Clubs are reminded that application for the above Competitions is now available online and the closing date for entry is 1st April 2010.
To apply for the above competitions, please go to www.thefa.com/thefacup and then click on the ‘Competition Administration’ portal located on the right hand side of the page. Before an application is submitted, clubs are strongly advised to read the Minimum Ground Standards and Entry Requirements for season 2010-2011, which are available on the application.
In order to apply for entry into FA Competitions, the individual making the application on behalf of the club must have a FAN (Football Association Number). For those individuals that do not already have a FAN, these can be obtained directly via the website by following the instructions which are linked to the relevant pages above. Only once a FAN has been obtained can the application be completed and submitted.
For Season 2010-2011 it is essential that a Club Secretary has direct access to the internet, as it will be a requirement for Clubs to have email access for entry into FA Competitions. Clubs are also reminded that all of the administration for FA Competitions is now online and regularly updated on the link above.
If there are any difficulties or questions with any of the above, then please call either Scott Bolton on 0844 980 8200 x4583 or Chris Darnell on x4617 in the Competitions Department or send an email to competition.entries@TheFA.com .