Stadium Safety and Evacuation Plan
STADIUM SAFETY RISK ASSESSMENT AND EVACUATION PLAN
I.01. Criteria 2 Stadium Policy
The Club has agreed the following Safety Policy, which includes all of the Criteria as listed in FAW Tier 3 Ground Criteria Regulation I.03.
Spectators Access into the Stadium
Club has alternative entry to the stadium by way of secure gate, which allows a safe route and access. It is possible to segregate spectators when accessing the stadium by way of Right Hand side and left hand side ground.
Public Passageways
It is recommended that all public passageways and stairways in the spectator areas are painted in a bright colour, as must all gates leading from the spectator areas into the playing area and all exit doors and gates leading out of the stadium.
Exit Gates are painted in bright Red.
Exit Doors / Gates
It is recommended that all exit doors and gates in the stadium, and all gates leading from the spectator areas into the playing area, should:
- a) Be fitted with a locking device which may be operated simply and quickly by anyone from the inside in the case of exit doors and gates or from either side in the case of gates leading into the playing area;
- b) Be designed to remain unlocked while spectators are in the stadium.
All Exit gates are open during matchday
Signage
The sign-posting of ingress and egress routes, all exit gates/doors, toilets, refreshments and other facilities, shall be maintained at all times.
Entrance to the ground has a ground plan indicating facility, this plan is also shared across the ground in several places
Policy for Players, Officials and Spectators
Policy for Players
Visiting clubs, players and officials as part of the clubs pre match contact will advise where the main parking places are situated and as there is only one main entrance to the ground is well located, a copy of the site plan will be emailed to club secretaries of opposing clubs.
Policy for Officials
Officials as part of the clubs pre match contact will advise match officials where the main parking places are situated and as there is only one main entrance to the ground is well located, site plan will be emailed as part of the pre game contact.
Policy for Spectators
Ground Regulations are well located across the ground for sight. Segregation has never been needed but by way of precaution we are able to site supporter segregation by left hand and right hand side of the ground.
Boundary wall/fence
If applicable, the stadium boundary wall or fence should be made of a sound solid construction, secure on all sides and designed to obscure viewing from outside the ground. It is recommended that the height of boundary structure is 2 metres and any further developments should take note of this.
All above criteria met.
Contact details of medical personnel available on the day at the Ground:
Dan Trampelli 07584 136205
Postcode of the Ground and any specific instructions to give the emergency services: CF45 3SY
Addresses of the nearest hospitals, including travel time and phone number:
Prince Charles Hospital 01685 721721 (distance – 13 miles )
Location of first aid equipment available at the Stadium including defibrillator: Café cabin, includes stretcher.
Nearest Defibrillator sited at Pentwyn Fields, access 24 hour, 200 yards from Glasbrook field and The Willows Nursing Home (check opening times)
Abercynon Sports Centre – Operating hours 7am to 10pm
Layout Plan and Site Plan
I.01. Criteria 3 Evacuation Plan
The below is a copy, it is scaled bigger than this in is placed in several public areas within the ground.
MATCH FIELD NO ADMITTANCE EXCEPT FOR PLAYERS, COACHES AND MATCH OFFICIALS |
The Plan is designed to cope with any emergency irrespective of how, where or when it occurs, and for this reason the Plan must retain a degree of flexibility.
This Safety Policy and Evacuation Plan has been agreed and endorsed by the Club Committee at their meeting held on 28/09/2025
Signed: - M Barnard Position: Chairman
STADIUM SAFETY RISK ASSESSMENT AND EVACUATION PLAN
I.01. Criteria 2 Stadium Policy
The Club has agreed the following Safety Policy, which includes all of the Criteria as listed in FAW Tier 3 Ground Criteria Regulation I.03.
Spectators Access into the Stadium
Club has alternative entry to the stadium by way of secure gate, which allows a safe route and access. It is possible to segregate spectators when accessing the stadium by way of Right Hand side and left hand side ground.
Public Passageways
It is recommended that all public passageways and stairways in the spectator areas are painted in a bright colour, as must all gates leading from the spectator areas into the playing area and all exit doors and gates leading out of the stadium.
Exit Gates are painted in bright Red.
Exit Doors / Gates
It is recommended that all exit doors and gates in the stadium, and all gates leading from the spectator areas into the playing area, should:
- a) Be fitted with a locking device which may be operated simply and quickly by anyone from the inside in the case of exit doors and gates or from either side in the case of gates leading into the playing area;
- b) Be designed to remain unlocked while spectators are in the stadium.
All Exit gates are open during matchday
Signage
The sign-posting of ingress and egress routes, all exit gates/doors, toilets, refreshments and other facilities, shall be maintained at all times.
Entrance to the ground has a ground plan indicating facility, this plan is also shared across the ground in several places
Policy for Players, Officials and Spectators
Policy for Players
Visiting clubs, players and officials as part of the clubs pre match contact will advise where the main parking places are situated and as there is only one main entrance to the ground is well located, a copy of the site plan will be emailed to club secretaries of opposing clubs.
Policy for Officials
Officials as part of the clubs pre match contact will advise match officials where the main parking places are situated and as there is only one main entrance to the ground is well located, site plan will be emailed as part of the pre game contact.
Policy for Spectators
Ground Regulations are well located across the ground for sight. Segregation has never been needed but by way of precaution we are able to site supporter segregation by left hand and right hand side of the ground.
Boundary wall/fence
If applicable, the stadium boundary wall or fence should be made of a sound solid construction, secure on all sides and designed to obscure viewing from outside the ground. It is recommended that the height of boundary structure is 2 metres and any further developments should take note of this.
All above criteria met.
Contact details of medical personnel available on the day at the Ground:
Dan Trampelli 07584 136205
Postcode of the Ground and any specific instructions to give the emergency services: CF45 3SY
Addresses of the nearest hospitals, including travel time and phone number:
Prince Charles Hospital 01685 721721 (distance – 13 miles )
Location of first aid equipment available at the Stadium including defibrillator: Café cabin, includes stretcher.
Nearest Defibrillator sited at Pentwyn Fields, access 24 hour, 200 yards from Glasbrook field and The Willows Nursing Home (check opening times)
Abercynon Sports Centre – Operating hours 7am to 10pm
Layout Plan and Site Plan
I.01. Criteria 3 Evacuation Plan
The below is a copy, it is scaled bigger than this in is placed in several public areas within the ground.
MATCH FIELD NO ADMITTANCE EXCEPT FOR PLAYERS, COACHES AND MATCH OFFICIALS |
The Plan is designed to cope with any emergency irrespective of how, where or when it occurs, and for this reason the Plan must retain a degree of flexibility.
This Safety Policy and Evacuation Plan has been agreed and endorsed by the Club Committee at their meeting held on 28/09/2025
Signed: - M Barnard Position: Chairman