2017-08-09 15:49
The first round of games in the Premier League always gives the opportunity for some surprises and memorable moments! We will look at 7 memorable Premier League opening day fixtures, includi… Read More
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2017-08-02 12:05
Here you can find some of the greatest moments of the London 2012 Olympic Games.
1.Mo Farah wins 2 Gold Medals
Mo Farah posing with his two gold medals (image from BBC)
The Olympic Champio… Read More
2017-07-27 14:03
Premier League transfers don’t always end up as magical as you’d wish! So, to remind you of those players, we look at 8 expensive Premier League transfer flops – from Juan… Read More
2017-07-18 08:58
Well, the Women’s Euro’s have kicked off, and for those keen on following our lionesses journey – here’s a guide into the key information for the tournament! Fro… Read More
2017-07-17 07:32
Hackney’s Haggerston Park has won MyLocalPitch’s June Outstanding London Sports Venue Award.
Haggerston Park wins June Venue of the Month award
Haggerston Park
The grassroots si… Read More
2017-07-12 15:14
Never been to Wimbledon? Planning on going? Wondering what the Wimbledon experience is like? Well, this will give an insight into what to expect at Wimbledon as a fan, good and bad!
The Jou… Read More
2017-07-07 12:16
Have you been keeping up with Wimbledon? No? Well you’re in luck! You don’t have to sneakily have it open on your laptop at work. Here are the headlines from week one of Wimbledo… Read More
2017-06-29 08:47
On Monday 3rd July, we see the return of Wimbledon and us at MyLocalPitch are really looking forward to it! To get us ready, check out our Top Five Wimbledon Finals – ranked by MyLocal… Read More
2017-06-22 15:35
We all think we know football inside and out. Offside rule? No problem. Keepers picking up the ball from a back pass? Easy. We see those rules play out every week, but there are some more ob… Read More
2017-06-21 11:11
You don’t want to be stuck inside all day! Get the team together this and go on an adventure. Spending the time trying to find the perfect day out can be a hassle, so we did it for you… Read More
2017-06-14 12:04
Summer is here and as we head into the British tennis season everyone will be flocking to their nearest tennis court, so we wanted to give you the inside scoop into the best places to play t… Read More
2017-06-08 14:00
MyLocalPitch’s May Outstanding London Sports Venue Award has been claimed by Colombo Centre.
Colombo Centre claims May’s Outstanding London Sports Venue Award
Colombo Centre
Sout… Read More
2017-06-06 11:15
With summer coming up, that means the return of Wimbledon on July 3rd. While we wait, check out the 5 best Wimbledon shots from last years tournament. Featuring Andy Murray and Roger Federer… Read More
2017-06-02 10:58
Summer is right around the corner and the pressure is on to find something to do for your next corporate activity day. It’s time to get out the cramped office and bond over s… Read More
2017-05-25 16:28
Ahead of the FA Cup final this weekend, check out 8 of the best FA Cup final goals, from last minute winners, to 30 yard screamers. Enjoy.
Michael Owen vs Arsenal (2001)
The secon… Read More
2017-05-18 15:27
The Premier League season comes to an end this Sunday, and to reflect on the season gone by, we’re giving you our team of the year, as chosen by MyLocalPitch users.
If you follow MyLoc… Read More
2017-05-10 13:55
We spoke with Grassify about all things Artificial Grass Pitches:
Artificial Grass Pitches
What is a 3G pitch? A wonderful alternative to real grass is becoming more and more popular these… Read More
2017-05-09 13:45
MyLocalPitch’s Outstanding London Sports Venue Award for April has been won by Powerleague Shoreditch.
Powerleague Shoreditch named April’s Outstanding London Sports Venue Award… Read More
2017-05-05 12:56
We’ve already shown you our Top 10 Sunday League Blunders but now it’s time for some quality grassroots action as we give you 10 of the best Sunday League goals caught… Read More
2017-04-26 11:06
The Manchester derby is well up there with the most anticipated fixtures in the football calendar. With the fight to finish in the top 4 starting to heat up, we expect Thursday’s… Read More
2017-04-21 11:05
The Women’s Super League 1 Spring Series kicks off this Saturday, bridging the gap between the 2016 FA WSL season and the start of the 2017/2018 season in September.
