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Club Development in Bolsover District

Community sports clubs are at the heart of the British sporting infrastructure.  We are keen to work with a variety of community sports clubs to help ensure that we have high quality community sport provision across the district in a variety of sports.

North Derbyshire Sport & Physical Activity Directory

The North Derbyshire Sport & Physical Activity Directory launched in January 2012 and was jointly produced by Bolsover District Council, Chesterfield Borough Council and North East Derbyshire District Council.  The directory provides an A-Z list of sports clubs and physical activity opportunities within North Derbyshire, ranging from walking, jogging and cycling to teams sports and activities in leisure centres.  For more information check out the PDF icon North Derbyshire Sport & Physical Activity Directory

Clubmark

Clubmark is a national cross sports quality accreditation scheme for clubs. It is built around a set of core criteria which ensure that accredited clubs operate to a set of consistent, accepted and adopted minimum operating standards.

Sport England recognises and values the commitment made by sports clubs to develop high quality, welcoming environments for young participants. The development of clubs that encourage young people to take-up sport, improve their talents and give them the option to initiate and maintain life-long participation in sport is an essential part of our work to support the sporting infrastructure in England.

Clubmark is endorsed by all the main sporting, youth and education agencies involved in the delivery of sporting opportunities for young people as the accreditation scheme for clubs with quality assured junior sections.

A club is accredited via either its licensed National Governing Body (NGB) or County Sports Partnership (CSP). It must, therefore, be affiliated to the relevant Sport England recognised NGB in order to be accredited.

The following clubs have achieved Clubmark accreditation in Bolsover district:

  • Bolsover & District Cycling Club - Clubmark (Sport England & British Cycling)
  • Bondhay Golf Club - Golf Mark
  • Carr Vale Colts Football Club - FA Charter Standard Development Club
  • Glapwell Gladiators Jnr Football Club - FA Charter Standard
  • Pinxton Rangers Football Club - FA Charter Standard
  • Shirebrook Rangers Football Club - FA Charter Standard Community Club
  • Shirebrook Royal British Legion Football Club - FA Charter Standard
  • Tibshelf Juniors Football Club - FA Charter Standard
  • Creswell Juniors Football Club - FA Charter Standard
  • Brimwood Utd FC - FA Charter Standard
  • South Normanton Athletic FC - FA Charter Standard
  • Clowne Comets FC - FA Charter Standard
  • Barlborough Juniors Football Club - FA Charter Standard
  • Blackwell & District Young Striders Athletic Club (BADY's) - Clubmark (Sport England & England Athletics)
  • Oxcroft United Football Club - FA Charter Standard

A number of clubs are currently working towards Clubmark accreditation including:

  • Blackwell Cricket Club
  • Bolsover Colliery Bowls Club
  • Glapwell Colliery Cricket Club
  • Hillstown 2007 Bowls Club
  • Shirebrook Bowls Club
  • Shirebrook Cricket Club
  • Shirebrook Judo Club
  • Whitwell Bowls Club
  • Whitwell Cricket Club

To find out how your club could apply for and achieve Clubmark accreditation please telephone 01246 242362 or submit an enquiry form

Chance to Shine Programme

Bolsover District Council, Bolsover District SSP and 3 of the districts cricket clubs have committed to be part of Derbyshire Cricket Boards 2013 community programme, Chance to Shine.  An initial financial commitment from all involved levered in additional coaching delivery and support from the DCB's coaches.  The programme of delivery and subsequent development opportunities overtakes last years activities to become the biggest ever programme of development opportunities that the district has seen.

All the districts Primary schools will take part in the Chance to Shine Programme and the districts Secondary schools have the opportunity to take part in the 'new' Chance to Compete activities.  The cricket clubs involved are Glapwell, Shirebrook and Whitwell.  If you are interested in playing Cricket and joining one of the districts clubs please contact Wayne Hatton on 01246 242362.     

Club Development Process

New Accredited Club Development Process is a Recipe for Success!

In addition to NGB Clubmark the districts clubs can now attain awards from Bolsover District Council. The Sports Development Team have put together a series of awards to reflect standards of good practice in different areas of club development. The awards compliment NGB awards, are designed to help and support clubs in working towards Clubmark and will assist clubs in becoming stronger and more sustainable whilst highlighting the good work already being done. Clubs can achieve awards at a number of levels and each level will strengthen your club.

