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Introduction
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The Football Association, through its
Charter Standard scheme, seeks to establish, reward and encourage
good practice at grass roots levels so that parents and children
can demand a minimum standard of provision from schools, clubs and
holiday courses. |
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The F.A.'s Football
Development Team works with County Associations, leagues,
clubs and schools all round the country to award Charter
Standards to deserving recipients.
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| Charter Standard for
Schools was launched in October 1999 by Kevin Keegan and
Michael Owen as the first stage of the programme. |
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The second, the Charter Standard for
Clubs, was launched on 1 February 2001 by Harry and Jamie Redknapp.
The third stage is the Charter Standard for Holiday Courses. |
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The Charter Standard, part of the
on-going Charter for Quality Scheme, aims to: |
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| * Provide a nationally
recogbnised quality control "kitemark" |
| * Improve the quality of
provision for boys and girls |
| * Sustain participation for
players over a long period of time |
| * Raise standards |
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Jamie Redknapp said at the launch,
"I have been encouraged by my dad throughout my career and by
introducing a code of conduct for both parents and coaches, the
F.A. Charter Standard for Clubs will ensure all young players will
receive a positive level of support". |
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BENEFITS |
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Clubs who are successful in reaching the
Charter Standard will receive a wide range of benefits: |
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| * Use of The F.A.
Logo |
| * Certificate |
| * Club PR Pack |
| * Tickets for
England Women/Youth Internationals |
| * In-service
Training |
| * Child
Protection - |
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A guide (The VHS-CDrom Distance Learning
Pack) |
| * Coaching
Clinics |
| * Charter
Standard Footballs |
| * Charter
Standard Plaque |
| * Club
Development Manual |
| * Awards |
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| Clubs wishing to apply for charter Standard
status will receive a pack containing full details of the
scheme and the eligibility criteria. |
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| To request a Charter Standard Pack and
Application Form please contact: |
| Charter Standard Clubs, The Football
Association, 25 Soho Square, London, W1D 4FA |
| Tel...
020 7745 4545 |
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