SPORT-MAD youngsters from Eaglescliffe can now take advantage of new artificial turf and community facilities which have been officially opened by a top hockey player.
Gavin Featherstone, who has captained England at all levels, is a double Olympic coach and is the senior hockey coach at Durham University, is pictured above cutting the ribbon before taking to the field to show some tricks.
The new facility at Egglescliffe School was funded jointly by Sport England, Stockton Borough Council and Egglescliffe School, to encourage more young people to play sport.
The pitch was built for a variety of sports, with an emphasis on hockey.
The school has formed a partnership with Stockton Hockey Club, who now play their games on the pitch.
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