On Saturday, April 25, 2026, the municipal archery field in Sant Salvador, Tarragona, will host the second round of the Interclubs League, marking the official inauguration of its newly renovated facilities. The event, scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m. Local time, will feature the presence of local officials including Mayor Rubén Viñuales, Sports Councillor Mario Soler, Club TAU President Sergio Ortega, and world champion archer Elia Canales.
The renovation centers on the installation of artificial turf across the entire field, replacing the previous dirt surface. According to reports from local media, the turf was sourced from recently renovated municipal football fields, emphasizing a commitment to material reuse and sustainability. This change aims to improve safety and comfort for athletes by providing a more consistent and stable surface for practice and competition.
Beyond the playing surface, the upgrade includes enhanced accessibility and service improvements, though specific details of these aspects were not outlined in the verified sources. The field, located in the Sant Salvador neighborhood, is utilized by Club TAU, which holds RFETA license number 2154 through its affiliation with GAT (Grup Arquers Tarragona).
Earlier in April 2024, lighting works began at the same venue to restore evening usability after decades of limited morning-only access. The project, carried out by INSTALACIONES J FERNANDEZ SL, involved installing lighting towers to illuminate both training and competition zones, with a budget of 9,271.99 euros including VAT. The initiative sought to extend training hours and improve safety for the club’s approximately 100 members.
The Interclubs League event on April 25 serves dual purposes: as a competitive round and as a formal unveiling of the upgraded infrastructure. Organizers frame the renovation as a collaborative effort between the Tarragona city council and Club TAU, aimed at modernizing a key local sports facility while responding to athlete needs for better training conditions.
No official statements from the Spanish Archery Federation (RFETA) or World Archery were referenced in the verified sources regarding this renovation. Similarly, no details about long-term maintenance plans, user feedback post-renovation, or future event hosting capabilities were provided in the available information.
The April 25 competition will proceed as scheduled, with the artificial turf debuting under competitive conditions for the first time. Following this event, the next confirmed checkpoint for the facility is its continued use by Club TAU for regular training and local competitions, though no specific future tournaments or league rounds were detailed in the verified sources.
For updates on Tarragona’s municipal sports facilities or regional archery events, readers are encouraged to consult official city announcements or the websites of local sporting clubs such as Club TAU and GAT.
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