Buntingford Cougars

We’re a community football club in Buntingford, Hertfordshire. From the Under 6s to the Seniors, most of our teams play in the Royston Crow League. We welcome young people of all abilities and it’s our goal to bring out the best in everyone. Not only do we want our players to excel as athletes, we also want them to make friends and learn to work together. Sportsmanship and respect are part of every match and practice session. We’re a Charter Standard club, and we take the FA’s Respect initiative  seriously. It’s our goal to promote a positive and safe environment for young people, coaches, managers, referees and parents.

So what does a Club have to do to achieve and maintain its Charter Standard Club status?

• A written constitution
• FA CRB checked volunteers
• All managers to have minimum of FA Level 1 Coaching Course
• Commitment to attend in-service training
• Acceptance and promotion of Codes of Conduct
• Commitment to provide Mini-Soccer opportunities for Under 10s
• Commitment to promote schools liaison and equal opportunities for all