I'm pleased to announce that we have been successfully re-accredited for
Clubmark status for a further 3 years following a long and onerous
review process that we have been going through since March. ECB Clubmark is an
accreditation scheme for cricket clubs and is
licensed from Sport England as part of their wider Clubmark scheme. ECB
Clubmark shows that a club is sustainable, well run and provides
the right environment for its members. Clubmark accreditation also means
our club is recognised as a safe, rewarding and fulfilling place for
participants of all ages, as well as assuring parents and carers that
they are choosing the right option for their young people.
Achieving
Clubmark status is critical for our club so thank you all for your
efforts in making Shenley the great club it is. I'd particularly like to thank my hard working committee and those of you that give up your time to assist in the running of the club. Without your efforts we would not be in this position. What was particularly nice was the positive comments we received from Ben Wallis (Head of Development, Herts Cricket) during the review. He was very complimentary about the leadership and governance in place at our club and said this was one of the best Clubmark reviews he has undertaken. It's nice to know the hard work we all put in is being recognised.
Finally, a message just received from the England and Wales Cricket Board: "Congratulations to all those involved at your club for this achievement
and for all that they do to promote cricket locally. Having a network of
sustainable clubs is vital for the future of the game and achieving
Clubmark status shows that you and your volunteers are at the forefront
of this".
Geoff Evans