Clubmark
Sport England recognises and values the commitment made by sports clubs to develop high quality, welcoming environments for young participants.
The development of clubs that encourage young people to take up sport, improve their talents, possibly play a leadership role and give them the option to initiate and maintain lifelong participation in sport is an essential part of supporting the sporting infrastructure in England.
Clubmark was introduced by Sport England in 2002 to:
- Ensure that accrediting partners apply core common criteria to ensure that consistent good practice and minimum operating standards are delivered through all club development and accreditation schemes.
- To empower parent(s)/carers(s) when choosing a club for their children.
- To ensure that Clubmark accredited clubs are recognised through a common approach to branding.
To provide a focus around which all organisations involved in sport can come together to support good practice in sports clubs working with children and young people.
Clubmark accreditation is awarded to clubs that comply with minimum operating standards in four areas:
- The Playing Programme
- Duty of Care and Safeguarding and Protecting Children
- Knowing your Club and its Community
- Club Management
For more information please visit www.clubmark.org.uk
The Humber Sports Partnership are able to offer advice and support for clubs wishing to become clubmark accredited. Simply contact Richard Munson, Clubmark Lead Officer on rmunson@goodwin-centre.org to discuss the process.