Club Administration Manual This manual has been written, with input from club secretaries, to help with the smooth running of a club.
Celebrating Football through Photographs and Video Guidelines on the appropriate taking of images of children in football
Suggestions, Praise and Complaints If you have a comment or complaint about our services, we would like to know. We aim to provide the best possible care for our customers and your views will help us to get things right
Metal Cup Hooks on Goalposts The use of metal cup hooks as net fixings was banned from the commencement of 2007 season by The FA.
Pitch-Side Medical Care and the Contents of the Medical Bag In the increasingly litigious society that we now live in there are grave concerns about the level of medical support and resources that a club needs to have whenever it conducts any training or matching activity.
Commercial Activities These guidelines/questions help schools, teachers and parents to validate organisations and/or individuals offering football opportunities for children. The Football Association Charter Standard is the kitemark for good practice within the game, but regrettably not all organisations have the ability or inclination to obtain this recognition, although providing football opportunities for young people.
Goalpost Safety Guidelines Too mary serious injuries and fatalities have occurred in recent years as a result of unsafe or incorrect use of goalposts. Safety is always of paramount importance.
Guidance Notes on White Line Marking of Football Pitches These guidelines have been drawn up by the Institute of Groundsmanship
Safeguarding Children Policy Statement Every child or young person, who plays or participates in football should be able to take part in an enjoyable and safe environment and be protected from abuse.
The Football Association Equality Policy This policy aims to ensure that everyone is treated fairly and with respect.
Matches Against Foreign Opposition Permission must be sought from The Football Association to play football against Foreign Opposition (home or abroad). For further information and an application form please click on the related document link.
International Clearance All players moving countries (including Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland) must have International Clearance. It applies to all players over the age of 12. For further information and an application form, please click on the related document link.
RESPECT Codes of Conduct We all have a responsibility to promote high standards of behaviour in the game.
Organisers Guide to Affiliating a Small-Sided Football Competition or League with the County Football Association click related document link before organising a small-sided competition
Application for FA Cup Final Tickets/International Ticket Service You can obtain tickets for the FA Cup Final and England home games through ourselves. Click the relevant document link for details on how to apply.