Despite efforts at self-regulation, clubs and governing bodies have failed to set and enforce coherent minimum stewarding standards, to the detriment of the experiences of stewards and the safety of attendees. We recommend that the Government and SGSA should work with sporting bodies to establish a central training fund for stewards at all levels of their sport, with contributions from sporting leagues being tied to their revenue. (Paragraph 80) Stadium management

Despite efforts at self-regulation, clubs and governing bodies have failed to set and enforce coherent minimum stewarding standards, to the detriment of the experiences of stewards and the safety of attendees. We recommend that the Government and SGSA should work with sporting bodies to establish a central training fund for stewards at all levels of their sport, with contributions from sporting leagues being tied to their revenue. (Paragraph 80) Stadium management Type: recommendation | Number: 17 | Response status: accepted Government response: We welcome the Committee’s emphasis on steward training and agree that this is crucial for ensuring spectator safety. The National Occupational Standards for spectator safety were reviewed with industry and updated in 2019; there are provisions on stewarding in the Green Guide published by SGSA; and