FA Charter Standard Club

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 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

"Chalvedon Boys Football Club was awarded the FA Standard Club Charter Award in November 2003, and we have worked tirelessly to maintain and promote those standards set out by The FA ever since. We successfully renewed our Charter status in 2006 and are currently working towards a futher renewal later in 2009. The Charter allows us to maintain a safe, friendly and educated environment for young people to develop and to enjoy their sporting experience."

- Gary Steward (Club Secretary)