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.
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