The whistle’s blowing for a new era of workplace wellbeing and team spirit in Cardiff! Post-pandemic, companies are increasingly seeking engaging ways to reconnect employees, boost morale, and promote a healthy work-life balance.
Gôl Centres offers the perfect solution: professionally managed corporate 5-a-side football leagues right here in Cardiff. It’s more than just a game; it’s an investment in your team’s happiness and productivity – in fact, 94% of employees who participate in sport at work report being happy.
Why Corporate Football is a Game-Changer for Your Cardiff Business
Integrating a company football team into your workplace culture offers significant advantages:
- Boost Team Building & Morale: Forge stronger bonds and camaraderie outside the office. Regular matches foster friendships, improve communication, and create a shared sense of achievement, significantly boosting team morale. Historically, works teams have been the bedrock of company culture – even Manchester United started this way!
- Enhance Employee Health & Wellness: Promote an active lifestyle for your staff. Regular physical activity reduces stress, improves mental focus, and can lead to lower absenteeism. Positioning league participation as part of your company’s wellness program demonstrates a commitment to employee wellbeing.
- Increase Engagement & Productivity: Happy, healthy, and connected employees are more engaged. A company sports team provides a fun, voluntary outlet that translates to a more positive and productive work environment.
- Strengthen Company Culture: Create a vibrant, inclusive company culture where employees feel valued and connected. Our leagues offer a fantastic way for different departments and seniority levels to interact in a relaxed setting.
Why Gôl is Cardiff’s Premier Choice for Corporate 5-a-side
The Gôl Standard: Cardiff’s Ultimate 5-a-side Experience for Businesses
We understand that companies need a hassle-free, professional and enjoyable experience. Here’s why Gôl is the top choice for corporate 5-a-side leagues in Cardiff:
- Professionally Organised – Just Turn Up & Play! Say goodbye to admin headaches! Gôl handles all league scheduling, FAW-qualified referees, equipment, and online results/tables. Our leagues run like clockwork with significantly fewer forfeits than competitors (virtually no 10-0 walkovers). We offer a “just turn up and play” experience so your team can focus on the fun.
- Dedicated “Works Leagues” for Fair Competition: Your company team will compete in our dedicated corporate divisions, part of the UK’s largest 5-a-side structure. This ensures fair and enjoyable matches against other Cardiff-based company teams of a similar standard.
- Top-Notch Facilities: Play on our superb, all-weather 3G pitches. We also offer modern changing rooms with hot showers, ample on-site parking, and a fully licensed bar/clubhouse for post-match analysis, refreshments, and networking – effectively a weekly team social!
- Unique Action Replay Video Highlights: Add a touch of star quality. Matches on our main pitches are filmed and clips of goals and highlights are uploaded to our website and social media. Teammates can relive their moments of glory and share them online – great for bragging rights and team engagement!
Cardiff’s Business Community: A Perfect Match for Corporate Football
Cardiff is a hub for dynamic businesses, and we cater to companies of all sizes across various sectors. Whether you’re in:
- Finance and Insurance
- Media and Technology
- Public Sector and Education
- Construction/Engineering and Utilities
…or any other industry, fielding a 5-a-side team is an accessible and rewarding initiative. We estimate that dozens of Cardiff organisations could easily form a squad. Even if you’re a smaller business (we have plenty of teams based from small sized companies), it’s a fantastic way to make a big impact on team spirit. Many larger companies even register multiple teams for different departments.
Kick-Start Your Corporate Team with a Special Offer
To help your company get started, we’re offering new corporate teams:
- Your first match FREE! OR
- £50 off your first season’s league fees!
If you want to sign up online right away, you can join via the links below:
Tuesday Works League – Join Now
Wednesday Works League – Join Now
Thursday Works League – Join Now
Join the League: Boost Your Team’s Morale & Wellness Today!
Getting your Cardiff company involved in Gôl’s corporate 5-a-side leagues is easy. This is a high-priority opportunity for businesses looking to make a real impact on employee engagement and wellbeing.
- Discuss with your HR Manager or Social Committee: Share this page to help them understand the benefits of creating a corporate 5-a-side team.
- Contact Us Directly:
- Email: cardiff@golcentres.co.uk
- Phone: 029 2037 5760
- Visit Us: Arrange a tour of our Cardiff facilities.
Don’t miss out on the chance to make Gôl’s leagues a cornerstone of your company’s team-building and wellness strategy. Due to limited space, we’re looking for around 10 new teams to join our upcoming season!
Frequently Asked Questions
How many players do we need for a 5-a-side team?
You play with 5 players on the pitch (1 goalkeeper, 4 outfield). Match day squads is a maximum of 8. Most teams register a squad of 7-10 players to cover absences.
What is the standard of play?
Our “Works Leagues” have various divisions. We aim to place teams appropriately to ensure competitive and enjoyable games for everyone, from social to more experienced levels.
What days and times are corporate league matches played?
Corporate league matches predominantly take place on Tuesday to Thursday evenings. Kick-off times vary between 6:15pm and 7pm.
What are the costs involved?
We offer competitive match fees at just £37 per team, per game. Registration is currently free. Please contact us for the latest pricing and our exclusive corporate offer.
What if we’ve never played together before?
No problem! Many company teams start this way. It’s a fantastic way to build cohesion from the ground up.