The F A Charter Standard Clubs programme provides national recognition to those clubs who demonstrate: Required standards, Raising standards, Reaching excellence.
There are three awards each with their own targets and status, which clubs can aim:
FA Charter Standard Clubs – available for both Youth & Adult Clubs. Youth Clubs must demonstrate: Management, Child Protection, Qualified coaches, Codes of Conduct and Insurance
FA Charter Standard Development Clubs – must have met criteria for Charter Standard Club and must also have: at least 5 teams at 4 different age groups and a Football Development Plan
FA Charter Standard Community Clubs – this award is the pinnacle of the Charter Standard Programme. In addition to meeting all of the Charter Standard criteria above Clubs need: 10 teams, Youth to Adult, Mini-Soccer, Boys & Girls’ teams, 3-5 year Football Development Plan.
What are the benefits?
Clubs which receive the Charter Standard Award will be able to access a comprehensive benefits package which includes: Use of FA logo, promotional materials, F A Child Protection and Best Practice – The Guide, footballs and tickets for England youth & women’s internationals.
How can you apply?
By contacting the Sussex County Football Association, Football Development Officer – Kevin Tharme at kevin.tharme@sussexfa.com or 01903 753547.
or, by logging onto www.TheFA.com and enter the grassroots section and follow links to Charter Standard. Here you can download information relevant to the award.
THE CHARTER STANDARD AWARD SHOWS JUST HOW GOOD
A CLUB YOU ARE OFF THE PITCH
