Due to the extremely hot weather, we’ve decided to temporarily close the PitchPower app for Football inspections.
In these conditions PitchPower inspections will not give an accurate representation of your site, making it hard to recommend the best equipment and maintenance tips to get your pitch match fit.
We'll be sending an email to let you know when PitchPower re-opens. In the meantime, check out our Groundskeeping Corner group for advice on how to look after your pitches.
How It
Works
PitchPower is the Football Foundation's free pitch inspection web app for grass football, rugby and cricket surfaces. Using your smart phone or tablet, you can complete a pitch inspection at the touch of a button.
- Create account and register your club
Link your organisation and your site and map out your playing surfaces. Update your Equipment and Maintenance
So our experts can help better understand your site and advise more accurately on ways to improve your surfaces.
Inspect your pitch following instructions on PitchPower
This involves taking photos and simple measurements. Allow 30 minutes per surface.
Submit your inspection
This will then be reviewed by an expert groundskeeper from the GMA.
- Get recommendations and funding suggestions
Once our experts have reviewed your submission, they'll compile a bespoke report including on advice on maintenance and equipment you should invest in and the funding you may be eligible for to Get Your Pitch Match Fit.
What You'll
Receive
- PDF with expert guidance tailored for your pitches
- Personalised equipment and maintenance recommendations
- Access to more funding, including our Grass Pitch Maintendance Fund and Equipment Grants
Our Multi-Sport
Commitment
By 2025, we plan to commit 40% of our investment, worth a projected £92 million over the next three years, into multi-sport projects that support both football and an additional sport, such as rugby, cricket, netball, and basketball. To support this mission, PitchPower is available to the following sports:
