Call for volunteer army to get grassroots sport pitches in shape after lockdown

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 b…