Clubmark newsletter - October 2009

IN THIS ISSUE

All working towards the same goal

This edition of the Clubmark update celebrates the high quality work being delivered by all the members of the ‘Clubmark family’.

Firstly, you can get an update on the progress of the Clubmark Charter and find out more about the local authorities and trusts that have adopted it to support the recognition and reward of Clubmark clubs.

There is also a feature on the Clubmark Conference which took place on Thursday 24 September, at which more than 80 delegates from licensed NGBs and CSPs gathered to share best practice, celebrate success and discuss the future development and expansion.

As ever, we also showcase examples of the work undertaken by many of the (5,410 to be exact!) Clubmark accredited clubs. If you would like to see your club featured in the next edition, simply send you story to features@clubmark.org.uk

Keep up the good work!!

News

NEW....maps of Clubmark clubs

Updated Clubmark maps have now been loaded to the Clubmark website. These are produced quarterly by KKP's GIS team to depict the geographical spread of accredited clubs using the data from the Clubmark database.

St John's Amateur Boxing Club achieves Clubmark

St John's Amateur Boxing Club is the first boxing club in Greater Manchester and one of only six boxing clubs in England to receive Clubmark.

Clubmark Conference 2009

On Thursday 24th September more than 80 NGB and CSP Clubmark lead officers converged at the accredited Broad Street Rugby Club in Coventry to attend this year's Clubmark training day.

In its third year, this annual event that celebrates the success of the Programme is designed to update all licensed organisations on Clubmark developments and share good practice identified throughout the year - not to mention a great opportunity to network.

Caversham Lawn Tennis Club gets accredited

Caversham LTC became the 500th Tennis Club nationally to gain Clubmark status. This recognises the vibrant environment that has been created at the Club with fantastic opportunities to play Tennis for all ages, abilities and aspirations. They are one of six Clubs within Berkshire who have been recognised as such and also marked a milestone nationally.

Clubmark achieved by two more Equestrian Centres

Quob Stables Equestrian Centre and Runningwell Equestrian Centre have both achieved Clubmark Accreditation.

Have you visited the case studies section of the Clubmark website lately?

There are currently more than 50 case studies that includes...

These case studies are published to help others to benefit from the experiences and learning of clubs that have been through Clubmark accreditation and have a story to share.

If you would like to contribute a case study, please email features@clubmark.org.uk with your contact details and a short description of your experiences and we can help you to draft a case study. Remember, these articles can also help to raise the profile of your club!!

Spotlight on

Spotlight on... Pat Longville

Pat Longville is a panel umpire and Secretary for Crosskeys Netball Club. She has played in her local area since 1962 and qualified as an umpire in 1983.

When her former club amalgamated with Crosskeys 10 years ago, Pat helped to set up a very successful Junior Section at the Club.

Spotlight on... Margaret Nolan

Margaret Nolan is a Partnership Development Manager at runningsports. One of her jobs is to develop products to help run clubs and organisations.

She is in the process of reviewing runningsports' resources and is looking for some examples of how clubs and volunteers are using the runningsports products and in particular what impact they are having in your club and on your volunteers.

... about the progress being made with the Clubmark Charter!

The Clubmark Charter was launched at the start of the year to encourage local authorities, SSPs, schools and other agencies to define and embed their support for Clubmark. This clear, simple template document provides a range of typical benefits that can be adopted and supplemented with additional elements as required.

With the help of CSPs, a large proportion of local authorities have now been briefed and better still, a considerable number have already adopted the Charter as policy to recognise and reward Clubmark Clubs...

Trafford embraces the Clubmark Charter

Clubs and their development is one of Sport Trafford's key priorities and accreditation is one of the main initiatives it promotes.

All clubs are encouraged and supported to work towards and gain accreditation. In return the clubs not only gain from the accreditation process but are also recognised through a comprehensive benefits package, highlighted in the Council's Clubmark Charter.

Trafford publicises the charter in all its leisure centres. It has also introduced a Club of the Month board and it offers preferential rates and bookings for accredited clubs.

Read on to find out why Sport Trafford is a real example of best practice...

Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust launch its Clubmark Charter

Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust's Sports Development Team will be launching the Clubmark Charter on Thursday 29th October at the Wigan Borough Sports Forum supported by Clare McLeod, National Clubmark Manager.... Find out more...

... and Medway Council in the South East region has even published its Clubmark Charter on-line!

Recognising and rewarding Clubmark clubs provides tangible benefits to the clubs and also assists the local policy adopted to meet targets and improve customer satisfaction - a win win situation!!

Summary of accredited clubs

Congratulations to the clubs accredited in July and August...

