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Charter Standard

 

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Introduction to FA Charter Standard

The FA Charter Standard programme was launched in February 2001 with the aim of setting minimum standards of coaching, administration and child protection for clubs.

The project is at the heart of The Football Association's investment programme for grassroots football that will see £32 million spent this year to improve facilities and coaching across the country.

Many Grants and Funding Opportunities provided by the FA and the Football Foundation are only available to clubs who have gained, or are working toward, Charter Standard

Charter Standard aims to:-

 
bulletProvide a nationally recognised quality control "kitemark"
bulletImprove the quality of provision for everyone
bulletSustain participation for players for a longer time
bulletRaise standards

 

Levels of Charter Standard

There are four levels of Charter Standard

 
bulletCharter Standard
bulletCharter Standard Adults
bulletCharter Development
bulletCharter Community

 

Each Level depends on the size, type and ambition of the club.

 

Criteria for Charter Standard

The Football Association have drawn up the following set of criteria for clubs wishing to reach Charter Standard:

Charter Standard - All clubs must meet the basic Charter Standard Criteria:

 
bulletA Written Constitutution
bulletChild Protection Self-Certification of Managers and Officials
bulletManagers to have minimum FA Level 1 Coaches Certificates
bulletCommitment to att end in-service Training.
bulletAcceptance and promotion of Codes of Conduct.

 

Adult Charter Standard (for Adult Clubs aged 16+) - All clubs must meet the basic Charter Standard Criteria

 
bulletA Written Constitutution  
bulletPublic Liability Insurance
bulletAcceptance and promotion of Codes of Conduct
bulletFirst Aid
bulletCommitment to attend FA Coaching Adults Course

 

Charter Development - Development Clubs must also meet the following additional criteria:

 
bulletA minimum of 5 Teams
bulletA 3-5 Year Development Plan  

 

Charter Community - Community Clubs must also meet the following additional criteria:

 
bulletAt least 10 teams from Youth to Adult
bulletMini-soccer Provision
bulletBoys and Girls Teams
bullet3-5 Year Development Plan

 

Benefits of Charter Standard

The most important benefit of beecoming a Charter Standard Club is showing the world that you are serious about...   Raising Standards, Improving Facilities, Coaching, First Aid and Child Protection.

Charter Standard shows potential new members that yours is a club that CARES

If you had two clubs to choose from - One Charter Standard the other not - which would you choose?

All clubs that meet the criteria and achieve FA Charter Standard status will receive a host of benefits, including: 

 

bulletUse of the Charter Standard Crest
bulletExclusive Regional Workshops
bulletAccess to Child Protection Training
bulletKit and Equipment Grants
bulletNational an Regional Awards
bulletSubsidies for FA Junior Team Managers and other courses
bulletCertificates
bulletStarter Pack, including posters, Codes of Conduct, Certificates
bulletFirst Aid Kit

 

More Information?

For more information about FA Charter Standard please contact Bob Leeds (0207 359 3667) at the Amateur Football Alliance or click on the link below for the FA website.

 

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