Clubmark

In 2007 the Club was awarded Bronze Clubmark status, and during 2010 we will seek to renew this award. Colchester Judo Club is committed to the principles promoted by Sport England and the Clubmark award and is one of the few Judo Clubs in the area to hold this accreditation.

The following excerpt is from the Sport England website and gives an overview of what Club Mark accreditation means.

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.
• To empower parent(s)/carer(s) when choosing a club for their children.
• To ensure that Clubmark accredited clubs are recognised through a common approach to branding.
• To 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

Further details about the scheme can also be obtained from the BJA website page on the BJA Club Recognition Scheme.