Tag: Grassroots sport decline
Abuse drives officials out of the game
A growing exodus of sports officials is being fuelled by a relentless wave of abuse, with nearly 60% of referees and umpires quitting in...
Refs quit before whistle blows as abuse soars
Referees are walking off the ice before the final whistle in growing numbers as verbal abuse from players, coaches and fans escalates nationwide, official...
Volunteers burning out as handball clubs struggle
Volunteers are walking away from handball clubs across England at an alarming rate, with at least 30% of roles unfilled this season according to...