Disability Sport Wales Clubmark
Disability Sport Wales Clubmark Pilot
Disability Sport Wales are now seeking sports clubs and groups interested in adopting the Disability Sport Wales Clubmark. Clubs will be supported by there local DSW officers as they work their way through the simple 5 step plan. If you think your club has got what it takes then contact your local officer for further information and a clubmark pack!
First Clubs sign up to Clubmark process!
Disability Sport Wales is proud to announce that the following clubs have embarked upon the Clubmark process:
Barry Beavers, Halliwick Swim Club, Vale of Glamorgan
Cardiff Celts, Wheelchair Basketball Club, Cardiff
Wheelchair Jets, Wheelchair Basketball Club, Wrexham
N-able, Multi-sports Club, Powys (Newtown)
BISA - Multi-sports Club, Powys (Brecon)
Pen-Y-Cwm After School Judo Club, Judo Club, Blaenau Gwent
Bangaroo's - Trampolining Club - Gwynedd
Annedd Ni - Multi Sports Club - Gwynedd
Welsh Wonders - Multi Sports Club - Neath and Port Talbot
These clubs are the first in Wales to embark upon the Clubmark pathway; watch this space to find out which club reaches full clubmark status first!!! Good luck to you all!
What is the Disability Sport Wales Clubmark
The Disability Sport Wales Clubmark scheme will follow a 5 step plan that will cover all key aspects of successful club development. Clubs will be asked to work towards each step in succession and will be given professional support and advice from their Disability Sport Wales Development Officer.
On completion of the programme, clubs will be able to display the Disability Sport Wales Clubmark logo on their documents and material’s, in addition Clubmark clubs will then become eligible to affiliate to the Federation of Disability Sport Wales, giving them exclusive access to a range of benefits/
The 5 step plan
It is likely that your club may already have attained several of the bench marks associated with the DSW Clubmark process. Where this is the case we would ask you to revisit these areas and if appropriate update and revise your policies/procedures. If you are a new club however; don’t worry, the following documents will help to guide you step-by-step through the process and your local Disability Sport Wales Officer will always be at hand to offer additional support and advice.
In order to attain the Disability Sport Wales Clubmark your club must work towards the following 5 steps:
- Management – Including constitution, committee structure, financial administration, committee meetings and AGM’s.
- Member protection – Including CRB checking and procedures, child and vulnerable adult protection training and policy implementation, insurance, health and safety/risk assessment issues, photography/imaging policy and data protection.
- Coaching/Leadership matters – Coach Education, insurance, job descriptions, support and development pathways.
- Volunteer & Support Staff Infrastructure – Volunteer job descriptions and training/support packages.
- Competition/Events management – Selection policy, insurance, transport/travel policies and care/support guidelines.
If your club would like to register for Clubmark then please contact us so that we can help you to attain your goals and targets.
Profile
Cleddau Warriors Disability Football are now in their fourth season of football, providing the opportunity for boys and girls of all ages to enjoy kicking a ball around with their friends and having fun while learning the skills of the game. They meet on the third Sunday of the month at Haverfordwest leisure centre from 11.00 am - 12.30pm. Originally catering for age’s 6-18 years the Warriors have now widened their age range to include adults. The club now has over 30 members with an average of 20 training every month. Cleddau Warriors benefit from excellent coaching by Huw Bevan, Delwyn Lewis, Steve Brown, Tom Bevan, Rishard Bevan & Karen Bevan of Clarbeston Road FC, plus Chris Griffiths and Paul Gwyther of Kilgetty FC.
Funding has just been secured from Sports Relief for Cleddau Warriors to hold training camps for their members. This was held over the Easter holidays and May half term. The club has also secured founding for coach education and has 4 parents waiting to go on the next football leaders course to be held in Pembrokeshire. The Warriors have entered the new disability football league and have played in Newport and Llandrindod. The next event is the national club festival in Aberystwyth on Sunday 22nd June.
The club is holding their first ever presentation night on Friday 18th July at Clarbeston Road Memorial Hall. The club is also holding their summer festival and barbecue on Sunday 27th July at Clarbeston Road’s ground
Cleddau Warriors next training session is on Sunday 15th June from 11am - 12.30pm at Haverfordwest Leisure Centre.
