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Every affiliated football club that involves under-18s must ensure appropriate safeguards are in place. This guide aims to support clubs with open-age adult teams who have 16/17-year-old players, or are likely to sign 16/17-year-old players.
- Under-18s
Once they turn 18, they are legally an adult. The FA, County...
- Under-18s
Once they turn 18, they are legally an adult. The FA, County Associations and football clubs should always ask parents/carers if it’s ok for their children to get involved in football activity. 16-17 year olds will usually be asked to make their own decision about getting involved (self-consent).
Dec 3, 2021 · The following guide of requirements aims to support adult clubs with open-age teams who have 16/17 year old players, or are likely to sign 16/17 year old players: 1. Identify which teams have or are likely to have 16/17 year old players:
Dec 19, 2019 · This guide aims to support clubs with open-age adult teams who have 16/17-year-old players. Everyone working with under-18s, whether in youth or open-age adult football, is subject to The FA's Safeguarding Policy and Procedures (click here to learn more) and the underpinning legislative guidance.
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Following communication from The FA, all County FAs are now sharing requirements and best practice of safeguarding across grassroots affiliated football which encompasses 16/17-year-olds playing in open-age football.
Every affiliated football club that involves under-18s must ensure appropriate safeguards are in place. This guide aims to support clubs with open-age adult teams who have 16/17-year-old players or are likely to sign / register any 16/17-year-old players.
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We're sharing details on the requirements and best practice for safeguarding across grassroots affiliated football, encompassing 16/17-year-olds playing in open-age football and how member clubs can access guidance and support.
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