Call for volunteer army to get grassroots sport pitches in shape after lockdown
13 May 2020 07:00
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Report warns of increased demand and declining qualityCovid-19 lockdown has exacerbated the problemUrgent action is needed to ensure sports pitches at grassroots level are in a fit state to meet demand when the Covid-19 crisis is over. A report from the Grounds Management Association has warned the survival of community sport will be at risk if surfaces are not made playable and issued a call for volunteers to help local clubs.The shutdown of sporting activity since mid-March has exacerbated a problem already causing significant concern. England has 58,891 football, rugby and cricket pitches but many are deteriorating through increased demand and poor maintenance. A return to action is expected to add significantly to the strain given widespread eagerness to play again and the difficulties in tending to pitches while sport has been on hold. Related: Sport England fears progress on activity levels could be undone by pandemic Continue readingread full article
