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BRITISH JUDO ASSOCIATION Annual Report 2005-2006 Supported by www.britishjudo.org.uk Annual Report 2004-2005 Contents Company InformatIon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 ChaIrman's overvIew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 ChIef exeCutIve's statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 member servICes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 admInIstratIon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 fInanCIal results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 hIgh performanCe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 CompetItIons & events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 CommerCIal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 CommunICatIons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 CommIssIon reports National Technical Officials Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Coaching Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 . Promotions Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Refereeing Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Inclusion Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 English Areas Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Education & Development Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Kata Working Party . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 area & home Country reports London Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Eastern Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Midland Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 . North West Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Northern Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Northern Home Counties Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Yorkshire & Humberside Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Western Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Southern Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 . JudoScotland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Welsh Judo Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Northern Ireland Judo Federation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 affIlIates British Schools Judo Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 RAF Judo Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Police Sport Judo UK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Royal Navy Judo Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 appendICes Appendix 1 – Club Membership Figures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Appendix 2 – Club Membership Statistics by Area/HC/Affiliate . . . . . . . . . 46 Appendix 3 – Grades 2005/2006 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Appendix 4 – National Dan Grade Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Appendix 5 – British Judo Staff Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 01 COMPANY INFORMATION directors: Densign White (Chair) Brian Davies (Vice-Chair) Roy Inman Eddie Awford Reuben Davison Malcolm Limrick Barry James Dave Clark secretary: Scott McCarthy Company number: 1393958 registered office: West Walk Building, 110 Regent Road, Leicester, LE1 7LT auditors: Newby Castleman, Chartered Accountants, West Walk Building, 110 Regent Road, Leicester, LE1 7LT business address: Suite B, Loughborough Technology Centre, Epinal Way, Loughborough, LE11 3GE president: George Kerr vice presidents: Arthur B Tomkinson Colin Draycott Richard Barraclough Council members: David Etchells-Butler Eastern Jim Gillespie London Marina Dain Midlands Paul Sheard Northern Arthur Blackburn North West TBC Northern Home Counties TBC Northern Ireland Matthew Clempner Police Christine Cox BSJA Bill Berry Scotland Alan Rickard Southern Tony Sweeney Universities Ray Harrington Wales Dave Allen Western Alan Stanbra Yorkshire & Humberside John Thacker Royal Navy Captain Mark Neal OBE Royal Air Force Captain Chapman Army Laurence Morrell Prison Service The British Judo Association is a member of the International Judo Federation, the European Judo Union, the British Olympic Association, the Central Council of Physical Recreation, the Commonwealth Judo Association, the Commonwealth Games Council, and is the recognised governing body for the sport of judo in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland . 02 Annual Report 2005-2006 CONTACTS The British Judo Association Suite B Loughborough Technology Centre Epinal Way Loughborough LE11 3GE Tel: 01509 631 670 Fax: 01509 631 680 Email: bja@britishjudo .org .uk Web: www .britishjudo .org .uk for specific enquiries Chief Executive: scottmccarthy@britishjudo .org .uk Membership: bja@britishjudo .org .uk Development: markbeecher@britishjudo .org .uk Corporate Affairs: dsteel@britishjudo .org .uk High Performance: colinmciver@britishjudo .org .uk Coaching: daveduffy@britishjudo .org .uk Communications: emmareed@britishjudo .org .uk Commercial: joduff@britishjudo .org .uk Events: events@britishjudo .org .uk Technical andrewmoshanov@britishjudo .org .uk acknowledgements British Judo would like to thank Colin Draycott, Malcolm Limrick, and Brian Davies for their kind donations to the Association . Thanks also to Mike Varey, Bob Willingham and David Finch for their photographs used throughout this report and during the year in BJA marketing and publications . 03 CHAIRMAN'S OVERVIEW The year began with the start of the facilities (Bath, Walsall, Sheffield) working University of Bath and European Judo Union at their optimum level and give coach Foundation degree last April . More than education the impetus that it has been thirty coaches from the UK and other parts lacking for some time . of Europe have taken up the first block and we are learning a great deal about sports With this being an election year I was forced performance including important aspects, to spend time on activities that were a which sometimes are ignored by athletes distraction from the real work that needs and coaches, such as nutrition and lifestyle to be done . But that is how our democratic management . Of course it is a judo course system works and I would not have it any so there are many judo specific mat sessions other way . The upside was that I got to meet delivered by some of the most eminent with and communicate with many more of people in our sport . I am sure that this course you than I might normally . Your feedback will become a very vital part of our ongoing has been invaluable on these occasions and coach education initiatives . I certainly feel that I have an even better understanding now of the membership Once again our senior team have done us needs and wants . I would like to take this proud in the European Championships with opportunity to thank the membership for Karina Bryant taking yet another European your continued support in re-electing me for Title . But the highlight of the year must go a second term, and to let you know that I to the outstanding performance of Craig really draw a lot of strength from that . Fallon who won the World Championships in Cairo . With Karina's two medals in the It was my pleasure throughout the year to heavyweight divisions as well, Great Britain open some new dojos the length and breadth secured a very credible sixth place in the of the country . In the North West I attended overall medal table positions . the official opening of the Rochdale JC and the John Lawrence JC . Crawley and Chichester Our young athletes have also put in some JC received the Sport England Club Mark tremendous performances during the awards, which I have to say, are not given European Cadet, Junior and under 23 away lightly so well done to those many years Championships . coaches and volunteers who have made it happen . In addition to those I was also Jean-Rene Badrick returned from the present at the opening of two of the most European Cadet Championships in Salzburg magnificent judo facilities at Dartford JC and with a gold medal, winning in style by Croydon JC . Well done to Alan Roberts and throwing his Georgian opponent for ippon Alan Rickard and the whole team of unsung in the final match . There were many other heroes that work behind them . successes, too many to mention here, but I am sure they will be covered fully in the report of the Performance Director . I am sure that the whole membership will want to join me in congratulating all of our champions and we hope that this success will be repeated in Beijing . In June of last year we began the process of recruiting new high performance staff to fill the positions created by the restructured high performance framework developed by Colin McIver . We also filled the long awaited position of Technical Director . This will mean that we can now get the high performance 04 Annual Report 2005-2006 We took quite a lot of criticism last year over My work in the EJU continues to go well . the National Age Band Championships on a The sports team, working in collaboration number of fronts . I have to hold my hand up with the referee's commission, I believe and admit that we did not do ourselves any is transforming competition judo for the favours . But I was at the event at iceSheffield better . We have long argued that the fighters last October and this was a vast improvement, should decide the contest not the referee although we still had some moans about the with penalties . The borderline rule is relaxed temperature on the contest floor . Although and there are fewer penalties for passivity . those still unhappy were in the minority we In Europe this experiment is working very will still be striving to make more well and the IJF will use their own test at improvements . In the past we have been the Junior Worlds this October . We are also guilty of placing too much attention on the discussing the possibility of prize money for needs of senior members at the expense of the medal winners in the Super World Cups the bulk of our membership who are under starting from next year if the sponsorship sixteen . There will now be a concerted shift can be found . of emphasis in the other direction . The biggest news of the year of course was The BJA had the proud honour of organising the winning of the London bid for the 2012 the European Masters in November . There Olympic Games . This has already begun to were some organisational issues, which impact on our sport and others with new we have learnt from, but on the whole it funding from the Government to support the was a good event . Some of you may not British team's effort to finish in the top four see the importance of these international of the medal table . It is a tall order but with tournaments but I can assure you that we the right investment and home advantage need to be seen to be active and playing our I am convinced that it is possible, and part in the EJU calendar . This experience for hopefully judo will shine there too . our staff and volunteers will pay dividends should we decide to bid for another World In concluding my report I would like to Championships or Europeans in the future . thank all of the Board of Directors who work The success of the GB World Cup recently in hard throughout the year and are always Birmingham has gained us enormous respect supportive of me in my work even when at and admiration from around the world and it times they are not sure of the outcome of is evidence that we are capable of getting it some decisions . right and staging the biggest of competitions . Densign White At the end of a very tight financial year, and Chairman heavy activity, once again the BJA has made a surplus on the year-end accounts . At the same time we have maintained our rebate payments to the areas achieving the highest percentage than has been the case for many years . I would like to thank our Head of Corporate Affairs Donald Steel and our CEO Scott McCarthy for the wonderful job that they have done in this area . The whole staff team in fact deserve much praise for the way that they have each committed themselves to their individual tasks in a professional way . 05 CHIEF EXECUTIVE'S STATEMENT awards system / awards dinner – strategic planning – During the year we We successfully launched the new BJA awards beefed up our planning efforts at Board and schemes, to include Volunteer Awards, Honorary Staff level to ensure we have a clear vision, Life Memberships, and the Honorary Dan and a clear strategy on how to achieve our Grades . The new Bronze/Silver/Gold scheme was key objectives . To become a top five in the successfully launched at a gala dinner at the world judo nation will require a lot of beautiful Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery . effort and a unified commitment from all This was a great night and we look forward to Association members . future events being even bigger and better . hIgh performanCe london 2012 olympics – Certainly a milestone event during the year was the hp restructuring – Performance Director successful bid to bring the Games to London Colin McIver continues to make changes to the in 2012 . This will have a tremendously positive way we deliver our elite programmes and we During the course of 2005/06 we continued our effect on all of British sport, particularly all are definitely starting to add more value during accelerated progress and ultimately achieved of the Olympic sports . We have been in close the preparation stage to a greater number of a highly successful year . I noted in the last touch with LOCOG regarding the appointment athletes . This is an ongoing process . report that we were undergoing rapid and of a judo Competition Manager, the judo dramatic change as an Association, and that venue, and the legacy for our sport after the anti-doping programme – We actively has certainly continued . The Board and Staff Games . One of the key legacies for judo will participate in the UK Sport anti-doping have handled this change with great aplomb be the configurable indoor arena that will be programme and unfortunately during the year and the Association at large has reacted well designated for Olympic sport use after the we had a couple of positive results . These results to structured change that has been clearly games, and will be located in the Olympic park did not involve our elite players and individuals communicated and planned . in East London . must realise that it is possible to be tested even at an Area level . We publicise this information The highlights of the year, based on the memos vIII – In September 2005 the CEO but it is important for all players to understand divisions of the office structure, were: completed an Executive Masters Degree in the rules and personal responsibilities on Sports Organisation from the University of this front . exeCutIve Lyon, France . This was an IOC sponsored degree programme and provided a fantastic development one stop plan – This remains the blueprint opportunity to see the Olympic family in for the Association . In this plan we set out the new officers – During the course of the year operation at all levels – from IOC Headquarters values, vision, key objectives and strategy for we welcomed Karen French and Graham Bayley in Lausanne down to the smallest National the period 2005-09 . The key objective is simple as new Regional Development Officers . Governing Body in a developing country . – to be one of the top five judo nations in the Each has made an immediate impact and we Highly recommended! world . The competition is fierce but we are look forward to further success from these unwavering in our commitment to accomplish two officers . bJa/bsJa meetings – During the year a this goal by the year 2012 . We will ultimately number of high level meetings took place be measured in seven key areas; international schools development project – Our Schools with the BSJA to develop a much closer success, membership, events, technical programme is growing and we now are actively working relationship in the future . This was operations, income generation, quality people, issuing Schools Licences . We are working hard accomplished and there will be some positive and governance . to develop a schools specific judo curriculum announcements during the course of this year . with some experts from St Helen's Council, uK sport – During the course of the period UK the Institute of Youth Sport and Merseyside bJa/bJC meetings – The Board met with Sport assumed full control of the performance Council . We are building self-sustaining business the BJC Board members to discuss the UKCC, pipeline . Sport England will focus on clusters to promote judo in clustered schools and other issues that affect both of our participation with a target to "get the nation fit to ultimately move the activity to individual organisations . The BJC is a fully affiliated and healthy" . The new arrangements mean that membership and club training . member of the BJA and it is envisioned that a UK Sport will distribute the former Potential closer working relationship can be developed funding and will influence the player pathways over time . from a much younger age . 06 Annual Report 2005-2006 volunteer support strategy – We formally bath university level Iv Coach publication and we see it as a fantastic tool for launched our Volunteer Strategy during the foundation Course – This course has been our coaches . It covers specific judo techniques in year and this is a critical piece of work . We must a tremendous success and really put us on detail and also raises interesting technical topics do much more to recruit, train, support and the world map in terms of coach education . for discussion . It will be inserted into all future retain our volunteers . This document provides Mike Callan and the team at Bath are to be editions of Matside for all registered coaches . the blueprint to do just that . commended for getting this up and running so successfully in such a short time period . CompetItIons leicester tigers / british Judo – We entered into a joint development project with the long term player development events manager – In June of 2005 we were Leicester Tigers Rugby Club . The Tigers are one programme – This is completed and looks fortunate to secure the services of Yvonne of the premier rugby clubs in the world and we fantastic . Our Chairman Densign White is a Froggett as our Events Manager . Yvonne brings have one of our employees providing 2 .5 days a huge supporter of the principles of LTPD and we with her a wealth of experience working with week of LTAD judo principles into their academy now begin the nation-wide rollout of the plan . an events company and also on the staff at system . The Tigers believe in well-rounded The principles of LTPD are sound and simple . Loughborough University, staging high level athletes and think judo is a critical sport for We need to introduce well rounded technical events . Yvonne settled in quickly and has core stability, strength, gripping, utilising an skills at the right age in the right measure – and already made a huge contribution to our opponent's weight, takedowns and breakfalls . keep it fun for all at the younger age groups . events – specifically for the Fighting Films GB Coaches need to understand the key maturation World Cup which was a resounding success volunteer manager position – We ages for young judoka and we will spare no and she was instrumental in this success as advertised this key position at the end expense to get this excellent publication to the the Event Manager . of the year and are currently in the field and provide seminars and workshops to recruitment process . teach the principles . Much credit must go to Lisa gb world Cup – Absolutely a great start . McIver for managing this project from start to It has been described as one of the top events pessCl development officer – We finish . A fantastic piece of work . in Europe in the first year and it is easy to advertised this key position at the end envision a strong growth plane for this one . of the year and are currently in the technical director – In August 2005 we The NIA was brilliant, the number of judoka recruitment process . appointed Andrew Moshanov as the first and countries represented were fantastic, the Technical Director of