Club Mark

Deer Park Archers

Club Mark

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Our Application is now planned for the end of July!

Everything is in place, not only have we got the submission together but we have consistently demonstrated the required practices, behaviours and processes, so well done to everyone for setting an excellent standard. Now lets ensure we keep it up!

As all members will already be aware we have registered with the GNAS our interest in achieving Clubmark accreditation as a way of formaly recognising the high standards we strive to achieve in all aspects of our archery Club.

The following information highlights the areas and criteria we will need to meet in order to achieve this recognition.

We would ask all members to read this, and if there are areas that you are unsure about, or if you have suggestions for improving what we do, then please speak to one of the committee members and let us know what you think!

As of July 2007 we reviewed all of the criteria and there are possibly 3 areas that need further development. We will continue to work towards these but other priorities mean that we will need to slip the programme and will now be initially reviewed by Active Gloucestershire in March 08. The important thing is to continue demonstrating good practice!

What is Clubmark?

Sport England’s Clubmark is a nationally recognised accreditation scheme used by National Governing Bodies of Sport for Clubs with junior members to recognise them as a quality club. A club that has been awarded with Clubmark have demonstrated high standards of Child protection, coaching, equal opportunities and club management within their junior sections and are committed to maintaining these standards.

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Enhanced Coaching Programmes

Demonstrate relevant skills or performance awards and any other coaching resources to enhance its coaching and assessment programme.

Competitive Structures

Provide suitable intra and/or inter club competition.

Coaching Staff

Use qualified coaches. Have role descriptions with clear duties and responsibilities. Ensure coaches hold appropriate professional indemnity and/or public liability insurance.

Sports Equity and Ethics

Adopt an equal opportunity/sports equity policy. Ensure appropriate training has taken place. Have an open constitution.

Codes of Conduct

Have codes of conduct for parents/carers, supporters, children and young people.

Club Management

Have appropriate Public Liability Insurance in place. Have National Governing Body Affiliation. Communicate reguarly, Newsletters etc. Have a specific membership fee and pricing policy for children and young people.

Club Links

Have contact with local schools, youth organisations, local authority etc and County Archery Society.

Who is eligible to work towards Clubmark Accreditation?

Clubmark is only open to those clubs who offer training programmes to juniors and young adults. The training programmes should be comprehensive, structured and available across a broad age spectrum.

Coaching

Provide well planned coaching, participation and competition programmes. Help individual participants to achieve their long term potential. Ensure that adequate support is available.

Club Venues

Use safe venues and equipment for all coaching and competitions and maintain Risk Assessments.

Child Protection

Operate the GNAS Child Protection Policy and Procedures. Ensure at least 2 members have received the appropriate training. Ensure the coaches, officials and other volunteers adopt the code of conduct and ethics.

First Aid

Have access to first aid equipment at all training sessions and competitions.

Emergency Procedures/Incident and Accident Reporting

Have emergency procedures in place including contact lists, accident forms etc and ensure contact with emergency services. Keep attendance and medical records etc

Action Planning

Show committment to further development and outreach work.

Anyone wishing to know even more about Clubmark should click on the following link. Please feel free to ask any of the club officials for evidence of what we currently do and we would welcome all volunteers who want to help us achieve and maintain our Clubmark Accreditaion.

GNAS Clubmark Accreditation Information