Clubs should include provisions for returning Club equipment (playing/training kits, balls, bibs, etc) within their membership rules or registration forms.
It should be made explicitly clear to a player within these documents if they own any equipment, or the equipment remains the property of the Club. Clubs may also wish to consider asking Players to pay a deposit before any equipment is handed over, which can then be retained should a player leave without returning the equipment.
If a Player leaves the Club and fails to return any equipment the County FA is not able to assist in reclaiming either the original equipment, or its financial value.
More Information
For information on The FA's Debt Recovery Programme, click here.
If you are seeking to claim Debts not covered by The FA Debt Recovery programme you may wish to consider seeking legal advice, or a Court Claim.
If you need any further support on this topic, please contact us via the Support Hub.
For more information about managing a grassroots football Club, please visit www.Berks-BucksFA.com. Alternatively, find us on socials @berksandbucksfa for the latest news and updates.
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