the BJA . Andrew has execution was incredible and the film is strictly enjoy Judo midlands schools Coach a Doctorates Degree in Coaching and is an Hollywood . Many thanks to Simon Hicks and – Mick Green was appointed in early 2006 to experienced judoka . Andrew spent the first six Fighting Films for some fantastic camerawork serve as the first schools coaching person for months travelling around the country getting to and also tremendous technical input on the the Enjoy Judo programme . Our Enjoy Judo know our coaches and clubs, and also soliciting layout and lighting in advance of the event . Development Officers have been tasked with information to be used in the planning of Yvonne showed that she can run a major event creating business clusters in Greenfield sites future technical initiatives . Hopefully by with great ease and we look forward to bigger to introduce the sport to thousands of young combining the best of the British systems and and better events in the future! people – and to ensure they are encouraged to the Russian systems Andrew can establish some continue in the sport and move to a BJA club . world class technical programmes that will serve national age bands – The venue, We plan to finance and hire at least four our Association well for years to come . iceSheffield, worked very well and this more of these positions in the current year . was a fantastic event . technical promotions – During the course of teChnICal the year the Board established a panel to look membershIp at the possibility of adding a Technical Grading united Kingdom Coaching Certificate – membership numbers – It was a huge year scheme to run in parallel with our current Coaching Officer Dave Duffy and the Coaching for membership, with the individual English schemes, which are fully competitive (on the Commission continue to move judo forward on membership increasing by 14 .77% . This is a mat) after 6th Mon . Roy Inman is heading up this front . We have received accolades for some fantastic result and it is directly attributable to the panel and this is a key initiative for future of our systems such as coach revalidation . the hard work of our clubs, assisted by the new membership growth . This is a great opportunity to revitalise schools programme, the No Licence / No Judo our coach education system and we are matside Coach – In early 2006 we launched campaign, and the fact that we have greatly committed to taking full advantage of it . the first edition of Matside Coach, a full enhanced the benefits of membership (like the colour glossy publication specifically aimed distribution of Matside to all members) . at our coaches and technical personnel . Our Technical Director leads on the content for this 07 CHIEF EXECUTIVE'S STATEMENT contd. Child protection – Julie Moores continues to Corporate affaIrs In closing, may I thank all the volunteers, lead in this important area and was selected staff, commission and Board members for the to do a key presentation at an NSPCC seminar We had another strong year on the financial excellent work that has been done during the in the spring of 2005 . We are amongst the top side with a surplus of £44,445 that will be year . In my three full years in post I have seen ranked sports in this critical area and we intend added to our reserves . Once again the Board much change and modernisation and also a to stay that way . Great credit to Julie . of Directors has adopted a fiscally conservative much better feeling of unity and excitement . policy and we are building our inadequate We have moved past the years of political website updates – In December 2005 reserves to a more satisfactory level . Great infighting and can now get on with the business the front page was updated to make it credit must be given to Donald Steel, who of driving this sport forward . more user friendly and easier to navigate . works tirelessly to ensure we are financially We also added Member Only Areas, secure stable and practice the highest levels of Chairman Densign White, and the entire Board purchasing and Member Forums during the corporate governance in this critical area . The of Directors have provided a vision for this course of the year . This is an excellent resource British Judo Association has developed a strong Association that we are trying desperately to and will keep growing . financial model and this will ensure we have the achieve . We set our targets high – and will be stability and resources to grow the sport in the highly successful if we come close to achieving equinox database upgrade – In late 2005 future . them all . we completed the upgrade of our database to the Equinox platform . Julie was the project CommerCIal There are great members and volunteers in manager on this one and as expected it went the BJA – and the tremendous talents of these without a hitch . The new package is far merchandising – The merchandising individuals can be a force multiplied if we work more user friendly and robust than the old operations continue to move forward and as one unified team . Delta package . we are actively recruiting a Merchandising Sales Manager to take this to the next level . This is happening, as the results for the past CommunICatIons We currently do reactive sales but do not year will attest . aggressively try to sell our range . We have matside – In the spring of 2005 the first pilot a five year target to triple our current level Scott McCarthy edition of Matside was launched . This is a of sales . Chief Executive Officer milestone event in the Association's history and we look forward to many years of this truly british Judo trust – The legal work is well amazing publication . In the first year it has underway to form this charitable trust and been incredibly well received and Emma has everything should be completed in the summer done an unbelievable job of establishing the of 2006 . We look forward to using this tool publication . Long may it run . to bring new income into the sport for worthy projects and players . no licence / no Judo Campaign – We launched an educational campaign during Corporate training division – In February the year through the clubs to ensure that 2006 we commissioned a feasibility study into everyone was aware of the importance of the possibility of establishing a Corporate membership to practice judo in a BJA club . Training Division within the Association to This prompted a volume of queries and we provide income for the sport . The study was spent much follow-up time advising clubs and very favourable and outlined a strategy to areas on the importance of having all insured exploit this lucrative market . There will be members on the mat . more to follow on this one in the current year . 08 Annual Report 2005-2006 MEMBER SERVICES Individual membership for coach revalidation processing . This was due This training has been made possible by the to a most unusual and unexpected staffing generous funding support we have received I am happy to report that Individual problem I am confident that this situation has from the NSPCC – Child Protection in Sport Unit . membership for the year 2005/2006 has now been resolved and that we will be back on increased by 14 .77% target for 2006-07 . We will publish our course calendar by June 2006-07 Member Services welcomed one new member website of staff this year, Leigh-Ann Osborne, who is Child protection Cases 2005/2006 responsible for the processing and dispatching The website continues to go from strength to of gradings . strength . The members' only area has proved Report to/Investigated by the BJA: 6 cases a huge success with 1693 members registered . Adjudicated: 1 (1 guilty 0 not guilty) Club membership Ongoing cases: 5 The temporary message board we tried in The introduction of a penalty for late club the member's area for AGM resolutions was The Association continues to process CRB membership payments has shown to be a a success and in April 2006 we will be launching background checks for our coaches and success with very few clubs still outstanding at a more versatile Bulletin Board style forum . officials . Whilst I appreciate that sometimes the deadline . Club membership as a whole was the completion of these applications can be an up by 36 clubs, which is an increase of 4 .422% . We have not added any extra functionally inconvenience to adults, I can't stress enough This year we introduced Direct Debit payment during 2005-06 . The reason for this is the the importance of this procedure in protecting method for clubs, and so far 124 clubs have installation at Head Office of our new member young people in our sport . joined the scheme . services database . We intend to link this database live up to the web site during 2006-07 . bJa Crb Checks statistics as at 31 march 2006 The 2006 membership year saw for the first time BJA Head Office processing all club membership Traffic through our web site continues to CRB checks fully completed: 1363 in England, Northern Ireland and Wales . increase and we now have an average of 30,000 This made a huge impact on the efficiency visits each month . BJA stage completed awaiting CRB of club membership processing, with club completion: 128 membership on the whole being finalised by telephone service Total number of requests for checks issued the end of February . Our level of telephone contact with members by the BJA: 2144 membership service standards continues to be very high . During 2005/2006 Member Services received 24,995 telephone Julie Moores During the year licences with a same day turn calls . 99 .5% of calls were answered within Head of Member Services round of 95 .21% was achieved . On 10 days 7 rings . Only 131 calls were "dropped" and licences were sent out the following day picked up by the answer phone . (which very strangely is exactly the same percentage as 2004-05) . Child protection Member Services aims to dispatch gradings to Child Protection continues to be a top priority players within three days of receipt during the for the Association . During 2005/2006 the BJA year, and we achieved this target 100% of the received the NSPCC Preliminary standards in time . One day during the year gradings were Child Protection status . The CPSU continues to sent the day following receipt . be a huge source of help and support to the BJA and we are working towards our second set With the introduction of the National Grade of standards, which are due for submission by Registration I was concerned that we would March 2007 . struggle to maintain our standards on gradings dispatch but I am very happy to report that this In February 2006 four of the six tutors put has not been the case . forward for training qualified, the other two will qualify by June 2006 . The BJA is now in a Our services standards on coaching from the position to be able to deliver sports coach UK period March to November 2005-06 were Good Practice and Child Protection Training to achieved . However from November 2005 to judo coaches and volunteers . March 2006 we failed to meet any targets set 09 ADMINISTRATION As at 31 March 2006 the Head Office Staff consisted of: Chief executive Scott McCarthy head of Corporate affairs Donald Steel head of member services Julie Moores events manager/pa Yvonne Froggett head of Communications Emma Reed Commercial manager Jo Duff assistant programme manager John Brammall membership officer Garry Ramp membership officer Brain Slater membership officer Claire Newman membership officer Leigh-Ann Osborne Coaching & technical administrator Nicola Burlington-Hall secretary/administrator Deirdre Heffernan finance (Contract) David Blowfield Services to members provided from Head The Office also administers the Coach Office during the period included the revalidation records, examiner revalidation processing of licence applications and club records, personal safety records, the BJA membership applications; administration of Tournament Licence Scheme, provides support the licence reminder scheme; dealing with to the High Performance payments, legal enquiries made by members of the general matters, insurance matters, collation of public by telephone, mail and personal visits; statistics, general copying, circulation of liaison with BJA officials, individuals, partner information and support services including agencies, departments, commercial entities etc . travel and accommodation arrangements, organisation of Board meetings, the Annual Other services included production, copying General Meeting and Extraordinary General and circulation of merchandise price lists and Meetings, election for the posts of Directors order forms, order despatch and payment of the Association . Promotion of the "World processing, production, copying and circulation of Judo" magazine and administration of of competition information and entry forms, subscriptions . the BJA calendar of events, Area Club lists and international leaflets . In addition, Emma Reed, Joanne Duff and Yvonne Froggett run Communications, In addition the registration of the National Commercial and Events out of Head Office . Grading Certificate is administered at Head Office . Matside magazine is edited and produced in-house by Communications . 10 Annual Report 2005-2006 FINANCIAL RESULTS The financial results for the year ended Five dedicated "ring-fenced" programmes 31 March 2006 can be considered to continued with relatively small be satisfactory with a surplus recorded underspending on funding carried forward of £44,445 on a turnover of £3 million, into 2006-07 . Membership will recognise increasing the Reserves to £160,871 . As the efforts being made to attract more was stated in the previous year's report, it is junior members through the two schools important to continue to drive the reserves programmes and this has been instrumental up to a figure in excess of £200,000 and it is in successfully increasing membership income encouraging to be able to report that steady in the year by 8%, much of which occurred progress is being made . in the second half of the year and that therefore augers well for next year . For the Several factors were involved in enabling the first time since July 2003 membership fees Association to operate with a surplus and were increased from 1 February 2006 but of control the Performance programme costs to course this had little impact on the fiscal year . within a funding budget from UK Sport that The UK Coaching Certificate programme has was lower than before as a consequence of begun to improve the quality of coaching and the failure to win an Olympic medal this will continue to be funded separately in Athens . and adequately . The Elite Performance Programme budget A key business programme has been the UK was reduced by almost £250,000 in 2005- Sport funded Modernisation (Commercial) 06 and as a consequence the directorate project which enabled the Association to was restructured with payroll costs reduced begin replacing all non-financial systems, enabling expenditure on international further develop merchandising and almost competitions and training camps to be complete the work required to launch both maintained at the previous level . the Corporate Training Division and the British Judo Trust . The largest part of the It may be recalled that the Potential and expenditure in the year went into the IT Start programmes were combined under Equinox Development on which £103,000 has Sport England funding and in this part of been spent up to 31 March . A small amount the Association's activities, the funding levels will be committed to in 2006-07 and that were maintained and therefore expenditure will complete a system that will support was able to be kept at the same high levels . the Association for many years to come in its administrative control of membership, In 2006-07 funding is once again restructured coaching, refereeing and performance and as you may be aware, the Start group athletes . programme will be separated and the Performance and Potential programmes will As always, central costs are the critical be grouped together . The Start programme element in controlling the surplus in the will continue to be well funded and the statutory accounts . The surplus this year has additional funds provided to prepare for been generated in spite of spending nearly London 2012 will mean we are adequately £60,000 (net) on the initial year of Matside funded for the main Performance effort magazine and paying out Area rebates of through to Beijing . £64,194 – the highest amount ever which equates to 17 .8% of related income . It is planned to increase this Area income in 2006-07 . 11 FINANCIAL RESULTS contd Matside has not been the only aspect of The Area Accounts this year have all been increased communications with members received in good time and members will be and prospective members and as a pleased to note that both Area reserves and consequence postage and printing costs overall profitability has increased . It is hoped are significantly higher . that Areas will use the increased wealth to develop the sport now that the Association Merchandising figures continued to improve, is in a financially sound position . being 56% higher than the previous year at nearly £100,000 contributing almost £20,000 At the time of writing, not all Home Country to the year's surplus . accounts are to hand but it is understood they will be available before the AGM . During the year the Association had audits conducted by both Customs & Excise for VAT compliance and the Inland Revenue for PAYE compliance and happily both visits provided a clean bill of health . brItIsh Judo assoCIatIon home CountrIes summary of statutory aCCounts for the year end 31 deCember 2005 Judo sCotland welsh Judo n . Ireland Judo assoCIatIon federatIon profIt & loss aCCounts 2005 2004 2005 2004 2005 2004 INCOME 376,961 161,350 243,867 75,240 68,243 EXPENDITURE (NET) 346,864 198,779 244,491 65,350 65,406 SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) 30,097 (37,429) (624) 9,890 2,837 balanCe sheet FIXED ASSETS 411 5,152 10,147 706 1,058 NET CURRENT ASSETS 28,030 5,812 38,245 28,303 18,061 RESERVES 28,441 10,964 48,392 29,009 19,119 At the time of print the BJA had not received the statutory accounts from Judo Scotland for 2005 . 