Charter Standard ......
In 2008 Welland Junior Football Club was appointed a Charter Standard Club by the FA. To achieve this prestigious award the Club had to adhere to the following Goals and Enablers of The FA National Game Strategy:
Goal 1: Growth & Retention
- Clubs to have a link with a local school, FE college or University to recruit new players
Goal 2: Raising Standards
- First Aid equipment to be present on match days and training sessions
- Clubs to implement the Respect programme Codes of Conduct
- Clubs to host a briefing for players, parents/carers, spectators, coaches and managers to discuss on- and off-field behaviour
- Community Clubs to run a workshop on why and how to address poor behaviour and improve standard
Goal 3: Better Players
- One coach to attend The FA Age Appropriate Introductory module by July 2010
- Development and Community Clubs: one coach to attend The FA Youth Award (L3) Module 1 by July 2010
- Community Clubs: one coach to attend The FA Youth Award (L3) Module 2 by July 2011
- No more than 1:16 coaching ratio and two adults present at all sessions/games
Goal 4: Running the Game
- Development and Community Clubs to have a development plan based on the National Game Strategy template
Enabler: Workforce
- A Volunteer Co-ordinator is nominated and roles identified for volunteers in the club
- Development and Community Clubs: Head Coach identified with L2 and Youth Award (L3) Module 1 by July 2010
- Community Clubs: one coach to attend FA Mentoring course by July 2011
More details about becoming a Charter Standard Club can be viewed on the FA web site HERE