What, How and Why- Affiliation

Created by Tom Measham, Modified on Thu, 18 Apr at 12:38 PM by Tom Measham

What is Affiliation?


Affiliation is the process by which clubs “register” with their County Football Association, allowing them to play affiliated football for the new season. It involves telling the county which teams you’ll be running, as well as the key officers and team officials involved in running your club.


Why Should we Affiliate?


Affiliation acts as a quality assurance and as a safety net to help protect players, clubs, officials and administrators throughout the game.


Benefits include:


Being legally affiliated to the Sheffield & Hallamshire County FA; the second-oldest football governing body after the Football Association (FA).

Contacts with all local leagues, clubs and players

Promotion via our website and links

Eligibility to compete in County FA competitions (e.g. County Cups)

Discipline, Fair Play and Respect

Funding Opportunities

Access to advice from County FA staff plus FA regional development, coaching and facilities personnel

Access to purchase public liability and personal injury insurance for your club, team and players

Access to The FA welfare programme

Access to County FA and FA communications, including your chance to help shape future development


How Much Does it Cost to Affiliate?


The cost to affiliate a team to the Sheffield & Hallamshire County FA is £26 per junior team and £36.50 per adult team.


CLICK HERE for a full breakdown on our affiliation fees


How to Affiliate?


Affiliation is now completed on the FA Clubs Portal, it is no longer on Whole Game System Please see below, a link to our support page, which has step by step guides.


Our Staff are on hand to support you through every step of your affiliation, the quickest way to receive support is submit a support ticket here.


SHCFA Support Portal



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