Book a sports pitch in a park

Update – 28th September 2020.

Grassroots Football now has approval to commence on Sandwell’s Parks and Playing Fields.

All fixtures need to be sent to football_fixtures@sandwell.gov.uk by 12pm on the Wednesday prior to games commencing.

No access is allowed to any changing rooms, toilet facilities or indoor areas.  

Please follow the guidelines highlighted via the FA website. Also please ensure that you follow the latest guidelines from the Government and Sandwell Council.

As part of the NHS Test and Trace yourselves, players, officials and spectators will be asked to support the NHS Test and Trace.  QR Codes will be located at each individual site and everybody will be expected to scan via the NHS Covid app. 

Also, please ensure the following:

• Do not attend if you or anyone at home has a temperature, a new persistent cough or a loss or change in sense of taste or smell.
• Competitive match play is permitted but social distancing is to be adhered to before and after matches.
• Supporters, parents and other spectators should follow social distancing rules.
• Spectator groups must be restricted to local and national gathering limits.
• Players, coaches and officials should arrive changed and shower at home.  No changing is permitted pitch side.
• Players and officials should sanitise hands before, during and after games.
• Only travel with those in your family bubble.
• Please take all litter with you.
• Be respectful of other users of the Park or Playing Fields