The Process
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How does Clubmark work?
- It is operated by each National Governing Body or through the County Sports Partnership
- Sign up to the relevant scheme (This is FREE to do in most cases and you receive an information pack including the criteria you need to meet)
- Support from accrediting body to achieve the standard
- Gather evidence in a file
- Submit file to NGB or CSP (Some NGB's have panels with set dates, other NGB's let you submit at anytime)
- Receive Accreditation or referred back for additonal work
NB: All accreditation's are externally verified
Maintaining Accreditation
- Clubs will need to complete an annual Health Check to ensure that they continue to meet the standards
Re-Accreditation
- Clubs will be required to re-accredite every 3 years
- Support is available to help clubs do this

