West Haddon J.F.C. Charter Status

West Haddon Junior Football Club holds the highly acclaimed FA Charter Standard Status

The FA Charter Standard Scheme, supported by FA Community Partner McDonald's, was launched in February 2001 and is a core component of The FA Football Development programme. The Scheme is aimed at boys and girls under 16 years of age, and is a best practice guide that sets standards of coaching, administration and child protection for clubs.

In summary the FA Charter Standard rewards organisations who demonstrate a commitment to raising standards in the following areas:

• Administration
• Coaching
• Child Protection

In achieving the award the FA are recognising our club as a benchmark for quality.

To reach the required standard the FA, in conjunction with various bodies, has drawn up the following set of criteria:

• A written constitution
• Self-certified screening of managers, coaches and officials
• All managers to have minimum of FA Junior Team Managers Award
• Commitment to attend in-service training
• Acceptance and promotion of Codes of Conduct
• Commitment to provide Mini-Soccer opportunities for Under 10's
• Commitment to promote schools liaison and equal opportunities for all
  

The benefits for clubs achieving the Charter Standard include

• Use of Logos
• Promotional materials
• Funding Bursaries
• Reduced CRB Check Cost
• In-service Training
• Priority Funding Application to the Football Foundation
• Support of F.A. staff

However, maybe the most important benefit is the recognition, from The FA that the club demonstrates to all members, parents and the public that they are a well organised, safe club offering opportunities for all.