12 Annual Report 2005-2006 HIGH PERFORMANCE IntroduCtIon for a 'no compromise' approach based on a very narrow focus for maximum effect . Our successes at the Senior European At the same time UK Sport has taken over Championships and the Senior World responsibility for the World Class Potential Championships and, of course, the awarding Programme (and associated funding) from of the 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Sport England and the English Institute of Games to London were the main highlights of Sport . Although this change has caused what was otherwise a very challenging year . some initial problems, in the long term it makes good sense for one agency to The European and World Championships have responsibility for all aspects of the results were particularly pleasing coming as performance pathway . they did after the disappointment of the Athens Olympic Games . We class both of It was a year of considerable uncertainty, these events as the 'milestone events' against as we have struggled to adopt the very which we measure our performance and I am significant changes that were taking place, pleased to report that we surpassed the set we have had to cope with significantly medal targets . The results at these events, I reduced funding, reduced staff numbers, believe, show that British Judo is still capable changes in our performance structure and of delivering medals at the highest level and the adoption of the new 'no compromise' worthy of the continued investment from our approach . The structural changes that we funding partners . were in the process of implementing early in 2005 were largely overtaken by events and The awarding of the 2012 Olympic Games considerable work has had to go into aligning and Paralympic Games to London will have our World Class Performance Pathway with an enormous impact on sport in the UK . It is UK Sport Model . The key changes that were already having a major impact on the high required are now in place — the good news is performance aspect of judo and, as time goes that we will receive some increase in funding on, it will impact on the wider aspects of the for the period up to 2012 . sport . British Judo will have many possibilities to use Games as a vehicle for the promotion Although, we still have some changes to make of the sport — we need to be ready to as we have to re-align the World Class Start capitalise on every opportunity . Programme and introduce a new World Class Talent Programme, most of the hard work has For any judoka with aspirations of performing been done and we look forward to an exciting at the highest level, I can't think of anything and challenging time for British Judo . more motivational or inspirational than the possibility of competing in either of world Class performance programmes these events . As host nation we have the opportunity to enter full teams without The primary goal of the British Judo having to qualify, we have set ambitious Association's World Class Performance medal targets for both events and we will Programme is to deliver medals at the 2008 receive a significant increase in funding from and 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games . It is UK Sport to help us deliver . on the premise that we deliver Olympic and Paralympic medals that we receive funding Following the announcement that London from UK Sport . To achieve these objectives, had been awarded the 2012 Olympic Games we target resources and activity solely at and Paralympic Games, UK Sport successfully players capable of delivering medal-winning made the case to government for additional performances at the highest level funding for performance sport . They have of competition . set very ambitious medal targets for 2012 and, to ensure that they deliver these targets, they have developed a new model for performance sport . The new model calls 13 HIGH PERFORMANCE contd. Players are selected on ability and stage of world Class performance world Class potential personal development rather than age . - visually Impaired This is detailed in the BJA's high performance During the months of April to December 2005 strategy document 'Beijing and Beyond' The main competitions for the visually the BJA's World Class Potential Programmes which was published towards the end of impaired players were the European ran as normal with the players in this squad 2005 and is available on the BJA website . Championships in Holland (1 gold, 2 silver, representing Great Britain in a fairly intense 1 bronze) and the World Cup in Brazil (2 programme of international competition . During the period covered by the report silver, 1 bronze) . Simon Jackson, our most many of our players have performed with successful visually impaired player, added After the British Trials in January 2006 we distinction at every international level of another European Medal to his already took the opportunity to establish a new competition from cadet through to senior . impressive tally and it was good to see Squad (World Class Development Squad) in It is not possible to name them all but we him back to his winning ways after his line with UK Sport's new Performance Model . recognise and congratulate them on their disappointing result in Athens . (Simon was This new Squad is being led by Kate Howey achievements . (All results have been not available to participate in the World MBE and Darren Warner . published on BJA website and in Matside Cup) . Paralympic silver medallist Ian Rose magazine .) performed consistently throughout the year Initial selection of players was made for a winning medals in every event . Darren Harris, probationary period of 6 months . During this world Class performance Maxine Ingram and Ben Quilter were the probationary period each player's potential, other medal winners who made sure that technical ability, fitness, commitment and As mentioned in the introduction, the main we reached our medal targets . other attributes will be assessed and, if events during the period were the Senior considered suitable, players will be offered a European Championships and the Senior Despite reduced funding overall, we have full place on the Squad . World Championships and perhaps it was not increased our investment in the visually too much of a surprise that the most notable impaired programme . We have a significant performances came from Craig Fallon and programme of international training camps Karina Bryant . Both these players have shown and competitions in place for the players and that they can consistently produce results in we are one of the few sports that have a full major events . time coach for this group . Having a full time coach has allowed us to adopt a different Craig Fallon's World Championships win was approach to working with the players and, the result of an outstanding performance . rather than bringing the players together for Craig is an exceptionally talented young monthly squad sessions, the coach has been player who is still improving and I am sure visiting them in their club environment on we can look forward to similar performances a regular basis . This has allowed for a more in the future . Karina Bryant's European personalised approach and for individualised Championship win once again confirmed training programmes to be implemented . In her as one the best players in the World . conjunction with the international training The fact that Karina has not been on her best camps and competitions, this approach is form lately, only adds more credence to her producing good results . performance . We have a very small base of visually impaired players with which to work and we are actively trying to attract more players into the squad . We are currently working on various initiatives in this area and, if you have any visually impaired players (regardless of their age or judo experience) in your club who you think may be interested, please contact us for advice on how to proceed . 14 Annual Report 2005-2006 world Class start During the year there were several staffing talented athlete scholarships changes . Rowena Birch was promoted to the The World Class Start (WCS) programme position WCS Manager, while still continuing During the period covered by the report, has continued to develop, providing high in her coaching role . Kate Howey MBE (who forty players received Talented Athlete quality training, coaching, education and was Regional Co-ordinator) moved from Scholarship (TASS) funding . Sixteen of these international experience for our talented WCS to concentrate on working with the were Scholars and twenty-four Bursars young players . The main emphasis of the WC Development Programme and Graeme who received respectively £3000 and £1000 WCS Programme is development and the Randall, who was a WCS Coach, left to take worth of support services . This funding has sole objective is to give the players on the role of High Performance Coach at the enabled our players to access additional the preparation that will allow them to Scottish Institute of Sport . coaching, expert strength and conditioning perform in the future at senior World guidance, Performance Lifestyle Mentoring and Olympic level . The WCS Programme has benefited greatly and physiological testing . It has also helped from the dedication and expertise of many to fund competition and training programs The main International events during support coaches who regularly give up and provided each player with British Olympic this period were the Cadet European their weekends to help our young players . Association Medical Cover . Championships (ECC) and the European Our players have been able to learn Youth Olympics (EYO), where excellent from some of our most experienced In addition to the players supported via performances were produced by our teams . ex-international players including Chloe TASS, 5 players were supported through the At the ECC, gold medals were won by Jean- Cowen, Jamie Johnson, Nigel Donahue, John TASS 2012 programme . These players can Rene Badrick and Laura Haynes and bronze Buchanan, Karen Roberts and Joyce Heron receive up to £10,000 of services per year, medals by Megan Fletcher, Toni Prince and who have all coached at WCS training coordinated via the BJA . The key objective Ashley McKenzie . Two weeks later and the sessions . On more than one occasion World of this particular programme is to prepare EYO, Jean-Rene Badrick and Toni Prince were Champion Craig Fallon has trained with the the selected players for success in the 2012 able to rise to the occasion once again, both WCS squads, inspiring the boys and girls Olympics . winning bronze medals for Great Britain . and allowing them to see and feel the level of skill and fitness that they are During the year Rowena Birch replaced Kate In December 2005 following a review of the working towards . Howey MBE as the BJA's TASS Lead Officer . WCS Programme, Andrew Moshanov, BJA Technical Director, has overseen the delivery Centres of excellence and technical content of WCS programme . He has introduced a 'Technical Development In September 2005 Centres of Excellence Scheme', which requires the players to were established at the University of Bath, complete a new 'Technical Workbook' to the English Institute of Sport in Sheffield assist their development and awareness and at Wolverhampton University in Walsall . of their skills and vulnerabilities and to Full time coaches were employed with the focus their training . This complements the remit of developing high performance judo 'Competition Record Book' used previously . programmes at each of the Centres . In addition to the full National Squad The programmes at the Centres have not Training Sessions, the Regional Squad Training been fully developed and, in the light of Sessions introduced the previous year, has the other changes that are taking place, continued to provide quality training for our we will shortly be reviewing this particular top players with the advantage of reduced programme to see how it might be improved travelling times and costs . Talented players and, if possible, further developed . who have not yet made the Squads but have shown potential were identified and invited to train with the Squad players at these Regional trainings . Several of these visitors have since been co-opted . 15 HIGH PERFORMANCE contd. uK sports elite Coach programme appreciation and thanks The development of our performance coaches We are most grateful to UK Sport, the Home is something which we take seriously and we Country Sports Councils, the Home Country have been providing support for our staff and Institutes of Sport and our other partners support coaches to attend the University of for their support for our high performance Bath's Judo Foundation Degree Course . judo programme . Their support allows us to complete an extensive performance We were also pleased when Kate Howey and excellence programme and to provide MBE was selected for UK Sport's Elite access to a wide variety of support and Coach Programme . Kate, who joins Graeme other services for our performance players . Randall MBE who is on his second year of The support of these partners is gratefully the Programme, will spend 50% of her time acknowledged and much appreciated . working for the BJA and 50% of her time being educated through the Programme . Success at this highest level can only be Towards the end of 2005 Graeme resigned achieved through team work and I would like as World Class Start Coach to take up the to acknowledge and thank all those involved; position of High Performance Coach for the the staff, support coaches, personal coaches, Scottish Institute of Sport . An agreement was medical personnel and volunteers who have reached with UK Sport which would allow made a contribution . Graeme to remain on the Programme - he can now spend 25% working for the BJA . Colin McIver Performance Director The BJA is supportive of UK Sport's Elite Coach Programme and is grateful for the opportunity to be involved . bJa world Cup After many years the BJA have been awarded the right to host a World Cup — this is an important development for high performance judo . Having our own World Cup will help to raise standards by allowing more British players to experience this level of judo and there will also be benefits when it comes to Olympic qualification . The full importance of having our own event will be fully realised in future years . player awards Over £400k was awarded to players in the form of training and subsistence grants to support their development, training and competition . This is a considerable amount of money and the BJA is extremely grateful and wishes to acknowledge the support of all the agencies that have made this possible . 16 Annual Report 2005-2006 DEVELOPMENT This year's development programmes grew in strength building on the previous year's successes . Each and every one of the programmes is establishing itself in its own right as well as combining to provide the Association with a totally 'holistic' approach to development . In the development and delivery of these programmes sustainable partnerships have been established across the country with the DCMS, Sport England and its regional network, Youth Sport Trust, County Sports Partnerships, Sports Colleges / School Sports Co-ordinators and local authority leisure and community departments . This year saw the culmination of three year's facility work coming to fruition through the Community Club Development We also saw the opening of K2 Leisure Programme (CCDP), which was funded by the Centre in Crawley, which accommodates a Government Department for Culture, Media permanent matted dojo and home to Crawley and Sport, Department for Education, and Judo Club and Kim Ryu Judo Club . Sport England . The lottery Awards for All programme still Through this unique funding opportunity proves to be the most successful funding for the BJA, linked to the Facilities Strategy, opportunity for clubs . The aims of the Awards published in 2003, four clubs have achieved for All grant scheme are to: their dream of having a purpose built dojo . The creation of these dojos will assist these • extend access and participation clubs and the development of our sport by encouraging more people to become through the implementation of the detailed actively involved in local groups and development and business plans presented projects, and by supporting activities that to access the funding . In total the BJA has aim to be open and accessible to everyone had an investment of £6,468,323 of which who wishes to take part; £2,268,652 came from the CCDP . This total I • ncrease skill and creativity by award from CCDP is the largest amount given supporting activities which help to develop to all Phase 2 Governing Bodies . Our original people and organisations, encourage programme allocation was £1 .66m talent and raise standards; Those clubs benefiting from this investment I • mprove the quality of life by supporting were Dartford, Kendal, SKK and Redbridge local projects that improve people's Judo Clubs . opportunities, welfare, environment Other facility developments included the or local facilities, for example through opening of Croydon Judo Club's new £1 .5 voluntary action, self-help projects, million venue, offering some of the best local projects or events . martial arts facilities within the greater London area . The new facility gives the club a permanent home after moving from various temporary facilities over the last 30 years . 17 DEVELOPMENT contd. To date 223 British Judo Association Clubs have accessed well over £920,000 . The following provides a breakdown Area by Area (based on Sport England Areas) Awards for All Distribution up to 31st March 2006 Over the coming year it is hoped we will pass the £1million mark with the new scheme providing up to £10,000 per award . The number of Clubs involved and achieving the Bronze Award level within the Association's Club Recognition Scheme is growing at a remarkable rate . 22 Clubs have achieved the Bronze Award level, which also gains Sport England Clubmark recognition, with 118 clubs working towards achieving the Bronze level . This scheme is proving a valuable development tool for our clubs and they are gaining great support from County Sport Partnerships through educational and funding support . Congratulations to the following clubs who achieved the Bronze Award Level: Redbridge JC Crawley JC Samurai Warrington JC Melbourne JC Chichester Ronin JC Anfield Youth Activity Centre JC Dartford Judokwai Ipswich JC Greenbank JC Croydon JC Renkeido Judokwai Samurai Liverpool JC Rising Sun JC Bath Judokwai Judo Excellence Court Lane JC Vale JC SKK JC Dorking JC York Railway Institute JC Glossop JC Redcar JC 18 Annual Report 2005-2006 DEVELOPMENT contd. The Enjoy Judo programme is developing In November the BJA launched its first well taking our sport into the education Volunteer Strategy 2005 – 2009 . The strategy sector . The objective of the programme is was produced after a membership wide A detailed analytical report was produced to initiate judo classes in schools and link consultation . Four surveys were circulated to demonstrating the raw statistics, any these schools to local clubs to increase provide baseline information on the current trends, highlighting the key issues for judo individual membership numbers and the status of volunteers and volunteering within volunteering . This formed the basis for the number of lifelong judo enthusiasts . Our the sport . development of the volunteer strategy . officers are working with both primary Volunteers are the lifeblood of sport and and secondary schools, speaking to key A • n individual audit which identified judo cannot sustain the development of decision-makers, doing demonstrations, and people interested in volunteering in juniors, clubs, officials and competitions signing up new schools in which to deliver judo as well as barriers to volunteering without this willing workforce . This strategy classes . Throughout the year over 14,000 in the sport . lays out how judo will develop its current young people have been 'exposed' to a volunteer workforce and seek to develop quality demonstration of our sport followed I • dentifying training needs and barriers . more volunteers to support the growth in the up by either curricular or extra curricular sport as well as how it will look to reward A • coaches survey identifying coaching and retain those involved . programme of sustained activity . As a result skills, gaps, barriers to coaching and of this activity we have seen 1,848 Schools education and support . To assist in the implementation of this Licences issued with 311 of these taking out a full Junior Licence . The aim now through strategy and development of the aims and A • club survey circulated to club secretaries objectives within it, funding has been sourced working with the clubs is to retain these new which identified club volunteers, their to recruit a Volunteer Co-ordinator who will judokas in the sport . skills and abilities, current recruitment, ensure there is a structured pathway for support and reward programmes . people to get involved, stay involved and reach their full potential in our sport . A • senior volunteer survey circulated to BJA board members . In the latter part of the year a Visually Linked with the Enjoy Judo programme Impaired Judo Development Programme we received additional funding through is being developed in conjunction with Sport England to develop a government the national organisation Action for Blind programme entitled 'PESSCL' (Physical People . The plan is to deliver judo through Education School Sport Club Links) . This their network of 'Actionnaires' clubs across initial funding has been used to create the country and support to this programme localised coaching programmes through the is being received from Ian Rose, World and employment of part time coaches connected Olympic medallist and Steve Gawthorpe, to a local club . Through the success of this BJA's High performance VI Coach . programme additional funding has been secured for 2006 onwards to develop the Mark Beecher programme across the country and this will Head of Operations be co-ordinated by a full time PESSCL Officer . 