The tournament con… Read More
2017-04-13 14:40
Hunting for something to do this Easter weekend? Whether you’re looking for chocolate, sport, or just a different way to spend your 4-day break, we’ve picked out 5 of the best th… Read More
2017-04-12 12:48
London Sport has launched its #LDNMovesMe social campaign to inspire Londoners to celebrate their own physical activity, whether that be a weekend stroll, a morning yoga class, or a po… Read More
2017-04-11 07:13
Camden’s The Calthorpe Project has been voted March’s MyLocalPitch Outstanding London Sports Award.
The Calthorpe Project wins March’s Outstanding London Sports Venue Award… Read More
2017-04-07 12:36
We love a bit of Sunday League action here at MyLocalPitch. You can find some cracking goals and witness skill worthy of the top division, but it can also be a goldmine of glaring misses, sh… Read More
2017-03-31 10:53
The Premier League has given us some cracking derbies over the years. Ahead of this weekend’s Merseyside derby, we’ve picked out our top 10 Premier League derby games from the pa… Read More
2017-03-17 17:16
Introducing… TennisFIT! The only tennis training provider to combine technical on court tennis coaching with a tennis specific fitness program – all in one session.
Get fit and… Read More
2017-03-13 09:23
February Venue of the Month winner
John Orwell Sports Centre has won February’s MyLocalPitch Outstanding London Sports Venue Award.
Outstanding London Sports Venue
The grassroots venue… Read More
2017-03-09 15:19
Role of a goalkeeper
What’s the role of a Goalkeeper? Easy, of course, it’s to stop goals going into their net… Well, kind of!!
Role of a goalkeeper
A modern goalkeeper ha… Read More
2017-03-08 17:12
Today is International Women’s Day and we’re taking this opportunity to celebrate the sportswomen who use MyLocalPitch to get involved in grassroot sports. International Wom… Read More
2017-03-02 12:07
Location location location. One of the most crucial parts of choosing a football pitch is its proximity to where you live or work. To make it even easier for you to find your local pitch, we… Read More
2017-02-28 11:13
Get into athletics this spring
The superb sport keeps coming and athletics is next as the 2017 European Indoor Championships are next out of the blocks.
Athletics
On Friday 3rd March t… Read More
2017-02-15 16:57
School’s out for the half term but there’s still plenty for you to do. If you want to keep your kids active over the holiday period, you can find sports facilities for over 16 di… Read More
2017-02-10 14:51
The Six Nations got underway last weekend, with Wales winning convincingly against Italy, and England and Scotland squeaking past France and Ireland respectively. Now attention turns to this… Read More
2017-02-09 10:54
Ark Academy Wembley wins first 2017 Outstanding London Sports Venue Award
MyLocalPitch’s opening Outstanding London Sports Venue Award for 2017 has been won by Ark Academy Wembley.
A… Read More
2017-02-02 18:00
It’s a topic that gets debated every year. In a season where two non-league teams have reached the 5th round for the first time in the cup’s history, there’s been a lot of… Read More
2017-01-30 12:03
Being healthy is for life – not just for January!
Being healthy is for life – not just for January!
Being healthy
For many of us January brings a chance for a fresh start. Each… Read More
2017-01-27 14:37
What a time to be a tennis fan. The 2017 Australian Open draws to a close this Sunday, but it feels more like 2007 when you take a look at the finalists. We’re set for a couple of all… Read More
2017-01-19 09:57
MyLocalPitch turns 3
MyLocalPitch launched three years ago with the mission of getting more people engaged in physical activities by making it simpler to find and instantly book sports facil… Read More
2017-01-17 11:00
Desk exercises to help prepare for grassroots sports
Daily desk exercises during a working week can really help ensure your muscles are in good condition for all grassroots sports.
