This can be done simply by completing the Affiliation form and Form E (under related documents), accompanied by a copy of the competition’s rules, and returning with the correct remittance to Suffolk FA HQ.
Before returning the Form E, please make sure that all clubs in your charity competition are affiliated to their respective County Associations for the ensuing season.
Please Note:
The Following FA Rules will be strictly enforced:
Competitions that comprise of more than one match:
a) Must register by 30 June in each year
b) Those run on a league basis MUST contribute not less than one tenth of the Gross Receipts of each match to an approved Charity.
c) Those run as a Challenge Competition MUST contribute not less than one tenth of the Gross Receipts of all preliminary rounds and at least one third of the Gross Receipts of the Semi-Final and Final Ties.
One Match played for a trophy or mementoes:
a) Permission to play these matches MUST be applied for not later than 1 April, by application to Martin Head (Suffolk FA Chief Executive Officer).
b) The Gross Proceeds (from all sources), subject to reasonable expenses - which may not exceed 20% - must be paid over to the Charity for which the match is played within 14 days of the date of the match and a receipt for this, together with a statement of account of the match MUST be sent to Martin Head within the same period.
Public Liability Insurance
Please note that clubs already affiliated to Suffolk FA are covered by the Public Liability Insurance as detailed in the County Handbook. Unaffiliated or “ad hoc” teams are not covered by this insurance but it can be purchased for £35, paid to Suffolk FA.