The Parish Council and Youth Council jointly funded the installation of a basketball goal which was supplied by the Sports Lottery Fund. This is freely available for use and has proved very popular with young people.
A grant from Chelmsford Borough Council’s Jubilee Fund also helped us to provide a new kicking wall and basketball goal in 2003.
TENNIS
Hard and grass tennis courts are available to hire. In 2000, two grass courts were converted into All Weather Sports Pitches, to enable use for other sports as well as tennis.
The Great Baddow Recreation Ground Tennis Club hires courts on a regular basis throughout the year and welcomes new members. Contact the Secretary on 01245 475660.
FOOTBALL
The football pitches are in great demand and are used by a number of local adult and youth teams.
The all weather sports pitches provide excellent facilities for 5-a-side football and training sessions.
Nacro Community Sports Project have been working in partnership with Great Baddow Parish Council since 2001 to deliver a community football session at the Recreation Ground. This football session has engaged over 500 children and young people over the years, providing a positive sporting activity for them to engage in at a minimal cost. Long may this partnership continue.
CRICKET
Great Baddow Cricket Club lease the wicket from the Council. Arrangements can be made with the Cricket Club for young people to have coaching sessions at the practice nets.
CHARGES
Please click here to see charges for tennis, bowls, football, all weather sports courts and changing rooms.
PARISH SPORTS PROGRAMME
Chelmsford Borough Council's Sports Development Unit is running holiday sports coaching sessions at the Recreation Ground again in 2010. These are FREE to all young people aged between 6 and 14, as the Parish Council subsidises the cost. Under 6s can attend if accompanied by an adult.
All sessions are multi-sports, and are varied and fun, with different activities to suit the ability of the children who come to the session. They will be held in the Easter holiday, the May half term holiday, and the summer holiday on the dates shown below. There's no need to book, just come along at any of the times shown for games, competitions and free coaching in a variety of sports. (Spaces may be limited - first come, first served.)
Chelmsford Borough Council 'Play in the Park' staff will also be present at the August sessions to offer non-sports activities such as arts and crafts.
Easter 2010
Tuesday 6th April, 9.30 am to 12.00 noon
Friday 16th April, 1.00 pm to 3.30 pm
Summer half term 2010
Thursday 3rd June, 9.30 am to 12.00 noon
Friday 4th June, 1.00 pm to 3.30 pm
Summer 2010
Tuesday 10th August, 1.00 pm to 3.30 pm
Thursday 12th August, 1.00 pm to 3.30 pm
Wednesday 18th August, 1.00 pm to 3.30 pm
Thursday 19th August, 9.30 am to 12.00 noon