Forest Hall Juniors Football Club: Information Sheet

Forest Hall Juniors Football Club are based at Palmersville Community Centre, Palm Court, Forest Hall (commonly known as Proctors Field). The club was established 10 years ago by former Chairperson, Mr Bob Lofthouse who is now an Hon. President of the club. The club was started off with a single team at this time, but now has no fewer that 20+ teams and three girls teams this coming season, probably making it the largest club in North Tyneside.

Forest Hall Juniors Football Club are an FA “Charter Standard Development Club”. This status was awarded by the Football Association in July 2005. Being a Charter Standard Club demonstrates that best practice and advice provided by the Football Association is being followed thus:

1.	Coaching: At least one coach for each age group is qualified to FA level 1. Coaching procedures and best practice is used throughout the club.

2.	Child Protection best practice is followed.

3.	At least one coach from each age group is Emergency Aid qualified.

4.	All managers, coaches and helpers involved with players are Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) checked.

The club is committed to the provision of a safe environment for players at all times.

A considerable amount of time has been spent in developing a new constitution that embraces comprehensive codes of conduct for managers, coaches, players and parents, with the aim of improving the sportsmanship and behaviour of everyone associated with the club.

Further commitment has been made by producing a Development plan. This document describes the future aims of the club, for example, commencement of girls teams and involvement with the local disabled , as well as developing new mini-soccer teams on an annual basis.

Forest Hall F C also have a senior team with some 30 or so members & this team provides an exit route for junior club members who wish to progress into senior football.

By showing this commitment, and with the Senior team now being under the “umbrella” of the club, Forest Hall Juniors have the objective of becoming a “Charter Standard Community Club” in the near future.

For further information or questions on Forest Hall Juniors, please contact David Smith, Club Secretary (0191 2682028), David Pearson, Chairperson (0191 2160322 or Phil Embleton Treasurer (0191 2685399)