READY TO START YOUR OWN CLUB?

http://www.devonfa.com/leagues-and-clubs/setting-up-a-club

The vast majority of football throughout the country is played at a local level for personal enjoyment.

Before embarking on forming a new team, ask yourself the following questions:

Are there enough potential players?

Are there enough volunteers to take care of club organisation and administration?

Listed below are the steps you need to take when setting up a club:

THE FIRST STEPS FOR SETTING UP A CLUB... Constitution - appointment of club officials Finance - income and expenditure to run the club Players - registration, eligibility, discipline, child protection and coaching Insurance - Public Liability and Personal Accident

THE SECOND STEPS FOR SETTING UP A CLUB...

Affiliation - County Associations and Leagues Fixtures - League and Cup Competitions Pitches - useful contacts and advice Kit and Equipment Administration Results/Public Relations/Press