If a league achieves Charter Standard Status it will show that it is offering players in grassroots football a high quality, safe, enjoyable experience that is nationally recognised.
Current Charter Standard Leagues:
Oxford Mail Girls Football League
BOBi League
By achieving Charter Standard status, a league will:
• Gain recognition that it is committed to a quality experience for all
• Gain recognition as a well run league
• Have procedures in place to improve standards of behaviour
• Demonstrate a commitment to investing in its workforce
• Have a clear development plan in place
• Have an agreed support package with the CFA
• Will be perceived more favourably by its member clubs.
Benefits of your league achieving Charter Standard include:
• Support from County FA staff, to include initial briefing and quarterly support meetings
• FA guidance resources
• Networking opportunities
• 1 Free Enhanced CRB check and 3 places (one on each workshop) for Safeguarding, Welfare Officer and Equality workshops
• Opportunities to develop more referees, coaches, and administrators through partnering the CFA and being prioritised by County Staff
• Membership logo, certificate and plaque
• Enhanced County FA support, to include a support visit and annual health check
• 2 free CRB Enhanced CRB check and 3 free places (one on each workshop) for Safeguarding, Welfare Officer and Equality workshops
• 3 free FA/CFA training workshops per season
• UMBRO Fair Play Award voucher
• Access to free tickets for England women’s & youth internationals
• Enhanced member services via Full Time
If your league is interested in achieving Charter Standard Status please contact Owain Prosser at 07956415583 or Owain.Prosser@OxfordshireFA.com.