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CHARTER STANDARD FOR JUNIOR CLUBS
WHAT IS IT?
A new scheme introduced by the
FA to increase the quality of provision in all children's Junior
football, to sustain participation and raise standards.
IS IT COMPULSORY, AND WHAT ARE ITS OBJECTIVES?
The scheme is Voluntary and its
objectives are to award Charter Standard status to clubs and Leagues
meeting the required criteria
WHAT IS THE CRITERIA
Developing and Submitting a Written Constitution
All clubs must develop and submit
a written constitution and meet the minimum requirements of the
recommended FA constitution, including club rules. Each member of
the club must receive and sign a copy
Each club must br properly administered by a duly elected management
Committee. It must maintain proper books of account. have regular
meetings and the business of such meetings be duly recorded in minute
form and those minutes be available to all members.
Screening of Managers, Coaches and
Officials of Clubs
Managers, coaches and club officials
need to be registered with the league.
Managers, coaches and club officials are required to sign a self
declaration form outlining ALL convictions relating to offences
related to children, any offence under the sexual offences act,
any offence involving evidence of any nature and drug related offences
and information outlined
Qualifications of Managers and
Coaches
The Minimum requirement for a Manager
or Coach of a charter standard club is
a) an FA Junior Team Management Certificate or
b) to have attended fully an FA Coaching certificate Course
The Manager or Coach must have attended or be in receipt of theses
awards by December 2000-03-24
New managers or coaches must fulfil the above within 12 months of
working for a charter standard club
Commitment to attend In Service training opportunities
In addition to attaining the minimum
qualifications outlined in the Qualifications of Managers and Coaches,
a minimum of one representative per club must attend a workshop
developed in conjunction with the League, the FA and County association
at least on an annual basis.
Acceptance of an active code of conduct
The codes of conduct are crucial to enhancing
the quality of the experience by all involved.
Coaches and managers agree to abide by and promote the code of conduct
outlined
Parents, Guardians and Carers agree to abide by and promote the
code of conduct
Players agree to abide by and promote the code of conduct outlined
Spectators agree to abide by and promote the code of conduct outlined
Commitment to providing mini-soccer
opportunities for under 10's
Charter Standard clubs are committed
to promoting and developing mini-soccer for boys and girls under
10 years of age
Commitment to promote Schools Liaison
and Equal Opportunities for all
Charter Standard clubs are committed
to liasing with schools where appropriate
Charter standard clubs are committed
to promoting and developing opportunities for girls to participate
All charter standard clubs are
committed to promote Equal opportunities for all outlined.
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