Thistle Mark is Netball Scotland’s club accreditation scheme for minimum operating standards and governance to ensure safe, equitable and enjoyable netball across Scotland.
This development tool continually progresses, recognises and rewards clubs for achieving and maintaining best practice by strengthening infrastructures for future.
By achieving the Thistle Mark Standard (TMS) clubs will gain access to more opportunities such as funding, programmes, venues and partnerships and will enhance their reputation.
To complete this accreditation, clubs should work through the checklist of documents and upload to JustGo through the club profile and contact a local development officer or development manager who covers your area or club type.
Actify is our learning and resource hub, supporting clubs with helpful information, guidance documents, and templates. The hub offers each section of your checklist as a module and additional templates for use. The development team are on hand to help and can support you through your application and will review upon submission before providing feedback or awarding you with our Thistle Mark which will be valid for 2 years before requiring update.
RECREATIONAL and WALKING NETBALL
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Providing clear guidance and support for volunteers and members
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Strengthening your club’s reputation and creating new opportunities
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Ensuring eligibility for Netball Scotland events and courses
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Demonstrating your club’s commitment to high standards
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Enhancing credibility within your community and with partners
