the stadium. |
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