What does the Amateur Football Combination Expect?
The AFC expects clubs to provide a suitable person for all of our games. Any AFC game can involve players who are aged 16-18. Even if your team wont include any 16 or 17 year olds, your opposition might. We expect all under-18 players to be free to play in any match and not be prevented because the home club havent provided a suitable referee. We shall not be asking for clubs for proof that their club referees are suitable our duty is to inform clubs of the legal requirements and it is the responsibility of each club to ensure they provide suitable referees. CRB Check No Need to be Afraid The CRB Check is nothing to be afraid of. Its purpose is to identify the small minority of people who may present a risk to youngsters and other vulnerable groups. As the FA guidance explains, there are no concerns over traffic offences, most youth offending and indeed a wide range of other offences. Its the more serious, recent offences such as assaults, drug use and supplying, racist offending, hara
