Launched for season 09/10 following a successful pilot scheme, The Charter Standard Status assesses the ability of leagues to provide a high quality, safe and enjoyable football experience against a set standard of criteria.
League representatives attended the Doncaster Rovers v Middlesbrough fixture (Tuesday 26th January 2010) to be presented their award from Doncaster Rovers Manager Sean O`Driscoll.
The league currently has 170 teams playing 11-a-Side football, in 17 divisions from U/11 to U/17 inclusive. It also has 110 teams playing in 11 divisions in the Mini Soccer age groups from U/7 to U/10 inclusive.
Rob Smith, Doncaster & District Junior Sunday League Secretary said “The league is delighted that its achievements have been recognised by The Football Association. We will continue with the hard work that has enabled us to attain this national recognised standard.
As part of the ongoing development plan for the league it is our aim to further increase the numbers of teams participating. This will come from a proposed rule change which if approved would allow the league to capture more clubs particularly from outlying areas, which ultimately would allow more children and young people to get involved with the game.”
Matthew Handley, Sheffield & Hallamshire FA Football Development Officer said “On behalf of Sheffield & Hallamshire FA I would like to congratulate everyone involved with the Doncaster & District Junior Sunday League. The Charter Standard League Award encourages leagues to continuously develop, through on-going support from County FA Staff and the review and on-going development of a league development plan, as part of an annual health check process.”
Matthew went on to add “The Doncaster & District Junior Sunday League has worked closely with Sheffield & Hallamshire FA to offer a number of valuable initiatives to its own grassroots football workforce affirming the leagues position as a worthy recipient of the FA Charter Standard League accolade.”
Initiatives set up by the league have included providing football development workshops and courses to league associates free of charge. Courses have included Certificate in Coaching Football Courses Level 1 and 2, Emergency First Aid, Safeguarding Children, Welfare Officer Workshops and Charter Standard Workshops.
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