The First Instance Body (FIB) met today (27 March) to assess and consider the UEFA and FAW Women’s Tier 1 applications.
Eight of the 11 applications for a Tier 1 licence have been successful, including seven of the current Genero Adran Premier clubs and one club in Tier 2. In addition, four of the Genero Adran Premier clubs achieved a UEFA Licence.
Clubs are assessed on the following criteria:
- Sporting: Youth & Coaching
- Football Social Responsibility
- Infrastructure
- Personnel & Administration
- Legal
- Financial
- Codes of Practice
The FAW Women’s Tier 1 Licence is required for clubs to participate in the Genero Adran Premier and for those clubs who qualify for European competitions, a UEFA Licence is also a pre-requisite.
The Club Licensing system aims to assist the continual improvement and development of football clubs at the top level within Wales. Licensing is a transparent process that enables clubs to demonstrate to their stakeholders that they meet quality standards.
Following today’s meeting, the independent FIB Panel has decided on the following:
UEFA Women’s Licence for 2024/25 season (4 clubs)
Cardiff City
Cardiff Met University
Swansea City
Wrexham
Withdrawn UEFA Women’s Licence Applications for 2024/2025 season (2 clubs)
Pontypridd United
The New Saints
FAW Women’s Tier 1 Licence for 2024/25 season (8 clubs)
Aberystwyth Town
Barry Town United
Briton Ferry Llansawel
Cardiff City
Cardiff Met University
Swansea City
The New Saints
Wrexham
Refused FAW Women’s Tier 1 Licence for 2024/25 season (2 clubs)
Llandudno
Pontypridd United
Withdrawn FAW Women’s Tier 1 Licence Applications for 2024/2025 season (1 club)
Connah’s Quay Nomads
The FIB Panel extended its congratulations to those clubs successful in attaining Tier 1 and UEFA licences.
Those clubs who have been refused a Licence by the First Instance Body, have ten days in which to submit an appeal.
