By signing up to working towards Charter Standard League status, the league will be:
- Demonstrating that it is willing to work towards a minimum operating standard and to raising standards and addressing poor behaviour
- Committing to developing better players
- Encouraged to review what it does well, what it wants to do better and to identify how it can improve
- Helping to raise standards in clubs by encouraging teams to gain Charter Standard Club status as part of the Charter Standard League criteria
- Demonstrating that it is committed to investing in its workforce
In addition, the league will receive the following incentives:
- Support from County FA staff, to include initial briefing and quarterly support meetings
- FA guidance resources
- Networking opportunities
- 1 free Enhanced CRB check and 3 places (one on each workshop) for Safeguarding, Welfare Officer and Equality workshops
Benefits (once Charter Standard status has been gained)
By achieving Charter Standard League status, the league will:
- Have a clear plan for the league in line with County FA strategy
- Have an agreed support package with the County FA to help it achieve its vision
- Demonstrate that it is committed to the RESPECT campaign and will have procedures in place to improve standards and address poor behaviour in the game
- Gain recognition that it is committed to a quality experience for all
- Gain recognition as a well run league
In addition, the league will receive the following benefits:
- Membership logo, certificate and plaque
- Enhanced County FA support, to include a support visit and annual health check
- 2 free CRB Enhanced CRB checks and 6 free places (one on each workshop) for Safeguarding, Welfare Officer and Equality workshops
- 3 free FA/CFA training workshops per season
- UMBRO Fair Play Award voucher
- Access to free tickets for England women’s & youth internationals
- Enhanced member services via Full Time
For further details contact:
James Slack, Football Development Officer
Tel: 01582 567719
E-mail: development@bedfordshirefa.com