Harrogate & District JuniorGirls Football League Football Development Plan 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-2018

League Contacts League Name West Riding Girls League League Secretary Keith Thompson 11 Ashdale Court Harlow Manor Park Harrogate North Yorkshire HG2 0QJ T: 07887692530 League Welfare Officer Andrew Wright Seasons Covered by Plan Season 2015-16 Season 2016-17 Season 2017-18 League Committee Members Keith Thompson (Secretary) David Terzza (Registration Secretary) Andrew Wright (Welfare Officer) Jan Holt (Divisional Secretary) Cliff Trotter (Chairman)

Increasing and sustaining participation Growth and Retention Increasing and sustaining participation Format Number of teams Target number of teams for the period of the plan Overall change in numbers of teams + / - Mini-soccer teams 3 10 + 9 Youth Female small sided (including 9-a-side) 16 30 +14 Youth Female (11-a-side teams) +10 Total 19 50 +33

Growth and Retention Mini Soccer How will we get there? We will (actions) Responsibility Start Cost Mini Soccer Work with West Riding CFA to develop new U7 and U8 monthly league to be held at a central venue (The Leeds Football Centre). We will encourage member clubs to start an U8’s team to enter into monthly league. We will work alongside CFA to encourage new young leaders to volunteer and referee at each festival. League Committee WGFDO Feb 16 £100 per festival We will support and encourage member clubs to start an U7’s or U8’s team to enter into monthly league by working alongside CFA to signpost clubs to CFA initiatives such a ‘Join Our Club’. Jun 16 None Invite CFA staff and guest speakers to league meetings to deliver development workshops based on new CFA initiatives ie Tesco skills team for 5-11 years. WGFDO /CFA Staff Sep 16 Produce a recruitment and retention guide to distribute to clubs within league to support retention of players. Introducing a Traffic Light System so that the league are aware of clubs that are in danger of folding. Dec 16 Encourage clubs to apply for new kits through ‘premier League kit Scheme’ or sponsorship. Advertise in local paper – ‘Fill these kits’ Jun 14

Growth and Retention How will we get there? We will (actions) Responsibility Start Cost Youth Female (7v7, 9v9) Work with West Riding CFA to develop new teams to enter the league. Focusing on U14+ age groups. League will support promotion of CFA initiatives join our club, Mash up, premier league funding for sport, be inspired fund. League Committee WGFDO Jun 16 None Encourage clubs to engage in the Junior Leaders programme within clubs using ?? CLUB NAME ?? as a good practice example. Encourage young leaders to attend CFA football futures camp. Engage schools to enter teams into a WRGFL/ WRCFA football roadshow festival aimed at Harrogate schools to attend, Mini Football in the morning and Junior in the afternoon. Information can be to all players attending. Sep 16 Possible cost of medals Encourage clubs to engage in joint training sessions with Harrogate Town Ladies FC – This will help breakdown the barriers between Harrogate Town and grassroots football. Invite Harrogate Town Ladies FC Director to be a guest speaker at Girls League meetings. Mar 16

Youth Female 11 aside and Adult provision Growth and Retention How will we get there? We will (actions) Responsibility Start Cost Youth Female 11 aside and Adult provision Work with West Riding CFA to develop new teams to enter the league. Focusing on U14+ age groups. League will support promotion of CFA initiatives join our club, Mash up, premier league funding for sport, be inspired fund. League Committee WGFDO Jan 14 None League and County FA to actively promote League in schools, sixth forms and colleges – Produce a league guide to make schools aware of the football provision outside of school. Create strong link with West Riding County Women's league to enable U17’s/U18's teams to progress easily in to Women's Football. Arrange to meetings between with Women's League and Clubs that are due to progress to Adult football. Distribute County Women’s League guide to all clubs making the transition between junior and adult football. Mar 14 Investigate possibility of monthly 7 aside event for U17 & U18 girls aimed at girls who will quit the 11 aside game after U16's. This will run parallel to the 11 aside leagues some players will compete in both. We must look to retain girls who just want to keep playing on a lesser basis, which will always provide a route back to 11 aside or Open Age at a later date. Sept 14

