Changes to the BJA Contest Rules
The Board of Directors at their meeting on 31st May 2016 approved the following changes to the BJA Contest Rules for immediate implementation.
Glasgow European Judo Open tickets now on general sale
Tickets for the 2016 Glasgow European Judo Open are now on general…
Kookateki Judo Club at Royal Garden Party
Thank you to Wendy Cooke of Kookateki Judo Club for sending in the news story below. Kookateki Judo Club’s Jonathan and Wendy Cooke had the pleasure of attending the Royal Garden Party at Hillsborough Castle, County Down on 14th June 2016.
Sharpen your Judo skills at Team GB’s FanZones this summer
Rio de Janeiro may be some 6,000 miles away but supporters of Team GB are set to be taken closer to the action at this summer’s Olympic Games at a nationwide network of Official FanZones.
IJF Referee Programme
The International Judo Federation is initiating a special programme that will accellerate the training of referees for high level performance. This advanced program will allow the participants to go through the different levels of refereeing in order to obtain the licenses at a more accelerated pace.
Judoka selected for TeamGB
The British Olympic Association has today named the seven judoka who will compete for Team GB at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. The squad comprises four women and three men and includes three athletes that competed for Team GB at London 2012.
Kookateki Judo Club volunteers recognised by Belfast Lord Mayor
Volunteers from Kookateki Judo Club who have supported Belfast City Council in running its community services were recognised by Belfast Lord Mayor, Alderman Brian Kingston, as part of the city’s contribution to the UK Festival of Volunteering.
HRH The Duchess of Cambridge celebrates SportsAid’s 40th anniversary at Kensington Palace
Young judoka had the chance to show off their skills to Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge at a SportsAid event on Thursday 9 June at Kensington Palace
Glasgow European Judo Open tickets set to go on early pre-sale for British Judo members
The 2016 Glasgow European Judo Open will be held on 15thOctober…
Update following 2015 European Championships review
Following the recent statement regarding the review into the…