Open Age Football

Safeguarding in Open-Age Football

Helping adult clubs to understand their safeguarding responsibilities

We are constantly working to make football in our county a safe and enjoyable experience for all

The FA has contacted open-age adult football clubs and leagues across the country to support them in fully understanding their safeguarding responsibilities for Under 18s, and adults in disability teams.

Every open-age adult club is required to ensure the safeguarding of any Under 18s involved with them. In addition where there are adult disability teams, they are required to promote safeguarding adults, across every aspect of the club.

Details of the requirements at each level of the game can be found in document below. Many clubs will already meet these requirements, particularly those who also offer youth football where similar requirements have been enforced for some time.

We are here to help

Hertfordshire FA are committed to creating safe and enjoyable football for all. We here to support all of our adult clubs and leagues to ensure these requirements are met and can help you with any questions you may have in terms of safeguarding.

For further information and assistance please contact our Designated Safeguarding Officer on 01462 650215 or by emailing safeguarding@hertfordshirefa.com.

DOWNLOAD THE FA LETTER TO CLUBS

DOWNLOAD THE FA LETTER TO LEAGUES

 TEMPLATE SAFEGUARDING POLICY FOR CLUBS