  • Stepping Stones - 8 point criteria towards Clubmark accreditation
  • School Club Links Bronze Award - Includes communication, marketing & promotion within schools
  • School Club Link Silver Award - Includes school coaching activities &competition
  • School Club Link Gold Award - Includes leadership and volunteer opportunities, teacher training and coach education.
  • Volunteer Investment Club - Volunteer Coordinators, handbooks, rewards and opportunities.
  • Touchstone Community Development Club - Prestigious award made when all the levels above have been met.

To find out more about your club receiving any of our awards please telephone 01246 242362 or submit an enquiry form.

District Sports Forum

The Sports Development Team have agreed to support the formation of a district sports forum following suggestions that there is now a need following the demise of local sports action groups and the rise in the number of sport specific development groups.

The district sports forum will provide a platform for single and minority sport clubs not catered for by sport specific groups, community groups, associations, uniformed groups, youth groups and agencies that intend to use sport as a tool for change.  It is intended that sport specific groups have a representative attend sports forum meetings.

The forum will:

  • Offer sports clubs development opportunities
  • Offer the opportunity for shared ideas, shared working and shared resources
  • Offer the opportunity to run complimentary programmes and activities
  • Offer the opportunity for discussion
  • Offer the opportunity to attract funding to communities/clubs
  • Help solve problems and avoid duplication
  • Help prioritise and be mutually beneficial

The next meeting is on 29th May at 6pm and will be followed by a ScUK Supporting Coaches workshop.  Individuals and clubs are asked to pre book places by either calling or emailing Wayne Hatton on 01246 242362 or wayne.hatton@bolsover.gov.uk

Stepping Stones Accreditation

The following clubs have Stepping Stones accreditation:

  • Barlborough Junior Football Club
  • Brimwood United Football Club
  • Carr Vale Colts Football Club
  • Clowne Comets Junior Football Club
  • Creswell Football Club
  • Glapwell Gladiators Junior Football Club
  • Shirebrook Rangers Football Club
  • Shirebrook Royal British Legion Football Club
  • Tibshelf Football Club
  • South Normanton Athletic Football Club
  • Shirebrook Judo Club
  • North Derbyshire Chargers Rugby League Football Club
  • Bolsover District Bowls Development Group
  • Shirebrook Bowls Club
  • Shirebrook Cricket Club

School – Club – Links

We work closely with Bolsover and District School Sports Partnership to ensure that young people have the opportunity to continue into high quality, child friendly community sports clubs out of the school and PE setting.

Each official School-Club-Link must meet a series minimum operating criteria and show a commitment to developing junior sports provision.

Current School-Club-Links in Bolsover district:

  • Glapwell Cricket Club*
  • Mansfield Giants Basketball Club*
  • North Nottinghamshire Hockey Club*
  • Pilsley Cricket Club
  • Clowne Cricket Club
  • South Normanton Cricket Club
  • Shirebrook Rangers Football Club
  • Clowne Comets Football Club
  • Carr Vale Colts Football Club
  • Tapton Golf Club
  • Bondhay Golf Club
  • Shirland Golf Club
  • Blackwell and District Young Striders Athletics Club
  • Tibshelf Netball Club
  • Alfreton Gymnastics Academy
  • Springwell Table Tennis Club
  • Colin Deaton Table Tennis Academy
  • Creswell Crusaders Rugby Union Football Club
  • Chesterfield Rugby Union Football Club
  • Amber Valley Rugby Union Football Club
  • Kickboxing Academy, Bolsover
    (* clubs with signed agreements)

Club Coach Mentoring Programme

We offer a unique programme to community football clubs who have or are working towards Clubmark accreditation.  We support grassroots coaches working towards FA qualifications to facilitate their development in skills, knowledge and understanding of the coaching process.

Clubs who have already benefited from this programme include:

  • Shirebrook Rangers Football Club
  • Barlborough Juniors Football Club
  • Whaley Thorns Football Club
  • Clowne Comets Football Club
  • Pinxton Rangers Football Cub

To find out how your club could benefit from this programme, please telephone 01246 242365 or submit an enquiry form

Talented Athlete Support

The path to sporting success can be costly, with travel expenses, facility hire costs, equipment, coaching fees and tournament entry fees all adding up.

To help with this, we have, in conjunction with Derbyshire Sport, got a bursary fund called 'Podium'.  (The new name for the Derbyshire Talented Athlete Fund).

