Toolstation NCEL clubs can now apply to enter the FA Cup and FA Vase for season 2014/15.

Applications can be submitted online by going to www.thefa.com/thefacup/more/clubadmin.

On successful completion of the online application and payment, an automatic email confirmation will be sent to the participant from The FA.

Please note that the application is only available for online completion and payment by credit or debit card.

The closing date is Tuesday 1st April, 2014.

Below is a reminder of the ground grading and entry requirements, which are linked to The FA National League System.

FA Cup
Clubs below Step 5 in The FA National League System must have a ground grade which conforms to a "G" grade (appropriate to Step 6) or higher as at 31 March 2014. By way of further explanation:-

Clubs to be accepted
Clubs in Step 6 finishing in a league position 1-4 of the current season, subject to the ground conforming to a "G" grade as at 31 March 2014.

Clubs to be accepted, subject to available places
Clubs in Step 6 finishing in a league position below 4th place of the current season, subject to the ground conforming to a "G" grade as at 31 March 2014.

The grading requirement for The FA Cup will now be raised to the 'F' grade from Season 2015-16 and will remain at the 'G' grade (appropriate to Step 6) for the foreseeable future.

FA Vase
Clubs in Step 5 and below in The FA National League System must have a ground grade which conforms to a "H" grade (appropriate to entry to Step 6) or higher as at 31 March 2014.

For further clarification on ground grades please use the following link - www.thefa.com/my-football/club-leagues/ground-grading.