Boulton Lane Park Raiders achieved their Charter Standard status just before Christmas. Photo number one on the right is the club receiving their award from Liam Rooney (DCFA Football Development Officer)
Over the past few months Field Lane F.C. have worked hard to reach level two of the Charter Standard Scheme to become a Development Club.
Development Status displays a club's determination and commitment to developing their club further and caters for the growing demands on its members to the minimum FA criteria: To achieve this level, club's must have attained The FA Charter Standard Club criteria plus the criteria listed below:
At least five teams playing across four age groups
A 3-5 year football development plan
One club coach to hold The FA / 1st 4sport Level 2 Certificate In Coaching Football Qualification (Lead Coach)
One coach to have achieved The FA Youth Award - Module 1 Certificate by July 2010
Photo number two is the Field Lane F.C. receiving their award from Liam Rooney (DCFA Football Development Officer)
The FA Charter Standard Scheme is a national initiative that recognises football clubs for their best practice, provision and delivery of grassroots football.
The photo on the right shows the club receiving their award from Liam Rooney our Football Development Officer.
There are three levels of the Scheme:
- F.A. Charter Standard Clubs
- F.A. Charter Standard Development Clubs and
- F.A. Charter Standard Community Clubs
There is also an award for F.A. Charter Standard Adult Clubs only.
The Scheme looks at the administration of Clubs and the qualification of their coaches. It promotes links with local schools and as you work through the awards looks at the development of more teams, including girls’ football teams and development plans detailing Clubs aspirations and sustainability for the future.
If your Club would like to receive further information on the F.A. Charter Standard Scheme please follow the Development Tab on this website or call the Football Development Team at Derbyshire County Football Association on 01332 361422. Or see the Application form for the criteria required.