19 COACHING This year saw the BJA's 'Technical' Department Matside and sent only to Coaches . The course was warmly received and the triple in numbers (to three) – I am delighted Matside Coach is the brainchild of Andrew candidates' feedback was most encouraging . to be able to report that we now have in Moshanov and will serve as a 'Technically A further pilot is planned in the near future place a new Technical Director Dr Andrew based' publication solely for Coaches whereas and will be held at the Walsall Campus, we Moshanov and a dedicated Technical my Coaching pages in Matside will remain will also at that point be beginning our Administrator supporting both Andrew a general 'News' based service for the tutor induction . Resource development is and myself in Nicola Burlingham-Hall . Both whole membership . well under-way but we have consciously of them settled into their new roles very held off producing any glossy literature as quickly and you are no doubt aware of the As I reported last year, work continues at we aim to take on board the feedback from immediate impact they have both made . pace towards the introduction of the UK prospective tutors and sportscoachUK advisors Coaching Certificate for judo . All in all 31 following the remaining pilot courses . It is Andrew Moshanov has a wealth of National Governing Bodies of Sport in the UK important that the package evolves not only experience . He completely overhauled the have signed up to deliver this in keeping with to the point at which we roll it out but on an Russian Coach Education systems during his the Governments 2012 vision for Coaching . ongoing basis beyond then . role as Sports Director for the Russian Judo Federation . He also has International High Another very significant appointment, which The Coach Education Course Licensing scheme Performance Coaching experience having has helped drive the UKCC Development in its first full year of operation saw over 70 worked in previous posts with the National forward this year is that of Peter Gardiner dedicated Coach Education events licensed . Squads of the USSR, Russia and The Republic who has taken on the role of Coach Licensed events govern the revalidation of China and also as the National Coach of Development Manager for JudoScotland . process and provide a system whereby the Taiwan . Andrew will be directing all Technical He has been a very valuable addition to the BJA can effectively track attendances at aspects of the Association and brings to source group we have in place developing authorised courses and eliminate falsified the table many innovative concepts . Nicola the UKCC . Peter will be well known to many claims of attendance . The plastic Coaching Burlingham-Hall, who has now taken up of you already as he has previously worked card system has been well received and has her position at BJA Head Office as Technical as National Youth Development Officer for now incorporated the Coach Accreditation Administrator will be the first port of call the BJA and the BSJA . During that period pass system, which has ceased to exist as a for all your coaching and technical queries . he developed the Kano club scheme and bolt-on scheme . She is an experienced Business and Finance revamped the Schools star awards . Peter Administrator and has already proved to be then took up the role of National Coach for a great addition to the team . Denmark and during that period carried out workshops and seminars on behalf of Communication, or the lack of it, has for a the EJU and the IJF . He has recently been long time been considered to be a weakness involved in the production of the new within the BJA . The launch of the Matside IJF Coach Education DVD which has been magazine afforded a platform whereby we launched Worldwide . For the UKCC to satisfy could begin to address this across the board . endorsement conditions, it truly needs to be Emma Reed works hard to pull this together a UK wide development . This is now ensured and the publication is a credit to her . since the Welsh Judo Association recently appointed Tony Higgins to the position of Previously, in order to get information to Coaching Coordinator . Having worked with Coaches, I would often need to spend three Tony in the past, I am certain that the skills days at a time photocopying, collating he brings with him will enhance the process information, filling and franking envelopes considerably . ready for mailing however, Matside means that this does not need to be done any With the UKCC Level 2 Learning Programme longer . As with anything in life, a little of agreed in principle with SportscoachUK a good thing can prove 'moreish' and the and 1st4sport qualifications, (who will be recent addition of 'Matside Coach' will, I am responsible for endorsing the UKCC for certain, prove to be an invaluable supplement judo and ensuring it is accepted by the to the one-page allocation Coaching has Qualification and Curriculum Authority as in each edition of Matside – although the a qualification respectively), we ran a course first edition of Matside Coach was mailed piloting most of the proposed modules at separately it will in future be bundled with JudoScotland's Ratho HQ . 20 Annual Report 2005-2006 COMPETITIONS & EVENTS After much consultation and expert advice fighting films gb world Cup Former Junior World Champion America's from Dr Istvan Bayli, our Long-term Player Rhonda Rousey and GB World Cup Gold Development (LTPD) programme was recently No doubt you will all agree that the highlight medallist quotes: "I loved Birmingham. highlighted with the production of an A5 in the Events Calendar this year was the It was a good tournament for me. I loved like four page flyer . Much of the credit for Fighting Films GB World Cup that took the lights and the little light show with the pulling this massively important piece of place at the beginning of April at the NIA in spotlight on you as you came onto the mat. work together has to go to Lisa McIver . The Birmingham . The hosting of an annual World I love that stuff, it gets you pumped up. full programme will be launched at the BJA Cup event in Great Britain was long overdue It feels really cool. It was like a highlights Technical Congress in September and it is and after the huge success of our first World film and it felt like you were in one." anticipated that it will have a massive and Cup we now have our sights firmly set on positive impact on Judo within the BJA . a Super World Cup in a few years time . Fighting Films the official sponsors of the event provided some excellent footage, which The EJU Education and Administration With financial support from UK Sport, was shown on Sky Sports 2 a week after the seminar in Malta emphasised that there is Birmingham City Council, Fighting Films and event . This was an excellent overview of a real intention to raise the profile of Kata William Smith (Event Patron) we were able to the event as well as a great opportunity to throughout the EJU's National Governing put on a fantastic show for the competitors promote the sport of judo . Bodies and this year the BJA hosted the and spectators alike . European Kata Championships . British Next years World Cup held in September representatives performed admirably but it The NIA and the City of Birmingham was a will be the Men's turn and with it being an was clearly evident that we have some way fantastic host venue for the 19 countries that Olympic qualifying event we are expecting to go to match the standards produced by, took part including China and Cuba's strong an even bigger line up than this year . in particular, the Italian team . women's team that were invited over under We are already developing new ideas for the UK Sport International Memorandum of improvements for next year's event including We are now finding that many existing clubs, Understanding . With over 100 competitors developing the children's activity sessions, who have until now been operating outside taking part it proved to be an impressive spectator residential deals and many more . of the BJA, are looking to come across to tournament . Ensure you add the 22nd & 23rd September us due to the benefits of initiatives like the 2007, Fighting Films GB World Cup for men UKCC and our Club Accreditation (Clubmark) Being host to a World Cup also gave a unique in your diary now . scheme . In order to make this process as opportunity for the Great Britain team to painless as possible Dermot Heslop and experience a high level tournament on home Junior british open myself are working closely with these groups soil . The British team consisted of 27 players, to facilitate that transition . We are confident including six times World medallist Karina The Junior British Open was held at The that this will prove to be a very significant Bryant and European bronze medallist Sarah Triangle on 9th July, and was followed by a development Clark, as well as young newer talent, many three day Junior International Training Camp of whom will be experiencing their senior at Bisham Abbey . The competition attracted a Finally, as ever the support of Eddie Awford, international debut . Britain managed to good number of competitors including many Mark Beecher and in the second part of the get four medals, one silver and three foreign delegations . However it became year Andrew Moshanov has been invaluable bronze medals . apparent that we have outgrown this venue, to me and I would like to steal a line here which can only hold three mat areas . For 2007 to thank them all . Next year is the crucial With over a thousand spectators attending we will be moving to the new K2 venue in one as far as the implementation of the UKCC the home crowd were extremely supportive Crawley which can comfortably hold four mat goes and I will be relying on them again to all the GB players . The shouts of support areas and still has the proximity to London during that period for their continued and banging of the thundersticks created in order to maintain the attractiveness for help and advice . an electric atmosphere especially during the foreign players . British medal fights . The event also was a Dave Duffy huge success for the visiting countries and BJA Coaching Officer they have already promised to return . 21 COMPETITIONS & EVENTS contd. vI british open national age band Championships The VI British Open was held on the 10th The National Age Band Championships July after the Junior Open at the triangle . took place in a new high profile venue – The event was not as well attended as it has iceSheffield . It took a lot of hard work by many been in previous years and this was mainly BJA staff and commission members, working due to the time of year as well as the event alongside the venue staff to ensure the ice being mixed with a junior event . In an arena was successfully turned into a Judo hall . effort to promote VI Judo and increase the The advantages of the venue were that all participation of the event we have made eight mats were easily fitted in one area with the VI British Open a stand alone event in good spectator seating ensuring great views November and also included a 3 day training for all mats . In order to allow the competition camp immediately after the event . The 2006 to grow and gain some sustainability a three- VI British Open will be held at the new multi year deal has now been agreed with the venue million pound Dartford Judo Club on and Sheffield Events Unit, who have also 4th November . committed to assist with funding in order to make the event more financially viable . british open elite performance squad trials Due to the introduction of the Fighting Films (senior and Junior) GB World Cup on our events Calendar the British Open was rescheduled to December . What was called the Youth Trials and National Despite the number of entries being slightly Grand Finals in 2005 was renamed the Elite lower than previous years the competition Performance Trials . The Senior and Junior was of high standard in many of the weight Elite Performance Trials took place on the categories . Without doubt the highlight 12th November and 14th January respectively of the day was the –90kg final of Winston at Walsall . Both events were well attended Gordon and Bobby Rich which captured and ran smoothly . the spirit of past British Opens . With the 40th Anniversary coming up next year, lets events Commission hope we a get back to that and see more established as well as up and coming British What was the Competitions Commission has talent raising the game . The event has out now been renamed the Technical Officials grown the Triangle venue and has been Commission as a new Events Commission has moved to the new K2 venue in Crawley . recently been created . The Technical Officials As part of the 40th Anniversary celebrations Commission now have a similar role as the the event will have a relaunch and will refereeing commission and will concentrate be re branded . on the development of tournament officials however will still have an active role with National Events . The new Events Commission has been created to try and address other areas of hosting events including media & publicity, event presentation, developing event sponsorship deals, liaising with other commissions regarding event scheduling etc . There are still spaces available on the Events Commission, if you are interested in being a member of this new commission then please contact Yvonne Froggett at Head Office on yvonnefroggett@britshjudo .org .uk . Yvonne Froggett Events Manager 22 Annual Report 2005-2006 COMMERCIAL general opportunities available at British Judo was Advertising in the first three editions of recently featured in Sponsorship News . the magazine has started off successfully, The role of Commercial Manager was created and we have offered annual packages at a in May 2005, with the aim of generating Throughout the year a number of meetings discounted rate to our regular advertisers to more income for the Association through have been held with sports sponsorship thank them for their support . We are now three main streams - sponsorship, advertising agencies about different properties, and working hard to secure advertisers from a and the British Judo Trust . we have had serious discussions with two wider circle of companies, and regular mailers major companies about an overall corporate are sent to advertising and PR agencies to The first part of the year was spent pulling partnership deal . This work is ongoing and we see if advertising in the magazine would be together information and facts and figures hope to see some positive results very soon . suitable for any of their current clients . on the main programmes that we run in order to create 'commercial properties' 2006 Fighting Films GB Judo World Cup 2006 Fighting Films GB Judo World Cup that can be marketed to potential partners . This involved discussions with other sports One of the main priorities this year was A number of mat-side advertising boards about how their commercial programmes run, the launch of the GB Judo World Cup and were sold at the 2006 Fighting Films GB research into the benefits and opportunities as you may be aware, a deal was agreed World Cup, and this added significantly that other sports are offering commercial with Fighting Films for them to be main to the professional look and feel of the partners, the development of fact sheets on sponsors of the event in 2006 and 2007 . event . The boards were clearly visible on all each main BJA programme, and the creation This is an extremely strong partnership with television pictures and photographs, and with of a commercial section on the BJA website . great benefits for both parties, and the the highlights of the event shown several relationship got off to an ideal start in 2006 times on Sky Sports, they offered advertisers Another key priority this year has been to with a fantastic event . As the first Olympic great value for money in terms of securing spread the message that British Judo is now qualification event, the men's World Cup in regional, national and international exposure . in a very strong position to offer unique 2007 promises to be even better, and we will commercial opportunities to potential continue to work closely with Fighting Films A number of companies also placed adverts corporate partners . This has involved meeting to ensure we develop and improve the event in the souvenir brochure, and we'd like to with other sports organisations to brief them from all angles . thank them for their support of the event in on where we are at and the opportunities the first year . we have available, and establishing This year strong support sponsors were also regular contact with sports marketing and secured for the World Cup event in Renault british Judo trust sponsorship agencies, who are a key factor and Konica Minolta, and we would like in the whole sponsorship process . This work to thank them sincerely for their support . We are currently in the process of setting is ongoing, and as we were starting from Hopefully our relationships with high profile up the British Judo Trust, a registered scratch in this area it will take a considerable companies such as these will continue and charity which will raise and distribute amount of time to develop these contacts develop further in future years . funds to good causes throughout the judo to an ideal level . community . Setting up a limited company Mr William Smith kindly agreed to be Patron and then applying for charitable status is a sponsorship of the World Cup event each year from 2006 straightforward but time-consuming process, General to 2012, and we would like to thank him for and we hope that the Trust will be fully his generous support this year, which helped operational shortly . The five key properties we have developed greatly in making the first ever GB World Cup and are focusing on finding sponsors for are: the success that it was . A separate brand will be created to give the Trust its own identity, and we will run a • The British Judo National Squad advertising launch campaign to publicise and promote its • The Enjoy Judo Schools Programme Matside Magazine work . Further details will be available on the • The BJA Grading Scheme BJA website in due course . • Matside membership magazine Another key development this year has been • The GB Judo World Cup the launch of Matside magazine, a high If you know of anyone who may be interested quality communications tool which enables us in supporting British Judo, or for any further These properties are promoted through the to reach all of our English members directly information on the commercial opportunities commercial section on the BJA website, and on a quarterly basis . This is a great asset in available please contact Joanne Duff on 01509 regular mailers featuring further information commercial terms, meaning we can offer 631693 or joduff@britishjudo .org .uk . are sent to sports sponsorship agencies to companies the chance to regularly reach provide them with regular reminders and thousands of potential customers with a Jo Duff updates . An article on the sponsorship targeted advertising message . Commercial Manager 23 COMMUNICATIONS matside tv Coverage of the world Championships The first British Judo Awards Night was held in April at the Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, The major improvement in communication this It was disappointing that British Eurosport did and was a great success . year has come from the launch of Matside in not cover the 2005 World Championships, June, which is edited in-house . The magazine having covered many World Championships in marketing has received good feedback and we hope the past . Although this was mainly down to that it will continually improve and evolve . problems relating to the host broadcaster, it Communications manages all BJA marketing . It provides not only improved communication was particularly disappointing because it caused This year this has included the branding and but also an added benefit to membership . far-reaching issues when trying to get footage marketing surrounding the Fighting Films of Craig Fallon's fantastic win on other outlets GB World Cup and the No Licence No At present the forty-page publication is sent such as the BBC, ITV