Capacity: 3450 (All Seater Stadium)
Opened: 1995
Address: South Leeds Stadium, Middleton Grove, Leeds, LS11 5DJ
Telephone: 0113 395 0000
Fax: 0113 395 0200
Fax: 0113 395 0200
Email: phil.hodgson@hawksrl.com
Website: www.hunslethawksrl.co.uk
Home Kit Colours: Myrtle, White & Flame
Away Kit Colours: Chocolate & White
Manufacturer: STAG
What The Ground's Like
The South Leeds Stadium was a purposely built athletics stadium built in 1995 and has been home to the Hunslet Hawks ever since. It is based in Beeston just off the M621 and has one, two-tiered stand with a licenced bar viewing the pitch between them. As it is a purposely built athletics stadium it includes a shot put cage and a long jump pit. A track also runs around the field making it hard to see the action on the other side of the pitch. The stand is north-easterly facing meaning it is unlikely the sun will be in your eyes. There is plenty of legroom and plenty of facilities with it being a modern stadium. An electronic scoreboard is on the other side of the pitch facing 'The Grandstand'. The Hunslet fans normally make it out to be a good atmosphere along with cheerleaders and club mascot 'Harry The Hawk'. Behind the top tier there is a food stand serving anything from burgers, snacks and hot & cold drinks.
Away Fans
Taken from experience, I have noticed on my visits to the South Leeds Stadium that the away fans normally congregate in the bottom tier, at the right facing the pitch. Plenty of noise can be made especially on the top tier. where there is a low lying roof.
The Grandstand
Where To Eat & Drink
With the South Leeds Stadium being built next to an industial estate, there isn't much near by. The Dewsbury Road Social Club is at the top of Middleton Grove and a KFC is located 300 yards down Dewsbury Road. For a drink, your best option is the Phoenix Suite located at the stadium. It is open at 12 noon on Sunday matches.
The Grandstand Exterior
By Road
Westbound
Leave the M62 at J29 and take the 3rd exit at the roundabout and join the M1 going northbound. Then take the M621 before leaving it at J5. Turn left onto Tunstall Road before turning right onto Dewsbury Road (A653). Turn left at the Dewsbury Social Club and onto Middleton Grove. Proceed until you reach the ground.
Eastbound
Turn off J28 on the M62 and take the 1st exit on the roundabout onto the A653. Proceed on the A653 before staying right on Dewsbury Road. At the Dewsbury Social Club turn right onto Middleton Grove and proceed until you reach the stadium.
Northbound
Contiue going northbound on the M1. Then take the M621 before leaving it at J5. Turn left onto Tunstall Road before turning right onto Dewsbury Road (A653). Turn left at the Dewsbury Social Club and onto Middleton Grove. Proceed until you reach the ground.
Parking
There are several car parks around the South Leeds Stadium. Parking is free however be aware that directly outside the ground, you can only park for a maximum of 3 hours. Coaches need to contact the Hunslet office; 01132 712 730.
South Leeds Stadium Stairs
By Rail
Your nearest and most convinient staion is Leeds. The ground is 2.5 miles away and takes, on average, 51 minutes to get there. Either hop in a taxi or walk following these directions.
Head south down Neville Street and contiue in the same direction down Victoria Road. At the fork, proceed left onto Dewsbury Road and follow it for a mile. At The Dewsbury Road Social Club, turn right onto Middleton Grove and continue down it to the stadium.
Admission & Fixtures
At the start of the 2013 season, Hunslet have split certain matches into categories.
CAT A: Vs; Featherstone Rovers; Halifax; Leigh Centurions & York City Knights Adult: £16 Concession: £8 Junior: £3
CAT B: Vs; Batley Bulldogs; Dewsbury Rams; Keighley Cougars & Swinton Lions
Adults: £14 Concession: £7 Junior: £3
CAT C: Vs; Barrow Raiders; Doncaster; Sheffield Eagles; Whitehaven & Workington Town
Adults: £12 Concession: £6 Junior: £3
Turnstiles open 1 hour before kick-off.
Fixtures: Click Here
Programmes & Fanzines
Programme: £2.50
Rivals
Choose from either Leeds Rhinos, York City Knights, Batley Bulldogs and/or Dewsbury Rams.
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