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CLUBMARK ACCREDITATION

Through our accreditation in 2005 and again in 2019, Weybridge Rowing Club shows itself to be a well-run, safe, progressive and friendly club, for participants of all ages. Below is further information and documents that form part of our accreditation, plus links to relevant British Rowing resources.

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            WHAT IS CLUBMARK?

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Clubmark is the universally acknowledged cross sport accreditation scheme for community sports Clubs - sort of a Kitemark or ISO9000 for sport clubs.

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It is applicable to all sports, not just rowing, though the British Rowing has adopted it as a follow-on to Project Oarsome and the National Junior Rowing Programme. Unlike these programmes, however, it does not involve clubs in a lot of expense in buying special equipment, but merely requires adherence to a set of guidelines (see below) and completion of a 'portfolio' of paperwork.

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Clubmark stands for:

  • Higher standards of welfare, equity, coaching and management in community sports Clubs

  • Making sure the nation's sports Club infrastructure is safer, stronger and more successful

 

It shows that a Club provides the right environment which ensures the welfare of members and encourages everyone to enjoy sport and stay involved throughout their lives.

 

An accredited Club is recognised as a safe, rewarding and fulfilling place for participants of all ages as well as helping parents and carers know that they're choosing the right Club for their young people.

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            WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES?

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As well as gaining a pat on the back from British Rowing and recognition by the local council, there are several tangible benefits to WRC becoming Clubmark accredited:

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  • It increases the likelihood of our obtaining grants from the local authority, lottery or other bodies. 

  • We are included in the SportSearch programme, meaning that we are recommended in schools to any children wanting to take up rowing.

  • Professional support from British Rowing / Local Authority / Sports Partnerships to help us develop the club.

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            READING LIST

 

WEY documents

Clubmark Accreditation Certificate

Club Constitution & Rules

Code of Conduct

WEY Are Safeguarding Children

WEY Are Safeguarding Adults

Anti-Bullying Policy

WEY Are Open To All: Inclusion Statement

Our Vision: Rower Development

Our Vision: Club Development

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British Rowing resources

RowSafe
Safeguarding & Protecting Children Policy
How Much and How Often

Safeguarding Adult at Risk in Rowing

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            CRITERIA FOR ACCREDITATION

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Duty of care and child protection

  • As outlined in each of our policy and procedure documents (linked below), we are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of our younger members and adults

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Furthermore:

  • At least two people have attended child protection training, one of whom must be a coach

  • The Club has adopted codes of conduct for all coaches, officials and volunteers

  • The Club conforms to the British Rowing Water Safety Code (RowSafe) 

  • The Club has contact details of parents/carers and emergency/alternative contacts

  • The Club has information on any medical conditions of junior members and informs coaches on a need to know basis

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Coaching and competition

  • The Club provides a coaching programme outlining the number of sessions including times for both dry and wet start sessions

  • The Club fully utilises Go-Row award for teaching of all young people at the club

  • The Club organises at least one fun event per year

  • The Club ensures there is a minimum of two Level 2 qualified coaches involved. Project Oarsome clubs must have a minimum of six Level 2 coaches

  • The Club has a Junior Section Co-ordinator, with a clear job description. They must not hold any other position which may interfere with the running of the junior section of the club

  • All coaches involved with junior must conform with British Rowing's child protection policies and procedures

  • All coaches responsible for the programme hold professional indemnity and/or public liability insurance through membership of British Rowing

  • All coaches are aware and conduct all session in accordance with British Rowing's coach/participant guidelines plus “How much and how often for young people”.

  • All coaching and competition takes places at venues and with equipment in accordance with the British Rowing Water Safety Code

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Sports equity and ethics

  • The Club has an open constitution, in accordance with British Rowing's guidelines

  • The Club adopts and equal opportunity and sports equity policy

  • At least one member of the club has attended a Running Sport “A Club for All” workshop

  • At least one coach has attended a Sports Coach UK “Coaching and equity” workshop

  • The Club has codes of conduct for parents/carers and supporters

  • The Club has a set of rules for children and young people

 
Club management

  • The Club is affiliated to British Rowing

  • The Club has public liability insurance

  • The Club has a specific membership category and pricing policy for young people

  • The Club communications regularly with parents/carers

  • The Club has a junior/volunteer co-ordinator to act as a liaison with Sport England and British Rowing

  • The Club has contact with at least one school/youth organisation (Project Oarsome schemes should be linked with two schools).

  • The Club has developed links with the local authority Sports Officer, Sports Partnership and continues to maintain contact with them and with British Rowing

  • The Club is committed to further development work.

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