In line with FA Safeguarding requirements, all Managers, Assistants, Coaches and Welfare Officers within the Club Portal must have a completed and in-date Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, in readiness for the 2024/25 season.

In addition, they will be required to take the FA's free Player Welfare course.

This is to ensure the ongoing safeguarding of Under 18 players within the Hampshire Premier League. Failure to comply will impact a club's ability to apply/ renew its annual membership.

Within their applications, Clubs should note individual DBS certification should have both the 'Employer' and 'Position Applied For' as related to the (Hampshire Premier League) football club concerned. Existing DBS certificates (i.e. relating to professional employment or other interest) will not be accepted.

DBS checks can be initiated via club Welfare Officers. Guidance notes via Hampshire FA can be found HERE.

We encourage Clubs to address this important matter in a timely fashion, with an increase in demand on courses expected nearer the start of 2024/25 season.

For further information, please contact our Safeguarding Officer, Tim de Trafford - timdetraff@gmail.com