Levels explained

Tuesday, 06 July 2004.

There are three levels of Awards for Clubs and one for Schools

Club development is an integral part of the FA's and Berks and Bucks FA commitment to raising the standards within the provision of football. The FA Charter for quality recommends that the player is central to all development needs. The FA Charter Standard Club's Scheme encapsulates this philosophy by assisting clubs to provide quality experiences for all players. With the support of the Counties Football Development Officer each club should be able to aspire to be a Charter Standard Club. The Football Foundation provides sporting facilities to promote education.

There are three levels of Awards for Clubs :-

• The FA Charter Standard Club -This award is available for both Youth and Adult clubs
• The FA Charter Standard Development Club
• Charter Standard Community Club - pinnacle of the program, builds on existing charter standard programmes

In addition Charter Standards exist for : -

• Charter Standard Holiday Courses
• Charter Standard Schools

For initial enquiries about gaining Standard Charter Status contact Suzanne Blundy in the county office