The FA Charter Standard Award provides recognition that clubs are well run, sustainable, with child protection and safety paramount. It also recognises the club’s commitment to only using fully qualified FA registered coaches with continued coach development and the raising of standards of behaviour in the game.

The award has been achieved with the assistance, support and guidance of the West Riding County FA to which the club are very grateful.

Phoenix FC, affiliated to the West Riding County FA and Barkston Ash District FA, is based at the Selby Sports Development College . The club was formed in June 2007 by Bob Wilkinson, Kerry Tomlinson and Sandra Price and already has registered with them over 40 children; both boys and girls. They have three age group teams of under 7’s, 8’s and 9’s who play in the Selby District Junior Football League and are looking to develop and grow in the future.

Bob Wilkinson, Chair and coach said, ‘Our aim is to teach the children soccer tactics, skills and league game-play to the highest standard possible in a safe, fun and friendly environment. Our coaches have all achieved minimum Level 1 qualification (some Level 2) with the FA and I personally am awaiting the result of my UEFA ‘B’ Coaching Licence due to also coaching open age adult football. We are very grateful to the Selby College who have provided assistance and support from the start, the fantastic support from all the parents at the club and I must also thank our local sponsors; Yor-Appliances, YOR-KITCHEN and Richards Electrical Services for their continued support. We are always interested to hear from anyone who wishes to play football and request them to make contact with me on 07846 525669 or Kerry on 07850 881088 for further information.