The NZS is not blind, the fields in Slovenia are in poor condition: The association expects the engagement of municipalities and cities in providing the best possible conditions
Photo: Miran Polanc
Celje? Disaster. Koper? Very poor. Nova Gorica? Impossible to play. And many more could be listed. The condition of football pitches in Slovenia is in a very poor state. The Football Association of Slovenia (NZS) is also aware of this.
“Hot summer temperatures and a lack of precipitation have also impacted the football sector. Grass surfaces across much of the country are in poor condition due to drought, and in some places, the condition is unsuitable for playing football. For the first time, the NZS was forced to change the venue for a league match, with the 7th round PLT match between Primorje and Maribor being played at Ljudski vrt. Due to the current state of the grass infrastructure, NZS held a meeting on Wednesday with the managers of football infrastructure at the stadiums of the 1st and 2nd Slovenian leagues. Good infrastructure with a quality football playing surface is the foundation of every successful competition as well as a successful club,”
the NZS announced from Brda pri Kranju, where it is based.
The governing body also emphasized that it has previously invested significant funds in addressing infrastructure issues and now expects those who actually own the facilities to respond appropriately. These are mainly municipal authorities.
“At the meeting with the managers, attended by representatives of all first and second league managers, participants were informed about the condition of all the stadiums and found that, generally speaking, the current state is mostly unacceptable. A good practice example was presented by the president of NŠ Mura, Robert Kuzmič. The Prekmurje club has taken care of the pitches where they train, with a focus on the main pitch in Fazanerija. Given the very large investments in infrastructure (in the latest infrastructure project, 9 million euros were available for infrastructure improvements), and the fact that the association does not own the stadiums, NZS expects the highest engagement from municipalities and cities in ensuring the best possible conditions for playing football. One of the upcoming steps to improve infrastructure conditions will be a meeting between NZS, infrastructure managers, and club representatives, with the aim of finding solutions to the issues caused by the weather,”
NZS also noted on its official website.
This text was automatically translated using AI.
Author: editorial Football Planet
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