Patchway
Judo Club
Patchway Judo 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.
Facilities
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 Volunteer 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 double bacon roll for £1.25?
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
- Annual British Judo Association (BJA) licence (prices from 1st
April 2010):
- Over 8's (Mon licence) £26 new; £21 to enew.
- 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
- members: £2.20
- 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 & £8 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
Luke Tavener, 1st Dan
Luke is a black belt 1st Dan Grade
and a Club Coach. He sarted judo at the age of 8. 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
Dan
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
Dan 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 2nd Dan
Chris started judo aged 4! He joined
Patchway aged 7, won his first team medal for the club aged
8! Chris was Patchway's first male blackbelt. 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. Chris is still training
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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 Patchways
first ever player to achieve black belt; back in the eighties!
Judy is also a competition recorder.
She is a qualified First Aider and
Paramedic. Like Luke & Chris, she is still competing! |
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