The Kent County FA (KCFA) has outlined their targets to lead the successful development of football within the County and to increase the participation, quality and enjoyment of football.
The KCFA County Plan 2008 – 2012 sets the vision, key priorities and targets for investment into grassroots football from 1st July 2008 until 30th June 2012. The plan contributes to the delivery of The FA’s National Game Strategy over the next four years.
From the consultation process which has taken place, the following core challenges have emerged, which the KCFA must face over the next four years:
- Reduce poor behaviour and bad discipline throughout the game
- Invest in facilities and signpost the football family to funding opportunities
- Provide appropriate levels of support to affiliated clubs and leagues
- Successfully lead and govern grassroots football in Kent
- Communicate better internally and externally with our members and partners
- Recruit more referees into the game whilst retaining the current cohort
- Recognise, reward and recruit volunteers to mobilise a strong football workforce
- Embrace the wider football community in respect of inclusion, representation and diversity
- Provide competitive opportunities for players with disabilities
- Halt the decline of the male 11-a-side game and support the existing teams
- The County Plan will act as the detailed action plan for delivery of the Kent Football Strategy which was launched on 14th December 2007 and the FA National Game Strategy. The County Plan has been produced in conjunction with a wide range of partners and key stakeholders.
The targets and objectives from the Kent Football Strategy have been incorporated into the County Plan so that there is synergy between the County FA development work and the FA National Game Strategy targets.
The plan is challenging but realistic with the following headline targets for the KC FA to achieve by 2012:
- Sustaining 3433 teams and creating 117 new teams
- Sustaining 1032 referees and recruiting 311 new referees
- A Level 1 coach with every registered youth team
- 75% of all mini-soccer and youth teams playing in FA Charter Standard clubs £12 million of investment into football facilities
- 75% of Stakeholders agree that the Kent County FA are leading the game effectively
- Everyone in roles with children in youth football or working with vulnerable adults to have an enhanced FA CRB check
- A successful Respect campaign involving adult and youth leagues
- 7 youth leagues achieving The FA Charter Standard League award
- 62,351 children aged 5 – 11 years old taking part in The FA Skills programme
Paul Dolan, County Development Manager stated “This County Plan allows the KCFA to be strategic in identifying gaps in provision and targeting our football development work and resources accordingly. We look forward to working with all of our partners and stakeholders to build a brighter future for football in Kent”.
To find out more information about this County Plan, how it affects you and what part you can play, please contact Paul Dolan on 01634 812 032 or email paul.dolan@kentfa.com.
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