Clubmark newsletter - June 2008
News
Clubmark Licence news
Following national lead officer training and further consultation throughout the year, a NEW Licence Agreement has been developed to formalise the process undertaken to achieve the award and document ongoing conditions for both parties.
We are proud to announce another two licensing organisations that have been awarded a licence to accredit Clubmark clubs. Firstly, Clubmark has reached the Equestrian world. The British Horse Society on behalf of the British Equestrian Federation has been awarded the licence to accredit Clubmark clubs. To find out more read the press release on the BEF website.
Cumbria Sport Partnership has become the 7th CSP to be awarded a licence to accredit Clubmark. There are currently around 65 accredited clubs in Cumbria and this latest award is key to the development of Clubmark across rural counties such as Cumbria. We forsee that this will be the catalyst for change with the CSP driving NGBs and other agencies to improve the geographical spread of quality sports clubs for young people.
These latest awards take the total number of licensing organisations to 37, with more than a dozen licences awarded in the last 12 months, demonstrating the commanding position that Clubmark now holds across the sector.
All licensed organisations can now promote their status with the new Clubmark Licensed Organisation logo, developed to help differentiate them from clubs and help signpost interested clubs to recognised licensing bodies.
Two Volleyball Club’s Achieve Volley 3 Status
Newbury Volleyball Club and University of Birmingham Volleyball Club can today be officially unveiled as the first Volleyball Clubs in the country to achieve the coveted Volley 3 status.
Volley 3 is the top level of the Volley 123 club accreditation scheme and has an in depth set of criteria that build on the minimum set of operating criteria for a well run club as set out in the Volley 1 (Clubmark) award.
Ebbisham Badminton Achieves Clubmark
On Wednesday night Ebbisham Badminton Club will be presented with the highest award possible for a sports club. They have achieved Clubmark status and can now be designated a BADMINTON England Premier Club.
The 1st Clubmark award for Handball
Liverpool Hope Speke Garston Community Handball Club is the first handball club in the country to achieve the coveted Clubmark status. The Club was accredited by Merseyside Sports Partnership, one of the county sports partnerships licensed to accredit Clubmark.
Clubmark is for all
We are pleased to announce that disability sports clubs can now become Clubmark accredited. Over the last 12 months, Clare MacLeod, National Clubmark Manager has worked closely with the EFDS to define an appropriate playing programme for multi-sport disability clubs and other sports such as Boccia and Goal Ball. These clubs can now be accredited by their relevant licensed CSP, using the EFDS as the national governing body.
North West Coaches wanted
Are you looking for coaching opportunities this summer or in the future? If so, read on..
Case Studies
Clubmark leads to an integrated junior section...
Royal Winchester Golf Club turned to Clubmark/Golfmark for a framework to shape new developments.
Clubmark delivers a culture change at Elvaston Cricket Club
Junior membership has grown from 50 to 120, 1st XI playing in the premier league, school club links with 6 schools and funding from a number of grant schemes but most of all the club has benefited from the evolvement of its ethos and commitment to maintaining standards...
Clubmark clubs support volunteers
Herts Phoenix Athletics Club have benefited from a structured process for the development of coaches and officials, all of whom are unpaid volunteers...
Increasing youth participation threefold
Since achieving Clubmark accreditation in July 2003 Turnford Netball have increased their younger age group threefold.
The club now boosts 8 senior teams and less than 16 junior teams from under 9's all the way up to under 16's. The club has successfully completed its annual review this year as an England Netball gold CAPS club and continues to work towards the high standards that have been set.
Using school club links to develop junior sections
Clubmark clubs often benefit from links with local schools once accredited. Nunthorpe Eagles Volleyball Club realised there was an opportunity to form links with school to help develop its junior section...
Spotlight on
Aaron Senior...
Aaron is a Basketball coach and the Officials Development Officer for Newham All-Star Sports Academy in London. Aaron has been with the club for 2 years, having been spotted coaching a school team whilst still of school age himself. Club director, Natasha Hart, asked Aaron to come along to a session at the club and he has been involved ever since.
Molly Crisp...
