"Safe, effective child friendly clubs"

the effective way to demonstrate publicly that their club is an efficient well managed club which is non-discriminatory and fosters youth development demonstrates that their club meets all the legal requirements, has a working child protection policy in place and that, all club activities are properly insured.

“clubCAP – Continuous improvement”

• clubCAP manual provides a user friendly approach to club accreditation
• clubCAP manual incorporates helpful templates produced by sportscotland, children 1st and other bodies
• Standard Accreditation should be readily achieved by large and small clubs whatever the sport
• Enhanced Accreditation is awarded to clubs that can demonstrate exceptional management standards
• clubCAP is achieved by self assessment with a follow- up visit by an external assessor
• clubCAP is complimentary to and “dovetails” with other quality awards (SFA, Scottish Swimming, Scottish Cricket etc.)

clubCAP – Benefits to participating club

• Use of approved logo
• Access enhanced levels of grant funding from Aberdeenshire Sports Council
• Preferential booking for Aberdeenshire Council facilities (proposed)
• Promotion and recognition by Aberdeenshire Sports Council in Newsletters, Website and Sports Directory
• Promotion and recognition by Aberdeenshire Council
• Recognised accreditation giving ready access to schools and colleges
• Three free places per annum for club to attend coach and club development workshops (sportscoach UK, Running Sport, First Aid etc.)
• Receive direct club development and advice

clubCAP – Self Assessment

• Encourages teamwork
• Raises awareness of role played by club committee, coaches and volunteers
• Ensures an effective Child Protection Policy is in operation
• Develops an understanding of requirements for improved delivery
• Gives ownership of improvements to club members
• Brings an awareness of the need for continuous improvement

clubCAP – External Assessment

• An external assessor will visit a clubnight/training session
• Club practices will be scored using Quest/PMP criteria
• Verbal report will be given at that time
• Followed by a written report which will give suggestions of possible areas of improvement
• Successful clubs will receive a certificate of accreditation countersigned by Children 1st

ClubCAP Promotes

• Safety and Child Protection
• Good management
• Good Coaching
• Equal Opportunities

Simple Formula

• The Better the Club
• The Better the Coaching
• The better the Performance

Download a ClubCAP Application form HERE