CAPs Accredited Clubs

Please note: Given the global pandemic and the changing ways in which clubs are operating with the immediate priority clubs have around returning to activity, England Netball do not want CAPS submission to take away precious time from returning activity.
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This is reflected in the temporary suspension of assessments with July 2021 being the final assessment opportunity before CAPS is paused so a review period can begin.

England Netball will also temporarily be closing registrations for new clubs to the scheme on 31 March 2021. Read the full statement here.
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The Club Action Planning Scheme
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The Club Action Planning Scheme (CAPS) is a programme designed to captivate you and your netball club. It aims to support you to deliver a quality netball development
programme and operate in line with best practice. 
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CAPS is aligned to the Sport England Clubmark accreditation scheme which is the only national cross sports quality accreditation scheme for clubs with junior sections.

CAPS is aligned to the Sport England Clubmark accreditation scheme which is the only National cross sports quality accreditation scheme for clubs with junior sections. 
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.
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England Netball relies on volunteers and clubs to help us in all areas, and they make a huge contribution to the game of netball. We have developed a toolkit to help you pull together the evidence you will need to gain the accreditation and will show you key areas where you might need further work. We want to empower you to help increase the numbers of netballers in your local community, ensure you are providing a safe environment for your members and make sure important aspects of your club’s management are applied.

The CAPS system has all moved online now, our team of dedicated Netball Development Officers, in every County, are here to help so please do not hesitate to get in contact – that is what we are here for! 
Warwickshire is proud to have 12 CAPS clubs in our County. 
Why is CAPS good for your club?
CAPS is a fantastic club development tool which enables you to develop a wide range of areas within your club. Working towards CAPS helps you to:
  • Increase your membership numbers and retain them in the club
  • Ensure you have the right amount of duty of care, adopting good practice for your young members
  • Addresses important aspects of the club management
  • Develop coaches, umpires and volunteers
  • Develop links with local schools in your community
  • Raise the profile of your club
  • ​Finally, it asks you to plan how you want to improve your club and help delegate those ​actions ​​

All accredited CAPS clubs will be entered in to prize draws throughout the season. Have a chat with your Regional Office to see what prizes are coming up!
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If you achieve this accreditation you will be recognised nationally as having a well-run club which is active and accessible; getting the best out of young people and giving everyone a sporting chance. 
Contact Warwickshire NDO Georgi Rettey for more information. Georgina.rettey@englandnetball.co.uk or visit https://www.englandnetball.co.uk/make-the-game/caps/how-to-register/ to register your club.