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The chairman of a junior football club has said he is “excited” about its future after agreeing a new lease for its ground.
Phil McAllister, who oversees teams from under-9 to under-15 level at Boston Colts, is celebrating after the club secured its tenure at Garfit’s Park in the southwest of the town.
The deal will allow the club’s 115 members to use the park’s pavilion facilities, which include showers, changing rooms and a mini club house.
“We’re excited about the continued expansion of Boston Colts FC with the signing of the lease for Garfit’s Park to provide a new home for our youth players.
“This exciting project will provide a personalised and welcoming facility, complete with club colours, for our young players and opposition.
“The contained kitchen area means we can provide refreshments for players, parents and supporters, whilst working alongside the Football Foundation and Lincolnshire FA we have funding applications in for new goals across all age groups, and are undertaking inspections to get funding to improve the pitches.
“By securing this lease with Boston Borough Council we have increased our capacity to achieve this and look forward to continuing a good working relationship.
“Our thanks go to all the councillors and staff who have supported our application and we look forward to welcoming you along to a match soon.”
Formed in 2022, the Colts made such an impression on the local community that it was on the shortlist for the Lincolnshire FA’s Grassroots Club of the Year award in 2024
It also won shirt and training kit sponsorship from the Royal Mail as part of their Kits 4 Kids initiative.
Mr McAllister’s words were echoed by Coun John Baxter, Boston Council’s lead for assets and property: “I am absolutely delighted that we have been able to agree this lease with Boston Colts, providing the opportunity for one of our hard-working sports clubs in the borough to continue their crucial, positive work and to further grow and prosper.
“Access to quality, fun, social and affordable opportunities to get outdoors and get active is so important to our children and young people, and this new agreement between the council and the club will hopefully help protect and develop this, right in the heart of Boston, for many years to come.”
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