The first step is to understand how water is currently used and managed at your Club.

Assessing water use helps identify where water is being wasted, where efficiency could be improved and where there may be risks to water quality. This applies to clubhouses, changing rooms, kitchens, pitches and surrounding outdoor areas.

Simple tools such as water audits and meter readings can help Clubs build a clearer picture of current usage. For clubs using shared facilities, this stage can involve observing water use, speaking with facility managers and identifying opportunities for improvement.

Resources in this section will help Clubs:

• Assess risks to water quality, including drainage, runoff and storage.
• Review water use across facilities and pitches.
• Understand water bills and meter readings where available.
• Identify leaks, inefficient fittings or unnecessary water use.

Once current water use and risks are understood, Clubs can identify actions that will have the greatest impact.

This step is about choosing realistic actions that suit your facilities, pitch type and level of control. Not all Clubs will be able to implement every action, and that is expected.

Clubs may identify actions such as:

• Reducing water use in changing rooms, kitchens and toilets.
• Promoting shorter showers and responsible water use.
• Improving pitch watering practices to avoid overwatering.
• Preventing pollution and protecting nearby watercourses.
• Improving drainage and managing run-off around pitches.
• Creating water-related projects that support biodiversity and education.

This section will provide a wide range of ideas and examples, allowing Clubs to prioritise actions that are achievable and relevant.

The ‘ACT’ step focuses on turning ideas on water efficiency and protecting water quality into practical action.

Clubs can select a small number of priority actions and plan how they will be delivered, whether through behaviour change, minor improvements or longer-term projects. These can be linked to your Clubs Together Greener Goals!

Some actions may be quick and low cost, while others may require working with facility owners, grounds staff or external partners. Clubs are encouraged to start small and build momentum.

This section supports Clubs to:

• Track progress and record learning.
• Develop a simple water action plan covering both water conservation and water quality.
• Assign responsibilities within the Together Greener Team.
• Set achievable timescales.

Communicating water-related actions helps raise awareness, encourage positive behaviour and build understanding across the Club.

Simple messages can make a big difference, such as reminding players to take shorter showers, reporting leaks or respecting pitch protection measures. Communication also helps demonstrate the Club’s commitment to protecting local water environments.

Clear communication supports long-term behaviour change and shared responsibility.

This section provides guidance and resources to help clubs:

• Promote water conservation messages within the Club.
• Encourage behaviour change around water use.
• Share progress and celebrate achievements.
• Engage members and the wider community on water protection.

Reviewing progress helps Clubs understand what has changed and where further improvements can be made.

This step focuses on checking actions taken, reflecting on water savings, behaviour change and improvements to water quality, and using learning to shape future actions.

Clubs are encouraged to:

• Review water use and actions taken.
• Reflect on impact and challenges.
• Capture learning and good practice.
• Update Together Greener Goals as the Club progresses.

Regular review helps ensure water actions remain effective, relevant and aligned with the club’s wider sustainability journey.