Desk exer… Read More
2017-01-11 13:53
After a hectic Christmas break, we’re all settling back into the usual office routine. Lucky for us, getting back to work means getting back into playing sport. It’s getting… Read More
2017-01-06 12:54
New year, new you, right? Sports nutrition is vital to remember.
Sports nutrition
Everyone loves the opportunity to start afresh and luckily that opportunity is handed to us on a plate on J… Read More
2017-01-03 15:57
The holidays are over and we’re all heading back to work, but it doesn’t have to be all work and no play after the festive season comes to an end. We don’t know about you… Read More
2016-12-28 11:00
Christmas has come and gone, but if you want to get a head start on working off that turkey dinner before going back to work in January, there are still some great football pitches you can b… Read More
2016-12-21 12:00
It’s the most punderful time of the year and MyLocalPitch are getting in the festive spirit with a Christmas XI stuffed full of enough puns to fill a stocking with. Enjoy…
Sta… Read More
2016-12-21 11:54
Better’s Lisa Wallace, who is Duty Manager at Draper’s Field Recreation Ground in Leyton, has won MyLocalPitch’s debut London Sports Venue Manager of the Year.
London Sport… Read More
2016-12-14 15:32
Islington’s Market Road ATP has been crowned MyLocalPitch’s Outstanding London Sports Venue for 2016.
Outstanding London Sports Venue for 2016
Market Road ATP wins Outstanding Lo… Read More
2016-12-12 15:06
This Sunday is the Sports Personality of the Year awards 2016 and the shortlist is very competitive. In a year with the Olympics, the Euros and a Wimbledon champion, the 16-person strong lis… Read More
2016-12-02 09:48
Ways to Stay Active in Dublin this Festive Season
Winter is well and truly here and coldness has fallen over the city. While it’s tempting to go into hibernation until the sun reappear… Read More
2016-12-01 15:45
Yesterday, Gareth Southgate was officially announced as the new England manager. This comes after four matches as interim coach, resulting in two wins and two draws. The last of these ending… Read More
2016-12-01 11:45
What you can achieve in the grassroots sport you play (whether you are hoping to break all your own records just to be able to still stand up at the end) is dependent on how well your body i… Read More
2016-11-25 13:16
November Outstanding London Sports Venue Award
PlayFootball Shepherd’s Bush has won the MyLocalPitch’s November Outstanding London Sports Venue Award for 2016.
November &hell…Read More
2016-11-24 12:30
MyLocalPitch have recently added futsal to the website, meaning you can now find facilities for 16 sports across the capital. So what is futsal? Maybe you’ve heard of it, maybe you&rsq&hell…Read More
2016-11-24 11:37
Temperatures are set to plummet as we get deeper into winter but there are few better ways to stay warm this winter than a good game of your favourite sport. Don’t fancy braving the we… Read More
2016-11-18 11:30
Best nutrition for grassroots football
We spoke to our guest blogger Jo Travers about the best nutrition for grassroots football:
Best nutrition for grassroots football
In football, the main… Read More
2016-11-16 14:11
October’s Outstanding London Sports Venue Award
Three Corners Adventure Playground has been crowned October’s Outstanding London Sports Venue Award.
October’s Outstand… Read More
2016-11-16 12:00
This week is Self Care Week, an initiative promoted by the Self Care Forum and the NHS with the aim of encouraging people to take care of their health and wellbeing. There are many ways you… Read More
2016-11-11 12:00
We’ve witnessed all his ups and downs. Seen him break down after losing his maiden Wimbledon final, and break the the mold a year later, becoming the first British man to be Wimbledon… Read More
2016-11-09 15:49
Fancy showing off your skills on the very same pitches that Messi and Ronaldo practice on in the glorious Spanish sun?
