Clubmark Accreditation

Clubmark was introduced in 2002 by Sport England to:

  • Ensure that accrediting partners apply core common criteria to ensure that consistent good practice and minimum operating standards are delivered through all club development and accreditation schemes.
  • Enable parent(s)/carer(s) to make informed decisions when choosing a club for their children.
  • Ensure that Clubmark accredited clubs are recognised through a common approach to branding.
  • Provide a focus around which all organisations involved in sport can come together to support good practice in sports clubs working with children and young people.

Clubmark accreditation is awarded to clubs that comply with minimum operating standards in four areas:

  • The playing programme
  • Duty of care and child protection
  • Sports equity and ethics
  • Club management

Clubmark now has its own website.

Two clubs have been given Clubmark accreditation in the region:

  • Salle Eton
  • Salisbury

Having got Salle Eton through the mire of paperwork and courses David Oakden has kindly agreed to act as a mentor. If your club is going through the process, or thinking about starting it and want to talk to someone who has been there, please email David (see contacts)