About New
Star Bristol Judo Club
New Star Bristol Judo
Club is made up of two separate clubs, New Star Patchway and New
Star Seamills. John Bath started New Star Judo Club at Patchway
Youth Club in 1979 and the club is run by a "Parents Forum",
so that everyone can be involved as much or as little as they wish.
The club is also governed by it's own constitution which can be
seen here.
John Bath was asked to
take over as head coach at New Star Ashton in 2001, the club continued
there until May 2009, when after the venue was no longer available
the club moved to Seamills. The club has a committee, and again,
all parents are encouraged to be involved as much or as little as
they wish. The club is also governed by it's own constitution.
Together, the clubs jointly
form NEW STAR BRISTOL, and players from both clubs fight as a joint
squad at competitions.
Facilities
Jointly the clubs benefit
from owning 3 full size mat areas. We have judo jackets for children
to borrow when they first come along, after they have been coming
for a few weeks they can buy their own from the club. We stock a
small range of kits, but can order any kit you may require at very
competitive rates. Prices start from about £28 and go up to
£38 for Adult sizes. Some second hand suits are available.
At Patchway we have a
coffee bar, whilst your children are training why not relax and
enjoy a cup of tea or coffee! Sweets & drinks are also on sale
& on Saturday’s hot food! Our Kitchen co-ordinator is
Sadie, there is a rota for extra willing volunteers! All profits
made by the Kitchen go towards subsidising events for the children.
All sweets and drinks are competitively priced. Where else can you
get a freshly cooked bacon roll for £1.
It is imperative that
you sign a permissions form as to whether or not you are happy for
the club to use images of your child on this website and will do
so inline with the BJA Child Protection Policy which the club has
adopted.
How much does it cost?
Judo is a relatively inexpensive
sport, at club level. To help parents & carers know what's involved
here's a breakdown of what's involved
- Judo Suit from £28 (includes club badge)
- Annual British Judo Association (BJA) licence (prices from 1st
April 2008):
- Over 8's (Mon licence) £21 new; £20 to renew.
- Under 8’s (Kano licence) £17
- Annual membership of £15 - Family rates are:
- 2 members of one family £25 per year
- 3 or more family members £30 per year.
- Mat fees
- non members:£3 at Patchway £3.50 at Seamills
- members: £2.20 at Patchway £2.50 at Seamills
- There are also gradings (Kano awards for the U8s), competitions
and & under 8 training sessions; all of these are optional
and the costs are;
- Gradings from £4 Kano & £6 over 8’s (max
3 per year)
- Competitions for over 8s from £9 - £18. Under 8s
training sessions (with medals) from £6, approx 5 per year.
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Who's who
John Bath, 3rd Dan
John is our permanent Head Coach and joined Patchway Judo Club
in 1981. Having over 30 years of judo experience and being
a 3rd Dan black belt, he has excellent coaching skills and a
way of bringing the best out of children who want learn quality
judo. He has coached over 30 British International judo players
and is hoping to re-create this with his latest batch of students.
John is also head coach at New Star Seamills and is central
to the running of both Dojos. He is also the Western Area boys
coach. This is his second area coaching role as he was the Western
Area girl's coach for five years. He is one of those people
for whom it is heard "Judo's his life" and you can
find him coaching in school for children with differing abilities
and needs, as well as self defence classes. John is also the
Bristol County Chairman.
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Luke Tavener, 1st Dan
Luke is a black belt 1st Dan Grade
and a Club Coach. Whilst fitting his coaching duties in Luke
is still competing on the circuit and can be found assisting
and instructing at other venues in the city such as New Star
Ashton. Luke is the young face of Judo and shows what can
be achieved at such a tender age. Luke also goes into schools
to create school clublinks and promote judo. He is the club
PR officer
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Alison Finn, 1st Kyu
Alison is a UKCC
(UK Coaching Certificate) level 2 coach.
Professionally she
is Wesport Inclusion Sports Development Officer, she has attended
many coaching courses in several sports and is a qualified
first aider. She is also a Disability Sport & Equity tutor
& has been working with children in one form or another
for over 10 years.
Alison is a 1st
Kyu and a highly competent Minis Coach.
As well as coaching
she is the Patchway Club Secretary & Bristol County Judo
Event coordinator & Western Area Judo Association
Secretary.
She has many years
experience of coaching children as well as children with Disabilities
(learning & physical) in many different sports & activities.
Alongside John & Luke, Alison occaisonally goes into schools
to help teach Judo and organises our School club links. She
is actively involved in Sports Development both professionally
and at the club.
Alison is a qualified
as an BJA Area Referee and Timekeeper & was presented
with the 2007/2008 BJA Bronze award for volunteering.
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Chris Mockridge
After a few years away from the
club, Chris is back on the mat and is a BJA Instructor! A welcome
addition to the coaching team, with bags of enthusiasm and
experience.
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Judy Maslen, 1st Dan
Judy is a club coach
and although she mainly coaches at Tora Kai in Pill, she can
also been seen at Patchway, when her shifts allow.
Judy was John's
first player who became a black belt! Back in the eighties!
Judy is also a competition recorder.
She is a qualified First Aider and
Paramedic. Like Luke, she is still competing! |
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