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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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    Advice

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

The Sports Grounds Safety Authority (SGSA) was established to build on the success of the Football Licensing Authority, and the critical role it played in transforming spectator safety at football grounds in the UK over the last 20 years.

In this role, we continue to carry out our statutory functions under the Football Spectators Act 1989 in England and Wales, and have expanded our advisory functions in relation to other sports and internationally.

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SGSA Roadshows

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The SGSA is to hold a series of interactive workshops aimed at governing bodies, venue owners, operators and Local Authorities.

Licence to Admit Spectators - 2013/14

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As the present football season draws to an end, the SGSA turns its attention to the process of issuing licences for the forth coming season.

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