Target for the period of the plan Raising Standards and addressing behaviour creating a safe and positive environment League Criteria Current position Target for the period of the plan Percentage of teams with Charter Standard 94% 100% The league actively promotes the Respect Programme through implementation of: • The Respect Codes of Conduct • Designated Spectator Area for games • Captains taking more responsibility for the behaviour of the players • Awareness of Referee managing the game Enforce Respect Handshake The League are fully supportive of the programme and promote this with our member clubs at all times. To continue to promote all aspects of the respect programme to all our teams across the league   Hold club support/ RESPECT briefings for clubs with support from the RESPECT officers and the WRCFA development Team Equality and Safeguarding Children policies and procedures West Riding Girls Football League currently use FA Standard Policies of Equality and Safeguarding Children Maintain implementation of Equality and Safeguarding Children polices. Youth League Welfare Officer Welfare Officer Madeline Wyspianski Continue to have league welfare officer. Must attend league meetings and sit on the league committee

Raising Standards and addressing behaviour How will we get there? We will (actions) Responsibility Start Cost 100% Charter Standard We will support all clubs in the League to achieve the award. This will involve the CSL Coordinators working closely with the WRCFA Development Team to ensure support, guidance and access to the necessary Coach Education courses & workshops that are a necessity for the award. The League will signpost individual clubs to the WRCFA Development Team in order for them to receive guidance with the application process. CSL Coordinators / Youth League Welfare Officer   WRCFA Development Team to ensure a comprehensive Coach Education and support programme is available to enable clubs to meet CS requirements. Jun 16 None Respect The League to nominate RESPECT officers, who will take the lead on all aspects of the RESPECT codes and deal initially with RESPECT issues.  RESPECT officers and members of the Committee will continue to attend matches on a regular basis to monitor both good and bad practice CSL Coordinators/Youth League Welfare Officer/RESPECT officers to work closely with County Welfare and Referee Development Officer to implement the Respect programme. RESPECT officers / League Committee / CWO

Raising Standards and addressing behaviour How will we get there? We will (actions) Responsibility Start Cost Youth League Welfare Officer The League will maintain the role of a fully qualified League Welfare Officer and ensure that he/she is a full member of the league committee, with Welfare being a compulsory agenda item at League Meetings  The League Welfare Officer will share good practice with the Club Welfare Officers around behaviour, codes of conduct etc. Youth League Welfare Officer / League Secretary / County Welfare Officer Sep 15 None The League Welfare Officer will liaise with the County Welfare Officer to deliver appropriate updates and training to Club Welfare Officers, and make sure that all Club Welfare Officers access the WOW and Safeguarding Children workshops. These will be delivered by the WRCFA periodically throughout the year, and they will be advertised directly to the clubs. Jun 16 The League Welfare Officer will ensure that any complaints regarding behaviour are dealt with in a professional manner and in line with current policies and procedures.

Charter Standard League Criteria Target for the period of the plan Better Players Developing better players with a focus on the 5-11 age group Charter Standard League Criteria Current position Target for the period of the plan Use of small-sided football formats League embraces small sided form of Football. Currently runs 5v5, mini Soccer, and Youth Female 7v7 League to continue to deliver small sided formats of football to help sustain age groups and player progression. Size of divisions not to exceed 12 teams League does not exceed divisions of more than 12 teams. League to continue to not exceed divisions of 12 teams. No league tables at U7,U8, U10’s, U11’s and U12’s age groups League currently does not run league tables at U7, U8’s and U9’s age groups. League continue to implement youth review changes. Encouraging the provision of flexible format festivals League currently provides and supports 5v5, Mini-Soccer, 7v7 and 9v9 formats League to continue to provide flexible formats of football to league member clubs. Coach education programme Access given to West Riding County FA Coach Education and Charter Standard In-service training Programme via Website & FA Full Time News. Football Development Officer to update league with latest coach education information at league meeting or e-mail

Better Players How will we get there? We will (actions) Responsibility Start Cost Use of small sided formats  The league continue to offer small sided formats 5v5,7v7 and 9 v 9 football The League will explore the opportunity to offer indoor festivals (futsal) during deepest winter League committee Sept 15 None Size of division not to exceed 12 teams  Aim to have divisions of 8 or 10 teams, anything above and we will look to split into divisions based on ability levels. Coach Education Programme The League will, in conjunction with the WRCFA, offer Coaches and Managers dedicated access to a full and comprehensive Coach Education package. Managers and coaches will also have access to the FA YAM, transition between formats, Long Term Player Development & How to run teams workshops.  The league will also continue to provide courses to support clubs to fulfil their charter Standard club obligations and achieve their annual health check WRCFA Development team

