Go-Ride and Clubmark
Club Development Matters
The development of a network of quality cycling clubs is crucial to encouraging young people to take up cycling in its many forms, whether as a sport, active living or active recreation. In order to help achieve this, British Cycling has incorporated Sport England's Clubmark standard into the Go-Ride Accreditation programme. Clubmark is a nationally recognised set of standards that supports the development and recognition of quality junior clubs.
What is Clubmark?
Clubmark – Active, Accessible, Accredited
Sport
- Duty of Care and Child Protection focuses on raising awareness of good practice.
- Coaching and Competition to improve coaching and competition for young people.
- Sports Equity and Ethics ensures that the club adopts an inclusive and child-friendly approach.
- Club Management ensures that the club runs efficiently and effectively.
How do Go-Ride and Clubmark work together?
In effect they are one and the same thing. Clubs who become part of the Go-Ride Programme are registering as working towards Go-Ride Clubmark Accreditation. Clubmark sets out minimum operating standards for quality clubs with junior sections. Go-Ride simply adapts those standards to be cycling specific. Gaining Go-Ride Clubmark accreditation will demonstrate that your club is committed to the aim of providing a safe, effective, child-friendly environment.
What Next?
If your club would like to work towards Go-Ride Clubmark Accreditation, please contact your Regional Manager who will go through our Go-Ride Clubmark Healthcheck with you to ensure your club is in a position to begin the Clubmark journey. To download a copy of the Healthcheck, please click here >>>> (Adobe Acrobat PDF 94.1kb)
For more information please visit the Clubmark Website at www.clubmark.org.uk






