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Charter Standard

The Charter Standard Scheme is a best practice guide that sets standards of coaching, administration and child protection for all clubs outside the Football League and Premier League. As a benchmark for quality, it will improve the playing experience for all.

Criteria.

The FA, in conjunction with various bodies, has drawn up the following set of criteria for clubs wishing to reach Charter Standard:

  • A written constitution
  • FA CRB checked volunteers
  • All managers to have minimum of FA Level 1 Coaching Course
  • Commitment to attend in-service training
  • Acceptance and promotion of Codes of Conduct
  • Commitment to provide Mini-Soccer opportunities for Under 10s
  • Commitment to promote schools liaison and equal opportunities for all

Benefits.

Clubs that are successful in achieving the Charter will get access to a range of benefits including:

  • Use of Charter Standard Crest
  • Exclusive Workshops
  • Umbro Kit and Equipment Grants
  • National and Regional Awards
  • Access to FA McDonald's coaching awards
  • Certificates
  • Starter Pack, including posters, Codes of Conduct, Certificates

Please click on othe link n the left hand side which may answer some of your questions or alternatively to find out how your club can achieve FA Charter Standard Status, call Samantha Brown on 0844 980 8207 or e-mail samantha.brown@amateur-fa.com