England Netball's Club Action Planning Scheme, otherwise and more commonly known as CAPS, is a scheme devised to help Netball clubs function in the most efficient way, with least long-term hassle. It is directly linked to Sport England's Clubmark scheme and it's all about good practice in the development of players, coaches and umpires at all levels.

It's not just about paperwork and filling in forms. In fact, most clubs find that the CAPS process highlights all the good development work that they are already doing. This clarifies roles and gives help and positive encouragement to new volunteers - those who might usually hesitate before coming forward. In today's society, CAPS offers a way of maximising safe and child-friendly activities.

In line with the Clubmark award, CAPS focuses on four key areas that impact Netball clubs:

• Duty of Care and Child Protection,
• Coaching and Competition,
• Club Management/ Administration,
• Sports Equity and Ethics.

CAPS offers Bronze, Silver and Gold  levels of achievement, highlighting further development work whilst ensuring that all clubs have the chance to shine.

CAPS offers...

• A clear development pathway for members - current and potential.
• Increased confidence in a club’s life span.
• Publicity.
• High profile exposure through Sport England, England Netball and other agencies.
• Increased efficiency to activity.
• More links with a local community.
• High standards.
• More members - coaches, umpires and players.
• A successful method of spreading a club’s workload.
• Increased possibility of securing funding or upgraded facilities.
• Opportunities to expand a club’s volunteer base.
• A strong local and national support network.

Who will support a club through the CAPS process?

• Netball Development Co-ordinator (County Sports Partnership)
• Club Development Officer (County Sports Partnership)
• England Netball Regional Manager
• England Netball Regional Development Officer

How does my club register?

Simple! Just download a Registration form!

CAPS Folders submission dates: