Howden Clough JFC.
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Howden Clough J.F.C. have been awarded the prestigious status of
F.A. Charter Standard Development Club.
The first club in the Bupa league to achieve this award.
The Criteria that Howden Clough has passed to reach this Standard are
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Written Constitution.

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Self certified screening of managers, coaches and officials.

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All managers to have minimum of F. A. Junior Team Managers Award

49orange.jpg (900 bytes) Commitment to attend in-service training.
49orange.jpg (900 bytes) Acceptance and promotion of code of Conduct.
49orange.jpg (900 bytes) Commitment to provide Mini-Soccer opportunities for Under 10s.
49orange.jpg (900 bytes) Commitment to promote schools liaison and equal opportunities for all.
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Benefits
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Subsidies for FA Junior Team Managers and other courses

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First Aid Kit

 
The programme is is aimed at boys and girls under 16 and will help children and parents find in their local area a club that meets F. A. standards of coaching, administration, development and child protection.
F. A. Chief Executive Adam Crozier explained the importance of Charter Standard:
"The FA is committed to raising the standard of grassroots football in England to encourage more people to play, to develop their skills and enjoy the game in the right environment.
Clubs who become Charter Standard will be taking part in a genuine grassroots revolution. Every club should be aiming to meet the Charter Standard."
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