Amateur football tournament
Amateur football tournament
Well, here&rsqu&hell…Read More
2016-11-04 12:00
The clocks have gone back and after the distraction of Halloween we’re all realising winter is closer than we thought, as if seeing your breath in front of you during the morning commu… Read More
2016-10-28 11:30
Halloween is just around the corner, and the football season is really hotting up, so in honour of this spookiest of holidays we’ve put together a scarily bad Halloween football screa… Read More
2016-09-08 14:24
Tabard Gardens sports venue is the winner of MyLocalPitch’s ‘Outstanding London Sports Venue Award’ for August.
Outstanding London Sports Venue Award
Tabard Gardens… Read More
2016-09-06 14:43
National Fitness Day
Book sport online & be part of NationalFitnessDay
National Fitness Day 2016 begins on Wednesday 7th September and MyLocalPitch is playing its role in getting the nat… Read More
2016-08-25 11:54
MyLocalPitch reports a 245% rise in badminton bookings following Olympic Games
Book badminton courts in London
Book badminton courts in London
MyLocalPitch, the sports venue search and booki… Read More
2016-08-24 10:05
React to Rio and get into sport now.
Get into sport now
Great Britain’s record-breaking athletes returned from Rio on Tuesday morning having surpassed their tally of medals from London… Read More
2016-08-22 14:01
Take a look at the sports events on offer in the capital this September
With the summer holidays drawing to a close, kids heading back to school, and the GAA Championship finals on the… Read More
2016-08-22 13:30
How to stay hydrated in grassroots sports
How to stay hydrated in grassroots sport? London is predicted to be hotter than the Sahara in a 32 Celsius heatwave this week according to weather e… Read More
2016-08-17 15:39
Book velodromes online
Great Britain’s medal haul went up another gear in the Velodrome on Tuesday as Laura Trott and Jason Kenny secured golds in the omnium and keirin final, respecti… Read More
2016-08-15 10:00
Playfiveaside Vauxhall Rhino Turf has picked up MyLocalPitch’s ‘Outstanding London Sports Venue Award’ for July.
Outstanding London Sports Venue Award
Vauxhall Rhino Turf w… Read More
2016-08-11 08:00
Badminton is one of the best grassroots sports to play in London and there are an excellent number of courts available for hire around the city.
Book badminton courts online
Book badminton c… Read More
2016-08-03 12:31
The 2016 Olympic Games get off the mark on Friday over in Rio with Great Britain hoping to build on London’s achievements four years ago. Rio provides the perfect platform for a wide r… Read More
2016-07-27 13:03
With the golf season now well underway and the USPGA across the pond about to start us grassroots golfers are now enjoying the fair weather golf but are our elbow’s enjoying it or… Read More
2016-07-22 13:00
MyLocalPitch’s report conducted through the European Championships showed a 20% increase in football bookings following England’s embarrassing exit to Iceland.
Rise in London foo… Read More
2016-07-22 11:10
MyLocalPitch teams up with Active Luton
MyLocalPitch, London’s leading search and booking portal for grassroots sport, has teamed up with Active Luton to get more people in the ar… Read More
2016-07-15 13:00
Sports pyschology how to handle pressure
Gareth Southgate’s missed penalty, Euro ’96… Jordan Speith’s collapse, Masters 2016… Jimmy White’s missed black… Read More
2016-07-15 09:19
MyLocalPitch’s ‘Outstanding London Sports Venue Award’ has been won by Will to Win Lammas Park in Ealing.
Lammas Park scoops June’s ‘Outstanding London Sports V… Read More
2016-07-13 13:18
The world’s best athletes are gearing up to descend on Rio de Janeiro on 5th August until 21st August for the 2016 Olympic Games. There are 306 events over the course of the sporting e… Read More
2016-07-05 09:30
Best Nutrition – Sports and Exercise
To get the most out of any physical activity, you need to give your body the nutrients it needs to function and before sports, carbs are… Read More
2016-07-01 11:00
As Wimbledon fever gets into full swing the demand for tennis court bookings hots up too. London is blessed with a huge selection of tennis facilities and check out our dedicated page to fin… Read More
2016-06-30 15:53
As the summer reaches it’s mid point there is no better time to get active around the city and to enjoy the good weather (hopefully). Staying active is vital for a physical and me… Read More
2016-06-30 14:48
Wonderful Wimbledon has gripped London once again and there have been a tonne of inspirational British stories already served up by the oldest tennis tournament in the world.
