SFA Quality Mark Award @ Falkirk v St Mirren match on 16/05/09.

Steins are the latest club in Forth Valley to enhance their status under the SFA Quality Mark moving from the Standard Award to Development Award level.    The club were established in 1970 as a local works team and are currently based in Allandale on the west side of Falkirk .

Steins are the latest club in Forth Valley to enhance their status under the SFA Quality Mark moving from the Standard Award to Development Award level.    The club were established in 1970 as a local works team and are currently based in Allandale on the west side of Falkirk .  They operate teams at under 10s, 16s, 17s, 19s, 21s and amateurs, boasting a membership of 140 players, 25 qualified coaches and 12 committee members.

SFA and SportCentral Football Development Manager Alan Morgan added:  “I am delighted Steins have been awarded the Development Award.  Today recognises the hard work they have put into this and ensures that good standards are adhered to within the club.  I look forward to working with them moving towards the Community Award.”

Graham Wright Club Treasurer added: “We are extremely pleased to have achieved the second stage of the SFA accreditation process.  It is hoped that we can continue to enhance the Club’s reputation by improving our coaching standards and attracting new members and coaches.  This award is as a direct result of the sterling efforts of a small number of dedicated individuals within the Club.”

Anyone interested in joining the club should contact Graham Wright on 07725 768301 or Malcolm Warham on 07941 958727.

For further information on the SFA Quality Mark contact Alan Morgan on 01324 590720.

Pictured below is Falkirk Managing Director George Craig presenting the award to club treasurer Graham Wright and coach co-ordinator Malcolm Warham along with SFA/SportCentral Football Development Manager Alan Morgan.