Case studies
This section of the Clubmark website has been created to help others benefit from success stories and key learnings. Case studies can be read and downloaded from sports that have been through Clubmark accreditation and have a story to share.
We welcome your contributions. If you have any comments on any aspect of this section or would like to contribute a case study please email features@clubmark.org.uk
In the coming months this section will be expanded to focus on the key issues surrounding Clubmark. If you feel that a particular topic or issue should be covered, please let us know.
Trafford embraces the 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...
Developing relationships with local development officers is key to Clubmark
Prior to setting out to on the Clubmark journey, Grove House Stables Equestrian Centre, like many other clubs in a similar situation, faced its own share of challenges. As part of the accreditation process, Andrew Stennett focused his action on developing relationships with a range of local development officials, who could provide much needed advice, help and support.
Realising financial reward from Clubmark
Prior to achieving Clubmark, the club commented that the main obstacle to their further development was having a large enough and suitably qualified workforce. Simply achieving Clubmark status has helped them to attract further volunteers to the club, but their situation has been helped by financial incentives from England Basketball.
Hertford Swimming Club increases water time and performance through Clubmark
The Club was keen to get accredited in the hope that this would lead to increased water time for squad training & increased swimmer numbers and performance. To achieve this, it recognised the need for....
Improving opportunities to get involved - both in terms of participation and volunteering
Pegasus Gymnastics Club has been working in partnership with Ashford & Mid Kent Schools Sport Partnership, its PDM, the Regional Development Officer, CSC and a satellite club in Ashford to increase and improve the opportunities for children and young people to get involved with gymnastics in terms of both participation and volunteering.
Clubmark helps clubs gain much deserved recognition across the sports world
This Club quickly reaped the rewards of achieving accreditation and the recognition this received.
Supporting our Welfare Officers
Andy Piekarski, Development Officer for British Gymnastics' South East Region shares with us the merits of supporting Club Welfare Officers.
Clubmark leads to increased participation
BMX Club increased participation by meeting the needs of local young people.
Clubmark opens doors
Prior to achieving Clubmark accreditation in 2007, the Club had difficulty accessing funding for coach development and to replace aging and worn out equipment. It also needed to review and update its policies to fit new BCU structures and recommendations. This established Canoe Club found that Clubmark improved its access to funding.
Cumberwell Park Golf Club increases female junior membership
Since its opening in 1994, Cumberwell Park is now established as one of the best courses in the South West.
A year on from achieving the GolfMark/Clubmark award Cumberwell Park Golf Club is doing really well during this current climate.
