QUEST ?? WEST SOMERSET RA PRESENTATION TO MEMBERS – MONDAY 4 TH MARCH 2013

What is QUEST ?  A QU ality E xcellence ST andard for all RA’s – BRONZE, SILVER and GOLD  Launched in January 2013  It is a blueprint for national Governance  It is a FORMAL scheme  Aimed at improving membership levels  Aimed at improving the quality of meetings  Working with the FA  Recognises the local RA’s commitment to CPD and raising standards  Levels published nationally

How is QUEST Assessed ?  Lead Assessors appointed by the National RA  Criteria laid down for each level  RA must be in existence for 1 year…… time to start working on this  Pre-determined evidence collected by RA and submitted to National RA Support Centre  Evidence MUST be provided electronically for EVERY point  National RA Board ratify BRONZE and SILVER awards  Valid for 3 Years  ENCOURAGES YOUTH MEMBERSHIP ON COMMITTEE !

BRONZE Award  Fully developed constitution which members are aware of  Up to date record of all members on a database  The local RA should have sufficient funds to enable it to function efficiently for future years  Accounts are verified and signed off annually by an INDEPENDENT and COMPETANT person  Constituation to be submitted as part of evidence and cover areas such as Management, Fees, Local Rules and Regulations regarding membership ….. And been in existence for 1 year  Minutes of meetings sent to all members

SILVER Award  The local Association should provide a basic mentoring programme together with match day advice given by FA trained Coaches or Mentors  The local Association is encouraged to attract a YOUTH (under 25) representation on the Executive committee.  The local Association SHALL construct a training plan and have a proactive approach to training and must be able to demonstrate a clear partnership with the CFA and their RDO  The mentor officer SHALL be able to provide pro-active support to all Members and be a voice of re-assurance  At least one training session per season SHALL be conducted by a YOUTH Member

SILVER Award … contd  The mentor officer SHALL have a proactive relationship with the CFA RDO  The ongoing and general development of the local Association should consider the evolving formats of football such as 9 v 9 and other aspects of football within the local area  The local Association should encourage participation in fitness programmes/sessions developed by the CFA.  The local Association SHALL work proactively with the RA Head Office and any other stakeholders e.g. CFA, to achieve efficient delivery of administration compliance – documentation must be completed on time and in full – this SHALL include remote data access of Head Office data base

SILVER Award ….. contd  The local Association must have the facility to communicate fully with key stakeholders by electronic means  Working with the local leagues is critical to the overall development of an Association’s Members and the local Association must be able to demonstrate a positive working relationship with local league/s and be able to demonstrate effective mentoring for newly qualified referees when officiating in the league/s.

Questions ??  Approval for committee to proceed with application to gain BRONZE accreditation…..