Better Players How will we get there? We will (actions) Responsibility Start Cost Invite Football Development Officer to attend quarterly League meetings to update on County FA Coach Education programme. Will include presentations / handouts To deliver in-service events for teams and coaches focussing on youth female football. Organise this through Women and Girls football development officer. League Committee West Riding County FA Women and Girls Football Development Officer - To present to league clubs at league meetings Jun 16 None Give member clubs access to the West Riding CFA Charter Standard Club In-service training programme. - Promote and encourage member clubs to attend free module 1 and 2 courses delivered by County FA. West Riding County FA Football Development Officer Sep 16 Promote and encourage member club coaches to attend PDC and Centre of Excellence coaching in-service events and centre trials. Work alongside FA Skills team to encourage member clubs to link in with the programme. Promote FA Skills holiday courses to member clubs. FA Skills Coaches Sep 15

Target for the period of the plan Running the game Leading and governing the game efficiently League Criteria Current position Target for the period of the plan League is sanctioned by the FA/CFA League is sanctioned and affiliated by West Riding County League to continue to be sanctioned and affiliated by West Riding County FA League is signed up to The FA Standard Code of Rules League is signed up to FA Standard Code of Rules League to continue to use Standard Code of Rules. Charter Standard agenda item at league meetings On League agenda League to actively encourage clubs to achieve Charter Standard Charter Standard as an item on league agenda for each league meeting Youth League Welfare Officer and League Coordinator sit on the league committee League Welfare Officer and League Coordinator both sit on the League Committee League Welfare Officer and League Coordinator to both continue to sit on League Committee League uses a web based administration system for results, tables and fixtures League currently uses Full-Time to manage League fixtures League to maintain using Full-Time to manage league fixtures

Running the game How will we get there? We will (actions) Responsibility Start Cost The League is sanctioned by the CFA / FA - The League will work with the West Riding County FA to annually renew its sanction. League Chairman Secretary, Charter Standard League Coordinator Jun 15 None League is signed up to the FA Standard Code of Rules - The League will review annually our rules with the WRCFA to ensure we comply with the FA rules. League Secretary Jun 16 Charter Standard League agenda item at all League meetings, performance against our Development Plan will be monitored. Rules and Sanctions Officer Youth League Welfare Officer and CS League Coordinator already sits on the League Committee - The League will maintain this position as both are already members of the Committee. County FA Football Development Officer to advise league secretary. Jan 16 Use of Full Time to manage League fixtures - The League already links our existing website with the FA's Full Time system. We will also ensure that any members of the Committee who need Full Time training have access to relevant support. League Referees' Secretary County FA - to support with training Sep 15

Charter Standard League Criteria Target for the period of the plan Workforce Development recruiting and supporting a skilled and diverse football workforce Charter Standard League Criteria Current position Target for the period of the plan Volunteer Charter Standard League Coordinator. Charter Standard League Coordinator in place on the committee – Keith Thompson Maintain position Qualified referees Clubs are encouraged to use qualified referees wherever possible, however the League recognises that this is not always possible. Clubs however must ensure that any person refereeing has undergone a DBS check To work with County referees development team to support clubs / coaches by arranging mini soccer referees workshops for member clubs. To run a female only referees course to encourage girls to referee within the girls league. League Committee There are currently 5 Members on the League Committee. To retain the number of Committee members as a minimum but to encourage club representatives to join the committee

Charter Standard League Criteria Target for the period of the plan Workforce Development recruiting and supporting a skilled and diverse football workforce Charter Standard League Criteria Current position Target for the period of the plan Volunteers No initiatives in place at present. To increase the number of young volunteers within grassroots football via JFL courses on an annual basis and the Football futures Programme. Continuous professional development opportunities for volunteers and teams League and member clubs access West Riding CFA coach education programme and Charter Standard Club In-Service training. Establish an annual programme of CPD opportunities for all volunteers, clubs, and officials associated with the League

Workforce Development How will we get there? We will (actions) Responsibility Start Cost The league will maintain the position of Volunteer Charter Standard League Coordinator - the key responsibility of the VCSLC will be to ensure the League delivers on its League Development Plan VCSLC/League Committee Feb 16 None The League will target new volunteers, for them to become involved with the Committee. The league will actively encourage young junior football leaders to join the committee. League Committee Sep 16 N one Candidates will be enrolled onto the CFA Football futures Programme Charter Standard League Coordinator s/ WRCFA FDO The League will run 1 x Level 1 CCF course each year to enable Charter Standard Clubs to maintain the requirement of a Level 1 coach per team Charter Standard League Coordinators/ WRCFA FDO TBC The League will provide access for coaches to the Youth Award (Module 1) through the CFA Coach Education Programme Charter Standard League Coordinators/ WRCFA FDO Set 16 The League will run a Safeguarding Children Workshop each year to enable Club Welfare Officers and club coaches to undertake the training

