I'm Jon Smith, senior FA Ground Grading Inspector for 17 years. Football ground design & Stadium Accreditation compliance Consultant. I specialise in helping clubs with compliance & developing their grounds.
groundgrading.uk
stadiumaccreditation.uk
How can I help?
Specialist Consultancy Services For Grassroots &
National League System Clubs & Leagues, Architects,
Schools and Local Authorities
Senior FA Ground Inspector (17 years)
Accredited Ground Capacity Certificates
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Looking to enter The NLS? Newly Promoted? Get ahead of the
competition & commission a
Facilities & Compliance Ground Report
Stadium Accreditation (Ground Grading) specialist.
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New ground, stand or facilities building?
I am a specialist in checking plans for full Stadium Accreditation compliance and for optimum performance of design in conjunction with the 'Green Guide' 6th Edition.(Architects/suppliers regularly ask me to assist with NLS grounds).
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New - The Terrorism (Protection of Premises)
Act 2025 Martyn's Law
An overview - does it affect your club and what are your responsibilities?
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If you need a new stand, seats or terrace, a compliant players safe walkway, a ground refreshment facility,
new WC block, Boardroom, or new dressing rooms or
even a new clubhouse - I can help.
Ground design & facilities
Existing/Improvements/Troubleshooting.
joninspect@gmail.com
07826 310210
Jon Smith - Sporting bio
Based in Northamptonshire & Essex
Area covered - Nationwide
Stadium Accreditation Assessor,
Independent FA Ground Grading Inspector
(17 years)
Previously:
National League System Club Chairman,
CEO, Club Secretary and Management with
3 National League System Clubs at Steps 5 to 2
Director of an NLS Football League
I have designed, achieved planning for and project managed the build of a National League System football ground