Triathlon

Club Accreditation

British Triathlon Clubmark is called Triathlon Clubmark (junior clubs) or STAR (senior clubs)

2 Accreditation Schemes:

Triathlon Clubmark - the Sport England Accreditation for Junior Clubs with some adaptations to fit triathlon
STAR - Senior Triathlon Accredited club scheme - in-house scheme designed to recognise senior clubs - currently being revised to have better alignment with Clubmark.

Which clubs have already achieved Triathlon Clubmark or STAR?

None

Which clubs have signed up and are working towards Clubmark or STAR?

Northampton Swim Club
4 Life Tri Club
Derby Tri Club
TFN Tri Club

What Support does British Triathlon provide clubs working towards accreditation?

1-1 support with RDO - help with writing Action/ Development Plan, accessing courses and help to find funding upon receiving award.

Does British Triathlon offer a benefits package?

Yes. Semi - mainly intangible benefits e.g increased publicity, membership etc. They receive recognition through our regional and national websites, and within the annual handbook.

Child Protection

Who is the British Triathlon designated Child Protection / Welfare Officer?

Rob Bishop

Tel: 07739 526562
Email: robbishop@britishtriathlon.org

Is British Triathlon registered to process CRB checks?

Yes we now run an in house system which ensures all coaches and major volunteer receive CRB checks.

What is the British Triathlon recommended player: coach ratio?

1:15 for Children and adults
1:5 for Youths (15-16) in open water practise (1:7 for adults)

Does the British Triathlon have a code of conduct which coaches are expected to sign up to?

Yes

Volunteers

British Triathlon has a Volunteer Policy in place

Who is the British Triathlon Volunteer Coordinator?

Sarah Williams sarahwilliams@britishtriathlon.org

01509 226161

Does British Triathlon run any volunteer support schemes?

Yes. We will be working towards this through implementation of Volunteer Strategy - many pages on website to give support to volunteers: www.britishtriathlon.org/volunteers

What volunteer support tools are available to assist volunteers?

Website as above; Volunteer of Year awards both regionally and through to national; on-line pack for volunteers; bi-monthly newsletter

Training & Support

What British Triathlon training opportunities are available outside the standard coach education structure?

Good Practise and Child Protection - Club officials and all coaches
Equity in your Coaching - Clubs working towards accreditation, coaches.
Club for All - Clubmark Clubs
Volunteer Management - Clubs working towards STAR

Funding

What funding schemes does British Triathlon run to support club development?

None at present

Coaching Development

Does British Triathlon have a coach recognition scheme?
Yes. UKCC Coaching Awards L1-5; Levels 1-3 have been re-written and rolled out across the country. Progression now onto L4 and 5.

Details on http://www.britishtriathlon.org/index.php?pid=30860

British Triathlon does not have a coach mentoring scheme

British Triathlon
www.britishtriathlon.org

Jonathon Riall

jonathonriall@britishtriathlon.org

07739 526 565