DENBIGH Town Ladies FC are on track to compete at tier two level when the 2021/22 season kicks off, having passed the first phase of earning the the required licence.

Twelve North Wales women’s football teams have passed the first phase of requirements to compete in Tier 2 of the new-look Welsh pyramid next season.

A second phase of scrutiny will determine which eight of the 12 will make up Tier 2 North in 2021-22.

Denbigh Town Ladies were among the dozen teams successful in phase one, with the others being; Airbus UK Broughton, Amlwch Town, Bethel, Colwyn Bay, Connah’s Quay Nomads, Llandudno, Llanfair United, Llanystumdwy, North Football Association, Pwllheli and Wrexham.

The FAW announced that for the second year clubs wishing to compete in Tier 1 (Cymru Premier Women’s League) have undergone the licensing process, while a Tier 2 Licence was introduced for the first time.

In addition, clubs wishing to be the Welsh representative in the UEFA Women’s Champions League must also achieve the UEFA Licence.

The First Instance Body (FIB), who met to discuss licence applications, comprised two legal experts and a women’s football specialist.

The Panel gathered to consider a total of 34 clubs, of which 10 of the 14 applications for a Tier 1 Licence have been successful, with 4 also received a UEFA Licence.

A further 18 clubs, including the 12 from the north mentioned above, were awarded a Tier 2 Licence.

Clubs are assessed on the following criteria: Sporting: Youth & Coaching, Infrastructure, Legal, Personnel, Financial and Codes of Practice.

For the 2021/22 season, as part of the restructure of the Women’s pyramid, the FAW are implementing an ‘open application’ process, whereby clubs at any level could apply to be in Tier 1 or Tier 2.

A spokesperson for Denbigh Ladies FC said: "We are very pleased to announce we have passed the first phase of our FAW tier 2 application. This is a great reward for all the effort put in by everyone involved and shows how much we are developing as a club."