FA Charter StandardLaunched in 2001, The FA Charter Standard Programme supported by McDonald’s is The FA’s accreditation scheme for grassroots clubs and leagues.
Its goal is to raise standards in grassroots football, support the development of clubs and leagues, recognising and rewarding them for their commitment and achievements. |
With this in mind, The FA Charter Standard accreditation is awarded to clubs and leagues rigorously adjudged to be well-run and sustainable – and which prioritise child protection, quality coaching and implementation of the Respect programme.
There are three levels of FA Charter Standard Awards for clubs:
There is only one accreditation level for leagues: FA Charter Standard League.
On 13th March 2009 Swindon Rockets Powerchair Football Club was awarded the FA Charter Standard Award.
The Club was presented with its award at the Swindon Para Challenge on 7th June 2009 by Mike Benson the Wiltshire FA County Secretary and Barry Stephens the Wiltshire FA Football Development Officer.
Swindon Rockets PCF Club was the first powerchair football team to receive the award in the country.
There are three levels of FA Charter Standard Awards for clubs:
- FA Charter Standard Club for youth and adult clubs: the entry-level accreditation
- FA Charter Standard Development Club: for clubs clearly enhancing the quality and scope of their football offering
- FA Charter Standard Community Club: acknowledging the most advanced level of club development and football provision.
There is only one accreditation level for leagues: FA Charter Standard League.
On 13th March 2009 Swindon Rockets Powerchair Football Club was awarded the FA Charter Standard Award.
The Club was presented with its award at the Swindon Para Challenge on 7th June 2009 by Mike Benson the Wiltshire FA County Secretary and Barry Stephens the Wiltshire FA Football Development Officer.
Swindon Rockets PCF Club was the first powerchair football team to receive the award in the country.