Bridport Youth achieve FA Charter Standard Award

_{To meet the charter standard criteria we provide the following information.}

BYFC CLUB RULES
BYFC CODE OF CONDUCT
BYFC CODE OF CONDUCT (Match Day)

Clubs are the heartbeat of football in this country. That is why The FA Charter Standard club programme, which raises standards and recognises and rewards quality, is so important

Every player at some stage of their career will play in a grassroots club. We have a shared responsibility to ensure that this experience is a positive one - whether you are six or 60.

The FA Charter Standard Programme provides recognition that clubs are well run and sustainable, with child protection and safety paramount. It also recognises a club's commitment to coaching, player and coach development, and the raising of standards of behaviour in the game - all of which are big priorities for both me and The FA.

I am grateful for all the support provided by County FA officials to promote and develop The FA Charter Standard programme. The programme provides a benefit for everyone in the game, The FA, County FAs, coaches, volunteers, parents, but most importantly the players.

So thank you for everything you do to develop the game and the very best wishes for the future.

Jonathan Hall
Director of Football Services, The FA

The FA Charter Standard Clubs programme, supported by FA Community Partner McDonald's, was launched in February 2001 and is a core component of The FA Football Development programme.

The project is aimed at all clubs outside the Football League and Premier League, players, children and parents find a club in their local area that meets FA standards.


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:

New Clubs

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

• Clubs £100 UMBRO voucher
• Development Clubs £150 UMBRO voucher
• Community Clubs £200 UMBRO voucher
• Vouchers can be used on the UMBRO website which includes a built-in 15% discount.

Renewals

• Clubs will receive UMBRO vouchers or kit from the CFA.

Hidden Benefits

• Attracting sponsors
• Football Foundation applications.
• Attracting Volunteers
• Gaining members/players.

CFA support for FA Charter Standard Clubs

• 4 x Coach In-service provided by RCDM
• Mini Soccer Festival - leading to National Festival at Wembley
• Administration Support Sessions - Workshops which could be delivered with leagues
• Support with Funding applications - could include surgeries/ ‘buddy’ sessions.
• Access to subsidised Coach Education programme e.g. Age Appropriate
• Establish local buddy groups
• FA Awards programme
• FA/McDonald’s Coaching programme
• Introduction to Refereeing – to be developed by Referees’ Department and delivered free
• UMBRO kit deal.
• Coach Education Programme
• Equity and Safeguarding
• Referee Development
• Medical Courses
• CFAs may consider providing subsidies for FA Charter Standard Clubs.

Additional financial support

• The FA has £200k pa as part of the Whole Sport Plan grant to develop club services.
• CFAs will be allocated a percentage of this budget, through County plans for distribution to FA Charter Standard Community Clubs to support additional funding applications which enhance and support the NGS.

Quality assurance/renewals

• From 2010, FA Charter Standard should move to an annual health check as part of re-affiliation
• Programme of league and CFA monitoring
  - Secret match visits
  - Cross-reference discipline at CFA and League
  - Leagues to comment as part of CS application and health check
  - League Fair Play Marks.
• Community Clubs to receive two visits to support and review the delivery of the club’s development plan
• Development Clubs to receive an annual visit to review development plans and support  the development of new plans.