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    Regulation

    The SGSA is the UK Government's expert body on safety at sports grounds.

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    Education

    We work in collaboration with our partners to educate and inform.

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    Innovation

    We champion innovation in the structures and systems for safety management.

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    We provide advice, guidance and drive improvements in safety culture.

The Sports Grounds Safety Authority (SGSA) is a government body that took over the responsibilities of the Football Licensing Authority and the critical role it played in transforming spectator safety at football grounds in the UK.

The SGSA carries out a range of statutory functions in relation to football in England and Wales, and advisory functions in relation to other sports within the UK and internationally.  

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Sports Grounds Safety Authority Updates Standards for Disabled Access at Sports Grounds

The front cover of the newly launched Accessible Stadia Supplementary Guidance
The Sports Grounds Safety Authority (SGSA) today launches Supplementary Guidance to add to its established Accessible Stadia guidance.

Submitted by admin on September 15, 2015 - 10:25

Qualification

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Examining the role of the Sector Skills Councils and the Regulators

Submitted by admin on September 14, 2015 - 15:30

How Old Do You Have To Be To Be A Steward?

An image showing stewards working at the home of Aston Villa FC
​What is the minimum age a person can work as a steward at a sports ground?

Submitted by admin on September 14, 2015 - 15:17

Babies in Arms at Sports Grounds

SGSA response to questions about babies in arms at sports grounds

Submitted by admin on September 14, 2015 - 14:16

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