Newton Aycliffe Youth Football Club are very proud to announce that they have been awarded the 3 star highest accreditation by England Football, which has replaced the FA Charter Standard Scheme awarded to qualifying clubs for the past 20 years. There are only twenty four clubs across the Durham FA area to achieve this highest accreditation and it is a huge achievement to be recognised as leading the way in providing football pathways for girls and boys from 4 years old to adult football, as well as developing opportunities for disabled footballers.
Accreditation is also a clear signal to the Newton Aycliffe community that we value the importance of being sustainable and built to last off the pitch and that we want the very best for everybody: our players, coaches, spectators, volunteers, and officials. We are proud to say “Everyone counts. Everyone is valued.”
England Football announced the changes as part of The FA rebranding and commented as follows “On-pitch and off-pitch criteria is the foundation to providing safe, respectful and inclusive pathways and environments for the game of football in England. In addition, we recognise Clubs that provide one or more of the accredited player pathways, either for male, or female, or for disability players. The star that a club achieves, and is then recognised for, demonstrates that they have football teams within their set-up that support the three accredited player pathways. It helps us to align the relevant support and services they need to become the best version of the Club”.
Newton Aycliffe Youth FC were formed in 1989 and have continued since, to provide affordable football for all abilities, and now have twenty three teams and thriving football development sections, Little Eagles for boys and Wildcats for girls. If you need any further information contact Berni 07939 045242 or check out our website www.nayfc.com