Rugby Club Issue 57 | Page 43

cornish pirates such events and to attract 20,000+ concert goers to such an event provides a much needed economic boost to the local economy. The Cornish Pirates believe that the Stadium4Cornwall resurrects an ambition to play at the highest level in England rugby. It is a facility that will meet the increasingly exacting standards for top flight sport and with a potential to attract increasing quality rugby talent who appreciate that they will train and play in a state of the art facility. Ian Davies, Cornish Pirates Director of Rugby reflects: “Cornish Pirates are in it to win! I think the Championship gets better year on year because the clubs keep getting stronger and stronger. Cornish Pirates are ambitious and we set our aims high because that’s what teams who compete at this level should do. Exciting times.” The Stadium4Cornwall decision gives Cornish Pirates a clear view of the future and their destiny. Whilst that remains in their own hands the Pirates are starting on their “journey to Truro”. Ian Connell, Chairman of Cornish Pirates believes, “Talk of aspiration, ambition, and achieving success is easy to say but difficult to make happen. We now ha ve the platform to succeed. On and off field development will be the key to our ability to succeed and to realise those ambitions. The Stadium being ready for season 2017/18 provides the necessary impetus to all connected with Cornish Pirates to “make it happen”. The rallying call from our supporters will hopefully be reaching new decibel levels over the next 2 seasons. Give us a P, an I, an R …..aaaaaargh! Image courtesy of Simon Bryant Frost protection that goes further When investing in a new frost protection system, why settle for one that only protects the surface? Designed specifically to allow the pitch to breathe, the Climate Cover Total Growth Cover (TGC) actively enhances seed germination whilst it protects from frost. The result - not only will you have a surface that’s ready for play in frosty conditions, but a well grown pitch that’s better able to withstand the rigours of the game and finish the season in good shape.  Developed to be easy to handle in the coldest conditions and with multi-layer configurations offering play-ready surfaces down to -6°c, TGC is in use by clients that include Premier League football grounds, Premiership Rugby Union Grounds, the IRFU (Irish Rugby Football Union), National Hunt race courses and the Lawn Tennis Association.  Bespoke and standard sizes, goal mouth covers and hire options available. Call 01604 864575 or visit www.climatecover.co.uk Don’t let frost stop play this winter... Total Growth Cover offers a unique and proven frost protection and germination solution in one. Protect any natural turf sports surface in temperatures down to -6°C • Full pitch covers • Bespoke cover sizes • Goal mouths • Hire service • Guaranteed delivery dates • Attractive payment terms Be ready for what winter may bring & ‘get the game on’ – act fast for an early bird deal! T: +44(0) 1604 864643 | E: [email protected] W: www.total-play.co.uk/climate-cover www.cornish-pirates.com - Twitter : @CornishPirates1 www.sportip.biz 43