Podium Talented Athlete Fund

Podium is a bursary scheme designed to support Bolsover district's and Derbyshire’s emerging sports stars.

The Derbyshire Talented Athlete fund as Podium was formerly known was launched in December 2007.  Bursaries are awarded in all sports recognised by Sport England and those performers who are currently competing for England or Great Britain or have the potential to do so within the next 18 months are eligible.

To find out more information visit www.derbyshiresport.co.uk/podium.  Athletes are also encouraged to discuss their application with the relevant National Governing Body of Sport.


The Bolsover Athletes

4 talented sports stars from the Bolsover district have received a bursary in 2013.  These are:

  • Sophie Baggaley (Football)
  • Jack Griffiths (Kickboxing)
  • Emily-Mae Hall (Golf)
  • Ellie Wheatley (Badminton)

5 young sports stars have received a bursary from the Podium Fund in 2012.  These are:

  • Ashley Clipston (Bowls)
  • Sophie Baggaley (Football)
  • Jack Griffiths (Kickboxing)
  • Emily-Mae Hall (Golf)
  • Nicky Powell (Rugby Union)

2011 has seen 5 young sports stars receive a bursary from the Podium Fund.  These are:

  • Ashley Clipston (Bowls)
  • Sophie Baggaley (Football)
  • Jack Griffiths (Kickboxing)
  • Ryan Turner (Boxing)
  • Jordan Ingledew (Rugby Union)

5 promising sports stars received a bursary from the Talented Athlete Fund in 2010:

  • Kirk Bytheway (Kickboxing)
  • Saran Carman (Gymnastics)
  • Ashley Clipston (Bowls)
  • Jack Griffiths (Kickboxing)
  • Jamie Robinson (Boxing)

2009 saw 4 talented athletes from the Bolsover district receive bursaries from the Talented Athlete Fund:

  • Saran Carman (Gymnastics)
  • Jack Griffiths (Kickboxing)
  • Rachel Rodgers (Trampolining)
  • Ryan Rodgers (Trampolining)

When the bursary was launched in 2008, 3 shining stars were granted £300 each:

  • Jack Griffiths (Kickboxing)
  • Tom Robinson (Kickboxing)
  • Ryan Rogers (Trampolining)

Funding for Clubs

Current Funding Avenues

BT/Sunday Telegraph Paralympic Momentum Programme

Fifteen awards of £1,000 are available for amateur sports clubs and volunteer led after school clubs that encourage participation from people with disabilities.

Applicants have to complete a short online form.  Entrants may only nominate their own sports club.  Entries must be supported by two referees.  Written submissions must be no more than 250 words in length. 

Funding rounds are as follows:

  • Round 3: May 10- May 23

To apply go to http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sponsored/sport/disability-sports-funding/10001712/paralympic-momentum-programme-competition.html

Sport England - Improvement Fund

Award grants worth £150,000-£500,000.  The fund will support projects that deliver capital improvements through new build, modernisation or refurbishment.  For Round 2, priority will be given to projects that can clearly demonstrate a significant reduction in the use of energy and/or water, and reduce waste in the construction and operation of the facility. 

Expressions of interest for the second round are now being invited.  To apply an Improvement fund 'checklist' must be submitted, further information can be found at http://www.sportengland.org/funding/improvement_fund.aspx. 

Deadline date 29th May. 

McDonald's Kickstart Grants

One off grants of between £500-£2,500 (including VAT) to support Football clubs to develop their players and the community.  Examples of projects that will be supported include club facilities, grounds keeping, training courses, pitch hire and mini-vans.  Funding is not available for kit/team wear.  Clubs must be recognised by the national FA and have at least one team at or below junior level.

Deadline date 30th June 2013

Tesco Charity Trust Community Awards

The Tesco Charity Trust has 2 strands; one of which supports elderly people, and adults and children with disabilities, and a second which supports children and their education and welfare.

Groups can apply for one-off awards of between £500 and £4,000 which supports practical things such as equipment and resources.  Projects previously supported include luncheon clubs, specialist equipment for disabled people, day trips and social trips for elderly or disabled people.  For more information  http://www.tescoplc.com/media/142631/community_award_guidelines.pdf

Community Sports Trust Sports Events Fund

The Community Sports Trust are offering local organisations, clubs and Parish Councils up to £250 to run events with a sporting theme this summer.  Organisations can apply for up to £250 if the event didn't receive funding in 2012, or £150 if funding was granted last year.  Funding can be used to pay for things such as equipment, medals and marketing.  For more information http://www.communitysportstrust.co.uk/news-events/2013-events-fund/

Cash for Clubs Fund

Cash 4 Clubs is funded by Betfair and supported by SportsAid who offer grants of between £250 to £1,000 to support grassroots sports clubs.  No preference is given to types of sport or the age range accessing the activity; however clubs should play an active role in the community, encourage social interaction and fitness, and be registered with its sports National Governing Body (NGB).  

Sport England Community Sport Activation Fund

40m Lottery revenue fund developed to support grassroots activity at a very local level.

The kind of projects Sport England expect to fund include:

  • Activities reflecting a broad range of sports
  • Informal opportunities which could lead to regular participation
  • Multi-sport activities which provide people with a range of choices and opportunities to suit them
  • Family oriented activities with a focus on 14+ age group
  • Local activator roles that focus directly on organising and delivering new opportunities for participation

Projects could be up to 3 years and grants will range from 50K to 250K.  Match funding is required.

The best projects will demonstrate:

  • A focus on a clearly defined geographical area and community
  • Demonstrate understanding of sporting needs
  • Evidence of what potential participants want or need in order to take part in sport once a week
  • Local partners working together to deliver and match fund the project
  • A clear and robust delivery plan
  • Realistic, but ambitious, numbers for increasing and sustaining once a week participation

Dates of all funding rounds can be seen below:

Round 2 - 7th May 2013 - 1st July 2013

Round 3 - November 2013 - January 2014

Round 4 - May 2014 - June 2014

Round 5 - April 2015 - June 2015

For more information go to http://www.sportengland.org/funding/csaf.aspx

The Galaxy Hot Chocolate Fund

The Galaxy Hot Chocolate Fund aims to help small, local community based projects and community minded people.  Until 31st March 2013 they are seeking to donate sixty £300 awards to help people or groups with their community programmes.  For further information go to http://www.hotgalaxywarmheart.com/fund/

Sport England Inspired Facilities Programme

Inspired Facilities is part of the People Places Play legacy programme.  At least 70% of the Inspired Facilities Funding will go to community and voluntary organisations, through grants of between £20,00 and £50,000.

Bids to the next round of Inspired Facilities will be accepted 4th March to 29th April 2013.  For further information go to www.sportengland.org/inspired.

Sport England Small Grants Programme

Sport England have changed their strategic outcomes when applying to the Small Grants Programme.  Applications now need to identify how they will help deliver the following strategic outcomes:

  • An increase in the proportion of 14-25's playing sport once a week
  • A growth in regular (once a week) participation for all those aged 14+
  • A reduction in drop off at ages 16, 18, 21 and 24
  • Growth in participation by people with a disability

For more information go to Sport England website.

Barclays Community Sports Award

The Barclays Community Sports Award is administered by the Football Foundation.  Nominations for 2012-13 are now open.  The award is open to any individual benefitting their community in any sport.  Each month of the Football season, a winner receives £1000 for their group or organisation and is also entered into the end of season award where they could win a further £5000.  At least half of the award must be spent on sports or skills based qualifications.  For further information and a nomination form go to http://www.barclayscommunitysportsaward.com

Bolsover Health & Wellbeing Small Grants Fund

Grant funding of up to £1,000 is available to constituted community and voluntary groups, parish councils, statutory organisations and local businesses operating in Bolsover district.  Groups should:

  • Clearly demonstrate health benefits to residents of Bolsover district
  • Link directly to the priorities within 'Healthy Bolsover' Plan
  • Fill a gap in service provision or add value to existing provision

Please see Document icon Application form and Document icon guidance notes for further information or contact Christa Belshaw on 01246 242495.

Sported

Sported aims to support voluntary and community groups that use sport as a tool to overcome local challenges, that target groups within the 11-25 age group.  Organisations with an income of less than 50k per annum can apply for £2,000.  You need to become a member in order to apply though this can be done online.  For more information go to www.sported.org.uk or contact Cheddi Gore, East Midlands on 07900 928319.

People's Postcode Trust

The trust offers grants of £500-£10,000 for 3 month projects that aim to make a difference to local communities in a number of areas including Public Sports, Advancement of Health and Community Development.  Community groups, charities and not-for-profit organisations are eligible to apply.  Community groups, not-for-profit organisations can apply for up to £2000.  For more information go to Postcode Trust.

Heritage Lottery Fund

The Heritage Lottery Fund has supported a number of projects celebrating sporting heritage.  The 'Your Heritage' programme offers grants between £3,000-£100,000.  There are no deadline dates.  For more information go to www.hlf.org.uk

People's Health Trust

The trust is now open for bids in Derbyshire for grants of £5K to £10K from small community and voluntary groups.  Projects must support an improvement in health and wellbeing in a local community and must meet the following criteria:

  • Aims to support an improvement in health and wellbeing in your community
  • Targets people who are at a higher risk of poor health and dying younger
  • Ensures there is community participation in the project
  • Is local
  • Is relevant, practical and can make a difference to local community

Please see Document icon application form and Document icon guidance notes for further information.

Derbyshire Community Foundation

Prority is given to coaches who are from under represented groups in coaching: women, black and ethnic minorities, disabled people and the unemployed.

For more information please visit www.derbyshirecommunityfoundation.co.uk

Funding Awarded

In the third and final Sports Action Grant funding round 10 clubs/groups from the Bolsover district have secured just £9,042 of the £39,398 available.  Please see further information below.  A total of £16,369 has been allocated to clubs and groups within the district over the 3 funding rounds.

Derbyshire County Council Sports Action Grants Programme Third Round Update

Name Amount Funding Purposes
Shirebrook Gymnastics Club £1,000 Currently merging trampolining provision with the Gymnastics club.  Funding to be used to pay for new trampolining rig and springboard.
Whitwell Cricket Club £1,000 To purchase a new mobile ground cover, used to protect cricket pitch from rain and extreme weather conditions.
Glapwell Colliery Cricket Club £650 Funding towards winter coaching sessions and promotional materials.
Creswell Junior Rugby Club £977 To purchase a range of training equipment from mini's to youths.  Funding will also be used to deliver 6 taster sessions in local schools.
Shirebrook Rangers Junior Football Club £715 To purchase smaller goal posts so children can play 9 a side Football on smaller pitches.
Pinxton Amateur Boxing Club £700 To purchase new rubber flooring to ensure that the club can provide boxing and box fit sessions in a safe environment.
Barlborough Country Park Community Sports £1,000 Funding to be used to replace the set of full size Football posts and nets and kickster mini soccer goals.
Area 51 £1,000 To introduce affordable and alternative martial arts sessions.  Funding to be used to purchase safety mirrors and 5 large punch bags and hangers.
Blackwell Miners Welfare Cricket Club £1,000 To purchase an outfield mower.
Bakestone Moor Football Club £1,000 To undertake extensive work on the pitch i.e. clearing moles, tip soil, laying turf and hiring a roller.

Derbyshire County Council Sports Action Grants Programme Second Round Update

Grants totalling £47,390 have been awarded to 64 Derbyshire sports clubs and community groups to help them promote healthy and active lifestyles in the second round of Derbyshire County Council’s £180,000 Sports Action Grant scheme.  A total of £5687 was awarded to 6 clubs/groups in the Bolsover district.  Further information can be seen below.

Name Amount Funding Purposes
Bolsover District Cycling Club £1000 To purchase a box trailer and security locks to enable club to transport bikes and equipment to coaching sessions, events and competitions
Bolsover District Bowls Development Group £987 To develop junior Bowls sections in various clubs.  Funding will be used to purchase junior equipment
Carr Vale Angling Club £1000 To replace 30 fishing platforms to meet health and safety regulations, 2 platforms are specifically for disabled anglers
Clowne Comets Junior Football Club £1000 To mark larger pitch, purchase new goal posts, nets and Football equipment
Creswell Bowls Club £1000 To purchase junior equipment so that younger members of the club can play.  Some funding will also be used to attach a perspex cover to extend the clubhouse
Shirebrook Cricket Club £700 To purchase Cricket equipment to support coaching sessions for students at Shirebrook Academy

Derbyshire County Council Sports Action Grants Programme First Round Update

A total of £67,530 has been awarded to 83 sports clubs/community groups from across Derbyshire in the first of three funding rounds.  2 clubs from the district secured funding.  Clowne Netball Club received £640 to lead taster sessions in schools for 7-11 year olds,with the aim of developing a community club.  Funding will be used to pay for venue hire, marketing, coaching and equipment costs.  South Normanton Bowls Club secured £1000 to install 4 temporary wooden shelters/bases for players, spectators and visitors to utilise.

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