The Charter Standard scheme is a best practice guide that sets standards of coaching, administration and Child Protection for all clubs outside the Football League and Premier League. As a benchmark for quality it will improve the playing experience for all.

Each year the FA seeks to recognise the volunteers and clubs within grassroots football who go above and beyond to provide football opportunities within their community.

These awards are first presented at County FA level, with the winners moving forward to the regional and then national awards

The Awards programme is only open to clubs who have received Charter Standard Club status, which consists of the following categories:

Clubs: (can only apply for the category matching their Charter Standard award)
* Charter Standard Club
* Charter Standard Adult Club
* Charter Standard Development Club
* Charter Standard Community Club

Individuals:
* Charter Standard Club Coach
* Charter Standard Club Administrator
* FA Workforce Awards

Not only that, but the following have won individual awards too:

Sheffield & Hallamshire FA Workforce Award Winner (Ian Biddle - Under 15 "A" Manager)

Sheffield & Hallamshire FA Charter Standard Club Administrator 2009 (Nathan Batchelor - Club Secretary)

The awards are to be presented at the Sheffield & Hallamshire FA Presentation Evening which is taking place next week.

So congratulations to everyone involved with the club and let's continue as we move forward.