Richard Lowry (Snr) has been working extremely hard behind the scenes over the past two years or
more putting this togeather for Neston South Wirral Hockey Club.
On Sunday 17 Feb 2008 we were assessed by England Hockey for Club mark. We will let you
know how it went as soon as we know.
ENGLAND HOCKEY CLUB ACCREDITATION SCHEME
Clubs 1st is the England Hockey accreditation scheme for clubs. It is a national recognition of clubs that can demonstrate
that they are working towards minimum operating standards. All clubs achieving Clubs 1st also achieve the Sport England Clubmark
accreditation, a nationally recognised award for sports clubs.
Why do Clubs 1st?
Clubs achieving the CLUBS 1ST award are recognised as working towards providing a Safe, Effective and Child
Friendly hockey Environment. They also receive the CLUBMARK award. County Sports Partnerships and Funding agencies are increasingly
recognising these clubs and choosing to work with them as a priority. There are
also a range of benefits, priority bookings and other services available to Clubs 1st clubs.
See some quotes below from Clubs who rate the process:
"We found working towards and achieving England Hockey Clubs 1st an enlightening and rewarding experience
and I believe that we are a better club as a result"
J Randle - Kettering HC
"Our Under 18 girls (who won tickets to the event by winning
the first ever Clubs 1st Under 18 tournament) watched the men's finals on Sunday with their coach and manager, and they all
learned a great deal; it was useful for me to attend the Clubs 1st presentation on Monday, 20 August and all the matches that
day were tremendous. The young girls and boys from our club who went as mascots will remember their day at the games for the
rest of their lives - a truly awesome experience for them"
D. Kirby - Kingston upon Hull HC
