FAW/McDonald's Club Accreditation Scheme
The FAW/McDonald’s Club Accreditation scheme helps clubs increase regular participation by both boys and girls by delivering a quality assured football programme.
The scheme has four accreditation levels beginning with the standard award which is mandatory for all clubs playing junior football. This is followed by bronze, silver and gold levels.
The Club Accreditation Scheme focuses on the following key areas:
- Constitution and affiliation
- Player welfare and equal opportunities
- Coach education
- Equipment and facilities
- Player and volunteer recruitment and development
- Identification and support of talented players
There are many benefits in taking part in the scheme, including:
- Improving the image of your club
- Use of a charter marked logo
- Discounts on selected Mitre kit and equipment
- Kit voucher system for clubs at bronze, silver and gold levels
- Ongoing support from a professional football development officer
- Resources to help club organisation
To register your club for the scheme, complete the standard club registration form that is issued by all junior league secretaries in preparation for each new season and return to the league secretary by the required date.
Clubs wanting to work towards bronze, silver or gold accreditation should discuss with their local football development officer the next steps to working towards the accreditations.
The online Club Accreditation Resource Pack can be found in this, the Grassroots Football section of the website.
