Merlin Brae Water Ski Club ended a highly successful 2011 by becoming the first water ski and wakeboard club to achieve Clubmark accreditation.

A Bedlington-based cycling club was last week presented with its Clubmark certificate by  British Cycling North East.

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

It was a double score for Selby Warriors earlier this month as they celebrated Clubmark accreditaion alongside receiving a cheque for £1,500 from the Co-operative Community Fund.

It's a double slam for Crowborough Tennis and Squash Club as it celebrates Clubmark accreditation and being named the 2011 LTA Sussex Club of The Year.

Until 31st October 2011, applications are open for over 2,000 young people from across the UK to take up volunteer roles vital to ensuring the successful delivery of the Games.

Members at Stony Holme Golf Club in Carlisle are celebrating after being awarded Clubmark accreditation by the English Golf Union and English Women's Golf Association.

The Fakenham Gallow Indoor Bowls Club has become the latest of the 300 clubs affiliated to the English Indoor Bowling Association to achieve the Clubmark standard.

Last month saw England Athletics accredit Melton Kings with Clubmark accreditation. 

Sunderland Harriers have been awarded their Clubmark certificate, working with England Athletics to secure the accredition.