and Sky . Judo campaign . just to English members . I am pleased to report that the Welsh Judo Association has decided to If a UK broadcaster does not buy the rights to For the Fighting Films GB World Cup an introduce Matside for its members from June a major event such as this, no other British extensive marketing campaign was launched, 2006 . It is hoped that Judo Scotland and the news outlet can show the footage free of which included the production of posters and Northern Ireland Judo Federation will come charge (even for a small amount of time) . flyers, which were distributed to clubs and on board sometime in the future . schools, as well as leisure centres in the Obviously this is not a situation we want to see West Midlands . As of April, registered Coaches will also receive again as we head towards Beijing, and Matside Coach as a supplementary publication . Communications is working with many parties To promote the event within the area Matside Coach has been specifically designed and lobbying the relevant places to ensure advertising boards were used in the City Centre, and compiled to serve coaching needs, and that judo gets the coverage it deserves . outside the NIA and roadside on the A45 in the provide a base for the exchange of ideas run up to the event . In addition advertisements and opinions . london 2012 were run in Matside magazine with special offers for members . A marketing and media website As you can imagine there are many requests partnership was secured with BBC WM who coming into the Association in relation to provided good exposure for the event in the The website continues to be a useful form of London 2012 and this is likely to continue and local vicinity . communication for immediate news and build in momentum over the forthcoming updates, and members are encouraged to years . Communications is working closely with general media relations regularly visit www .britishjudo .org .uk . the equivalent departments at partner organisations such as UK Sport, Sport England, Throughout the year, other generic PR activity fighting films gb world Cup the EIS and London 2012 to help build the has included dealing with journalist enquiries, profile of the event and our sport . providing story ideas to newspapers and The Fighting Films GB World Cup was publications, media relations surrounding considered to be one of the best-presented Within the next twelve months all clubs will be positive international results, PR support to events ever held in the UK . issued with a promotional pack, which will give clubs on regional events and initiatives, writing advice on how to make the most of this content/articles for magazines, and producing The BJA commissioned Fighting Films (who fantastic opportunity . the Annual Report . were also the main sponsor of the event) to film the tournament and provide a high quality bJa awards scheme Press releases are sent to the media to highlights package . Communications secured a announce all National squad selections for 30-minute slot on Sky Sports for this package, Communications launched the successful BJA major international events as well as those which was broadcast over a number of days Awards this year, which is an initiative designed that are sent out to announce medal wins . shortly after the event . to recognise the considerable efforts provided by volunteers in our sport . Emma Reed It is hoped that Sky will stay on board for the Head of Communications 2007 GB World Cup for Men . We intend to It also recognises the achievements of players produce a one-hour highlights programme for through Player Awards, which are awarded to this event, building on last year, and also secure both junior and senior players for competitive other shorter broadcast pieces in other outlets . excellence, improvement and inspirational efforts at any level . 24 Annual Report 2005-2006 NATIONAL TECHNICAL OFFICIALS COMMISSION (PREVIOUSLY NATIONAL COMPETITIONS COMMISSION) Following the 2005 AGM it was decided that One of the main criteria for membership of The final item that needs a mention is the as we had now had the post of Events the old NCC had always been holding a BJA extreme lack of Tournament Officials and Manager firmly established the National Competition Controllers award, it was Referees within the Association . I am sure Competitions Commission (NCC) would be suggested that this should no longer be a that Rueben will mention referees in his renamed as the National Technical Officials pre-requisite and we should include people report so I will not dwell on that item . We Commission (NTOC) . The remit of the with planning, presentation and publicity are short of Tournament Officials at all levels Commission being to formulate the pathways skills . With the change of name and remit of of qualification, this makes it difficult for the for members to progress through the various the National Technical Officials Commission event organiser to get sufficient officials to levels of Tournament Official, as this has been and the forming of a new Commission (The staff the tables, whilst the electronic in place for well over 25 years it would seem National Events Commission chaired by scoreboards and computer programme do that we have little to do . However with National Chairman Densign White) the help reduce the number of officials needed at greater importance and recognition being Competition Controller qualification remains an event we are still desperately short, it's the placed on volunteers and with Great Britain a requirement . same old (literally) faces at each event . being awarded the Olympics in 2012 we must We need people to take their place when ensure that we have as many experienced With the greater use of computer these volunteers finally retire in the future, people as possible . programmes at National events such as the and we need them now . The more British Open there has been less opportunity Tournament Officials we have from within Membership of the National Technical for members to gain the experience necessary each individual area the less it costs the area Officials Commission currently is myself as to gain the award of Competition Controller, in expenses, the area has more funds at its chairman, Kath Waddington (Northern Area), this being so an additional level of official disposal to put back into the grass roots of Roy Luff (Southern Area) Paul "Smudge" between Senior Recorder and Competition area activities . If we could get one Smith MBE (RAF). At the beginning of 2006 Controller has been added, this will be called Tournament Official and one Referee in each we were joined by Elaine Parkinson Provisional Competition Controller, by the club of each Area in the Association it would (Yorkshire & Humberside) and Peter Holme time you read this report the work on this be excellent, even if only half the clubs in (North West Area) . Peter is an "Old Hand" at level will hopefully be completed and area were able to achieve this things would this game, having taken a couple of years out information circulated to areas . be so much better all round . Tournament to "recover" from being Event Manager for Officials do not have to hold a judo grade, Judo at the XVII Commonwealth Games, they do not even to have ever stepped onto Peter is now ready to give us the benefit of a judo mat and for the lower levels of official his wealth of experience once more . I would a recreational licence is sufficient . like to extend my thanks to them all for their support over the past twelve months . I would SINCERELY like to thank ALL our volunteers, in whatever capacity they I would also like to extend my thanks to contribute to the workings of the Association; Yvonne, Jo, Julie and Emma and all the other you are the REAL WEALTH AND STRENGTH staff at Head Office for the help that they of the Association without you the have given me over the past twelve months Association would not be . and for all the hard work which they have put into the organising of National Events . Malcolm Limrick Chairman National Technical Officials Commission 25 COMMISSION REPORTS COACHING COMMISSION Commission members: There is no doubt that the development and On Sunday 4th September 2005 we again introduction of the UKCC will indeed have an held the BJA National Coaching Course eddie awford enormous impact on coaches and coaching at EIS Sheffield where it was extremely Chairman within our Association and therefore we need well supported . to be best prepared for it . The Commission richard barraclough has continued in its dual role as it also serves The usual specialist workshops took place and Vice Chairman as the National Source Group (NSG) for the this year we specifically introduced an UKCC and progress is being made with opportunity for coaches to obtain niki adams certification in sportscoachUK 'Good Practice configuring the modules that will form the Secretary & Child Protection' . I am pleased to report content of UKCC Level 2 which will replace the existing BJA Club Coach Award . that by the end of the day more than 40 BJA warren schofield Coaches had obtained this important ATD Liaison The Kata Working Party under the direction certificate . The mat sessions during the day of their Chairman Mick Leigh continues to were conducted by our BJA Technical Director Clive taylor play a prominent role as a specialist unit Dr Andrew Moshanov whose influence and Kata Coordinator within the structure of the Coaching motivational techniques proved to be of matthew Clempner Commission . It is widely recognised that extreme interest and most warmly welcomed PSA Coordinator Kata has an important place in modern by those in attendance . judo coaching and to assist members of our steve pullen Association in updating their knowledge and During November I travelled to JudoScotland's Special Needs & VI Coordinator skill the Kata Working Party continues to HQ at Ratho where together with Dave Duffy, provide excellent service . BJA Coaching Officer, and Peter Gardiner, Judo allan mcguiness Scotlands Coach Development Manager, we WJA Representative As part of this work I have to report that yet piloted a modified BJA Level 2 (Club Coach) again during this past twelve months the Coach Award Preparation Course using Jim toland number of BJA Kata Examiners UK wide has modules that we were considering as suitable NIJF Representative been increased and now stands at forty four for inclusion in the UKCC Level 2 . This exercise in total . The EJU have made no secret of the went off extremely well and a good deal of peter gardiner fact that they intend to ensure all member feedback followed that we found on the JudoScotland Representative Nation's improve and develop their Kata whole to be quite constructive and helpful . provision . Furthermore credit is also due to Following the Christmas break we returned dave duffy Mick and the members of the Kata Working to Ratho in mid January 2006 where we BJA Coaching Officer Party for their efforts in ensuring the success completed the assessments of all the of the European Kata Championships which candidates from the December course using the BJA hosted this year at very short notice . a more robust assessment procedure than was previously employed . The BJA National Coaching Commission Another specialist subject undertaken by BJA members have had another busy year and coaches is the BJA Personal Safety Award In my opinion it is absolutely essential that have been working in conjunction with and (PSA) and in early 2005 for this first time since our Association keeps pace with the greatly supported by BJA Coaching Officer its inception the Commission ran a PSA Government's initiative and this next twelve Dave Duffy . I therefore wish to record my Assessors Award Course under the direction months may well be a crucial period, most sincere thanks to the Commission of Matthew Clempner BJA National PSA nevertheless be assured that the BJA National members for the support and encouragement Coordinator/Assessor . This took place at the Coaching Commission is as ever prepared and they have shown me and our Association . Walsall Judo Centre in the BJA Midland Area willing to meet the challenges that lie ahead . This past twelve months has seen our and was attended by BJA PSA Coordinators Association continue to become more closely Eddie Awford not only from the BJA Areas but also from involved with sportscoachUK and the Chairman National Coaching Commission the Home Countries . It proved to be an introduction and development of the United enjoyable and informative course at the Kingdom Coaching Certificate (UKCC) . end of which seven new BJA PSA Assessors were appointed . 26 Annual Report 2005-2006 COMMISSION REPORTS PROMOTIONS COMMISSION Commission members scheme reflects the trust and confidence we national dan gradings have in our examiners, however to maintain Chairman roy Inman OBE 8th Dan the integrity of the grading scheme we These are continuing to be successful however dave horton-Jones 6th Dan (National have also introduced a robust quality there is a still a need to encourage the Director of Examiners - Contact point and control system . higher Dan Grade and females and we are support for AdoE's) considering offering an innovative annual dave Clark 5th Dan (Special Projects) A very successful Senior Examiers (SE) "Guaranteed assessment" for all those that dave hunter 5th Dan (Examiners manual) conference was held at High Wycombe Judo turn up to fight in October . Kim tilley 4th Dan (National Promotion Centre, (many thanks to John O'Brien), in Examination Co-coordinator) January 2006 at which the full launch of the We are also currently investigating the Jim somerville (NDGR) National Dan new Technical Dan Grade Scheme was on possible formation of a non-competitive Grade Registra (assisted by his wife Norma) the agenda along with other various other structure for Kyu and Mon grades to target steve lesik 6th Dan - sabbatical Sep 05 until presentations . A DVD was distributed to the area of drop out, where some judoka Aug 06- (Technical and administration) help as a guide for the delegates to assist in appear to be giving up judo because of their research and personal development . the rigors of competitive element to gain head office support staff Views expressed by our very experienced and grades are being introduced too early in their Dermot Heslop (Ex-chair) knowledgeable Senior Examiners were collated career . Research is being carried out as to Dave Duffy (Coaching and Technical Officer) and considered following the conference at the various reasons that could be factors for subsequent commission meetings . this loss of players with benchmarking from I would like to thank all members of the other International Associations and how the Commission for their outstanding contribution Current proJeCts grading infrastructure should work within the to the BJA especially in the formulation Long Term Athlete Development policy being and implementation of the changes during senior examiner assessments developed by the BJA . this year . Special thanks to Jim Somerville our NDGR (supported by Norma), whose It is recognised that it is often difficult for Consideration has been given to the provision painstaking approach has ensured that the many high Dan grades and female Dan Grades of study materials for candidates preparing Dan Grade register is maintained with fairness, to have the opportunity to be promoted . for promotion exams: These will include DVDs, accuracy and integrity . Thanks to Dave Duffy The current solution is the ability for SE's to videos, an interactive web based facility and for producing many of the new forms and formulate a process similar to the previously a handbook of all syllabus techniques . publicising on the web . Also thanks to all the trialed multi-Dan grade system that after work and support from our Area Director approval by the Commission can be used The formulation of a qualification of Examiners and all our examiners that are for unique situations to offer promotion sub-committee who's task is to review out there delivering the promotion system . opportunities . We are also considering other the pathways for gaining of a BJA Their invaluable assistance during the many methods of offering credible competitive grade qualification (and other Technical consultations held when producing the promotion opportunities . qualifications) by judoka from non changes to the Grading syllabus enabled the National Governing Body Associations . formulation of a system that produces grades high grade review of the right quality and credibility . We have reduced the revalidation period There is a system now in force where every for Senior Examiners from 5 years to 2 years, technical dan grade scheme Dan grade from 5th Dan and above that where they will be given continued training has been in grade for over six years is and support through bi-annual conferences An exciting new development that is now in automatically considered for promotion . that need to be attended once every 2 years . place giving the opportunity for those who To assist this process we are collating CV's from are unable (due to age, injury etc) to take a all 5th Dans and above so that the BJA records Monitoring of examinations and Examiners competitive route to attain their Dan grade . It will indicate the achievements of our judoka have been robust throughout the year and recognises the experience gained by coaches and also provide a history of the Association . in the main have been well organised and and caters for both traditional and modern fairly run . skills . Technical Dan Grade Assessors have Central registration of grades been trained and appointed to implement this A busy year! All Dan, Kyu and Mon grades are now process . The job descriptions of the Technical centrally recorded and this will enable us Roy Inman OBE 8th Dan Dan Grade Assessors (TDA's) and the Senior to have exact statistics on our membership . Chairman Promotions Commission Examiner assessment required to examine people under the new Technical Dan Grade 27 COMMISSION REPORTS REFEREEING COMMISSION national refereeing Commission members The information on the reports is collated To overcome this problem, we are introducing and entered into a computer database to a Provisional Refereeing Grade, which does David Martin stepped down from the record each referee's performance and not require any examinations for qualification . Commission in November 2005 and was progress . This allows the NRC to identify The holder must meet specified criteria of replaced by Elaine Down who took on the those who have potential and to arrange Grade etc . and can only hold the status for roles of Examinations Co-ordinator and appropriate support and coaching . one year . During that period he/she must Minutes Secretary . decide whether to apply for the Area Referees It also highlights any referee whose standard examination or discontinue in the role . IJf referees is slipping and triggers coaching procedures to help them regain their previous level . The aim is to allow suitable candidates to We were pleased to congratulate David try refereeing under supervision before Martin on achieving IJF 'A' Referee status in Coaching they decide to commit themselves to a an examination held in February 2006 . qualification procedure . The coaching programme is applied at We also congratulated Dave Stanley who many events and is based on raising the skill The programme will be made available was selected to referee at the World VI level of all referees in a constructive and to Area Representatives later in 2006 for Championships held in Bromet, France . motivational manner . Obviously, the coaches application as required . need to be technically competent and also An IJF 'B' Examination will be held in have good communication skills and we are new database for referees Scotland in October and David McSkimming delighted that Alan Rickard, Roger Down and and Jim Toland have been invited onto a Neil Lawcock have accepted an invitation to A new database has been created at Head coaching programme by the NRC to prepare join the coaching team . Office, which will retain details of all them as the BJA candidates . referees and record their attendance at any All three are experienced IJF referees who competition where a Tournament Licence has senior nationals have retired from active international been issued . refereeing and wish to use their experience Our congratulations go to Ronnie Tucker to support other referees . This will simplify the revalidation process, and Ron Cleere who both passed a Senior which can be done automatically every two National examination held at the British Junior referees years for those referees who have fulfilled Open in December . the necessary requirements . The aim of the Junior Refereeing programme national 'a' exams is to educate Junior players on the contest Provision has been made within the system rules and the functions of table officials for the NRC to accommodate those referees As an experimental trial, in 2005 the format with successful course members achieving who do not revalidate for National events for National 'A' examinations was changed a Level 1 certificate . If interested, they may but are working at Area level only . Access to assess over four major competitions then progress further as table officials and/ to the database is available to the NRC and instead of a single examination . The system or referees through organised courses and will facilitate the monitoring of activity levels proved very successful and Helen Davies, Lisa examinations . at both Area and National level . It will also Harrison and Lou Kerr all attained National reduce the amount of administration for the 'A' status . The programme is well established and NRC and allow more time for concentration supported in all Areas except the North on supporting and developing referees . The format has been changed slightly for West where negotiations for its introduction 2006 with an examination being held at continue . the final event (British Senior Closed) for those candidates who reach the required recruitment standard during the first three assessments . Applications from five candidates have been Traditionally, new referees have been accepted for the 2006 programme . recruited by holding a referees course followed by theory and practical assessments examinations . All referees are assessed at National Events Due to falling numbers, it has become and graded A, B or C . The grade achieved and increasingly difficult to find sufficient comments on their performance are entered candidates to make these courses viable . onto a report sheet and the results discussed with the individual . 