Molly Crisp is the Junior co-ordinator of Dereham Hockey Club, based in Dereham , Norfolk. Molly has been involved with Dereham Hockey Club for over 20 years, she is an active member who still plays and raises funds for the club, as a parent she also brings her children down to play.
Lona Williams
Lona Williams is the Secretary of Dominoes Netball Club, based in Manchester. She deals with correspondence, membership affiliation administration, prepares fixtures, attends meetings and co-ordinates teams and tournaments. She also finds time to coach and is currently mentoring the club's Umpire as she works towards an A Award.
Pat Gabbitas...
Pat Gabbitas and Lev Baddley are Swim 21 Coordinator and Secretary for Atherton and Leigh Amateur Swimming Club based in the North West of England. Both have been involved with the Club more many years.
Did you know...
The value of Clubmark
Clubmark accreditation brings with it a range of benefits for clubs that can demonstrate they offer high quality sporting opportunities in a safe environment. From increasing junior members to improving the quality of coaching available at the club, feedback and comments from the clubs we visit are testament to the success of the national accreditation scheme.
"So what!" I hear you say...You have probably witnessed these benefits first hand. But did you know that more and more agencies and organisations, such as local authorities, Trusts and Private Leisure Operators are now recognising and rewarding Clubmark. Here are just a sample of the benefits on offer to Clubmark accredited clubs up and down the country...
Greater Manchester
In Wigan, clubs have access to the SPAA Coach Development Project to access up to £250 of funding for individual Coach Education courses and Group Master Classes. Clubs also have access to the SPAA Club Hub Project where clubs who own their premises have the opportunity to open their facility for additional sport and physical activity sessions. Contact Lizzie Hendley, Club Sports Development Manager, Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust, 01942 404 995, l.hendley@wlct.org
Clubmark benefits in Stockport include 100% Rate Relief. Clubs are encouraged to follow the CASC route to gain 80% rate relief and then with evidence of Clubmark accreditation, affiliation to the local Sports Council and acceptance of the Councils Discount scheme Leisure Key, they can gain the remaining 20%. Contact Don Hale, Sport Development Officer, 0161 474 4437, don.hale@stockport.gov.uk
Bolton MBC offers Clubmark accredited club 50% discount on Coach Education courses and give priority support with funding support and facility booking. Contact Phil Cantillon, Principal Sports Development Officer, 01204 334238, phil.cantillon@bolton.gov.uk
Sport Trafford offers a package to Clubs that are Clubmark accredited or working towards, including 100% rate relief, access to preferential bookings and rates and one to one Club development support. Contact Jenny Burton, Sport Development Officer at Sport Trafford, 0161 912 3135, jenny.burton@traffordleisure.co.uk
Oldham Sport Development actively promote and support the Club Mark accreditation and offer a number of benefits to clubs who have attained Club mark or are working towards it, such as free/subsidised access to Coach Education courses.Contact Laura Heslop, Assistant Sport Development Officer, 0161 770 1641, Laura.Heslop@oldham.gov.uk
Lancashire
Preston City Council recognises Clubmark clubs in its City sports directory to raise the profile of Clubmark and the clubs that have achieved the national accreditation. It also provides access to funding via the Preston Sports Forum and has plans to offer one to one support for clubs working towards Clubmark. Contact Kate Patterson, Senior Sports Development Officer, Preston Sports Development, 01772 906186 k.patterson@preston.gov.uk
Merseyside
On Merseyside, Halton Sports Development offers funding and reduced rates for coach education courses. For example, registered clubs have access to Quarterly Sports Funding Clinics as well as enhanced opportunities to access Sports Development Funding Grants.Contact Julie McFarlane, 0151 907 8300 ext. 4155, julie.mcfarlane@halton.gov.uk
Northamptonshire
Northamptonshire County Council offers 50% discount on facility hire at school facilities in Northampton. It also has an annual draw for accredited clubs and provides promotional assistance. Clubs are also automatically signed up to our Sporting Volunteers Scheme to help recruit more volunteers. Contact Natalie Smith, Northamptonshire Sport, 01604 237273, nsmith@northamptonshire.gov.uk.
