Lecture 1 code version Copyright © BSAC 2007 BSAC Clubmark The ‘How to’ guide..

Clubmark Version 1.1 Copyright © BSAC 2008 Outline What is Clubmark? What will Clubmark mean for your branch? How does your branch get Clubmark? What resources and help are available to you? What’s your next step?

lecture 3 code version Copyright © BSAC 2007 What is Clubmark? A scheme overseen by Sport England To promote safe participation in sport for under 18s Cross-sport standard Hockey, cricket, rugby, basketball, golf, judo, netball, athletics, badminton, lacrosse Clubmark is a recognition of good club management

lecture 4 code version Copyright © BSAC 2007 What is Clubmark? Based on 5 principles Good coaching/participation standards Child welfare Accessible and fair Good management Volunteer management A “kite mark” for a well-run club Awarded by National Governing Bodies or by local Sports Councils.

lecture 5 code version Copyright © BSAC 2007 Clubmark and BSAC Previously... Some BSAC branches were awarded Clubmark by local Sports Councils/Authorities Other branches were based in areas where this wasn’t offered  Difficult for LSAs to judge the ‘playing programme’ of a diving club In 2007, BSAC became accredited as a National Governing Body to award Clubmark

lecture 6 code version Copyright © BSAC 2007 BSAC as NGB Sport England recognises one National Governing Body per sport. For scuba diving, snorkelling and octopush = BSAC As the NGB, BSAC can now make the Clubmark award to the branches that meet the criteria The standard criteria have been tailored to BSAC branches e.g. Playing programme = Diving / snorkelling programme Minimum level of playing = diving activities per year

lecture 7 code version Copyright © BSAC 2007 The process ‘Working towards’ status Resource pack Mentor assigned Evidence file produced Assessment visit Panel accreditation Award presentation Annual update 3 year renewal

lecture 8 code version Copyright © BSAC 2007 Playing programme Coaching BSAC standards apply Training programme Coaching qualifications Instructor : student ratios DTP/STP updates to instructors Attendance/achievement logs Risk assessments Session plans Minimum number of training sessions Active diving programme

lecture 9 code version Copyright © BSAC 2007 Playing programme Coaching staff List of qualified coaches Ancillary skills noted Specific junior coaching roles Public liability insurance Club venues Risk assessments – for all sites, each time

lecture 10 code version Copyright © BSAC 2007 Duty of care Safeguarding Welfare of Vulnerable policy Welfare Officer Welfare procedures produced + publicised Child protection training CRB checks Codes of Practice Instructors Parents Junior members

lecture 11 code version Copyright © BSAC 2007 Duty of care First Aid Equipment at training venue Equipment at diving venues (incl. boat) Procedures published and updated Emergency Procedures Have one! Tell the members Clear responsibilities Phone/VHF at all times Incident report forms

lecture 12 code version Copyright © BSAC 2007 Duty of care Record keeping Contact details for parents/carers Alternatives! Medical conditions All information updated Session organiser has the necessary info

lecture 13 code version Copyright © BSAC 2007 Sports equity & ethics Sports equity Equal opportunities/equity policy Published Adopted Communicated Club for All workshop Equity in Your Coaching workshop Club Constitution Open constitution

lecture 14 code version Copyright © BSAC 2007 Sports equity & ethics Code of practice for parents In place Publicised Understood Code of practice for juniors In place Publicised Understood by juniors and parents

lecture 15 code version Copyright © BSAC 2007 Club management Insurance Public liability Affiliation to BSAC Communications Various mechanisms Regularly used Youth membership Separate category Different price

lecture 16 code version Copyright © BSAC 2007 Club management Club Links Regular contact with school/youth group Regular contact with local authority Regular contact with BSAC (HQ and region) Action planning Commitment to development and outreach Participation Duty of care Equity Management Volunteer management

lecture 17 code version Copyright © BSAC 2007 What will Clubmark mean? For your branch members An award that recognises your good practice Easier to attract and retain members Access to resources to help recruit and retain volunteers Branch development plan Parents confident to choose your branch (for themselves too!) Agreed operating standards

lecture 18 code version Copyright © BSAC 2007 What will Clubmark mean? For your branch Raised profile Publicity opportunities Locally Nationally Easier to deal with local authorities Funding applications should be streamlined Preferential rates at LA run facilities

lecture 19 code version Copyright © BSAC 2007 What will Clubmark mean?

lecture 20 code version Copyright © BSAC 2007 Clubmark in the future Currently 28 NGBs are licensed 3522 clubs/branches hold the award Parents already expect high standards in schools Parental/carer recognition of the tick-mark will grow Your branch will be positioned to grow and develop

lecture 21 code version Copyright © BSAC 2007 What help is available? Clubmark file from HQ Clubmark documents on BSAC website Clubmark website BSAC Mentor Regional coaches BSAC HQ Sportscoach UK workshops Running sports workshops

lecture 22 code version Copyright © BSAC 2007 Clubmark templates

lecture 23 code version Copyright © BSAC 2007 Clubmark templates

lecture 24 code version Copyright © BSAC 2007 Mentors Assigned by HQ Experienced in Clubmark requirements Advice, reassurance Phone, , meetings On your side!

lecture 25 code version Copyright © BSAC 2007 Assessors Assigned by HQ Experienced in Clubmark requirements May visit your branch (training/diving) Will want to see your good practice in practise Uphold the BSAC Clubmark standards

lecture 26 code version Copyright © BSAC 2007 Assessment panel Final check before award Will want to see evidence folder Will also see Assessor’s report Awards the BSAC Clubmark accreditation

lecture 27 code version Copyright © BSAC 2007 Public awards When your branch achieves Clubmark accreditation then its time to celebrate. Your Regional Coach will contact you to arrange a time and place to present you with your certificate. Get your Branch members together to celebrate – a great reason for a social. Great press opportunities

lecture 28 code version Copyright © BSAC 2007 Summary Clubmark – a minimum operating standard BSAC standards for Clubmark What difference will Clubmark make? Resources available Assessment process ANY QUESTIONS?