28 Annual Report 2005-2006 COMMISSION REPORTS INCLUSION COMMISSION rule Changes Commission members: Among the several European events the regularly supported was a new venture The IJF are currently conducting trials Barry James (Chair) hosted by the City of Ravenna . Special Needs internationally on proposed rule changes, Roy Court events are now recognised in Italy and this which eliminate the current red danger Susan Kirkpatrick was a generous and successful meeting . area . It is anticipated that any changes Ian Rose will be confirmed at the end of 2006 with In the spring another new initiative was the implementation expected in 2007 . This will The policy of the commission is to address the invitation for Roy Court and myself to give a entail appropriate modifications to the BJA most significant areas of needs by treating seminar to coaches of the Danish Federation contest rules and to all theory examination the VI as an elite squad and defining the in Copenhagen . This was intended to launch papers . requirements of each area of Special Needs . Special Needs judo and cash in on Roy's Both groups need recruitment of coaches extensive expertise . The event was a great selection and referees as well as players . We have success, with 17 coaches being accredited by begun the process of awareness and running the National Body . We are continually being encouraged by seminars to help to prepare new interest . Head Office to select referees for events Special Needs badges are in production and on the basis of residence close to the event Meanwhile, the dedicated group of active will be available soon . venue in order to minimise costs . While this organisers continued to support events here policy is understandable, it does conflict with in Britain and also widely in Europe . The I am delighted to say that the board have the coaches' constant demand for the best National VI Championships at the Triangle recognised the inclusion activities in their referees to be in attendance at all major was successful but failed to attract a wide national programme and are funding the competitions . It also does not allow for our entry this time . British Open amongst other components . selection of potential promotion candidates who require experience at higher level In May 2005, a Special Needs Working Barry James events . All these factors must be considered Party meeting agreed a structured set of Chairman Inclusion Commission when selecting referees for competitions . components for an Special Needs handbook for the BJA . These contributions were policy duly prepared and together with a policy document for the BJA approved by the The NRC applies a policy of continually board for publication in the spring . maintaining and improving the standards of This is now in hand . refereeing in order to apply the contest rules as effectively as possible at competitions . We are constantly monitoring our examination, assessment and coaching programmes in order to achieve these objectives . In addition, we also aim to provide a relaxed environment for referees so that they can enjoy their hobby while still providing a high standard of performance . On a final note I would like to thank all our referees who give their support and work so hard throughout the year, Reuben Davison Chairman Refereeing Commission 29 COMMISSION REPORTS COMMISSION REPORTS ENGLISH AREAS COMMISSION EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION I am very pleased to be able to report another Commission members world science of Judo Conference successful year . The English Area Chairmen have met on a regular basis during the year roy Inman OBE 8th Dan Commission I presented at the 4th World Science of Judo and our meetings have been well attended Chairman, BJA Director Conference in Cairo, Egypt with Mr Daniel and were both lively and productive . Lascau, EJU Sports Director . Commission peter gardiner 6th Dan Commission member Chairman Roy Inman and I also presented The meetings continue to provide a posters at the conference . The topics forum for Area views and any issues to be Carl finney 6th Dan Commission member were "Kokusai Shiaiwaza" (the naming of conveyed directly to the Board . In addition international contest techniques), and "The mike Callan 5th Dan Education Director the commission takes responsibility for all history of British Judo archive" (The Richard Commonwealth events and the selection and Bowen Collection) . This year the Education and Development management of English teams . Commission has been busier than ever . Some talented athlete scholarship scheme of the work areas covered are outlined below . English Area Clubs are now starting to see significant financial rewards from the past and Commission members have provided foundation degree sport (sports continued hard work of Mark Beecher and educational advice and guidance to staff performance - european Judo union) his team of Development Officers . To date regarding the strategy and criteria for the level 4 Coaching award English Clubs have now received over £900,000 TASS scheme . in funding from lottery awards . English Area The Commission has been assisting with rebates for the last fiscal year have exceeded united Kingdom Coaching Certificate the marketing, recruitment, delivery and £64,000, which is another record high amount . evaluation of this unique programme . This is Commission members are working closely with still the only course of its kind to have received the BJA Coaching Officer on the introduction I am also pleased to report that the 'Terence full recognition by the European Judo Union, of the UKCC . Peter Gardiner has been piloting Donovan Charitable Trust' has again this year something British Judo is very proud of . All the scheme at level 2 . Roy Inman and I have been able to provide some modest financial Commission members have lectured on the been working with sportscoachUK staff on the assistance to another twenty young English course this year . Other lecturers from the judo accreditation process for level 4 . Area judo players, to help towards their world have included; Scott McCarthy, Colin training and competition expenses . McIver, Andrew Moshanov, Simon Hicks, Neil Mike Callan Adams, Kenzo Nakamura, Syd Hoare, Envic Education Commission My thanks go to Dave Allen and David Etchells- Galea, Hidemi Soda, Jeremy Robinson, Andrew Butler who have kindly taken the minutes of Jones, Ben Andersen, Daniel Lascau . The new our meetings and for the help and support intake of students for 2006-07 included such that I have received from other Chairmen . judo luminaries as Jane Bridge and Nuno Our sincere thanks also go to Donald Steel Delgado . and Mark Beecher who have attended our BJA Coaching Officer Dave Duffy received meetings and kept Area Chairmen up to date the award for top student of 2005-06 with an with all the BJA financial and development average grade of over 70% . matters . schools Brian Davies Chairman English Areas Commission The Education and Development Commission is contributing to the Enjoy Judo Schools initiative by providing educational advice and guidance to the staff . Congratulations to Mark Beecher on the continued success of this programme . 30 Annual Report 2005-2006 COMMISSION REPORTS KATA WORKING PARTY It has been a busy year for us and a lot of Bob Thomas has been busy in Scotland and progress has been made . coached at a Scotland BJA Coach Education Course . He also coached a course in Ratho for The first EJU Kata Championships were the same purpose (bringing Senior Examiners' held on 4th November 2005 at the Triangle knowledge up to speed) and was one of the Leisure Centre, Burgess Hill, Sussex . Mr Diago, coaches attending the Kata Induction Day Kodokan 9th dan (since promoted to 10th at High Wycombe . He re-wrote Judo dan) and Mr Murata, 7th dan and curator of Scotland's Kata content for their web page the Kodokan Museum, attended as honoured on the internet . guests and observers . Clive has also been busy in the Midlands, Dennis Penford judged and Tina Penford running regular sessions in Kata . was British Team Manager . Mick Leigh was BJA Co-ordinator . A team of volunteers was I would also like to mention that the Kata assembled by Mick Leigh, to act as stewards Working Party has a junior certificate system at the event . The team consisted of Duncan in the pipeline . In addition, a Kata coaching Kinnear and Alun Jones (Nage-no-kata and module is being prepared . We now have 45 Ju-no-kata), Martin Savage and Paul Grady appointed Kata Examiners and almost all (Kime-no-kata) and Alex Reid and Paul areas are covered . Laverty (Katame-no-kata) . The Kata Working Party would like to record Mick Leigh was appointed to the EJU Kata their thanks to Eddie Awford for all his Commission . He also judged at the June 2005 support and encouragement and to Densign World Masters Championships in Toronto . White for his support . The staff at Head Dennis and Tina Penfold have been selected Office were also brilliant in their support of to judge at the 2005 World Masters Kata the European Championships . Championships in Tours, France and Tina has accepted the position of World Masters Kata Last but not least, Mick Leigh would like to Commission Vice Chair . thank Dennis, Tina, Bob and Clive for their unstinting support, year after year . The 2005 Annual two day Kata course was held at High Wycombe Judo Centre and was Mick Leigh a successful weekend . Coaches were Mick Chairman, Kata Working Party Leigh, Tina Penfold and Clive Taylor . The 2005 British Senior Kata Open and British Junior Kata Championships were again held at High Wycombe Judo Club and the numbers were better than average . Kata Courses were held on a one-day basis were Kime-no-kata (Mick Leigh), Ju-no-kata (Tina Penfold), Kata and how it relates to Shiai (Mick Leigh) . In January Mick Leigh coached a two-day Nage-no-kata and Katame-no-kata course in Warren Point, Northern Ireland . In March 2006 Mick Leigh travelled to Rome . The EJU Kata Commission analysed the scoring of the first EJU Kata Championships and met the organisers of the second EJU Championships (to be held in Turin, Italy) . 31 AREA REPORTS AREA REPORTS LONDON AREA EASTERN AREA As usual the London Area hosted a busy I want to start this report by concentrating In terms of events, we held a number of calendar of events during the year including on players and their achievements during the successful tournaments which included ones coaching courses, junior, senior and veterans period of April 2005 to April 2006 for without at Ipswich, Peterborough, Littleport, and gradings and competitions . them we do not have a sport . Cambridge . I am also pleased to report that Cambridge University won the annual Varsity Competitively the Area has continued to be In the 2004-2005 report I wrote about Colin judo match against Oxford in March 2006 . successful at all levels . At the National Team Oates and said, 'This is a player to watch Indeed, 2006 is the year that the Cambridge Championships the London Area Boys took out for in the future' . Indeed, it is nice to University Judo club celebrates 100 years of the crown for the fourth successive year . know I was right as Colin became the U66k existence . This makes it the oldest Judo Club The Area's Women's, Girl's and Men's teams British Open Champion in December 2005 . in Europe . He has gone on to gain a bronze medal all won bronze medals . London is well-known in the Turkish Open, defeating the World In addition to the above, we have also hosted for outstanding levels of achievement at the silver U20 medallist on the way . Colin has a number of World Class Start Programme Junior National Championships and this year represented Great Britain in the Senior training sessions at Bretton Woods and at the was no exception with the Area topping the Worlds and the Senior Europeans . He was Royston Leisure Centre . One of the highlights medal table for the seventh consecutive year! 9th in the European U23 . At the time of of 2005 was a visit by Densign White to writing, Colin has been selected to represent Norwich, to give a training session . Area players have represented Great Britain at Great Britain at the Commonwealth Judo all levels throughout the year and it is great Event in Northern Ireland . This is a fantastic In September 2005 we again hosted the to see the span and depth of talent stretching achievement and in particular for a player British Masters event in Norwich, with right through from Cadet to Masters . from the Eastern Area . We are very proud of record numbers taking part . In addition to These competitive performances would not be these events we also ran a variety of courses him in the East and I say again, watch out for possible without the dogged determination for coaches, referees, table officials and this player in the future . and persistence of the Club and Personal examiners . I want to thank Dave Southby, coaches who all have my greatest admiration David Oates, Colin's brother has also been Denise Oates, Roger Brown, Peter Bent for their continued energy and effort . successful and became the Irish Senior and Dave Martin for organising these Open Champion in October 2005 and training sessions . Four successful Promotion The Committee continues to work hard to gained a bronze at the Welsh Senior Examinations were run during this year and make the Area the success that it is and my Open in October 2005 . numbers attending have been encouraging . thanks and appreciation go to all members We have a solid team of Senior and Area for their contributions . In particular Jim Emma Paflin took silver at the Welsh Senior examiners and more being trained . I Gillespie, Helen Davies and Michelle Holt Open in October 2005 and also gained a welcome the move to pay the BJA direct, deserve a mention for keeping us on track silver at the Lonnel Tournament in Belgium . for all gradings of Novice to 6th Mon . This financially, administratively and with good In November 2005 Emma came 5th in the is an excellent idea; it makes a great deal of communications . Ricky Haines has continued Swedish Open . common sense and lifts a burden from clubs to develop coaching activities within the and Area committees . Well done Head Office! The Junior Nationals was a disappointing Area and Sally Knight has done a sterling event for the East because we only gained The Eastern Area would like to thank Brian job making sure gradings are effective . two medals for William Lovell and Luke Davies of the Budokwai for his continued The London Area remains one of the most Turrell . Tom Turner gained a bronze medal work regarding the Terence Donovan Trust, at the Elite Youth and Andrew Pickerill was which provides financial help to young stable and successful parts of the BJA and selected for the World Class Start Programme . players . We have been delighted to see more this is entirely due to the untiring enthusiasm These young players are the future and we clubs in the Eastern Area gaining their Club and dedication of all the volunteers, officials, congratulate and celebrate their success . Mark recognition and we should like to individual members, parents and clubs who formally thank Karen French for all her hard give generously of their time and expertise for Not to be outdone by the youngsters our work in our Area over the past year . Finally, I the love of our sport . I would like to conclude more mature players also gained success . should like to end by thanking my committee by saying a huge thank-you to everyone Notably, Micaela Floyd gaining a gold at for all their hard work throughout the year, associated with the Area – without you we the European Masters, Dave Horton-Jones to all the Area officials, the players and all would not be what we are . gaining a silver at the European Masters the parents who give up so much of their and Maynard Floyd gaining a bronze at the time and money supporting our sport . Lesley-Anne Alexander European Masters . Dave Southby gained London Area Chair the gold at the British Masters in September David Etchells-Butler 3rd Dan 2005 . Well done to all these players . Eastern Area Chairman 32 Annual Report 2005-2006 AREA REPORTS AREA REPORTS MIDLAND AREA NORTH WEST AREA This was a good year for the Midlands Area, I am happy to be able to write that this has with young Craig Fallon winning the World been another successful year for the North title in 2005 and the European title in 2006 . West Area of the BJA when assessed as a There's no stopping this fine young athlete, whole . Other people have reported in detail but we don't want stop him, just encourage concerning their own areas of expertise, him to keep it up . Who knows, the next title interest and responsibility and it is not my might just be the Olympics in 2008 . intention to add further comment about these specific sections . We made some changes at the end of 2005 in the way we arrange Area events, be it courses, I have always been impressed at the way grading or competitions . We now have our in which we in the North West manage to own events manager, Mrs Pat Hill, who makes find so many willing members to take on all the arrangements from booking the venue positions of responsibility, fulfilling their to organising the accommodation for officials . varying roles admirably and giving so much I truly believe that it will make all the area time in a voluntary capacity . Perhaps our long events run smoothly . standing practice of having an Area Committee made up entirely of ALL those who accept The Walsall Campus at Wolverhampton responsibility is the reason for this – those who University, Walsall is now being used to the make a contribution are the decision makers . maximum by National, Area, and some Club events . Bill Kelly and his team run regular