Club Affiliation 2024-25

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 2024-25

Team affiliation is completed via Club Portal, with the affiliation window scheduled to be opened on June 6 2024.

The fees per team are as shown below, they have remained at the same price as last season.

Affiliation Guide

Here's a comprehensive guide to affiliation for the 2024-25 season, inclusive of:

• Process and requirements
• Information on insurance
• County Cup registration
• Safeguarding requirements
• Much, much more 

Click here to download our Affiliation Guide

Safeguarding Requirements

Clubs are being asked to complete the mandatory actions to ensure they meet the requirements for affiliation for the 2024-25 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

•             FA Welfare Officers 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
•       FA DBS
•       FA Player Welfare Course

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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

•             FA Welfare Officers 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.