
Pitches, Pools and Purpose: The Grassroots Story Behind Sheffield's Community Sport Movement
Volunteer coaches, repurposed warehouses and a surge in participation numbers are quietly reshaping how Sheffield plays.
Sport4 July 20263 min read
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All sport stories from Sheffield.

Volunteer coaches, repurposed warehouses and a surge in participation numbers are quietly reshaping how Sheffield plays.

The world's oldest football club has reached the UEFA Champions League qualifying rounds for the first time, and Sheffield is bracing itself for a summer unlike any in the city's sporting history.

New participation data shows Sheffield punching above its weight on sport and outdoor activity — but the picture is more complicated than the headline numbers suggest.
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