The FA Charter Standard Scheme is a core component of The FA Football Development programme. The scheme establishes minimum standards for football development and acts as a quality assurance mechanism recognising well run colleges, clubs and leagues
In summary the FA Charter Standard rewards organisations who demonstrate a commitment to raising standards in the following areas:
- Administration
- Coaching
- Child Protection
- Club Welfare
There are three levels of Awards for Clubs :-
- The FA Charter Standard Club -This award is available for both Youth and Adult clubs. Youth Clubs need to demonstrate management, child protection, qualified coaches, codes of conduct and insurance, while Adult Clubs require management, insurance, first aid qualifications and codes of conduct.
- The FA Charter Standard Development Club. These clubs must have met the criteria for Charter Standard Clubs and must also have at least five teams and a Football Development Plan.
- Charter Standard Community Club - In addition to meeting all of the Charter Standard Club criteria, clubs need a minimum of 10 teams including mini soccer, youth and adult, and a three to five year Football Development Plan.
Criteria is explained in more detail in the 'Criteria Explained' document on the right.
Useful Charter Standard downloads can be found by clicking here
Benefits
Clubs that are successful in achieving the Charter will get access to a range of benefits:
- Use of the FA Charter Standard Logo plus other promotional material
- Priority access to training and funding opportunities
- Ongoing support from the Cambridgeshire FA Development Team
- Your club promoted as providing a safe and effective environment for players and volunteers to develop their skills and continue their involvement in football
- Umbro equipment vouchers
- Assistance with Football Foundation grants
- Free in-service workshops
- Opportunity to enter The FA's Annual Community Awards
- Published on www.TheFA.com/GetIntoFootball/FindAClub 'Find a Club' system as a Charter Standard club
- Free England u21 / Youth and Womens tickets (subject to availability)
- Charter Standard plaque
- Possibility to apply for places on Free McDonald's coaching courses
Use the links on the right hand side to download the application form and other useful downloads.
For further information please contact Football Development Officer Jo Bull on 01223 209035
or e-mail Joanne.Bull@CambridgeshireFA.com.