Affiliated to the Sussex County Football Association
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Hastings United FC Youth are pleased to announce that they have been granted Charter Standard status by the F.A. Everyone at the Club is rightly proud of this achievement, which has been awarded as a direct result of a lot of very hard work over a short space of time, especially as the Club was only launched as the youth set-up for Hastings United at the beginning of the 2004/05 season. This award can hopefully turn Hastings United into a footballing centre of excellence, which will allow children to progress into the senior sides.
The F.A. Charter Standard Clubs' programme, supported by F.A. Community Partner McDonalds, was launched in February 2001 and is a core component of The F.A. Football Development programme. The project is aimed at boys and girls under sixteen years of age and will help children and parents find a club, in their local area, that meets F.A. standards. The project is at the heart of The Football Associations investment programme for grassroots football, to improve facilities and coaching across the country.
The F.A., in conjunction with various bodies, has drawn up the following set of criteria for clubs wishing to reach Charter Standard status:
A written constitution
Self-certified screening of managers, coaches and officials
All managers to have minimum of F.A. Junior Team Managers Award.
Commitment to attend in-service training
Acceptance and promotion of codes of conduct
Commitment to provide Mini-Soccer opportunities for Under 10s
Commitment to promote schools liaison and equal opportunities for all
Clubs that are successful in achieving the Charter will get access to the following range of benefits:
Use of Charter Standard crest
Exclusive regional workshops
Access to child protection training
Kit and equipment grants - national and regional awards
Subsidies for F.A. junior team managers and other courses
Certificates
Starter Pack, including posters, codes of conduct and certificates
First aid kit
In addition to the above, all children that play for Hastings United Youth get the following benefits:
1. Each child is part of the most senior football team in the Hastings & St Leonards area. Having started with the Under 7s, each child could, with dedication and talent, end up playing for the senior side.
2. Every child has a membership card, which allows them free access to the Pilot Field to see all of the senior team's league fixtures.
3. A Hastings United FC Youth membership card allows the holder a 10% discount at Wisdens Sports shop in Trinity Square.
4. Every child is able to be mascot for the day for free (subject to availability).
5. Youth teams are able to be ball retrievers at home First Team games.
6. All team managers are F.A. qualified.
7. Every child is covered by Youth Team accidental insurance cover.
8. The entire Youth section is covered for third party liability.
The Youth Teams are always on the look-out for new players (boys and girls) and coaches. For more information, please contact the relevant Youth Team manager for more details. Just click on the appropriate age group above for specific contact details, news, fixtures and results for each team.