Do I still go to Whole Game System to complete my club affiliation?
No, you can access your affiliation in our Clubs Portal (Clubs.TheFA.com) in your ‘Teams’ tab.
Does this mean my club affiliation will cost more?
The cost of affiliation is set by your County FA. Please contact your County FA to find out more
How can I pay for my clubs’ affiliation?
You can pay via debit/credit cards direct through Clubs Portal. If you need to pay in any other format, please contact your County FA for guidance.
When can I start affiliating my club?
You can start affiliating in June, but the date will vary by your County FA. More details will be shared soon
Can I only affiliate one team at a time?
No, you can affiliate all your teams at once, or a number of your choice, when your teams are ready to be affiliated.
SAFEGUARDING DECLARATION
What is the Safeguarding Declaration?
The Safeguarding Declaration is a statement of intent, a club acknowledges it understands and accepts its safeguarding responsibilities and commits to adhering to these.
Do clubs have to sign up to a Safeguarding Declaration?
Yes, it’s a mandatory requirement to affiliate for the 2023/2024 season.
How will my club know which Safeguarding Declaration to accept?
The Safeguarding Declaration relevant to the type of football a club wants to affiliate for will be automatically made available via the club portal e.g., Grassroots Youth Football or Barclays Women’s Super League.
Are all the Safeguarding Declarations the same?
In principle yes, each Safeguarding Declaration requires a club to acknowledge it understands and accept its safeguarding responsibilities as outlined in the Declaration or relevant League Safeguarding Standard, License or Rules that are explicitly referred to.
Where can I find out more about the club portal?
Head to our Knowledge Base to find out everything you need to know about using the portal
Where can I get more information/support about implementing safeguards at my club?
You can view The FAs safeguarding information – here or contact your County FA
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