Scarborough Minor League Gains Charter Standard
Among the benefits of achieving Charter Standard League status are that the league now has a clear development plan in place, together with an agreed support package with North Riding County FA.
The vision of the Charter Standard programme is to offer everybody in grassroots football a high quality, safe, enjoyable experience that is nationally recognised.
Through the hard work of the League Committee, the league will help to develop the key areas of The FA National Game Strategy at a local level including growth and retention, raising standards, better players and workforce development.
The biggest benefit will be to the players, as all teams playing within a Charter Standard League must commit to having an FA qualified coach.
A key area of the League Development Plan is to support the fantastic volunteer workforce we have in the Scarborough area. The league have made a financial commitment so grassroots coaches can access courses at a discounted rate.
The financial investment from the league will include 50% funding towards an FA Level 1 - including FA Emergency Aid and Safeguarding Children qualifications.
Venue:
- University of Hull (Scarborough Campus), Filey Road, Scarborough, YO11 3AZ
Dates:
- Wednesday 27th August, 6.00 – 9.00pm (Introduction)
- Monday 1st September, 6.00 – 9.00pm (Safeguarding Children)
- Thursday 4th September, 6.00 – 9.00pm (Emergency Aid)
- Saturday 6th September, 9.00am – 5.00pm (Practical)
- Sunday 7th September, 9.00am – 5.00pm (Practical)
- Saturday 13th September, 9.00am – 5.00pm (Assessment)
24 spaces are available at a cost of £67.50 per person - normally £135 per person.
The league are also keen to support new referees to get qualified and gain experience officiating Scarborough & District Minor League fixtures and will also contribute 50% funding towards a Basic Referee course (including FA Safeguarding Children, CRC and Referee Registration for 2014/15).
Venue
- University of Hull (Scarborough Campus), Filey Road, Scarborough, YO11 3AZ
Dates
- Wednesday 8th October, 7.00 – 9.00pm (Introduction)
- Sunday 12th October, 9.30am – 5.00pm (Practical)
- Wednesday 15th October, 6.30 – 9.30pm (Safeguarding Children)
- Sunday 19th October, 9.30am – 5.00pm (Practical)
There are 12 spaces available at a cost of £60 per person - normally £120 per person.
North Riding County FA are also providing 100% funding for 12 spaces on an FA Emergency Aid course, which will run later in the season as recognition of the commitment the league are showing for its member clubs.
Our Football Development Officer, Steve Dorey, said "This is a great move by the league and I’m delighted that the league have achieved this.
"The financial package they’ve offered for this season is brilliant, it’s a really good offer for the member clubs and the opportunity to access courses delivered in the area for a discounted rate is great way to support all the hardworking volunteers within the league.
"All the credit here needs to go the League Committee; Chairman Steve Matthews, Secretary Tony Groves and League Welfare Officer Ken Waters, they work tirelessly to provide a league for local junior players and this is a really positive step forwards for everybody involved."
For further information, please contact Steve Dorey on 07872 469954 or steve.dorey@northridingfa.com
