Why?
ClubMark is a Sport England accreditation scheme which supports the development and recognition of cricket clubs that are safe, effective and child-friendly.

Who?
Accreditation is aimed specifically at cricket clubs across Hampshire running junior sections (currently 88).

How?
Firstly establish who will be the club’s ClubMark contact and then form a sub committee. This could comprise the Club Welfare Officer, the Junior Co-ordinator, a representative from the Management Committee and the ClubMark contact.

You then need to register for ClubMark and send the completed form to colin.savage@rosebowlplc.com.

Your registration will then go to ECB who will provide your ClubMark pack - this is normally sent to the Development Office who will contact the club and arrange to get it to you. 

If you need help through the process of accreditation, please contact one of the Cricket Development Officers -  michael.pollard@rosebowlplc.com for clubs in North Hants and Winchester, or  greig.stewart@rosebowlplc.com for clubs In South East Hants and New Forest.

The process is time-consuming but achievable if the work is shared around and co-ordinated by the lead contact. To date 33 clubs have achieved accreditation.

Benefits
Accreditation will verify that the club has a safe and structured system for committed volunteers working with children and young people in cricket clubs.

Endorsements from HCB will depend on whether your club is ClubMark accredited. It is also expected that in time most funding streams will be linked to accreditation.