Lewes had double reason to celebrate this week after Jimmy Quinn's side all but clinched the Ryman League division two title with a crushing 7-1 win over Chertsey on Tuesday.

Off the field, the club's future was being strengthened as Lewes became the first senior club in Sussex to be awarded the prestigious Football Association Charter Standard Certificate.

The certificate is an award for excellence in coaching and it acknowledges clubs that show commitment to the development of youth and women's football.

It means all coaching staff at the club must be FA qualified, must undergo NSPCC Child Protection training and must abide by a code of conduct.

Lewes are developing their youth set-up for next season, taking over the current Rottingdean under-16 side plus the Hollingbury under-15s and under-14s.

While the club made a significant amount of money from the FA Cup run this year, they do not pay extravagent wages and developing the youth structure should help provide first team players for the future.

Lewes chairman Terry Parris said: "We are going to be right at the forefront of the FA-led revolution in football coaching that is going to change the way youngsters are trained and treated at football clubs across this country.

"We will be using the most modern methods and ideas, making sure children get the most out of their football, so that the club gets the most out of them.

"We aspire to provide the highest standard of youth development in the area and attract the brightest and most progressive coaches available. As we are able to find qualified and committed coaching staff, we will seek to expand our youth development programme."

FA chief executive Adam Crozier said: "Clubs who become Charter Standard will be taking part in a genuine grassroots revolution."

Lewes visit Wivenhoe in their final match tomorrow needing just a point to confirm the title. The Rooks currently hold a three-point and 13-goal advantage over Horsham, who visit Ashford Town (Middlesex).

Even if they miss out, Hornets insist they will enjoy a small celebration tomorrow.

Boss John Maggs said: "Lewes have been outstanding but we have also been very good. Ninety points would win you the title most seasons."

Striker Ben Carrington could miss Worthing's final outing at home to Aylesbury after sustaining an eye injury.

Meanwhile, Crawley admit they will have to field a reserve-strength side after being forced to play the Floodlight Cup final on Monday.

Managing director John Duly wanted the game delayed until the start of next season because most of his squad are out of contract after tomorrow and several have also booked holidays.

The final was delayed because opponents Horsham are still involved in the Ryman League division two battle.

Duly said: "We are going to have put out the majority of reserves which is unfair to the fans, especially for a game against Horsham where there is quite a bit of rivallry.

"The specified date for the final was last Tuesday, but the county have put their foot down and told us to play on Monday. It's a shame because we have taken the competition seriously this season and this will be the only game when we don't field our strongest team."