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ounded in 1888 as the British many leisure centres and enjoy member- development programmes.
Amateur Gymnastics Association, ship of BG-registered clubs that offer a More than half the gym clubs in Eng-
British Gymnastics (BG) – the complete development pathway from land are either working towards or have
UK’s national governing body beginner through to Olympian. achieved their GymMark accreditation,
(NGB) for gymnastics – is a not for profit which incorporates Sport England’s Club
organisation dedicated to developing Development Mark criteria – a nationally-recognised
the quality of gymnastic provision across Following the 2009-2013 Sport England accreditation and the sign of a qual-
a range of disciplines. The organisation funding round, BG England secured ity club. GymMark has proved to be an
is a member of the World Governing £11.3m for the development of the sport excellent marketing tool for increasing
Body for Gymnastics (FIG), the European in England, which has enabled membership – by demonstrating that
Governing Body (UEG) and the British the sport to build capacity in order member clubs have addressed issues
Olympic Association (BOA). to support grassroots and clubs. The such as equality and child protection,
Gymnastics is an accessible and inclu- 45-strong development team supports which gives confidence to parents choos-
sive sport offering opportunities to all the clubs, coaches and volunteers with ing a club for their children.
ability levels and ethnic groups within the aim of increasing and sustaining The foundation for any sports club is
a range of controlled learning environ- participation and improving the qual- its junior structure, so by encouraging
ments. It promotes an active and healthy ity of provision and performance levels and attracting young members, clubs
lifestyle and is recognised as forming the throughout the sport’s pathway. are building a strong future. GymMark
basis for physical literacy by developing provides an excellent template for con-
fundamental movement skills. Club Support tinuing club development. Likewise, in
These days, interest in the sport has BG England’s development officers developing coaches, officials and volun-
never been stronger. Hundreds of thou- offer support to clubs by securing fund- teers, as part of GymMark, the clubs are
sands of young gymnasts enjoy the sport ing for development, encouraging given help and advice in developing the
in the school environment, take part new coaches and volunteers to join the skills of everyone involved.
in the recreational sessions offered at club and help to support training and As part of the new Club Development
Strategy 2009-2013, BG England plans to
The NGB plans to help clubs with sustainable business
help clubs with their business planning
and sustainability by providing a series
planning by providing business models and case studies
of business models and case studies.
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