Build The Buds project
Ralston Pitch
Replacement.
A new state-of-the-art 3G pitch for the next generation of St Mirren talent.
The current project
Ralston 3G Pitch
Replacement.
A new state-of-the-art pitch for the next generation of St Mirren talent.
“To compete and develop players, you need the right environment every day. A high-quality training surface is fundamental to how we prepare, perform and progress as a club.”
Craig McLeish
The current 3G surface is approaching the end of its lifespan and will require replacement to maintain the standards expected of a modern professional football club.
Renewing the pitch will help protect a key club asset, support the first team and academy, and strengthen the player pathway from youth football through to the senior squad. The new pitch will have an expected lifespan of approximately 10 years.
72%
SMiSA target totaliser
£100,000
Funding goal
£72,000
Raised so far
£28,000
Left to raise
Performance environment
Player development pathway
A place for current and future stars to develop and excel, delivering on the club's strategy.
- Maintaining SFA and UEFA licensing standards
- Providing a safe and consistent training environment
- Supporting first-team and academy training programmes
- Enhancing player development and performance outcomes
- Protecting one of the club's most important assets
Financial details
The pitch replacement is estimated at around £300,000.
Up to £200,000
Possible grant funding sources, including SportScotland, National Lottery, Scottish FA and Scottish Football Partnership.
£100,000
From SMiSA's Build The Buds pot.
SMiSA's current Build The Buds funding model is set out on the About the Campaign page for full transparency with members. Questions on finances can be sent to the club and the team will do their best to assist.
About the campaign →Donate to the pitch fund
Contribute to the future of your club by helping replace the 3G pitch at Ralston.
Amount already raised by one-off donations: £175.
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