The Tîm Aber All Stars Accreditation Scheme is AberSU's way of recognising the development of our Sports Clubs and Societies, alongside celebrating the brilliant things that they achieve. Our scheme helps you benchmark your progress, ensure that you are offering the best possible experience for your members, boost your reputation and gain access to a number of group perks!
If you have any questions about the accreditation scheme feel free to get in touch with your Student Opportunities Officer on suopportunities@aber.ac.uk
How does it work?
Each student group affiliated to AberSU is enrolled in the scheme. Your group can be recognised as:
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| Level 1: Started |
Level 2: Developing |
Level 3: Good |
Level 4: Excellent |
To progress to the next level, you will need to:
- Check the All Stars criteria, which can be found below or on your student groups Microsoft Teams page
- Submit relevant evidence into the accompanying folder on your student groups Microsoft Teams page
Staff will review the submitted evidence termly and update accordingly. Alternatively, email your Student Opportunities Officer when you think you have reached a new level of accreditation
- You can track your progress in the accompanying file on your group's MS Team
Whilst the biggest benefit of taking part in the scheme is a highly effective student group, rewards are offered to those who gain accreditation.
4-star Rewards
- 4-star e-badge on SU website
- Shortlisted for All Stars Award at the Sports and Societies Awards
- Dedicated posts on our social media channels
- Celebrated during AberSU Celebrates
- Three groups drawn to receive a £50 grant to spend on improving the student group, e.g. promotional materials, equipment, etc.
3-star Rewards
- 3-star e-badge on SU website
- Dedicated posts on our social media channels
- Celebrated during AberSU Celebrates
- Five groups drawn to receive a £35 grant to spend on improving the student group, e.g. promotional materials, equipment, etc.
2-star Rewards
- 2-star e-badge on SU website
- Celebrated during AberSU Celebrates
- Ten groups drawn to receive a £25 grant to spend on improving the student group, e.g. promotional materials, equipment, etc.
1-star Rewards
- 1-star e-badge on SU website
- Celebrated during AberSU Celebrates
SU Participation
Excellent (Level 4): 50% of whole Club/Society registered members vote in SU Annual Elections
Very Good (Level 3): At least 2 committee members present at the BIG Meeting (AGM)
Good (Level 2): At least 2 committee members present in at least TWO Opportunities Forums
Developing (Level 1): Participates in Freshers Fair OR Refreshers Fair
Membership
Excellent (Level 4): Club/Society membership increased 20% from previous academic year
Very Good (Level 3): Club/Society membership increased at least 10% from previous academic year
Good (Level 2): Club/Society maintains same membership number as previous academic year
Developing (Level 1): Demonstrates attempts to gain members e.g. through stalls, utilising mailing lists, social media, events or get involved with Give it a Go
Activity
Excellent (Level 4): Club/Society organises a one-off big event/campaign targeted at their members (e.g. RAG, event, annual trip, competition, tour)
Very Good (Level 3):Club/Society offers or engages with personal development (e.g. CPD courses, workshops, first aid, networking, and any other training/development opportunities)
Good (Level 2): Club/Society hosts regular activities for their members directly linked to their outlined mission
Developing (Level 1): Mission of the Club/Society is outlined on the groups webpage
Community
Excellent (Level 4): Club/Society collaborates with community groups/charities to run a partnered event or fundraiser
Very Good (Level 3): Club/Society collaborated with other Club/Societies to run a partnered activity, event, or fundraiser
Good (Level 2): Club/Society members participated in volunteering opportunities (e.g. action days, community volunteering, etc.)
Developing (Level 1): Club/Society fundraises for RAG (e.g. for their chosen charity, SU Wellbeing Fund, etc.)
Committee
Excellent (Level 4):At least THREE committee receive the Silver Award at minimum from logging their volunteer hours/skills on the SU Volunteering Hub
Very Good (Level 3): Over 50% of committee registered as a volunteer AND Begun logging hours towards the Aber Award
Good (Level 2): Each committee member has watched the Welcome Session AND Core committee attend their relevant mandatory committee training
Developing (Level 1):Up-to-date committee details and core documents on website and MS Teams
Communication
Excellent (Level 4): Club/Society has a creative online presence AND Club/Society effectively engages with the SU social media (e.g. tagging SU channels, sharing SU content, etc.)
Very Good (Level 3): Club/Society has their webpage bilingual
Good (Level 2): Club/Society effectively uses at least one social media platform to promote their activities
Developing (Level 1): Club/Society keeps webpage up-to-date with all elements of the website checklist included
Finance
Excellent (Level 4):Club/Society produces and consistently updates an finance tracking sheet on Microsoft Teams AND Can demonstrate membership income is put towards resources that benefit their members
Very Good (Level 3): Club/Society generates income from external funding following SU procedures (e.g. fundraising, sponsorship, grants, etc)
Good (Level 2): Club/Society produces a forecasted budget sheet for the year ahead
Developing (Level 1): Club/Society President and Treasurer have attended and passed the 'Finance, Budgeting & Fundraising' committee training
Inclusivity
Excellent (Level 4):Club/Society attempt to reasonably manage one or more potential barriers faced by students joining, and staying a part of, your group
Very Good (Level 3): Club/Society organises or plays a key role in organising an event around diversity and inclusion (e.g. hosting a stall at LGBTQ+ History Month, sharing members experiences, etc.)
Good (Level 2): Club/Society participates or engages in an event or training around diversity and inclusion by sharing SU events, attending key liberation celebrations (e.g. Black History Month, LGBTQ+ History Month, Trans Day of Remembrance, etc.)
Developing (Level 1): Club/Society displays an inclusivity statement on their webpage
Wellbeing
Excellent (Level 4): Club/Society can demonstrate a positive wellbeing impact of members with member quotes/testimonies/article
Very Good (Level 3): Club/Society organises or plays a key role in organising an event around positive wellbeing
Good (Level 2): Club/Society hosts at least 4 positive wellbeing socials/events throughout the year (e.g. non-alcohol, etc.)
Developing (Level 1): Engagement in activities that promote positive wellbeing
If you have any questions about the accreditation scheme, feel free to get in touch with your Student Opportunities Officer on suopportunities@aber.ac.uk