£50 to apply for promotion this year with Sheffield FA?!
Sure it was only £20 last few seasons. Other counties the same?
Sure it was only £20 last few seasons. Other counties the same?
Promotion fees
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I believe its around £30 in my area - ensures your serious about doing it.
Indeed. It helps cover the cost of matchday observers (not entirely) and shows a commitment from your end to the progression pathway.
ChasObserverRefDeveloper
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Refunded if you complete all the required elements(?)
I understand there are costs and don’t disagree with a fee being in place. Just surprised by such a significant price increase.
If it was/is point blank free you'll get tons of people apply with no intention of seeing it through and end up having to waste a ton of resources getting these people matchday coaching visits before they inevitably lose interest.
I don't think there should be an outright charge, especially as high as £50 though. I think a nominal fee of £20 max or alternatively as suggested above, £50 deposit, refundable once all elements are completed, is fair.
When do counties advertise promotion for the forthcoming season generally? Is there a cut off date for applications (esp for 5-4)?
ChasObserverRefDeveloper
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This discussion about cost is confusing - the payment is a refundable deposit, which the applicant gets back if they complete the required elements (or have to leave because of illness, for example)
ChasObserverRefDeveloper
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Usually advertised in early June as referee registration opens on 01 June, and registration is essential before any promotion application.
In most counties the cut off date is 31 July for 5>4. For Y1>Y2, 7>6 and 6>5 it is possible to apply at any stage of the season, as there are several "windows" within the season (once registered)
Not sure this is always the case. Possibly is where you are, but believe some/most counties charge an outright fee. I never had any of my fees refunded.
I do agree that it should be the case though.
ChasObserverRefDeveloper
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FA Handbook states: "The Parent Association may charge promotion candidates an administration fee (the sum to be determined from time to time by The Association); the administration fee will be refunded to a
candidate who completes the promotion process, regardless of whether or not they are promoted" ... so you need to apply for a refund
Pretty sure the FA have told CFAs they can go against that, and for most CFAs it is an outright fee, not a refundable fee.FA Handbook states: "The Parent Association may charge promotion candidates an administration fee (the sum to be determined from time to time by The Association); the administration fee will be refunded to a
candidate who completes the promotion process, regardless of whether or not they are promoted" ... so you need to apply for a refund
Thanks for the comprehensive reply!
