Visual Standards Policy

Prestbury Girls Academy

Prestbury Girls Academy Visual Standards Poster

1. Purpose

At Prestbury Girls Academy, we pride ourselves on delivering a high-performance, professional, and positive environment.

Our visual standards reflect our identity, values, and commitment to excellence. How our players and coaches present themselves is a key part of who we are as an academy.

This policy sets clear expectations for appearance across all academy activities.

2. Player Standards

All players are expected to represent Prestbury Girls Academy with pride, professionalism, and consistency at all times.

3. Training Standards (Players)

Players must attend all training sessions in full academy training kit:

  • Sky Blue Training Shirt
  • Training Shorts
  • Training Socks
  • Quarter Zip Jumper (weather dependent)

Additional requirements:

  • Suitable football boots for the surface
  • Shin pads must be worn at all times
Micro shin pads are strictly prohibited.

4. Matchday Standards (Players)

Arrival & Departure

Players are expected to arrive and leave all fixtures in full academy travel kit:

  • Quarter Zip Jumper
  • Polo Shirt
  • Joggers
  • Prestbury Kit Bag

This ensures a consistent and professional image.

Match Kit

During fixtures, players must wear:

  • Official Prestbury Dutch Orange Kit (home/away)
  • Purple Away Kit (when required and provided by the academy)

Additional requirements:

  • Boots appropriate for the pitch surface
  • High-quality shin pads (micro shin pads are not permitted)

5. Social & Academy Events (Players)

Unless otherwise stated, players are required to wear:

  • Quarter Zip Jumper
  • Polo Shirt
  • Joggers

This applies to all academy-organised events, including tours, presentations, and group activities.

6. Coach Standards

Coaches are expected to lead by example and set the standard for professionalism across the academy.

Training & Matchdays

Coaches must wear:

  • Official Prestbury Girls Academy branded kit
  • Appropriate footwear for coaching environments
  • Weather-appropriate academy clothing (e.g. jackets, quarter zips)

Professional Presentation

Coaches are expected to:

  • Maintain a clean, tidy, and professional appearance
  • Wear consistent academy branding at all sessions and fixtures
  • Present themselves in a way that reflects the academy's standards and values

Leadership & Role Modelling

Coaches must:

  • Reinforce player visual standards
  • Challenge poor standards where necessary
  • Promote pride in representing the academy
  • Lead behaviours both on and off the pitch

7. Equipment & Presentation

All players are expected to:

  • Arrive with correct and complete kit
  • Maintain clean and presentable academy clothing
  • Take care of all issued equipment
  • Represent the academy professionally at all times

8. Compliance

Adherence to this policy is part of the academy's wider standards. Failure to meet visual standards may result in:

  • Players being unable to participate in sessions or matches
  • Follow-up communication with parents/guardians
  • Reinforcement of academy expectations

9. Our Commitment

Prestbury Girls Academy believes that high standards off the pitch support high performance on it.

By maintaining consistent visual standards, we:

  • Build a strong team identity
  • Promote professionalism
  • Create a positive environment
  • Prepare players for higher levels of the game