The central aim of the Club Accreditation Scheme is to increase regular participation amongst boys and girls. This will be achieved through assisting clubs to deliver a quality assured football programme.

The criteria of the club accreditation scheme varies between levels but focuses on the following key areas:

• Constitution and affiliation.
• Player welfare and equal opportunities.
• Coach education.
• Equipment and faciilities.
• Player and Volunteer recruitment and development.
• Identification and support of talented players.

The Accreditation levels.

The scheme has four levels of accreditation for clubs to work to towards:

• Standard Award - mandatory for all clubs playing within junior football.
• Bronze Award.
• Silver Award.
• Gold Award.

Benefits of the scheme

• Improved image of your club.
• Use of a charter marked logo.
• kit voucher system for bronze, silver and gold.
• Ongoing professional support from Football Development Officer.
• Resource folder to aid club organisation.

Registration for the scheme.

All clubs are required to complete the online FAW portal process that is issued by all junior league secretaries in preparation for the new season. This portal will act as your league registration for the forthcoming season and should be completed by 31st October of each season. For further assistance with this process please click here.