Berks & Bucks FA

General Enquires 2

• Registering For A FAN
• Social Media

Rules & Regulations 5

• FA Heading Guidance
• Standard Club Rules
• The FA Handbook
• Standard Code of Rules for Mini-Soccer & Youth Football Competitions
• Pitch Sizes and Guidelines

Posting on our Noticeboards 1

• How to advertise for players, coaches or volunteers on our Noticeboards

Formal Complaints 3

• How can I submit a formal complaint to the Berks & Bucks FA?
• How do I submit a complaint?
• How do I make a complaint about the behaviour of another team?

Grassroots Technology 2

• Where to find The FA's Grassroots Technology Knowledge Base
• How to raise a ticket with The FA's Grassroots Technology Team

FA Technology Links 5

• Whole Game System Login Page
• Full-Time Homepage
• Events Platform Homepage
• Club Portal
• Competition Portal

County Cups 7

• What do I do if I am appointed to referee a County Cup fixture?
• Who pays the referee for a County Cup fixture?
• How do I report a result of a County Cup fixture?
• What happens when a County Cup tie is postponed?
• What are the kick off times for a County Cup fixture?

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Club Governance & Management 9

• Football Debt Recovery
• Can a club change their name?
• Insurance Information, Documents & Making a Claim
• Running Websites & Social Media Platforms
• Club Structures Guide

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Affiliation 15

• What is affiliation?
• When is the affiliation window open?
• How do I join a League?
• What information do I need to provide at affiliation?
• What insurance do we need to provide for affiliation?

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Setting Up a New Club 2

• Need Players & Coaches
• Setting Up A New Club

Tournaments 3

• How do I apply to host a Club Tournament?
• Playing Overseas
• Hosting Foreign Opposition

Player Registration 1

• Player Registration Guidance

Discipline 7

• How can I make an appeal against a decision by my League?
• Where can I get help with processing my club discipline online?
• How can I make a payment for a fine or misconduct?
• How can I respond to a misconduct charge?
• How can I appeal against a Misconduct Charge?

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Leagues 1

• League Sanctioning

Logging In 7

• What is the Whole Game System?
• How do I log on to the Whole Game System?
• I can’t remember my FAN number?
• I've forgotten my password?
• How do I change my personal details?

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Club Affiliation 13

• What happens when I submit my Club Affiliation Form?
• How do I remove a Team?
• What do I do if I can’t find a person to add to a role?
• Can I amend my Club Name?
• How to I affiliate for the 2017-18 season?

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Referee Reporting 7

• How do I know if my report has been submitted?
• What should I do if the name of the player I intend to report is not shown in the Player drop-down box?
• What if I do not know which teams I was refereeing?
• What if my game is not shown on my Referee Dashboard?
• How do I get help with submitting discipline reports through the Portal?

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Grassroots Technology - Whole Game System (WGS) 1

• The FA Whole Game System (WGS) Guidance

Match based discipline 12

• How do I acknowledge a red or yellow card?
• What is the punishment for a yellow or red card?
• What do I do if I haven't received notification of a red or yellow card?
• Can I appeal a Yellow or Red Card?
• What happens if I receive multiple red/yellow cards in a season?

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Suspensions 5

• How can I check if a player is suspended?
• When does a suspension start?
• What happens to a suspension at the end of the season?
• Why is a suspension still showing on Whole Game when it has been served?
• What does sine die mean?

Misconduct Charges and Disciplinary Hearings 9

• I've Received a Misconduct Charge. What is it and what do I do?
• What is an "Alternate Charge?"
• What is an "Aggravated Breach?"
• Why have I been asked to attend a Disciplinary Hearing?
• Do I have to attend a Disciplinary Hearing?

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Club Misconduct Charges 5

• What is FA Rule E20?
• What is a Multiplayer Misconduct Charge?
• What are Respect Charges?
• Why have we been charged under FA Rule E20?
• I've received a Misconduct Charge. What is it and what do I do?

Team Guidance 1

• Full Time Guide for Team Admins

League Guidance 4

• Full Time: Player Suspensions
• Full-Time: Setting Up New Seasons
• Full-Time: Cup Competitions
• Full-Time: People & Registration

Grassroots Technology - Full-Time 1

• Full-Time Guidance

Grassroots Technology - Matchday App 2

• The FA Matchday App Guidance
• Raising a Matchday App Issue

Qualification queries 5

• How do I access Safeguarding for Committee Members online course?
• The role of a CWO and how to become a CWO
• What is the Role of a Club Welfare Officer?
• How do I become a Club Welfare Officer?
• How do I report a Safeguarding or Welfare Concern?

DBS checks 10

• DBS Verification
• What is the DBS Process?
• Who verifies my documents for a DBS Check?
• Who needs a DBS?
• How much is a DBS Check?

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Youth Clubs 7

• What are the minimum safeguarding requirements for affiliating a Youth Club?
• How do I set my Club up to verify DBS documents?
• How do I set my Club up to verify DBS documents?
• How long does a DBS check take?
• What do I do if a DBS Check has been pending for a long time?

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Refereeing 1

• Referee Badge

General Enquiries 3

• Do referees need insurance?
• Looking for a Referee?
• Do referees need a DBS Check?

Courses 2

• How can I become a referee?
• How do I access the Safeguarding Workshop?

General Enquiries 6

• What is St George's Park?
• How do I get a FA CRC Check if I am a Coach?
• Why do I need an FA qualification?
• What is an FA Number?
• What if I don't have an FA Number?

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Coach Development 1

• Looking to continue Coach Development/CPD?

Courses 10

• First Aid
• Safeguarding Children
• FA Playmaker
• Introduction to Coaching Football (Level 1)
• Welfare Officer Workshop

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The FA Learning (Education) Dashboard 1

• Navigating the My Learner Dashboard

Youth Football 4

• The FA Youth Development Review
• What is a Welfare Officer?
• What qualifications do I need to coach youth football
• Can I apply for Wildcats?

Players 6

• Where can I find football to play?
• What recreational football can I get involved in?
• How can I find a club to play for?
• Looking for disabillity specific football club
• I am interested in Walking Football

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Grassroots Technology - Events Platform 1

• FA Events Platform Guidance

Berks & Bucks FA Council 2

• What is the BBFA Council
• What is discussed at a BBFA Council Meeting

The Board of Directors - BBFA 2

• Who are the Board of Directors for Berks & Bucks FA
• Does the Berks & Bucks FA have Articles of Association