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At the Committee Meeting last Monday [05-03-07], it was announced that the Club had achieved CLUBMARK accreditation. There was then a general enquiry from the floor 'What does that do for the Club?', I attach a download from the ARA website setting out the purposes of the CLUBMARK scheme.
What is Clubmark?
Clubmark is an accreditation scheme run by Sport England which sets the standard for all quality sports clubs in England.
What does Clubmark stand for?
Clubmark stands for higher standards of safety, fairness, coaching and management. That way the nation's sports club infrastructure will be safer, stronger and more successful.
This means that a club that has been awarded Clubmark has high standards of child protection and safety, quality coaching, equal opportunities and good management.
In essence a club which qualifies for Clubmark is a well run club.
Why should clubs apply for accreditation?
Clubs awarded Clubmark can be proud of what they have achieved. Parents can be assured that their children belong to a safer club. Members can be sure their club is a well managed club, striving to offer the best in coaching and sports development. By striving to achieve higher standards clubs are likely to attract more members and build a sustainable future. Clubs which apply will receive help and support from their National Governing Body (NGB) to achieve higher standards.
Are many clubs joining the scheme?
Clubmark is rapidly becoming the national standard for quality sports clubs. More governing bodies of sport are adopting the scheme and nearly 1000 clubs have now achieved Clubmark. But the aim is to reach thousands more sports clubs across the country. Sport England is working with sports organizations, County Sports Partnerships (CSPs) and local authorities to encourage more clubs to raise standards and join.
What is in it for the clubs?
The Clubmark scheme does not simply set criteria for clubs, it provides the information and support they need to meet the criteria. A resource pack which can be downloaded advises clubs on requirements from running coaching sessions and club structures, to child protection and codes of conduct, to first aid and emergency procedures, to sports equity and recruitment procedures.
The pack also includes a series of useful forms and templates to help staff run their club properly. Once clubs have met the criteria they are awarded a special certificate by their NGB to recognise their achievement. |
