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20th May 2004

FA Charter Standard Application

The FA Charter Standard Clubs programme was launched in February 2001 and is a core component of The FA Football Development programme.  The FA Charter Standard Scheme is a best practice guide that sets standards of coaching, administration and child protection for clubs working with young people.  As a benchmark for quality, it will improve the playing experience for all.  

Carshalton FC are applying for the award for both the Youth and Senior sections of the Club.  

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
  --- 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 

Benefits 
Clubs that are successful in achieving the Charter will get access to a range of benefits: 
  --- Use of FA Charter Standard Crest
  --- Exclusive Regional Workshops
  --- Access to Child Protection Training
  --- Kit and Equipment Grants
  --- National and Regional Awards
  --- Subsidies for FA Junior Team Managers and other courses
  --- Certificates
  --- Starter Pack, including posters, Codes of Conduct, Certificates
  --- First Aid Kit

This award will demonstrate that the Club is committed to providing opportunities, not only to youngsters, but also to adults.  This seal of approval demonstrates that the Club is a well run organisation with the appropriate procedures and infrastructure to take the Club forward.  This can only be done with the help of committed Club members.  Carshalton FC recognises the importance of high quality volunteers to fill the many positions that are required to operate under the FA Charter Standard.  Anyone who wishes to take an active role in this new era should email the Club at carshaltonfc@hotmail.com.  

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