The Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) will have a new home in a few weeks time when it takes up base at the Hasely Crawford Stadium, Mucurapo.
TTFA president Raymond Tim Kee made the disclosure on Tuesday, expressing his gratitude to the Ministry of Sport and the Sports Company (SPORTT) for presenting the opportunity for football’s local governing body to occupy the office space at the south eastern end of the Stadium.
The new location will accommodate the TTFA’s office staff, as well as technical personnel, including senior team head coach Stephen Hart, referees and the marketing department. There will also be a board room and a merchandise centre, which will sell licensed TTFA products.
“We are quite thrilled about this move,” said Tim Kee. “This will be the new home of Trinidad and Tobago football, which entered a new era in recent months and continues to make positive strides.”
Tim Kee said the change in location will enable the TTFA to save a significant amount in rent, allowing funds to be redirected to development programmes.
TTFA general secretary Sheldon Phillips, who negotiated the move, said: “The move to HCS is yet another example of the developing partnership between our organisation and the Ministry of Sport. The TTFA would like to specifically thank Minister Anil Roberts for his leadership in making the stadium space available and recognition of the immediate and sustained benefits this move would yield for football. We look forward to continued collaborative efforts with the Ministry and SPORTT.”