A fourth Cruyff Court is to be constructed in the Kincorth area of Aberdeen, the city’s local authority has announced.
Cruyff Courts are artificial pitches designed to give children a safe and free-of-charge place to play sports. Their presence in Aberdeen is a result of a partnership between Aberdeen City Council, The Denis Law Legacy Trust, and The Cruyff Foundation – with the fourth pitch set to see Aberdeen equal London in having the most Cruyff Courts in the UK.
To be built on pitches close to the site of the former Kincorth Academy building, it will join Aberdeen’s Cruyff Court Denis Law on Catherine Street; Cruyff Court Neale Cooper in Tullos; and Cruyff Court Willie Miller in Tillydrone.
Aberdeen City Council convener of finance and resources committee, councillor Alex McLellan, said, “This new Cruyff Court will be a real asset for the community of Kincorth and will directly benefit many young people. I’m delighted that we have approved the funding today for what will be Aberdeen’s fourth Cruyff Court and I look forward to working with partners, and the local community, to see the project delivered.”
Mark Williams, chief operating officer of the Denis Law Legacy Trust, added, “It’s exciting to help create and introduce another impactful safe space that will help benefit thousands of people both physically and mentally whilst supporting young people to grow and enjoy friendships at the same time.”
David Suttie, trustee of the Denis Law Legacy Trust, commented, “The previous 3 Courts in the city have made a big difference in their communities. The Partnership with Aberdeen City Councill, the Johan Cruyff Foundation and ourselves continues to be very successful and we all look forward to delivering something special once again.”
Simon Wood, of the Johan Cruyff Foundation, added, “It’s great to work with long time partners Denis Law Legacy Trust and Aberdeen City Council again to look at delivering a fourth Cruyff Court to Aberdeen city.”
