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A guide to Stadium Accreditation by Jon Smith, the most experienced FA Ground Inspector
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Guide compiled by Jon Smith
The country's most experienced FA football ground inspector navigates through the National League System documents and compliance requirements. Everything clubs at Steps 1-6 need to look out for.
FA and Leagues
Ground Grading/Stadium Accreditation
Stadium Accreditation & Leagues Ground Grading is mandatory on a three year cycle at all NLS football grounds.
Promotion to the NLS and all upward moves are subject to Accreditation compliance through the Stadium Power app. Regional Development managers and independent assessors now carry out ground compliance inspections using the app.
Ground Grading has changed to
Stadium Accreditation
The Premier League Stadium Fund /Football Foundation took over the day-to-day running of National League System Ground Grading compliance from July 2023 and the Ground Grading term has now been changed to Stadium Accreditation.
The introduction of the new Stadium Power facilities app has created a long awaited and useful national database of English (and some Welsh) football grounds and helps to identify where development funding streams will be needed for the next decade.
Full compliance
Consultancy & Ground Capacity Certificates
Developing grounds for the National League System can be problematic. I am regularly asked to consult on projects by clubs, from those trying to gain entry to Step 6 for the first time, or established clubs upgrading. I am also retained by architects. schools and local authorities.
Ground capacity certificates for standard Step 3 & 4 grounds. Ring for a quote and availability.