Not only have our sections performed well, squad sessions each week . the area is in a very sound position financially, unlike most, and our treasurer deserves The Area competitions, courses, and gradings thanks for once again ensuring that we can are very well attended . Again I must thank go on to support the area's activities not only area officials, for their time, and the members adequately but widely and purposefully . of the area clubs for their support . We are now in the position of having new, The Midland Area Teams had a good result purpose built Judo Centres in Kendal and St with all teams returning with medals, I must Helens which add to our previously existing thank the Area coaches for all their expertise in modern centres . The people who have team selection . "driven" these initiatives deserve our thanks and it is anticipated that judo will benefit brian perriman greatly from this increasingly professional structure . This year we have lost yet another judo stalwart . A man who has been involved in My thanks to everyone who has worked in any just about every aspect of our sport, player, way towards another good year for this area . coach, committee member, chairman and examiner, and probably a lot more . I have Richard Barraclough known Brian since the late 70's as a Midland North West Area Chairman Area Examiner and he rarely missed any of the Dan grade promotions in the Midlands in the recent years . I will miss his hand shake in the morning at the start of the grading, and he should be remembered for his smile and sense of humour . Thank you for taking the time to read this report . Roger Houston 6th Dan Midlands Area Chairman 33 AREA REPORTS AREA REPORTS NORTHERN AREA NORTHERN HOME COUNTIES Annual report submitted on behalf of the Area Attendance at promotion examinations by During 2005 Rod White became a member of Chairman Mr . M . Snowball women of high grades continues to be a the NHC Committee in the role of Director of concern and likewise we have awaited an PSA – it is always good to add experience 2005 was not one of the better years for the upturn in Mon grade attendance following to the committee and we welcome Rod Northern Area with some events cancelled the introduction of the club technical grades on board . for various reasons . Newburn Leisure Centre 1st Mon through to 6th Mon . With the system underwent major refurbishment that took up being live now for several years it was always Unfortunately 2005 also saw two of our most of the year resulting in the cancellation anticipated that numbers would gradually most experienced and long serving table of two or three events that have been well increase as young people moved towards their officials retire . established for some years . Redcar cancelled 6th Mon and needed to progress further . The their event again due to uncertainty about level of upturn has not been seen and it begs Joan Oke and Anne Kempton decided to redevelopment of the leisure facilities and the question what is happening to all of those hang up their uniforms to spend some rising costs associated with the running of children who have graded within the club to leisure time with their families . They will be events . The knock on effect of this and other 6th Mon . sorely missed not only throughout the Area events being cancelled was a reduced set but also at National events . Joan and Anne of venues for table officials and referees to It's not all doom and gloom, on a positive note, also worked extensively for other British maintain their standards and get trained . the area reintroduced the senior ranking event Judo Areas and I am sure the loss of their successfully staged with the assistance of the invaluable service will be felt . We wish them On a positive note the Area received an Parks Judo Club and this was well attended both a very long and happy retirement and if Awards for All grant to purchase four sets of and cost effective . The area management they ever feel like returning to the fold, we electronic score boards, which have proved committee continue to work together to would welcome them with open arms . very useful to spectator and judges alike . maintain a steady stream of new coaches, There have been some challenges from the referees both senior and junior as well as table We also have two experienced officials, older members who had to come to terms with officials . The Squad's Manager, Paul Sheard and Sharon Kerr and Craig Ringer who will be modern technology but most have survived . Area Coaches are determined to get the WCSP taking their Senior Recorder Qualification up and running on a set pattern of training so we send our best wishes to them for a The changes that all areas have had to face and restore the position the area has held successful outcome . with regards to the introduction of the World within the BJA through attendance at Class Start programme for Cadets, was not National events . The area will also be running a Table Officials without its teething problems and is still Course . Many people make comments that it not fully functional to the criteria set by the Alan Cawthorne is always the same officials at all events and Cadet managers . With this new programme, Area Technical Director of Coaching say there are many others who would like to combined with the changes to the National qualify so this will be a great opportunity for Age Band event, we have seen the decline of all those who are interested to attend the the area squads system . One loss from this is course and become a qualified official . We the retirement of Cassandra Johnson the Girls could certainly use more officials and look / Women's Area Coach who reassessed her forward to swelling the ranks of the NHC position within judo as a whole and decided officials in the near future . the time was right to move on . Without the monthly training sessions of the squads it My thanks go to the members of the NHC became difficult to put together teams for the Committee and also members of our highly national events, the first time for many years . qualified Sub-Committees who ensure the smooth running of the Area . 34 Annual Report 2005-2006 nhC Committee: news on the Coaching front: Coaching: Roy Inman As usual during the year I have been Anyone interested in becoming a Coach, Chair/Director of Coaching extremely active on the coaching front or any existing Coaches, who would like having run courses and the Review of the any assistance, please contact Roy Inman Vicky Davis Year, all of which were very well supported . at coaching@nhcjudo .co .uk . Treasurer/Secretary events news: examiners/Kata: Elaine Down Director of Refereeing The Area successfully ran their usual events: The Kata Courses run during 2005 were very NHC Senior Open, NHC Mini Mon, successful and were well attended . Kim Tilley, Dave Clark NHC National Team Trials, and the NHC the NHC Director of Examiners, conducted Director of Development Junior Open . the Courses . Anyone interested in obtaining further information on courses should contact Kim Tilley The National Team Championships brought Kim at examiners@nhcjudo .co .uk . Director of Examiners forth a brilliant set of results with the Girls and Women taking gold and the Boys and Examiners with any questions or who require John O'Brien Men the bronze . Thanks go to the Team assistance should contact Kim as above . General duties Managers who give much support to the players, Sharon Cottis, Kerry Sandy and John refereeing: Rod White Cottis and Dave Clark . Well done to all the Director of PSA Anyone who is interested in becoming a players and Team Managers . referee should contact Elaine Down who will In 2005 the BJA decided to turn the National be only too happy to assist . Elaine can be Age Band Championships into an open contacted at refereeing@nhcjudo .co .uk . nhC Competitions Committee: event and the NHC players once more did themselves proud although they were of development: Sharon Cottis National Competition Controller course representing their clubs rather than NHC clubs who would like any assistance the area . Well done to all the medal or advice should contact Dave at Jean Cleere winners from this Area . development@nhcjudo .co .uk . National Competition Controller Congratulations to all players from the website: Ruth White Area who were competing in National and National Competition Controller International Events during 2005 including The Area Websites – www .nhcjudo .co .uk and of course our Veterans, who with their www .nhcjudo-events .co .uk are both up and enthusiasm for the sport, are a good example running and receive lots of "hits" . We are for all the younger players . also planning setting up our own shopping nhC refereeing Committee: site during 2006 to assist with our fund Our plans for 2006 are to run the following Elaine Down raising activity, so please keep a look out events: NHC Senior Open, NHC Mini Mon, IJF 'B' Referee for this . NHC National Team Trials and the NHC Junior . Additionally we will be running two Red Belt Ron Cleere If any club wishes to have any information Rumbles and an age-banded Junior Open Senior National Referee put on the website, please send your together with a special Team Event to raise information to webmaster@nhcjudo .co .uk . some funds for an ex NHC player, Mandy Ronnie Tucker Costello, who sustained a severe injury Roy Inman OBE 8th Dan Senior National Referee . at an international event . Northern Home Counties Chairman 35 AREA REPORTS YORKSHIRE AND HUMBERSIDE This year has been a continuation of the Our one cloud on the horizon with the This year the area committee decided to successes of last year, except one, the same Coaching is the E .I .S . This started off very well bring in an award scheme for area members . problem as last year, competitions . but with various problems cropping up we This is to reward all participants in judo, are concerned that the BJA do not seem to not only the elite players but all those who I will start with the continuing successes . be as committed to the centre as they have continue to support judo in our area . This will been . We will have to wait and see on cover competition officials, referees, coaches, The Area club membership continues to this point . ordinary players etc . Details of the scheme improve, 18% last year, 26% this year, will be released as soon as they are finished . from our position 3 years ago . If this trend Our accounts continue to be strong thanks continues we will need a separate page in to the efforts of our Treasurer, John Bunyan, I must in my report thank Eric Theaker for the newsletter to cover our Area clubs . This who manages to balance what the Area his efforts with the newsletter, not always trend has also shown itself in our Area club needs to stay solvent against what is needed as easy job when you have to consider Area team championships, which was a to keep our committed programmes alive and and National policies . These policies you very successful event . well . We also managed to purchase three may not always agree with but I think that new scoreboards for the area . Eric has struck a good balance with his Our coaching shows further improvement editorials when he sometimes can give with six more players passing their coach Now for the continuing worry for our area, an alternative view . award, and the re-validation of our existing competitions . We are still not receiving coaches . This is thanks to Seth Birch who enough entries to some of our events to As my report has to be limited I must thank agreed a coach award scheme with the BJA . make a viable proposition . Thanks to the Peter Monahan who assists in many ways tremendous efforts of Elaine Parkinson and including events and the supply of a very With the increased work due to the agreed Peter Simpson we have only had to cancel good venue for our meetings . Finally I thank coaching programme the area committee one of our events this year . This is a trend our Chairman Colin Cleavin, who has guided decided to appoint three Area education that has been developing for a few years and us through another year of general success officers (non paid of course) one of we feel that it is in part due to the changes and will I am sure keep us all in line for many each County . in policy the BJA has introduced over the last more years to come . few years . We advertised these positions in our Alan Stanbra newsletter and I am pleased to report that Also the BJA programme of events for this Yorkshire and Humberside Area Secretary Seth has had a few replies and is at present year came out late forcing us in the area dealing with this matter . to re-programme our own events . We fixed our programme in October last year and Our Area players continue to bring honour immediately sent it off to the BJA HQ but to the area with 12 national and it seemed to make no difference, their international medals . programme totally ignored ours . A further complication is the number of events each Seth is at present in discussions with the new year seems to increase . I suppose this is a BJA Technical Director on our new Coaching better choice for the players, but means some Plan which we hope when finished will bring events will ultimately go to the wall . in more good results for the area . We cannot continue with this trend without Many thanks must also go to John Burkhill major problems arising, so this will need on the Coaching side for the organising and serious consideration in the future . running of the Goole Leisure Centre, the hub of our Coaching programme, without whose help Seth would find it extremely difficult, if not impossible to continue this excellent Coaching programme . 36 Annual Report 2005-2006 AREA REPORTS AREA REPORTS WESTERN AREA SOUTHERN AREA At the Area AGM this year 2006 I was pleased We held a really enjoyable Coaching Seminar The area has had a very significant change in to see another good turnout of the last September and will do so again this year . its available venues and resources this year . membership, it does demonstrate the It was organised by Peter Salter and his We congratulate Alan Richard on the opening enthusiasm that is ever present in the Coaching team, our invited guests were as of the new Croydon Club and Alan Roberts Western Area . Again the Area has enjoyed a ever very active throughout the weekend . on the Dartford Club . Those who have good year competitively and proved that it is One of the Guests was Danny De Costa and been in judo a while will appreciate how a formidable match for all . he gave his usual thoroughly enjoyable much dedication and persistence brought session . Roy Inman gave a great insight of his these to eventual fruition . The prospect of We have some very talented players in the current work in applying names to the many area and national events in such good Counties and this is reflected in the numbers various techniques that have been used at venues is very encouraging . Another really that are currently in the National squad World and European level for some time but significant advance was the completion of K2, training programmes . have never been categorised before . He was a marvellous venue right in the geographic ably assisted by Rosie Felton and Richard centre of the S .A . It is capable of holding our We have held a number of events that are an Phillips; a very interesting session . Further we biggest events and many National ones too . ongoing part of the calendar of the Western had Mark Beecher, Karen French and Joyce Crawley has such a variety of transport and Area . The Seminar in September, John Bath's Malley who all gave very informative group accommodation that it will serve well . We Breen Weekend, is a very enjoyable event . sessions . I look forward to a repeat this year, have now acquired four mat areas for K2 so Of course there is the Devizes Open, which I am sure that this will be so . ensuring that we can have good control over has been running in the West now for over our judo resources . twenty years and is always a calendar date I am sure that my Area is not alone in not to be missed . Plus a host of other well concerns in the numbers of members putting There have been many area activities as organised events, put together by the themselves forward for positions such always with coaching courses, team events, dedicated team that run all the activities in as Refereeing and Competition Officials . club activities and individual successes . my Area . Thank you for your efforts . Try as we may it always seems to be an uphill struggle to enthuse members to enter these Alan Roberts was honoured by the BJA and Somerset put on three courses for the Child fields, maybe someone out there has also selected as England's senior coach for Protection requirements during the year and a different approach that is successful, the Commonwealth Championships . they were well attended . These are of course if so get in touch please, share your secrets . a vital part of the modern coaching system Judo has been revitalised in Guernsey and and the Area actively encourages the Finally but not least the Area awarded the Ben Jones was also honoured for his work . participation of these opportunities . All the Dave Hayler Trophy this year to Peter Salter Counties of this large Area have had a for his administration and Chairmanship of Marcia and Chris Mullen have left us (nearly) successful year and many have combined with the Coaching commission of the Area at to live in Norfolk so we have Co-opted their various talented players to continue to the AGM in April which was well deserved . Graham Skelly to be Area Secretary . make the Area a successful unit . At the Elite It is always a difficult task to single out one performance trials we had Marcus Bascombe, Mick Leigh directed the European Kata person when so many do the work they do to and Jack Willingham both taking gold . Championships in K2 for the first time keep our Area running the way it does, this Gary Hall, Sally Conway won silvers, and in England . was an excellent choice . Thank you everyone Scarlett Woolcock taking a bronze, well in my Area for your continued support and Throughout our wide range of events we done to you all . your work throughout the year . thank the many helpers not only from the S .A . but from many other parts of the country Dave Allen who help to make the opportunities for Western Area Chairman players to have their judo . Thank you also to our various officials who by their efforts make all these events happen and give a full range of opportunities to our members . Barry James Southern Area Chairman 37 AREA REPORTS JUDOSCOTLAND At the end of 2005, JudoScotland came to the In order to develop a programme of activities Our new Coaching Development Manager, end of its current development plan, targeted at female participants, a number of Peter Gardiner, came on board in August "Maintaining the Momentum" . In 2005 sessions were held around the country . These 2005 and immediately made a strong impact JudoScotland worked, in partnership with were well attended and it is envisaged that on the coach education targets . The first pilot SportScotland, to develop the next 4 year again more work will be done on this area in course in the UK was held in Ratho at the strategic plan – "Making the Grade" and the next year . National Judo Academy with positive build upon the foundations of the previous response from the 36 candidates who strategy . Our elite level players continue to make the took part . GB team . In 2005 alone, with our partners JudoScotland continually finds it challenging the Scottish Institute of Sport, they assisted Our new Chief Executive Officer, Mike Scott, to recruit and retain volunteer officials JudoScotland by providing support to 14 judo took up post in April and was initially heavily and has been looking at initiatives as how players where each player went through an involved in recruiting new staff into post and to support our volunteer base and appreciate introduction process at the start of the year to supporting the board in the change to the the invaluable work and commitment which involved medical profiling and new constitution . Subsequently, Mike was they give . performance planning for the year ahead, then