Grassroots football to play a more integral role in local youth development

SINGAPORE, 3 AUGUST 2023 – Grassroots football in Singapore is set to take on a more prominent role in terms of identifying and developing youth talent over the long term. In turn, their efforts will be officially recognised by the Football Association of Singapore (FAS) and where applicable, will also be entitled to compensation.

Academy Accreditation System – A high-quality learning and development environment for aspiring players

At the forefront of this effort is the FAS Academy Accreditation System (AAS), which aims to recognize and support various academies while fostering youth development in Singapore through specific criteria for their enhancement. By implementing an accreditation system, consumers of football services will easily identify FAS-recognized academies while providing a clear improvement pathway for these academies. It will also enable the FAS to implement a comprehensive database of youth players which tracks their progression from the time they are registered.

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