Clubmark
Clubmark is the cross sport quality accreditation for clubs with junior sections. Accredited clubs have shown that they comply with minimum standards in four areas:
- The playing or participation programme
- Duty of care and child protection
- Sports equity and ethics
- Club management
Clubmark demonstrates to partners, parents and young people that clubs are:
- Active: getting the best out of young people
- Accessible: giving everyone a sporting chance
- Accredited: the sporting mark of high quality.
Benefits of Clubmark
As a single, national standard, Clubmark gives sport clubs of all types structure and direction. Clubs awarded Clubmark have seen many tangible benefits, such as:
- Club development: The foundation for any club is its youth structure. By encouraging and attracting young members, it is building a strong future.
- Increased membership: Addressing issues like equity and child protection gives parents confidence when choosing a club for their children.
- Developing coaches and volunteers: As part of Clubmark clubs receive help in developing the skills of those involved in their organisation.
- Raised profile: Once Clubmark accredited, clubs will be listed on a national database and in other directories, to help them attract new members and grow.
To find out more about Clubmark and for support through the accredited process visit the Clubmark website www.clubmark.org.uk.
