Three native sporting legends, Duncan Jones, Loren Dykes MBE and Gwenan Davies are all ambassadors of the venture. 

Former Ospreys and Wales worldwide rugby participant Duncan Jones mentioned: “Sport in general teaches teamwork, respect, and a sense of ‘doing your bit’, however big or small that is. That’s where The Green Pitch Pledge really makes sense – it is a great initiative to ensure that playing facilities, often maintained by volunteers, are kept in a safe and clean condition so that they can be enjoyed by everyone.”

Ex-Wales defender turned soccer coach Loren Dykes mentioned: “I am delighted to be an ambassador for the My Green Valley, Green Pitch Pledge. I want each player, parent, and supporter to take pride in the facilities and grounds where we train and play football, rugby, cricket, and for everyone to see that we’re all doing our bit to keep them clean and green.”

Welsh cricketer Gwenan Davies mentioned: “From a very young age it was almost a tradition in Clydach that on a Saturday morning you’d be at the cricket club for 8:30am to help clean the clubhouse, sweep the changing rooms, and clear the ground before the weekend’s fixtures would commence. All for a cup of coffee and a bacon sandwich. 

“Now almost 15 years on and enjoying the life of a professional athlete, ‘sweeping the sheds’ is something we expect each other as teammates to do, whether you’re an international superstar or a young rookie finding their way.

“The Green Pitch Pledge is so important for our sports – not only to the youth at grassroots level, but for the adults to be reminded of how no one is too entitled to do their bit.”

Want to do your bit at your sports activities membership? Find out extra about how one can scale back your environmental impression while enjoying sport, by reading our resources at basis.org.uk.