ClubMark Accreditation Achieved 8th October 2007
Harrow CC is one of a growing number of Cricket Clubs that take the welfare of children seriously. By taking the time to work towards ClubMark Harrow CC has shown its commitment to its junior players and to its wider local community.
ClubMark is recognised by both the ECB and Sport England and it tells schools, parents, community leaders, local authorities, funding agencies and all those responsible for the welfare of young children that Harrow CC is a safe place for children to enjoy playing cricket.
The ClubMark logo proves the club has a:
- Child Welfare Policy.
- Club Welfare Officer.
- Insurance Cover.
- First Aid Equipment.
- Constitution that allows children to get involved.
The ECB continues to work with Sport England on the pioneering club accreditation scheme ‘Clubmark’ to develop a vibrant and healthy club cricket infrastructure.
Cricket clubs can play a key role in the successful delivery of Building Partnerships – cricket’s strategic plan for 2006-2009 - by supporting the delivery and implementation of the following programmes:
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Focus Club Community Cluster Programme
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Affiliated Club and League services
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Workforce development
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Player development
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Facility development
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Competitions development
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A Chance to shine programme
The ECB Clubmark and community cricket clubs play a central role in all of these programmes and Clubmark will provide the standards that clubs involved in these programmes will aspire to.
In addition, it is expected that clubs who achieve the ECB Clubmark will be recognised and rewarded for their hard work and commitment to club cricket in England and Wales.
By registering to work towards ECB Clubmark, clubs join a growing number of cricket clubs across England and Wales that are prioritising junior development, creating a benchmark for high quality community club cricket.
There are a number of people and organisations who support clubs through the ECB Clubmark process, including the County Cricket Boards, County Sports Partnerships and local Sports Development Units among others.
County Cricket Development Managers can help clubs through the process of achieving ECB Clubmark Accreditation.
ECB Clubmark gives clubs an opportunity to write and implement new procedures as well as acknowledge existing practices. Cricket clubs are required to present evidence and demonstrate implementation across four different themes, culminating in the production of a Club Development Plan.
The four themes are:
Safe in the knowledge they will be well looked after.