Affiliation
Clubs Affiliation 2023-24
Affiliation with Lancashire FA ensures that all clubs and their teams have the correct level of insurance and provides access to affiliated leagues with qualified match officials. In the event of a disciplinary or safeguarding incident, affiliated clubs have the support of Lancashire FA to raise their concerns and receive the necessary support and advice.
Affiliation process for 2023-24
Team affiliation will now be completed via the Club Portal. We will support you with this new process with a series of ‘how to’ digital guides.
Lancashire FA has not previously charged a unit fee for team affiliation. However, for the 2023/24 season the club fee will no longer be an option, as the FA moves onto Platform for Football with a new charging model per team, in line with national FA changes.
The Lancashire FA affiliation fee structure from 2023-24 season onwards will be calculated per team, as opposed to the previous model used each season by Lancashire FA which was per club. Prices per team are outlined below:
Affiliation Guide
Here's a comprehensive guide to affiliation for the 2023-24 season, inclusive of:
- Process and requirements
- Information on insurance
- County Cup registration
- Safeguarding requirements
- Much, much more
Click here to download our 2023-24 Affiliation Guide
New Safeguarding requirements for seasons 2023-24
Clubs are being asked to complete the mandatory actions to ensure they meet the requirements for affiliation for the 2023/24 season. The requirements for roles at clubs are outlined in the attached webpage. Simply scroll to the type of team you work in and the requirements will be outlined.
U18s Youth Football
Chairperson, Treasurer, Secretary & Club Welfare Officer
• Safeguarding for Committee Members Course
Club Welfare Officer
• FA DBS
• FA Safeguarding Children Course
• Safeguarding for Committee Members Course
U18s Youth Team Coaches
• FA DBS
• FA Safeguarding Children Course
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Adult Teams who have players aged 16/17yrs registered
Adult Clubs or teams with registered players who are aged 16 & 17 years old must name:
• An Adult Club Welfare Officer
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Disability Football Clubs
Chairperson, Treasurer, Secretary & Club Welfare Officer
• Safeguarding for Committee Members Course
Youth Club Welfare Officer
• FA DBS
• FA Safeguarding Children Course
• Safeguarding for Committee Members Course
Adult Disability Clubs and Teams
• FA DBS
• FA Safeguarding Adults Course
U18s Youth Team Coaches
• FA DBS
• FA Safeguarding Children Course
While it’s not currently mandatory, Lancashire FA is encouraging all clubs to complete the online free Safeguarding Adults Course, which can be accessed online by clicking here.
For more information and answers to any questions you may have please click here to visit our support portal