Another National Governing Body reports more than 500 swimming clubs have achieved Clubmark accreditation.

This is another positive sign for Clubmark, as it suggests that more and more clubs are acknowledging the value of accreditation and the benefits it can provide. These benefits can include an overall improvement to club structure, the development of teachers, coaches and volunteers, the quality of provisions for athletes and access to funding opportunities.

Ian Cotton, swim21 National Panel Chair stated:

"It is a great success that over 500  clubs have now achieved accreditation. This is due to the dedication and commitment of a huge number of volunteers running clubs across the country, to ensure that they offer the most professional service to athletes of all abilities.  Club development is an integral part of aquatics and Clubmark is a model for clubs to ensure they deliver the best environment for athletes to reach their full potential."

David A Wright FIOSC, swim21 Coordinator for Stocksbridge Pentaqua SC commented:

"The ethos behind the accreditation is fantastic in the sense that every club should be open to everyone, managed by competent people and provide pathways and training.
It is gratifying to know that as a club we were actually doing most of what was required before implementing Clubmark, but its introduction has certainly helped us to focus on some key areas."