The Corbet Field

Coordinates: 49°29′06″N 2°32′46″W / 49.485°N 2.546°W / 49.485; -2.546

The Corbet Field
Location Saint Sampson, Guernsey
Owner The Corbet Family Trust
Operator Vale Recreation FC
Capacity 3000
Surface Grass
Opened 1932
Tenants
Vale Recreation FC, Vale Recereation Bowls Club, Guernsey F.A.

The Corbet Field is a multi-use stadium in St Sampson, Guernsey. It is currently used for football matches and Crown Green Bowling. Is the home of Vale Recreation FC, Vale Recreation Bowls Club and serves as the home of the Guernsey national football team administration centre.

History

The stadium was built in 1932 by Jurat Wilfred John Corbet OBE (1893–1971) who donated the land for such use.[1]

References

  1. Mark Ogier (17 September 2009). "Snow-shocked Corbets made success of their new life in Canada". www.thisisguernsey.com. Retrieved 7 March 2010.
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