| FA Charter |
| On
Wednesday 25th June 2003, Burton Joyce Junior Football Club
unaminously agreed to pursue the accreditation of the FA
Charter Standard. A sub-team was set up with the role of
putting the criteria laid down by the FA into place. |
| Commenting
on the decision, club chairman, Robin Ringham said:
"I
am really delighted and encouraged that the club has decided
to go forward to put its efforts into achieving the Charter.
As well as giving the club more access to available funds
it shows our committment to the development of junior
football in the area."
"The
club has gone from strength to strength over the years
and it seems a natural progression to aim for the Charter
mark. I have always been grateful and proud of the tremendous
work put in by members of the club, all on a voluntary
basis, and I'm sure the club's enthusiasm for football
will help us to achieve our goal....." |
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So,
what is the FA Charter Standard for Clubs? |
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following is taken from the FA's website (www.thefa.org) Setting
the Standard
- 15 September 2002
The Football Association, through its Charter Standard
scheme, seeks to establish, reward and encourage good
practice at grass roots levels so that parents and children
can demand a minimum standard of provision from schools,
clubs and holiday courses. |
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| The
F.A.'s Football Development Team works with County Associations,
leagues, clubs and schools all round the country to award
Charter Standards to deserving recipients. |
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The
Charter Standard for Schools was launched in October 1999
by Kevin Keegan and Michael Owen as the first stage of the
programme. The second, the Charter Standard for Clubs, was
launched on 1 February 2001 by Harry and Jamie Redknapp.
The third stage is the Charter Standard for Holiday Courses.
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| The
Charter Standard, part of the on-going Charter for Quality
scheme, aims to:
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Provide a nationally recognised quality control 'kitemark'
* Improve the quality of provision for boys and girls
* Sustain participation for players over a longer period
of time
* Raise standards
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| The
F.A. Charter Standard Clubs programme, supported by England
Team Sponsor Nationwide, was launched in February 2001 with
the aim of setting standards of coaching, administration
and child protection for clubs working with young people.
The programme
is aimed at boys and girls under sixteen years old and
will help children and parents find a club in their local
area that meets F.A. standards. |
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My
Mum and Dad knew where to send me to get a proper
football education, but most Mums and Dads aren't
that lucky
That's why the The FA Charter Standard for Clubs
is such a good idea. For the first time parents
know the best clubs in their local area to coach
their children. Jamie
Redknapp
Spurs and England |
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The
project is at the heart of The Football Association's investment
programme for grassroots football that will see £32 million
spent this year to improve facilities and coaching across
the country. F.A.
Chief Executive Adam Crozier explained the importance
of Charter Standard:
" The F.A. is committed to raising the standard of
grassroots football in England to encourage more people
to play, to develop their skills and to enjoy the game
in the right environment.
" Clubs who become Charter Standard will be taking part
in a genuine grassroots revolution. Every club should
be aiming to meet the Charter Standard."
" Im delighted that Nationwide are supporting this project
because, like The F.A., they support the game at all levels." |
| The
man leading the project at The F.A., National Game Director
Steve Parkin added:
" Clubs will get all the help they need from The F.A.
and their local County F.A. to meet the requirements.
The aim is to raise standards across the country, not
to exclude anyone."
Helping to launch the scheme were former Portsmouth and
West Ham) manager Harry Redknapp and his son the Spurs
and England midfielder Jamie Redknapp. Harry explained
why he was backing the project:
" I knew where to send my kids to get a proper football
education but most mums and dads arent so lucky.
" Thats why The F.A. Charter Standard for clubs is such
a good idea. For the first time, parents will know the
best clubs in their local area to coach their children."
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| This
project will increase the opportunities for
girls to play football, and will help the development
of women's football in this country.
Mo Morley
Everton and England |
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Criteria
The F.A., 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 F.A. 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
10s
‚ Commitment to promote schools liaison and equal opportunities
for all
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Benefits
Clubs that are successful in achieving the Charter will
get access to a range of benefits:
‚ Use of Charter Standard Crest
‚ Exclusive Regional Workshops
‚ Access to Child Protection Training
‚ Kit and Equipment Grants
‚ National and Regional Awards
‚ Subsidies for F.A. Junior Team Managers and other courses
‚ Certificates
‚ Starter Pack, including posters, Codes of Conduct, Certificates
‚ First Aid Kit
Questions and Answers about Charter Standards Clubs. |
| If
you have queries about our attempts to attain FA Charter
Standard then please email
burtonjoycefc@yahoo.co.uk
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