News

Welcome to Active Kids 2011!

Active Kids 2011 kicks off in February and here is just a taste of what Clubmark accredited clubs can expect:
• 2011 catalogue with lots of exciting NEW products.
• Voucher collection boxes.
• New equipment ranges for even more sports.
• More programmes to help young people of all abilities get active.

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‘A Club for All' just got easier, now with a 25% discount

As an alternative to the workshop, the ‘A Club for All' e-learning package is ideal for volunteers who prefer to learn online and can be used either by clubs applying for Clubmark for the first time or reaccrediting.

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Eastleigh Multi Sports Club becomes the first disability club in Hampshire & IOW to achieve Clubmark

The Club is for young people who have learning and/or physical disabilities. It provides a range of activities throughout the year, aiming to give young people a chance to try something new, and to participate in an activity outside of school or college.

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Gloves Community Centre celebrates Clubmark accreditation in style

World Champion boxer Amir Khan, who established Gloves Community Centre in his home town of Bolton, is awarded a plaque to celebrate the Club achieving Clubmark.

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Shin Gi Tai Martial Arts Academy awarded Clubmark by Sport Hampshire & IOW

Double celebrations for Shin Gi Tai Martial Arts Academy (affiliated to the British Council for Chinese Martial Arts) as it gains Clubmark accreditation and scoops Basingstoke Sports Club of the Year Award.

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Case Studies

Basketball success in Liverpool

It is one of the fastest growing sports in the country, second only to football as a team sport, and the future of basketball on Merseyside looks secure with two Liverpool teams merging into one Clubmark accredited club.

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British Judo booming as record membership numbers announced

The number of juniors and adults taking up the sport has soared by around 10% in a year, with almost half of clubs increasing their numbers of junior members, coinciding with an 11% increase in clubs working towards and achieving Clubmark in 2010 compared to 2009. 

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Spotlight on

Spotlight on... Reg Challinor

Reg is the Chairman of the Bedfordshire DanceSportClub, the first dance club in the country to achieve Clubmark accreditation.

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Spotlight on... John Richardson

John has been a fencing and shooting coach for 4 years working with athletes of all ages and was instrumental in Pentathlon GB North being the first club of its kind in the country to achieve Clubmark. 

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Frequently asked questions...

With Sainsbury's Active Kids 2011 starting on 9th February, the FAQs this month focus on some questions you may have.....

What is the Active Kids scheme?

Is my club eligible for the Active Kids scheme?

When and how do I register my club for the Active Kids scheme?

Simply click on the questions above to get the answers from the Clubmark website FAQ section.

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Did you know...

Did you know about the range of support offered by Clubmark?

County Sport Partnership (CSP) benchmarking documents were first produced in 2008 to show the number and distribution of Clubmark accredited and working towards clubs in each CSP area. Following positive feedback they are now produced on a biannual basis and with the latest ones being generated in December 2010. Find out more here.

Also, to help those of you starting the accreditation process we have produced A Clubmark Criteria Guidance Pack for clubs themselves to use or for sports development officers supporting clubs through the process. The document looks at each stage of the criteria, gives examples of evidence and tools to support criteria, e.g. suggested workshops, e-learning courses and which Clubmark templates to use. To download the Clubmark Criteria Guidance Pack click here.

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Summary of accredited clubs

Congratulations to all our latest Clubmark accredited clubs taking the total past 10,250!

Since our last newsletter we have accredited over 400 clubs. To check that your club is listed, download the Clubmark database.