CHARTER STANDARD FOR CLUBS BUXTON YOUTH FC EST 1978 INTODUCTION The football Association is committed to supporting grassroots clubs to raise standards of football provision. Club development forms an integral part of the FA’s five-year Football Development strategy. The Football Association Charter for Quality recommends that the player is central to all-developmental needs and aspirations. The Football Association Charter Standard Clubs Scheme encapsulates this philosophy by assisting clubs to provide quality experiences for all players. The Football Association, through its Charter Standard scheme, seeks to establish, reward and encourage good practice at grass roots levels so that parents and children can demand a minimum standard of provision from schools, clubs and holiday courses.

CHARTER STANDARD FOR CLUBS BUXTON YOUTH FC EST 1978 THE AIMS Providing a nationally recognised quality control ‘kitemark’ Improving the quality of provision for boys and girls Sustaining participation for players over a longer period of time. Raising standards

CHARTER STANDARD FOR CLUBS BUXTON YOUTH FC EST 1978 REQUIREMENTS A Constitution Financial Management A Code of Conduct Insurance (Linked to Affliation) An Equity Policy FA Child Protection Designated Person (Development Officer) Personnel Disclosure Forms Attend FA Workshop Attend Soccer Parent Qualified Coaches (Level 1)

CHARTER STANDARD FOR CLUBS BUXTON YOUTH FC EST 1978 THE BENEFITS Certificate Publicity CD-ROM Free Equipment Exclusive Regional Workshops FA Child Protection and Best Practise – The Guide 100 Pin Badges Newsletter National & Regional awards Tickets to Youth & Women’s games Bursaries for Coaches Kit & Eqiuipment grants from the Football Foundation (Subject to application)

CHARTER STANDARD FOR CLUBS BUXTON YOUTH FC EST 1978 CHOICE Your son or daughter has decided that they would like to play football, there are two local clubs in the area. One has achieved the Charter Standard. One has decided not to bother Where are you going to feel most comfortable sending your childWhere are you going to feel most comfortable sending your child.

CHARTER STANDARD FOR CLUBS BUXTON YOUTH FC EST 1978 RETENTION Can the FA withdraw the award? Yes, after due consideration, and the club has had the opportunity to meet with the charter standard working party, the charter standard working party can request that a club has it’s charter standard removed for the following reasons: Disciplinary record (Codes of Conduct) Failure to attend In-Service Training Failure to return annual form. Typical Reasons: Disciplinary points tally Racism Referee/official/spectator abuse/assault

CHARTER STANDARD FOR CLUBS BUXTON YOUTH FC EST 1978 QUESTIONS If you have any Questions about the club or the Charter Standard please contact the Development Officer. Development Officer: Scott Swabey – 3 Bulwer Road, Buxton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR10 5HG.