The introduction of Sport England’s “Clubmark” has encouraged British Gymnastics (BG) to adopt set core criteria as its own, to enable gymnastics clubs to work towards nationally recognised accreditation.  GymMark therefore is BG’s club accreditation scheme that recognises a quality club.

The key phrase for British Gymnastics is ”safe, effective and child-friendly”.




The benefits of GymMark include:

• Being an excellent marketing tool for increasing membership – being able to demonstrate that you have addressed issues such as equality and child protection, which gives confidence to parents choosing a club for their children.

• Developing your club – the foundation for any club is its junior structure. So, by encouraging and attracting young members, you are building a strong future for your club. GymMark provides an excellent template for continuing club development.

• Developing your coaches, officials and volunteers – as part of GymMark, you’ll be given help and advice in developing the skills of everyone involved in your club.

• Raising your club’s profile – once accredited, your club will be listed with the relevant home country sports council and in other sporting directories, that will help you attract new members and to grow.

• A reduction of 25% on club registration with BG subject to the GymMark accreditation remaining current (England only).

BG has adopted five modules based on set criteria through which clubs can realise GymMark.
These are:

• Development
• Training and Events Programme
• Duty of Care and Child Protection
• Sports Equity and Ethics
• Administration

How to apply for GymMark
Normally on request, an initial letter will be sent to your club, giving a brief outline of GymMark, including details of each module. A registration form will be enclosed with the letter, to be completed by your club and to be returned to the English Gymnastics (English clubs) or BG Project Department (all other Home Country clubs).

The registration form is also available through the BG website or from your Regional / County Development Officer or by contacting your Home Country office direct.

Once your club has registered its intention to work towards GymMark, a CD containing all relevant resources will be sent to you (Club Development Support Pack). This will contain supporting information and templates, all very useful in assisting you through the GymMark process.

By using the GymMark Criteria Checklist and Assessment Form for English Clubs, (other Home Countries please click here), together with the Club Support Pack resource, your club will be able to build up and complete the required evidence file.