Remembering Darren Whitehouse We have set up a dedicated space to allow people to leave thoughts and message, and to celebrate his life. Add your message to the book of condolence Sad passing of Darren Whitehouse Everyone at the SGSA is deeply shocked and saddened by the sudden passing of our colleague Darren Whitehouse. Read the full statement SGSA Conference 2025 Tuesday 20 MayAintree Racecourse, Liverpool Find out more and book your place Guide to Safety Certification update published Read the updated guidance Find out more Sports Grounds Safety Authority The SGSA is the UK Government’s advisor on safety at sports grounds and a world leader in safety. Put simply, our purpose is to ensure sports grounds are safe for everyone. Guide to Safety at Sports Grounds (Green Guide) The Guide to Safety at Sports Grounds (Green Guide) is the definitive guide to sports grounds safety. Find out more Steward factsheets We have developed a set of stewarding factsheets to support grounds in effective planning. Find out more Regulatory support The SGSA has two regulatory duties: to licence Premier League, EFL and international football grounds, and oversee local authorities in safety certification. Find out more Licensing Local authorities Related content Learn more Training, events and adviceLearn more Learn more Safety managementLearn more Learn more Physical factorsLearn more Document Library We have published numerous guidance documents and supporting information. All can be found in our document library. Learn more Alternative uses of sports grounds Learn more SG01: Safe standing in seated areas Learn more SG03: Event Safety Management Learn more Guide to Safety at Sports Grounds (Green Guide) See the full library News and insights Learn more 11 Feb 2025 Online book of condolence for Darren WhitehouseSGSA Learn more 7 Feb 2025 Sad passing of Darren WhitehouseSGSA Learn more 17 Jan 2025 SGSA Conference 2025 – Bookings OpenSGSA About the SGSA The SGSA is the UK Government’s advisor on safety at sports grounds and a world leader in safety. Put simply, our purpose is to ensure sports grounds are safe for everyone. Find out more