Workforce Development How will we get there? We will (actions) Responsibility Start Cost The League will run an Emergency Aid Workshop each year to enable club coaches / managers to undertake the training Charter Standard League Coordinator s/ WRCFA FDO Sep 16 £25 per candidate The League will run 1 x Football For All Equality Workshop to raise the awareness of equality issues within football TBC The League will promote and run a practical workshop focussing on the transition between formats. The will be delivered following the end of each playing season through the WRCFA in service CPD programme The League will run 1 x Working With Teams Workshop providing ideas on how to run teams, including work around team talks, team philosophy and formations The first Weekend of the Season will be run as a CPD workshop. Workshops will be lead by FA and League staff to educate Managers and coaches for the coming season. This will be registered as a CPD event and members of the FA LCC will gain hours for attending Sept 17

Facility Development How will we get there? We will (actions) Responsibility Start Cost Promote the Football Foundations Capital funding opportunities to member clubs for upgrading of playing surfaces or changing facilities. League Committee County FA Football Development Officers Jun 16 None If Clubs do not have Goalpost that meet the standard. Sign post them to the Football Foundation Goal Post Safety Scheme and the opportunity of purchasing new goals. Jul 16 Ensure all league clubs are aware of Football Foundation grants scheme e.g. :Grow the Game /Build the game Sep 16 League to be invited to Football Foundation grant workshop through our the year.

Promotion How will we get there? We will (actions) Responsibility Start Cost Work with the County FA to raise the profile of the league and Girls Football within Harrogate & District - Share good news stories on CFA Website - County FA E-news - Utilise Social Media- Facebook ,Twitter - Send news articles to local media - Nomination to FA Community Awards League Committee WGFDO Jun 16 None Advertise on local media to recruit new players The League will use local media, newspapers TV and radio to promote the achievement of being a Charter Standard League and its eventual successful renewal Jul 16 Produce and circulate flyer for Schools and colleges to raise awareness of league League to have access to a page in the West Riding County FA Women and Girls Provisions booklet. Sep 16 Actively seek sponsorship for League to assist with running costs and supporting clubs through CPD and recruitment . Member Clubs West Riding County FA

County Football Association Support The following table identifies the support package to be agreed between the H&DJGFL and WRCFA based on delivering the identified aims, objectives and targets of the league and the County Football Association. Development Plan Area We will (actions) Responsibility Start Cost Growth and Retention CFA will assist the league with the delivery of the league development plan and offer support and guidance in relation to the plans to further develop league structures and playing opportunities. Women's & Girls Football Development Officer / Senior Football Development Officer Jun 16 None Raising Standards Addressing Behaviour County Welfare / Referee Development Officer will work with the League and its clubs to ensure understanding and compliance with the Respect programme. Support will be given to access resources, spectator barriers, develop codes of conduct etc.   FDO will work with the clubs to achieve 100% Charter Standard requirement. Audit exercise to be completed to highlight where clubs are with their applications and what support they need, if any. League Committee County FA Football Development Officers Sep 16

Development Plan Area We will (actions) Responsibility Start Cost Better Players CFA / RCDM / WRCFA Development Team to work with the League and its clubs to see how Leagues and clubs can comply with LTPD. The WRCFA will ensure that the Coach Education programme it offers will be administered by qualified tutors and the courses meet the required quality standards FDO will work with League Secretary to formalise the League competition structure in line with FA YDR changes. This will include the introduction of trophy events, Futsal and central venue formats. Women's & Girls Football Development Officer / Senior Football Development Officer Jul 16 None Running the Game The WRCFA governance team will support the League with administrative matters relating to affiliation and discipline. The Coach Education team will support the League to develop and deliver appropriate courses for member clubs.  The Referee Development Officer will support the League to develop and deliver referees courses. West Riding County FA Jun 16

Development Plan Area We will (actions) Responsibility Start Cost Workforce Development The WRCFA will provide appropriate courses for member clubs to access to support coach development (this will include generic, youth award and specialist pathways) The WRCFA will support the League to run a coach / manager support workshop on the first weekend of the season. This will be registered for coach CPD hours and will cover working with mini soccer players. Women's & Girls Football Development Officer / Senior Football Development Officer Jul 16 None Facilities Will support the league clubs and league with funding applications / Advice on applications County Development Manager Jun 16 Promotion The WRCFA will keep in close contact with the League to share good news stories, best practice ideas, coaching courses and beneficial initiatives through their websites and networks. Women & Girls FDO Signed (league representative): Name: Date: Signed (CFA representative): Name: Date: