Archery Development
Development takes many forms and can include development of:
- individual archers as competitors or as leisure participants
- clubs (e.g. organisation; understanding legal requirements, restrictions and opportunities; interaction with each other;
more clubs in areas of the county where there are few; etc.)
- the county association (e.g. organisation; professionalism; proficiency at running events and teams; ability to help clubs develop; etc.)
- the sport (e.g. external marketing; delivering what the general public wants; making more forms of the sport available; etc.)
While some of this comes under the general heading of "coaching" and therefore should be dealt with by those who are qualified or experienced in that field,
much of it relates to our capabilities in running the sport, making the sport more attractive and attracting new members.
If you have ideas about what the county association can do to help you or your club, or what it can do to improve its own position in the sport,
then please feel free to contact the county Development Officer with your suggestions.
This ought to become the most important part of the web site, but to achieve that, we need input from our members and clubs.
OnTarget
ontarget is a club development programme
that was launched by ArcheryGB at the National Development Conference in October 2010.
It provides a number of benefits that will be added to over time and inclusion in the programme is entirely voluntary. At present it includes:
- a small grant scheme (£500 - £1,500) to help clubs increase capacity or attract new participants
- on-demand printing of club promotional material by Ironbridge Digital
Further information about the programme and how to apply is available here
and from the ArcheryGB website.
Safeguarding
The ArcheryGB safeguarding policy is mandatory for all of its clubs;
its purpose is to ensure compliance with UK law and a minimum set of standards to provide a safe environment for children,
young people and vulnerable adults to enjoy their sport.
| ArcheryGB Policy for Safeguarding Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults: |
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| Guidance Notes on the ArcheryGB Policy for Safeguarding Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults: |
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| Play Sport, Stay Safe - A Guide for Sports Clubs and Organisations (NSPCC, KentSport, SportEngland): |
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| Play Sport, Stay Safe - A Guide for Coaches, Leaders and Officials (NSPCC, KentSport, SportEngland): |
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| Play Sport, Stay Safe - A Guide for Parents and Carers (NSPCC, KentSport, SportEngland): |
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| How to Stay Safe and Have Fun in Sport (KentSport): |
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NSPCC Child Protection in Sport Unit |
| Independent Safeguarding Authority |
Printed copies of Kent Sport leaflets are also available by contacting Jennifer Taylor at KentSport
either by e-mail, or by telephone on 01622 605055.
ClubMark
The ClubMark scheme was introduced by SportEngland in 2002 to provide a common set of minimum national standards across all sports,
that demonstrate to parents and carers that a club is committed to providing a safe,
effective and child-friendly environment for children & young people.
Funding
Awards and grants are widely available from the Lottery Fund, local government, businesses and other organisations,
to help with providing a wide range of sporting facilities, equipment and training.
The available funding changes frequently.
Club Admin.
A wide range of information and courses are available covering many aspects of club administration, including Corporation Tax.