Fives Soccer Centres opens their groundbreaking football facility in the heart of Manchester, providing the neighbourhood with an unrivalled small-sided football experience. The venue features cutting-edge, market-leading technology and top-notch amenities, including eight small-sided football fields that are larger than average and are the first FA-approved fields in the UK.
Every pitch has individual player tracking so that players can evaluate and record their performance statistics after a game. It also has video match replays and highlights. All of these features are powered by the Fives mobile app. Players can use the new app to access their pitch, confirm and split payments for reservations, check the availability of pitches at the Trafford venue, and watch and share game footage after finishing up. The fields also have digital scoreboards, and a unique QR code on the app allows for gate and pitch access and floodlight control.
With the venue launched on November 1st, attended by celebrities, media, and players, the football centre received a fantastic response.
It was a fantastic event to launch the new Fives Trafford venue. They are leading the way in offering a professional experience to all players, and I really feel like the future of football is in safe hands. – Manchester United captain Katie Zelem
The venue has opened in Trafford City in Manchester and is easily accessible for all budding footballers in the local area.
The facility is accessible to the general public, and visitors can reserve specific pitches and leagues using the Football Fives mobile app, which can be downloaded from the App Store and Google Play.
We have a clear plan to revolutionise the small-sided football market using digital technology to modernise the customer experience, remove significant operational costs, and use modern technology to dramatically improve and professionalise the player experience at the venue. We hope that, as a brand, Fives can change the shape of 5-a-side football over the coming years and encourage a more diverse and inclusive customer base in the sport we all love. – Scott Penman, CEO of Fives Soccer Centres
You can visit www.football5s.com for event bookings and more details. Instagram account to follow: @footballfives
Written by Unnati Naidu
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