Hampshire
Sport Hampshire & IOW is piloting a benefits package to incentivise clubs in the region to achieve Clubmark; working in partnership with local and national organisations to offer promotions and discounts off club essentials such as sports kit, sports massage and physiotherapy and the hire of facilities. One of the key contributors to the scheme is DC Leisure, offering 5-10% discount off venue hire for badminton, swimming and gymnastics Clubmark clubs in the region. Contact Debbie Timberlake at Sport Hampshire & IOW, 01962 845168 debbie.timberlake@hants.gov.uk
Shropshire,Telford and Wrekin
The Energize Club Development Framework offers rewards to clubs in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin. Working Towards Clubmark -clubs can get 1 free place on a ‘runningsports' course and 50% off 1 place on a sportscoachUK course. Clubmark Accredited clubs get 1 free place on a ‘runningsports' course, a sportscoachUK course,a First Aid course AND the Shropshire Coaches Conference PLUS 10% off NGB Coach Education courses for up to 5 members of your club. Contact Laura Nulty or Zoë Cooper on 01743 255071, laura.nulty@shropshire.gov.uk or zoe.cooper@shropshire.gov.uk
Over the coming months we will be developing the definitive list of all organisations that recognise and reward Clubmark clubs. If you have any information that could be included in this list please contact us.
Summary of accredited clubs
Congratulations to the clubs accredited in April and May
| Sport | Region | Club Name |
|---|---|---|
| Aikido | South West | Tenchi Ryu Aikido |
| Badminton | South West | Dorset Badminton Association |
| Badminton | South West | Dorset Badminton Association - Junior |
| Badminton | Eastern | Gadebridge Junior |
| Baseball | North West | Cartmel Valley Baseball Club |
| Basketball | Yorkshire & Humber | East Riding Harriers |
| Basketball | West Midlands | Pacers Basketball Club |
| Basketball | North East | Birtley Basketball Club |
| Basketball | South West | Bridgwater Bucs |
| Basketball | West Midlands | Coventry Crusaders |
| Basketball | Yorkshire & Humber | Sheffield Junior Sharks |
| Basketball | South East | Shenley Scorpions |
| Basketball | North East | South Tyneside |
| Basketball | South West | Taunton Tigers |
| Basketball | South West | Taunton Tornados |
| Basketball | North East | Tyne Metropolitan Trojans |
| Basketball | North East | Westgate Hoopstars |
| Basketball | London | WFS Spartans |
| Canoeing | South East | Basingstoke & Deane CC |
| Cricket | North West | Egremont CC |
| Cricket | West Midlands | Ellesmere CC |
| Cricket | North West | Lindal Moor CC |
| Cricket | Eastern | Rankins CC |
| Cricket | South East | Hungerford CC |
| Cricket | South West | Poulton CC |
| Cricket | South East | Crown Wood CC |
| Cricket | South West | Frocester CC |
| Cricket | Yorkshire & Humber | Idle CC |
| Cricket | South East | Thatcham Town CC |
| Cricket | South East | Wargrave CC |
| Cricket | North West | Burscough CC |
| Cricket | South West | Frenchay CC |
| Cricket | London | G.W.R (Ealing) CC |
| Equestrian | East Midlands | Grove House Stables |
| Equestrian | East Midlands | Nottingham Horseball Club |
| Golf | South East | Caversham Heath Golf Club |
| Golf | North West | Helsby Golf Club |
| Golf | East Midlands | Rothley Park Golf Club |
| Golf | North West | Worsley Golf Club |
| Golf | North West | Grand National Golf Club |
| Golf | South West | Minchinhampton Golf Club |
| Golf | South West | Royal North Devon Golf Club |
| Golf | North West | Knott End Golf Club |
| Golf | South West | Knowle Golf Club Ltd |
| Golf | North West | Lancaster Golf Club |
| Golf | North West | Silloth on Solway Golf Club |
| Golf | South East | Selsey Golf Club |
| Golf | North East | Bedlingtonshire Golf Club |
