It also recognises the club’s commitment to coaching, player and coach development and the raising of standards of behaviour in the game.
The Football Development Strategy 2001-2006 highlighted the importance of club development and of the need to develop a more effective Club structure. It stated that ‘The Football Association must support clubs who have the potential to develop a number of teams, providing ‘football for all’ and ‘football for life’.
The FA Charter Standard Club Programme now has three levels:
Critiria:
In order to successfully apply for the award the club will need to meet a set critiria and provide evidence. The main evidence need is:
- Copy of Club Constitution and Rules
- Set of recent Committee minutes
- Copy of AGM minutes
- Copy of annual accounts
- Copy of Code of Conduct
- Copy of Club Equality Policy
- Copy of Club Safeguarding Children Policy
- Copy of coaching qualifications
- Copy of FA Safeguarding Children Workshop certificates
- Copy of first aid certificates
At least one person working with every Under 16 team, must be in receipt of an accepted FA CRB as well as a Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Football, a current FA Child Protection certificate and a recognised first aid certificate. For further details of the critiria click here.
Benefits:
Clubs that are successful in achieving the Charter will get access to a range of benefits:
- Use of Charter Standard Crest
- Exclusive Workshops
- Umbro Kit and Equipment Vouchers (plus 15% Discount)
- National and Regional Awards
- Access to FA McDonald's coaching awards
- Certificates
- Starter Pack, including posters, Codes of Conduct, Certificates
For further details plase contact lee.suter@kentfa.com or download an application using the links under the 'related documents' on the right.