DFA Technical Center
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| Location | Stock Farm, Roseau, Dominica |
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| Coordinates | 15°18′37″N 61°22′59″W / 15.3103°N 61.3830°W |
| Capacity | 2,000 |
| Surface | Artificial Turf |
| Construction | |
| Built | 2014–2016 |
| Construction cost | US$250,000 (Initial) |
| General contractor | Jars Sales and Services[1] |
| Tenants | |
| Dominica Premiere League Dominica national team | |
The Dominica Football Association Technical Center is located in the Stock Farm area of Roseau on the Caribbean island nation of Dominica. The center serves as the technical headquarters of the Dominica Football Association while the Football House in Bath Estate serves as the administrative center.[2]
The complex also contains the 2,000-seat DFA Technical Center Stadium which hosts matches of the Dominica Premiere League and the Dominica national football team.
History
[edit]Phase Two, the main portion of construction of the DFA Technical Center, was originally scheduled to begin in 2012 but stalled because of a lack of funds.[3][4] After a two-year delay, work began in January 2014, with funding provided by FIFA's Goal Project program.[5] After several setbacks resulting from amendments to contracts, work on the project was being finalized by May 2015, including dressing rooms, washrooms for both spectators and players, a drive through, parking areas, and an office for DFA officials at the new 2,000-seat facility. DFA President Glen Etienne stated that the stadium would be the first in the nation that is completely fenced in, allowing the association to sell tickets to generate funds for both the association and clubs. It would also give the national teams a permanent home that could be used year-round.[6]
A FIFA official surveyed the project in autumn 2014 and was pleased with the progress. He stated that FIFA was prepared to fully fund all phases of construction.[1] Funding for the next stage of the project was approved in November 2015. In this phase, the playing surface would be re-releved and Bermuda grass would be planted to improve the field conditions. The project was expected to be fully complete and ready for use in June 2016.[7] In November 2018, it was announced that lighting would be added to the facility. Work was expected to commence the following month and be completed by March 2019.[2] After a lengthy delay, the project began in November 2021 with at a cost of US$206,412.[8]
The DFA put out a call for bids in 2021 to enlarge the eastern, main grandstand at the stadium.[9] By April 2023, work was well underway to replace the stadium's grass surface with artificial turf.[10] In July 2023, the installation of the new playing surface was completed.[11] The new surface was expected to greatly improve the facility for training and matches of the country's national teams.[12] At the DFA annual General Meeting in July 2024, the association approved construction of additional dressing rooms and the addition of a roof over the east stand.[13]
The stadium hosted its first match of the Dominica national team on 8 May 2025, a friendly against Barbados.[14] The match ended in a 0–0 draw.[15]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "FIFA official praises DFA". Dominica News Online. Retrieved 9 July 2025.
- ^ a b "DFA to light Stock Farm Complex". Dominica News Online. Retrieved 9 July 2025.
- ^ "Second phase of Goal 2 project to begin". Dominica News Online. Retrieved 9 July 2025.
- ^ "DFA, FIFA back on good terms". Dominica News Online. Retrieved 9 July 2025.
- ^ "DFA officials call for "redoubling of efforts" to improve football". Dominica News Online. Retrieved 9 July 2025.
- ^ "FIFA-funded project nearing completion". Dominica News Online. Retrieved 9 July 2025.
- ^ "FIFA approves funding for grassing of 'Goal 2 Project'". Dominica News Online. Retrieved 9 July 2025.
- ^ Baptiste, Carlisle, Jr. "DFA lights Stock Farm Stadium". Nature Isle News. Retrieved 9 July 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "Extension to East Stand of DFA Training Centre". DOM767. Retrieved 9 July 2025.
- ^ "We are making good progress on our artificial turf project at our technical centre in Stockfarm.We are making good progress on our artificial turf project at our technical centre in Stockfarm". Dominica Football Association. Retrieved 9 July 2025.
- ^ "Dominica's football stands to benefit tremendously with the official handing over of the artificial turf at the Stockfarm Technical Centre". Dominica Football Association. Retrieved 9 July 2025.
- ^ "FIFA Forward gaining ground(s) in the Caribbean". FIFA. Retrieved 9 July 2025.
- ^ "The DFA held its 2024 Annual General Meeting on Saturday July 27, and announced its plan to further develop the DFA Technical Centre by adding two more dressing rooms, and covering the East Stand". q95da. Retrieved 9 July 2025.
- ^ "National Tridents headed to Dominica for international 'friendlies'". Barbados Today. Retrieved 9 July 2025.
- ^ Coppin, Jonteau. "Tridents held to draw in Dominica". Nation News. Retrieved 9 July 2025.