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Can any club apply ? |
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Yes |
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Our Club only has 1
team; does that matter?
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Even a
club with only one team can apply to become a Charter
Standard Club.
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Is there a charge ?
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No, the
Charter Standard programme is free.
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Is it difficult to achieve ?
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Any
award, worth having, does require an element of work.
However, particularly for the Club award, the criteria has
been set so it is attainable for every club.
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What are the benefits ?
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The
"visible" benefits are listed in the brochure. But
it's the "hidden" benefits that should be of most
importance to your club.
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So what are these hidden
benefits ?
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By
achieving a Charter Standard Award, you are demonstrating to
all members, Parents and the public, that you are a well
organized & safe club. The 'hidden' benefits are also an
excellent way of promoting your club to potential members,
parents, volunteers and sponsors. |
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How do we apply and
what happens to our application ?
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Clubs must complete an application form and return it to the
County FA with the requested supporting evidence. |
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Screening forms must be enclosed and sealed in the envelope
provided and returned to The Football Association. |
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The Football Association will formally screen the
self-certification forms submitted. |
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4.
The application will be assessed by the County FA nominated
officer with recommendations to the Charter Standard Working
Party. |
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5.
The Charter Standard Committee will complete a feedback form
on each application, which will include an Action Plan and a
recommendation. |
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If the club meets the criteria, the County FA will forward
the Feed Back Sheet to The Football Association for
awarding. |
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7.
If the club does not meet the criteria, the County will
inform the Club and provide an action plan and assistance
sheets. |
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The Football Association will: |
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Write
to the club awarding the Charter Standard, including a copy
of the feedback form and action plan. |
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9.
The Football Association and the County FA will keep a copy
of the feedback form and action plan. |
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How long does the award last?
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The Charter Standard is an award for three years. |
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2.
Clubs must complete and return a "Renewal Form"
every year that the Charter Standard is valid (within 30
days of receipt). |
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At the end of three years, the club can apply for renewal. |
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Can the award be
withdrawn by The FA?
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Yes.
After due consideration, and the club has had the
opportunity to meet with the Charter Standard Working Party,
the Charter Standard Working Party can request that a Club
has it's Charter Standard removed for the following
reasons:- |
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a)
Disciplinary Record
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b)
Failure to Attend In-Service Training
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c)
Failure to return annual form |
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A
Club can re-apply when it can demonstrate that it has
responded positively to the reason(s) for withdrawal. |
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What are the Disciplinary
reasons why a Club could lose, or not be awarded Charter
Standard?
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The
Charter Standard Working Party will consider the following
criteria when assessing new applications or the removal of
Charter Standard. |
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1.
Any Club found guilty of assault on a referee or assistant,
by a player, official or spectator in the last three years
will not be considered for the awards. Any subsequent
offence would lead to the withdrawal of the award.
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2. Any
Club not found to be positively supporting The Football
Association's anti-racism campaign will lose or will not be
awarded Charter Standard.
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3. Any
Club found guilty of spectator misconduct on two occasions
by The Football Association will be invited to meet with the
Charter Standard Committee who have the authority to issue a
formal warning, which could lead to removal on further
notice.
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4. Any
club found guilty of official misconduct on two occasions by
The Football Association will be invited to meet with the
Charter Standard Committee who have the authority to issue a
formal warning, which could lead to removal on further
notice.
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5. Any
club that reaches * disciplinary points (as described in
County F.A. Memorandum), will be invited to meet with the
Charter Standard Committee, who will have the authority to
warn as to future conduct or request that The Football
Association remove the Charter Standard Award.
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6.
If any one team reach * disciplinary points (as described in
County FA Memorandum), will be invited to meet with the
Charter Standard Committee, who will have the authority to
warn as to future conduct, or request that The Football
Association remove the Charter Standard from the whole club. |
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* At
present each county sets its own points level, after which
time clubs are in breach of County FA memorandum. |
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