GolfMark

What is GolfMark?

• A national scheme that identifies and recognises junior and beginner friendly golf facilities
• Any golf club affiliated to England Golf may apply to gain the GolfMark Award
   

What is Clubmark?

• It is a cross-sport accreditation for sports clubs with junior sections
• It ensures accrediting partners apply core common criteria to ensure consistent good practice and a minimum operating standard in clubs
• It enables parents/carers to make an informed choice when selecting a club for their children
• It provides opportunities for organisations involved in sports to work together to support good practice in sports clubs working with children and young people

What does it cover?

There are 3 key areas that golf clubs need to be able to evidence:

• Coaching and Playing
• The Club Environment (including sports equity and ethics)
• Child Protection and Duty of Care
   

What are the Benefits?

Golf Clubs:

• Recognition within the local community for the clubs' commitment to junior golf.
  Promotion via the England Golf website.
• Assistance and input from a County or Regional Development Officer.
• A focused plan for the development of the junior section.
• Opportunity to review and improve policies and procedures.
• Well coached, committed and educated juniors who may become adult members of the future.
• A safer and more enjoyable environment for junior golf to flourish.
• Greater understanding about junior activities within the club by adult members.
• Support & guidance from a County or Regional Development Officer through finding workshops, sharing best practice, reviewing current policies and procedures, writing child welfare documentation and much, much more. 

Golfers:

• A structured environment in which to develop as a player and a person .
• A fun, enjoyable, welcoming environment.
• Access to appropriate levels of coaching and competition.
• To be part of a game that will teach them respect, social & life skills, discipline, honesty, integrity, motivation and much more.
• Creating a structured pathway into adult membership.

Parents:

• Junior friendly clubs can be easily identified, assisting parents, especially those who do not play golf.
• Reassurance that the needs of children have been thoroughly considered and addressed.
• A safe and organised environment for their children.

More details can be found on via the GolfMark and ClubMark links on the top right of the page