Standards that strengthen our clubs
Club Licensing is a Concacaf structured process designed to ensure that BFA football clubs meet minimum standards across key areas of club development and management.
The Barbados Football Association, in conjunction with Concacaf, has established licensing requirements for clubs wishing to participate in its local competitions.
What the assessment covers
Infrastructure
Administration & personnel
Legal & governance
Financial management
Social responsibility
The licensing process
Submit the annual application
Clubs submit an application with the supporting documents required by the licensing regulations.
Review & assessment
The Club Licensing Manager and assessors review the information and inspect facilities where necessary.
Address outstanding requirements
Clubs are given an opportunity to address identified deficiencies within the established deadlines.
Independent decision
The completed assessment is submitted to the First Instance Body for a licensing decision.
Decisions & appeals
First Instance Body
The independent First Instance Body determines whether a licence is granted, granted subject to permitted conditions or sanctions, or refused.
Appeals Body
A club refused a licence may appeal to the independent Appeals Body in accordance with the licensing regulations.
Regional competition entry
Sporting success alone does not guarantee participation. A club must achieve the required sporting qualification, obtain the appropriate club licence, and meet the applicable competition entry and financial requirements.