The booklet provides information on the minimum requirements for entry into The FA Cup, The FA Trophy, The FA Vase and The FA Youth Cup, for season 2010-2011.
The closing date for applications is 1 April 2010.
Eligibility of Clubs Entering
The FA Cup
Clubs to be automatically accepted:
• Clubs in The Premier League, The Football League and in Steps 1, 2, 3 and 4 of The FA National League System.
• Clubs in Step 5 of The FA National League System subject to the ground conforming to the entry requirements.
• Clubs relegated to Step 6 of The FA National League System subject to the ground conforming to the entry requirements.
• Clubs in Step 6 of The FA National League System finishing in a League position 1-4 of the season just completed subject to the ground conforming to the entry requirements.
Clubs to be accepted subject to available places:
• Clubs playing in Step 6 of The FA National League System finishing in a League position below fourth place of the season just completed subject to the ground conforming to the entry requirements.
New Entries:
• Clubs must have participated in The FA Vase in Season 2009-2010.
The FA Trophy
Entry is restricted to Clubs competing in Steps 1-4 of The FA National League System. Clubs relegated out of Step 4 will automatically be switched into The FA Vase and Clubs promoted into Step 4 will automatically be moved to The FA Trophy.
The FA Vase
Entry is restricted to Clubs competing in Steps 5-7 of The FA National League System subject to the ground conforming to the minimum entry requirements.
The FA Youth Cup
• All Clubs currently in The Cup, Trophy or Vase that are taking part in a recognised Youth League/Academy or Competition in the current season sanctioned by The Association or an affiliated Association as determined by The Association from time to time.
• Clubs affiliated to The Football Association of Wales participating in The Cup.
• Youth Teams representing a Senior Club must be properly integrated within the main structure of the Senior Club.
• All of the above are subject to the ground conforming to the minimum entry requirements.
Contact Information for Assistance on FA Competitions
If any further information is required on applying to enter FA Competitions, please contact [email protected] or call on 0844 980 8200 x4583 OR x4617.
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