2025-2026
Roles
SAFEGUARDING REQUIREMENTS FOR CLUBS WITH OPEN-AGE TEAMS FA DBS Check
Player Welfare Course
Club Secretary
Recommended
Club Chair
Recommended
Club Treasurer
Recommended
Club Welfare Officer
Mandatory
(Including Assistants)
(If U18s in Open-Age Teams)
Other Committee Roles
Mandatory
Safeguarding for Committee Safeguarding Adults Course Members Course
First Aid Course
Recommended
Recommended (If England Football Accredited, one per team).
Team Manager/Coach
Mandatory
(Including Assistants)
(If U18s in Open-Age Teams)
Team Medic/First Aider
Mandatory
(Including Assistants)
(If U18s in Open-Age Teams)
Mandatory
Mandatory Otherwise Recommended
Mandatory
Recommended