Clubmark
Clubmark is an accreditation scheme run by Sport England which sets the standard for all quality sports clubs in England. It stands for higher standards of safety, fairness, coaching and management so that the nation's sports club infrastructure will be safer, stronger and more successful.
A club that has been awarded Clubmark has high standards of child protection and safety, quality coaching, equal opportunities and good management. In essence it is a well run club.
Clubs awarded Clubmark can be proud of what they have achieved. Parents can be assured that their children belong to a safer club. Members can be sure their club is well managed, striving to offer the best in coaching and sports development. By aiming to achieve higher standards clubs are likely to attract more members and build a sustainable future. Clubs which apply will receive help and support from British Rowing to achieve higher standards.
Clubmark is rapidly becoming the national standard for quality sports clubs and more and more governing bodies of sport are adopting the scheme. Sport England is working with sports organizations, County Sports Partnerships (CSPs) and local authorities to encourage more clubs to raise standards and join.
The scheme does not simply set criteria for clubs, it provides the information and support they need to meet the criteria. Once clubs have met the criteria they are awarded a special certificate by their NGB to recognise their achievement.
Check our list of Clubmark accredited clubs to see which British Rowing clubs have achieved Clubmark.
The pack and other resources are available to download from the Clubmark website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Clubs who are looking for re-accreditation may require the following self-assesment forms:
