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A framework, devised by the Grounds Management Association, with five levels of grading of pitch quality.

Each level identifies pitch standards, along with accompanying skills and knowledge requirements desired to manage a pitch to the defined level.

The levels are:
• Elite (Level 5): International and premier/premiership leagues.
• High (Level 4): Professional leagues.
• Advanced (Level 3): Top-level grassroots sport plus semi-professional leagues.
• Good (Level 2): Grassroots sport.
• Basic (Level 1): Grassroots sport.

Surfaces which do not meet the minimum standards for a basic level 1 pitch would be classified as inadequate and potentially unsafe for play to take place.