Victoria Park, Dingwall facts for kids
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 Victoria Park
Location in Ross and Cromarty
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| Location | Jubilee Road, Dingwall, Ross-shire, Scotland |
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| Coordinates | 57°35′45″N 4°25′08″W / 57.59583°N 4.41889°W |
| Owner | Ross County F.C. |
| Capacity | 6,541 all-seated |
| Field size | 110 × 75 yards |
| Surface | Grass |
| Opened | 1929 |
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| 1929–present | |
Victoria Park, also known as the Global Energy Stadium, is a football stadium in Dingwall, Scotland. It's a special kind of stadium where every fan has a seat. This stadium is the home ground for the Ross County football team. They play in the Scottish Championship.
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Discovering Victoria Park: Home of Ross County F.C.
Victoria Park is a famous football stadium located in the town of Dingwall, Scotland. It's where the Ross County football team plays all their home games. The stadium is also known as the Global Energy Stadium because of a sponsorship deal.
A Look at the Stadium's History
Victoria Park has been around for a long time, opening in 1929. It's quite big for the town it's in! Dingwall had about 5,491 people in 2011. But the stadium can hold more fans than that. Many supporters come from the wider area of Ross and Cromarty.
The biggest crowd ever at Victoria Park was about 8,000 people. This happened in February 1966 for a Scottish Cup match between Ross County and Rangers. The money made from that exciting game helped build a part of the stadium called the Jail End terrace.
Ross County's Journey Through Leagues
For many years, Ross County played in the Highland Football League. In 1994, they joined the Scottish Football League Third Division. This made Victoria Park the most northern stadium in Scotland's main football leagues for a while.
The team kept getting better! Ross County won the 2011–12 Scottish First Division and moved up to the Scottish Premier League (SPL). To be ready for the SPL, the stadium got a big makeover in 2012.
Modern Upgrades and a New Name
During the 2012 renovations, new seats were added to the Jail End. A new North Stand was built, and special heating was put under the pitch. More parking spaces were also created for fans.
After all these improvements, Victoria Park was renamed the Global Energy Stadium. This new name came from a company owned by Ross County's chairman, Roy MacGregor. The stadium was ready for action with its new look by July 2012.
Exploring the Stadium: Stands and Facilities
The Global Energy Stadium has four main sections, called stands, where fans sit. Each stand offers a different view of the pitch.
The Main Stands: West and East
- The West Stand is also known as the Main Stand.
- The East Stand is on the opposite side of the pitch.
These stands run along the sides of the football field.
Behind the Goals: North and South Stands
- The North Stand is often called the Academy End. This is usually where visiting fans sit to watch the game.
- The South Stand is known as the Jail End. It got this name because an old jail and court used to be behind it.
Training and Learning at the Academy
Behind the Academy End is the Dingwall campus of the Highland Football Academy. This is a place where young players can train and improve their skills.
The academy has several pitches:
- A covered, three-quarter size artificial turf pitch.
- A full-size artificial turf pitch next to the East Stand. This pitch can be used for football, 5-a-side football, and even field hockey.
- Three full-size grass pitches for training.
- Other grass areas for warm-ups and practice.
Images for kids
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West Stand
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Jail End