Accrington & District Golf Club, Acomb CC, Alcester Tennis Club, Altofts CC, Appeti Tennis Centre - Canterbury, Ardleigh Green CC, Aylesbury Lawn Tennis and Squash Rackets Club, Barrow CC, Cheshire, Belper Meadows, Belper Mens HC, Bishop's Waltham CC, Blackpool Stanley, Blagdon CC, Blagdon Park CC, Blandford RFC, Bollington Phoenix SC (Teaching,Swimming), Bolton Lads' & Girls' Club, Bradfield Tennis Club, Brickhampton Court Golf Complex, Bridgnorth Tennis Club, Bristol CC, Brixham RFC, Brompton Ralph CC, Brough Golf Club, Buckhurst Hill CC, Burnley Golf Club, Carnforth CC, Chadlington CC, Chapel-en-le-Frith Golf Club, Charlton Park RFC, Charnwood Sileby Ladies HC, Chudleigh CC, Chulmleigh & Mid-Devon CC, City of Ely CC, City of Newcastle Golf Club, City of York HC, Cleckheaton Lawn Tennis Club, Clissold SC (Teaching,Swimming), Collingham & District CC, Notts, Coombe Wood Lawn Tennis Club, Cound And District Tennis Club, Cramlington Community Tennis, Crompton & Royton Golf Club, David Lloyd Club Bushey, David Lloyd Club Ringwood, David Lloyd Swindon, Desborough Town CC, Dominies, Downswood LTC, Driffield HC, Dukinfield RUFC, Dunstall CC, Durham Archery, East Dorset Lawn Tennis & Crocquet Club, Eaton Golf club (Norwich), Ebbisham Sports Club (Tennis Section), Ellesmere Port CTC, Enfield SC (Teaching/Skill Development,Swimming), Epsom LTC, Esporta Health & Racquets Club Gloucestershire, Exeter Golf and Country Club, Filleigh CC, Fishlake CC, Garforth Community BC, Gateshead SSC (Teaching,Synchro), Goatacre CC, Goshindo Judo Club, Great Eccleston CC, Great Witchingham CC, Great Yarmouth SC (Skill Development.Swimming), Grimsby Alexandra's &Dolphins SC (Teaching,Diving), Gynsill Tennis Club, Hale LTC, Hallamshire Tennis & Squash Club Limited, Halstead CC, Essex, Harlow Lawn Tennis Club, Harpurhey SC (Teaching,Swimming), Harrogate & District Diving Club (Competitive Development,Div), Hartford Bowls & Tennis Club, Hazlemere and District Tennis Club, Heathcoat CC, Heaton Mersey Sports Club, Hereford City Sports Club CC, Heswall Lawn Tennis Club, Hoebridge Golf Club, Horden RFC, Hoylake SC (Teaching,Swimming), Hucknall CC, Hull All Blacks, Isle of Man Basketball Association, John Charles Centre for Sport, John O'Gaunt Golf Club, Kendal LTC, Kettering CC, Kexborough CC, Killerwhales of Havering SC (Teaching/Skill Development,Swimm), Kimberley Institute CC, Kings Lynn Golf Club, Kirkham & Wesham CC, Knutsford Tennis Club, Laceby Manor Golf Club, Lady Bay Lawn Tennis Club, Lancaster Ladies HC, Lilleshall Hall Golf Club, Littleton Lawn Tennis Club, Longton RFC, Looe Rowing Club, Loughborough Lawn Tennis Club, Marshfield CC, Martlet Kayak Club, Medbourne CC, Medway Roller Dance Club, Meridian CC, Middleton Marauders ARLFC, Minehead LTC, Minety RFC, Neston Cricket Club, Newburgh CC, Lancs, Next Generation Club Kembrey Park, Norwich CC, Norwich Eagle CC, Nottingham Moderns RFC, Nuneaton CC, Oldham Diving Club (Teaching,Diving), Olney Tennis Club, Open Door Tennis, Paultons Golf Centre, Penn & Tylers Green LTC, Petersfield Cricket Club, Pirbright Tennis Club, Poppleton Lawn Tennis Club, Portsmouth City, Pudsey Judo Club, Quatt CC, Quob Stables Equestrian Centre, Ramsey Golf Club (Isle of Man), Redhill Lawn Tennis Club, Redruth Tennis Club, River Fowey Gig Club, Roehampton Club, Rolleston CC, Rotherham Junior Water Polo Club (Teaching,Water Polo), Runningwell Equestrian Centre, Rushton CC, Sanderstead Lawn Tennis & Social Club, Sarisbury Athletic CC, Shalford Lawn Tennis Club, Shrewsbury Golf Club, Silecroft Golf Club, South Woodford CC, St Annes Lawn Tennis & Squash Club, St John's ABC, Stoughton & Thurnby CC, Stowmarket RFC, Stratford On Avon Lawn Tennis Club, Stratford-upon-Avon CC, Stretford ASC (Teaching/Skill Development,Swimming), Swanmore Lawn Tennis Club, Tennis Buddies, Thames Valley ABC, Thrapston & District Tennis Club, Touche, Treeton Welfare CC, Trojans CC, Tyldesley Tennis Club, University of Bath Tennis Club, Upton-by-Chester Golf Club, Vikings Korfball Club, Wallasey SC (Teaching,Swimming), Warriors of Warrington SC (Skill Development/Competititve Dev, Welwyn Tennis Club, Wensum Ospreys Canoe Club, West Bromwich HC, West End Golf Club(Halifax), West Heath Tennis Centre, West Lancashire Golf Club, Wickford Judo Club, Wigan RUFC, Wilmslow HC, Windrush Valley, Wolverhampton RUFC, Wolverton Sports Club (Tennis Section), Woodbury CC, Wrekin College SC (Skill Development,Swimming), WSC Tennis Club, Yeovil Jets, Yeovil Tennis Club...