| Gymnastics | North West | Lancaster & Morecambe TC |
| Gymnastics | South East | Tiny Tumblers |
| Gymnastics | Eastern | Salto GC |
| Gymnastics | South East | Winchester GC |
| Gymnastics | Yorkshire & Humber | City Of Sheffield GC |
| Gymnastics | South West | High Flyers TC |
| Gymnastics | North West | Middleton Gymnastics Club |
| Gymnastics | West Midlands | Telford Gymnastics Club |
| Handball | North West | Liverpool Speke Hope Handball Club |
| Hockey | London | Havering HC |
| Hockey | South West | North Wilts HC |
| Hockey | South East | High Wycombe HC |
| Hockey | North West | Lymm HC |
| Hockey | North West | Wigton HC |
| Hockey | South West | Cirencester |
| Hockey | North West | Neston South Wirral |
| Hockey | South West | Truro |
| Judo | South East | Oxford Schools of Judo |
| Judo | South East | Bushido - Tunbridge Wells Judo Club |
| Judo | Yorkshire & Humber | Sheffield Judo Club |
| Judo | South West | Apollo Judo Club |
| Judo | South West | Newent Judo Club |
| Orienteering | West Midlands | Potteries Orienteering Club |
| Rowing | South East | Abingdon RC |
| Rugby League | North West | New Spring Lions |
| Rugby Football Union | North West | Littleborough RUFC |
| Rugby Football Union | South East | Marlow RFC |
| Rugby Football Union | North West | Southern Nomads RUFC |
| Rugby Football Union | North West | Sandbach RUFC |
| Rugby Football Union | East Midlands | Bugbrooke RUFC |
| Rugby Football Union | South West | St Austell RFC |
| Rugby Football Union | Eastern | Holt RFC |
| Rugby Football Union | West Midlands | Five Ways Old Edwardians RFC |
| Rugby Football Union | Eastern | Harpenden RFC |
| Squash | South East | Racquets Fitness Centre |
| Swimming | South West | 7Xtreme |
| Swimming | South East | Amersham SC |
| Swimming | Eastern | Arnold SC |
| Swimming | Eastern | Arnold SC |
| Swimming | North West | Atherton & Leigh ASC |
| Swimming | West Midlands | Brierley Hill ASC |
| Swimming | North East | Chester le Street ASC |
| Swimming | South East | Chicester Cormorants SC |
| Swimming | South East | City of Oxford SC |
| Swimming | Eastern | Deben SC |
| Swimming | Eastern | Deben SC |
| Swimming | Eastern | Deben SC (Water Polo) |
| Swimming | East Midlands | Deeping SC |
| Swimming | South East | Dover Lifeguard & SC |
| Swimming | South East | Farnham SC |
| Swimming | South East | Farnham SC |
| Swimming | South East | Gravesend & Northfleet SC |
| Swimming | South East | Gravesend & Northfleet SC |
| Swimming | London | Havering Cormorants DC |
| Swimming | London | Havering Cormorants DC |
| Swimming | East Midlands | Horncastle Otters SC |
| Swimming | South East | Southampton Diving Academy |
| Swimming | North West | Tyldesley S&WPC |
| Swimming | North West | Tyldesley S&WPC |
| Swimming | North West | Tyldesley S&WPC |
| Swimming | Eastern | UEA City of Norwich SC |
| Swimming | Eastern | UEA City of Norwich SC |
| Swimming | Eastern | UEA City of Norwich SC |
| Swimming | London | Waltham Forest DC |
| Swimming | East Midlands | Welligborough ASC |
| Swimming | South West | West Wiltshire Diving |
| Swimming | East Midlands | Worksop Dolphins SC |
| Swimming | South East | Wycombe District SC |
| Tennis | Eastern | Cambridge Lawn Tennis Club |
| Tennis | South East | Hook Norton Tennis Club |
| Tennis | North West | Prestwich Cricket, Tennis & Bowling Club |
| Tennis | South East | Totally Tennis Basingstoke |
| Tennis | Yorkshire & Humber | Brentwood LTC |
| Tennis | Yorkshire & Humber | Huddersfield Lawn Tennis & Squash Club |
| Tennis | South East | Burnham Tennis Association |
| Table Tennis | South West | Taunton Table Tennis |
| Volleyball | Eastern | Brentwood Volleyball Club |
| Volleyball | South West | Countrymen Volleyball Club |
