The Corbet Field Explained

49.485°N -2.546°W

Stadium Name:The Corbet Field
Location:Saint Sampson, Guernsey
Opened:1932
Owner:The Corbet Family Trust
Operator:Vale Recreation FC
Surface:Grass
Seating Capacity:3000

The Corbet Field is a multi-use stadium in St Sampson, Guernsey. It is currently used for football matches and Crown Green Bowling. The field 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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Snow-shocked Corbets made success of their new life in Canada . Mark Ogier . 17 September 2009 . www.thisisguernsey.com . 7 March 2010.