Parents
Only a parent or guardian should submit or manage a player advert. Do not include a child’s school, full home address, private email or direct mobile number in public notes.
PitchMatch
Safeguarding
Safeguarding
Designed around parent-led contact and safer grassroots football.
PitchMatch is for parents, guardians, clubs and teams — not direct child use. The platform is designed to minimise public child data and keep introductions controlled.
Key safeguarding principles
- Parent or guardian registration only
- No public child names or contact details
- Verified team and coach details before introductions
- Parents choose whether to contact a team
Teams
Teams should register accurate coach, welfare and club information. Any misleading or incomplete safeguarding information may result in rejection or removal.
Safeguarding concerns
If you are concerned about a listing, team, coach or interaction connected with PitchMatch, stop contact and report the concern through the PitchMatch Contact page. Where there is an immediate risk to a child, contact the appropriate emergency or safeguarding authority directly.