Dragon Park facts for kids
Dragon Park, Wales National Football Development Centre
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| Coordinates | 51°34′13″N 2°57′32″W / 51.570193°N 2.958969°W |
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| Opened | April 20, 2013 |
| Construction cost | £5m |
Dragon Park (which is Parc y Ddraig in Welsh) is a super important place for football in Wales! It's the main training centre where young football players and teams develop their skills. You can find it in the city of Newport, in South Wales.
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Discover Dragon Park: Wales' Football Home
Dragon Park is located in the east of Newport, within the Newport International Sports Village. This area is a hub for sports, close to Newport Stadium and the Wales National Velodrome (a special track for cycling).
How Dragon Park Started
This amazing football centre officially opened its doors on April 20, 2013. A very important person, Michel Platini, who was the President of UEFA (Europe's main football organisation), came to open it.
Building Dragon Park cost about £5 million! This money came from a team effort. UEFA helped, along with the Football Association of Wales, Sport Wales, and Newport City Council.
What Happens at Dragon Park?
Dragon Park is designed to help develop Wales' future football stars. It's a training ground for several national teams. This includes the Wales Under-21 team, the Wales women's team, and even younger age groups.
The centre has excellent facilities for training. There are two real grass pitches and one artificial turf pitch. This means players can train in different conditions.
More Than Just Pitches
Dragon Park is also the main office for the Welsh Football Trust. This group is in charge of developing football across Wales. The centre has special rooms for analysing games and player performance. It also has science labs for sports research. Plus, it offers courses to help coaches become even better at their job!