Top tennis venu… Read More
2016-06-20 11:00
MyLocalPitch is proud to announce a new guest blogging series where we will be speaking with experts to get their advice on a range of hot topics in the grassroots sports booking world.
Ice… Read More
2016-06-15 14:41
Now it’s June and officially summer it’s time to dig out the golf clubs, blow off the cobwebs and get out there to enjoy some of London’s best golf courses.
The Best Golf R… Read More
2016-06-08 13:00
Lewis Sports Centre has been crowned MyLocalPitch’s ‘Outstanding London Sports Venue Award’ for May.
Lewis Sports Centre wins May’s Venue Award
Harris City Academy Cr… Read More
2016-06-02 09:00
England embark on their European adventure on June 11th against Russia and to mark the occasion MyLocalPitch and MatchPint are extending the Man-of-the-MatchPint initiative.
Book a pitch and… Read More
2016-05-25 08:33
The French Open started this week to signal the start of the summer tennis season. Over the next couple of months, we will be treated to the second Grand Slam of the season, the AEGON Champi… Read More
2016-05-18 15:49
MyLocalPitch launched to make life easier for sports players and venues alike. By providing a search and booking portal for people who want to play sport it has broken down barriers to a hea… Read More
2016-05-09 10:11
MyLocalPitch’s April ‘Outstanding London Sports Venue Award’ has been won by Playfootball Romford.
Outstanding London Sports Venue
Playfootball launched with the mission o… Read More
2016-05-06 09:00
Inactivity is infecting the nation to the disastrous detriment of our health and economy. Since 2012 we’ve been blessed with the 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympics Games that were quic… Read More
2016-05-01 09:58
MyLocalPitch provides the best grassroots sporting experience around.
Best sporting practise – Guest blogging series
Expert advice on ways to keep fit and healthy
Part of our service i… Read More
2016-04-28 14:29
Summer is fast approaching and the capital has plenty of sports events to keep you on your toes this May. We’ve compiled a list of some of the top running events in Dublin&nb&hell…Read More
2016-04-28 11:45
Grassroots footballers around London will be celebrating another triumphant season or commiserating a less than satisfactory one now that the campaign has drawn to a close.
Get ready for the… Read More
2016-04-14 15:09
Clubify: Helping clubs to connect with their community
Community plays a pivotal role in grassroots sports in Ireland and often whole towns will be involved with their local sports club. Ha… Read More
2016-04-14 11:00
Now the dust has settled after Danny Willett’s wonderful victory at Augusta National we were thinking where this ranks in the great British triumphs from the start of 2015.
British Spo… Read More
2016-04-09 09:00
It’s not often a sporting weekend of this calibre hits our screens. There is the Grand National at Aintree, Anthony Joshua v Charles Martin in the O2, Premier League action and then th… Read More
2016-04-08 13:23
Westway Sports and Fitness has won MyLocalPitch’s March ‘Outstanding London Sports Venue Award’.
Westway Sports and Fitness win March’s Outstanding London Sports Venu… Read More
2016-04-04 14:14
Getting Active for a Good Cause
Many of us are keen followers of professional sport, but also love getting involved in playing at a grass roots level too. This week we spoke with four memb… Read More
2016-03-30 08:00
Schools out, but that doesn’t mean sports and activities go out of the window too during the break. Easter holidays for kids remains the envy of every worker out earning a crust whethe… Read More
2016-03-29 10:08
Make a football booking through MyLocalPitch and earn a FREE PINT
MyLocalPitch has signed a deal with MatchPint during the January transfer window to offer any user who books a football pitc… Read More
2016-03-29 10:06
With April about to begin we take a look at some of the best ways to get active in Dublin this month. Whether it’s a competitive challenge or just some fun with friends you’re af… Read More
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