Swimmark Report

WHAT IS SWIMMARK ?

The Swimmark programme (formerly known as Swim 21 ) enhances club management, strengthens the structures and unites the club with a philosophy, and programmes, that ensure the best environment is available for all swimmers.

Swimmark also offers national recognition that clubs are providing a quality service for all members, which is recognised by Sport England. All clubs gaining ASA accreditation will automatically receive Clubmark status.  Clubmark is widely recognised by potential funders, schools and other partners that can assist with club growth and development.

Below are just some of the key benefits/outcomes of becoming Swimmark accredited:

• Help with eligibility towards funding

• Grants towards coaching courses

• Greater number of appropriately qualified volunteers, who are safe to work with children and young people, with defined role descriptions.

• Enhanced quality of coaching/teaching delivery and general improvements to workforce quality.

2017 was a year of change and transition within Bushey ASC, a result of this is that we have not been accredited this year.

One of the main benefits of Swimmark is that it identifies areas in which the club needs to update it’s processes, and we have been working on improving and updating our data held.