Partridge Green FC, one of the oldest football clubs(1899) in Sussex is based just south of Horsham. We are always looking for players of all standards to strengthen are playing staff. We are a family friendly club that also has a large junior section. PGFC was one of the first clubs in Sussex to qualify for FA Charter status. We are currently working harder than ever with the local community. During the close season several community events were held to great success.

We currently run 2 senior Saturday teams, PGFC 1st XI play in West Sussex Football league Div 2 (North) and PGFC reserves currently play in WSFL div 5 (Central). Pre season training starts on the first Tuesday in July at the King George V playing fields in Partridge Green. Training will continue throughout the winter and is on Tuesday nights at Henfield leisure centre, all interested parties are welcome.

For more details of training and general information please contact us at:

 info@pgfc.info or enquires@pgfc.info

 

  

 

                                       

In July 2008 Partridge Green FC successfully renewed its FA Charter standard accreditation. Once again the club management have been rewarded for all of the hard work that goes on behind the scenes in striving to raise standards.

 Only 37 other adult clubs in Sussex have FA Charter status – 25@ Junior/Intermediate level, 7 @ B senior and 6 @ A senior. This really goes to prove that its not just great team work on the pitch that makes for a successful club.

 The FA Charter Standard Clubs programme provides national recognition to those clubs who demonstrate:
• Required standards
• Raising standards
• Reaching excellence

The FA Charter Standard Clubs programme, supported by FA Community Partner McDonald's, was launched in February 2001 and is a core component of The FA Football Development programme. The project is aimed at all clubs outside the Football League and Premier League, players, children and parents find a club in their local area that meets FA standards.
 

Criteria
The FA, in conjunction with various bodies, has drawn up the following set of criteria for clubs wishing to reach Charter Standard:  

·        A written constitution

·        FA CRB checked volunteers for junior clubs

·        All managers to have minimum of FA Level 1 Coaching Course for junior clubs

·        Commitment to attend in-service training

·        Acceptance and promotion of Codes of Conduct

·        Commitment to promote equal opportunities for all

 Benefits

 

Clubs that are successful in achieving the Charter get access to the following benefits:

 

Use of Charter Standard Crest

Exclusive Workshops

Umbro Kit and Equipment Grants

National and Regional Awards

Access to FA McDonald's coaching awards

Certificates

Starter Pack, including posters, Codes of Conduct, Certificates

  

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