very much involved in continuing to based on the individual's needs . develop policies and procedures within In 2004 JudoScotland was able to achieve JudoScotland and to produce the membership levels of slightly over the 6000 The High Performance Coach, Nigel Donohue, aforementioned 'Making Grade' strategic mark . In 2005 we have been able to build left The Scottish Institute of Sport to pursue document that will lead JudoScotland over upon that and JudoScotland's levels are other personal interests . JudoScotland would the next four years . now over the 7000 mark for current and like to thank Nigel, as the Institute Coach, for active members . his dedication and commitment to developing Throughout 2005, there were a number of all performance Judo players over his many new staff members that came on board and In 2005 one of the Board's continuing years in Scotland . JudoScotland wish him all quickly made a strong impact in delivering disappointments was the continuing the very best for the future . all aspects of JudoScotland's administration uncertainty over the sustainability and work . Over and above our new Coaching operational effectiveness of the National On the positive side, the SIS, together with Development Manager, JudoScotland also Rock Climbing Centre in Ratho, within which JudoScotland and its partners managed to welcomed on board Hazel as our we house the National Judo Academy . This secure two new coaches – Graeme Randall, Administrator and Jodie as our disappointment has meant that JudoScotland High Performance Coach and Darcel Yandzi, Membership Secretary . has had to deal with many complex issues in Technical Coach into post . JudoScotland relation to the Ratho Centre . At the end of thanks them for their work to-date and will In the course of general business during 2005, 2005, the Adventure Centre was finally work closely with them for future some of the key areas of work were done on bought by City of Edinburgh Council . As a performance development in the lead up to modernising the office, continuing to develop consequence of this, all development matters 2012 and beyond . the web-site and new database and putting of the centre passed to their nominated in place a new JudoScotland constitution operator Edinburgh Leisure . JudoScotland JudoScotland has aspirations to develop and bye-laws . continued to be in open and constructive world class judo players and with the support dialogue with Edinburgh Leisure and its other of the Scottish Institute of Sport, have been The Board would like to thank all volunteers, partners to find solutions for the NJA to able to expose up and coming players to our staff and to the players, parents and our achieve its potential . international training camps and partners for their continuing support and competitions around the world . This who have contributed to the success of Our Development Officer, Joyce, continued invaluable experience at such an early stage JudoScotland . We are sure we will be able with Club visits as a high priority and of development will continually help Scottish to build upon our core issues and emerge developed continuing dialogue with all clubs/ players strive for future success at European, stronger to face the future . members and other external partners World and Olympic level . William Berry MBE, 7th Dan A number of Masters sessions were held A number of activities were based around the Chairman of the Board over the course of the year and also Joyce Junior Development and Transition group JudoScotland developed starter courses within the schools, programme and once again it is with subsequently giving out in the region of continued commitment and hard work from 1,500 certificates on the back of these all the Lead and Staff coaches to take all taster sessions . the above groups . We are indebted to their organisation, time and commitment they all put into the sport . 38 Annual Report 2005-2006 AREA REPORTS WELSH JUDO ASSOCIATION monitoring and evaluation of coaching development incorporates special programmes and policies attention to child protection issues as a fundamental aspect . The WJA is supported by the Sports Council for Wales . Its policies, governance and Coaching finances reflect the priorities of SCW, which may sometimes appear to diverge At the end of 2005, the WJA lost the National from those of other Home Countries . Coach, Valeri Vostrikov, who returned to Russia for family reasons . However, just as the Nevertheless, the WJA seeks within this implications of that loss were being absorbed, framework to work as an integral part the news that Neil Adams would be filling of the BJA making its contribution to the post was announced and this has British Judo felt within the BJA . revitalised the WJA . Neil has quickly made an impact and there is genuine enthusiasm for At the end of 2004, the WJA underwent the future amongst coaches in Wales . a management audit, as a result of which 2005 has brought major changes in its Plans are now well developed for qualifying management structure . Steps have been all coaches under the UKCC . Posts have been taken to reduce the size of the Board of created, to be filled in early 2006, for people Directors . Commissions with responsibilities to co ordinate, train and assess to UKCC for specific aspects of judo have been created; standards . This step is widely welcomed in as a result of this new staffing structure have the WJA . been implemented . volunteer recruitment At the same time, there has been an effort to make the most of the opportunities The need to continually attract new presented to work within the BJA or volunteers to become Directors, Coaches, alongside the BJA where that is more Referees and Officials continues . Both formal appropriate . and informal recruitment campaigns are under way with some signs of success . Communication the future The WJA produces a monthly newsletter, sent to all clubs, giving details of current At the end of 2005, a new four year Strategic issues, news about members and clubs, results Plan was presented to the Sports Council for of competitions and forthcoming events . Wales . It aims to greatly increase the numbers of players within Wales, particularly within The WJA web site, welshjudo .com, continues schools, to raise the standards of Judo within to develop . Areas on the web site enable Wales, increasing the number of Welsh quick access to contacts, the calendar, entry players worthy of representing Great Britain forms and competition results . The monthly and to make Judo a sport accessible and newsletter can be downloaded from the web attractive to all wanting to play sport in site, as can details of member clubs, with Wales . their practice times and contact details . The plan has been accepted by the Sports Feedback from readers suggests that the web Council for Wales and funding approved . site is effective in assisting potential new With attainable targets in view, there is a members to find clubs and for competitors renewed enthusiasm for the future within to find competitions in Wales . the Welsh Judo Association . Child protection Ray Harrington Chairman WJA Raising the profile of child protection issues continued throughout 2005, with all clubs and coaches receiving information and advice at some level . Preparation for changes to 39 AREA REPORTS NORTHERN IRELAND JUDO The year 2006 has been instrumental in Commonwealth tournament 2006 The document is available via the NIJF providing the building blocks for the NIJF website, www.nijf.org. Our policy requires to continue to progress and modernise as The Federation has an excellent opportunity all coaches, officials and volunteers working the National Governing Body for judo in to build on its experience in hosting with players under the age of eighteen years Northern Ireland . Judo has the potential international judo events with its successful of age to attend one of our child protection to continue to grow, reflected by increased bid to host the 2006 Commonwealth workshops . For further information, membership throughout 2006 . This is a direct Tournament . Special thanks must go to to organise a course in your area/club, result of the hard work of the Federations the bid team, Richard Briggs, Terry Watt, or for details of upcoming workshops please coaches, officials and volunteers . Ailsa Miller and Gavin Abel for successfully contact Russell via the NIJF office or refer presenting Northern Ireland as a host nation to the NIJF website . The NIJF has been selected in the group of and winning the votes of the Commonwealth five Northern Ireland One Stop Plan sports . Executive Committee . future We are well placed to fulfil our targets based on the objectives laid out by UK Sport and in northern Ireland squads Due to the increase in funding from the conjunction with the British Judo Association . Sports Council, new full-time and part-time This project comes at a perfect time for The junior, senior and masters squads posts will be allocated in the New Year which Northern Ireland judo as we have the structures recorded impressive wins at Irish, British and will help deliver a commitment to UK's One in place to devise and implement change and international level . Highlights include Terry Stop Plan . a highly committed and experienced group of Watts and Joyce Malley and Lisa Bradley Gold coaches and other officials to ensure continued at the British Masters Championships and I believe that the Federation can continue success of the NIJF . International Judo Tournament . to develop into one of the biggest and strongest sporting bodies in Northern The overall vision for the NIJF is to become Northern Ireland also had good Ireland . I would like to thank everyone for one of the top five commonwealth judo representation on British squads in 2006 their assistance and support throughout the nations . To help achieve this goal, the NIJF with British Masters squad members, British period of my office . Particular thanks must presented a successful bid to host the 2006 University squad members and British Cadet go to Robin Newitt, Honorary Treasurer, Commonwealth Tournament . As host country, squad members . Lisa Bradley, Honorary Secretary, Richard we hope to build on our bronze medal in Briggs, Director of Examiners, Jim Toland, the 2006 tournament and turn the 5th places Child protection Director of Coaching, Ailsa Miller, Director into medals . Northern Ireland will have the of Competitions, Russell Brown, Lead One of the key initiatives has been the Child Protection Officer and Ciaran Ward, opportunity to field a strong and complete provision of child protection services, Development Officer . Well done and keep team of male and female competitors and including PEC's checks, to our membership . up the good work . also give our younger players the opportunity This has included the development of the to see elite judo on their doorstep . 2006 Northern Ireland Judo Federation Child On behalf of the Federation I would like will also see the first youth and masters Protection Policy under the guidance to pay a special thanks to Ann for her commonwealth tournament run alongside of Russell Brown, our NIJF Lead Child dedication and good work in the NIJF office . the senior event . This will provide increased Protection Officer opportunity for our players to represent Northern Ireland at Commonwealth level Robert Irwin "The Northern Ireland Judo Federation Hon. Chairman and importantly for youths to get exposure upholds the principle that all children to future senior commonwealth players . The whatever their age, culture, disability, rest of the report highlights some of the main gender, language, racial origin, religious successes for the Federation in 2006: belief and/or sexual identity have the right to protection from abuse. The members, Commonwealth tournament 2006 staff and volunteers of the Association are To date 19 Countries and 300 plus committed to the welfare and protection Competitors are booked . This is a good of children so that they can enjoy sporting opportunity for our young players to activities in safety without fear, threat progress and hopefully impress National or abuse." Coaches and Selectors . 40 Annual Report 2005-2006 AFFILIATES BRITISH SCHOOL JUDO ASSOCIATION I would like to begin my report by saying take the BSJA over . In fact we have had an judoka . We will also be looking into the thank you to the British Schools Judo excellent working relationship with the BJA at provisions for extending grassroots judo . Association's "Management Committee" for every level . Each of the BSJA commissions work I personally believe that for many years we all the hard work that they have contributed together with their counterparts in the BJA . have been slightly held back from developing throughout the past year . Also, I need to offer There will always be teething problems and the BSJA grassroots judo due to the volunteers thanks to the table officials, referees and difference of opinions, but there have been no who contribute so much of their time to the coaches who have made a vast contribution major problems as yet, and everything is going administration side of the Association, which to schools judo, without these loyal volunteers fine . It would be nice if people looked at the involves them being to tied down in the day the BSJA would not be able to operate . positive side of the move forward for judo, to day running of the association, which is instead of just homing in on the negative side, preventing them from giving their valuable It seems unbelievable that yet another year has then I am sure the harmony in judo would be time to the future development of schools passed . In fact sometimes it's hard to realise greatly improved . Please remember nobody judo . It is therefore important for the BSJA to how much in the world of judo is changing . likes change, but sometimes we have to seek the professional help of the British Judo It changes so fast that you hardly have the accept it . Association to provide the administrated side time to catch your breath, but that's the pace of running schools judo and for us to get on of life today . I have spoken many times of As a national schools' organisation the BSJA with what we know best, the hands on judo changes and how we sometimes find it hard to has always had to follow the guidelines side of the sport . accept, because we all feel comfortable where from the National Council for School Sport we are, and then settle into the comfort-zone . (NCSS) . They give advice to all schools sports The present chairman Densign White and We probably feel reluctant to move out of associations on how to proceed for the benefit Board of Director of the BJA have given the the comfort zone and think, "why should we of young children taking part in school sport . BSJA full support in everything that we have change", but alas it happens in all walks of life It would therefore be unwise for the BSJA to asked of them . At no time have they ever including sport, and like everything else life ignore the guidelines given by the NCSS . They suggested that anyone taking part in BSJA moves on as "time waits for no-one" . recommend that all schools sports associations events should take out a BJA license, or that should work closely with their adult National they have ever become politically biased It would be nice for the BSJA to operate like Governing body for their particular sport . towards pupils who are members of other we did in the 60s to the 90's with the same Therefore it would be un-wise for the BSJA Associations entering any of BSJA school philosophy as the BSJA founder President Brian to go against these recommendations, hence events . I quote "the British Judo Association" Saunders intended . His intention was for every our closer relationship with the British Judo has never interfered in the function of the child to be able to take part in judo at school . Association, the national governing body for British Schools Judo Association, whatsoever" . This being an ideal I totally support, however, judo in the United Kingdom . There will be even though I wish everything could be the some people who will say what about the BJC Continuing progress same as it has always been, unfortunately and AJA and others? To answer this question, there is no such thing as utopia . I believe Even though we had a very successful year in I would like to point out that the BSJA "do that the founder of judo Jigoro Kano would many areas of the association's activities, I was not have individual members" we only have be a little disappointed at the way judo has still a little disappointed that we were unable affiliated educational establishments and all changed over the recent decades . It is just like to launch our summer camp this year . I would children who attend these schools and colleges the previous generation of parents who would be grateful if coaches within our membership are eligible to take part in BSJA events, and say, the parents of today do not have the same would come up with ideas on how we can we have never barred any children from control over their children as we did in our create a pilot scheme for the camp, please let taking part in our events, providing their day . But, we all know that parenting skills have us know your views . establishment is affiliated . It is also important changed . The point that I am trying to make to say at this point that the National Governing star award is that we cannot stop progress whether we Body has always given the BSJA help and like it or not, and it is my belief that the BSJA support at all our events, for which we are We are still enjoying our success with the Star also has to change to comply with the current truly grateful . Award Scheme, which helps to support the trends and together with the constraints and BSJA financially . We would like to think all burden's of legislation . This coming academic year the commissions of the schools' and clubs' who have supported the BSJA will be concentrating on working in the scheme in the past will continue to do british schools' Judo association – closer harmony with the national governing so in the future . british Judo association body . The commissions will not be making any radical changes; however, we will look Competitions I would like to try and up date you on the at how to make the organisation operations philosophy of the link between the BSJA and more professional, with the help of the There are two commissions of the BSJA the BJA . Some people will always look at the British Judo Association . This will include BSJA and BJA that have almost fully integrated negative side and say the BJA is taking over administration, such as, financial implications, and working well together, this being the the BSJA . This is simply "not true", it is only membership co-ordination, championship Competition Commission, which has proved what some people will want others to believe . structure, development policy and creating to be very successful this year, with the The BJA has never forced or threatened to an international pathway policy for talented BSJA adding the special needs tournament, 41 AFFILLIATES BRITISH SCHOOLS JUDO ASSOCIATION contd. which took place at the University of program, which hopefully will be a follow on however, there are still a small band of coaches Wolverhampton . The individual event was a from the Star Award Scheme . This will be an who seem to be placing a great deal of joint effort between the BSJA and BJA, which excellent step in the right direction for children pressure on their young players . I sometimes was held at the University of Bath, this also who are in the Key Stage 4 of the curriculum . wonder if some coaches are there to help proved to be a very successful event . and support their players, or visa versa . It is general secretary important for coaches to realise that these are International young children they are dealing with and not With regards to the position of General adults . Surely if they have been competitors The International Commission, which was the Secretary of the BSJA, I personally think these they will know what it is like to take part in other commission, which has been working positions need to be fully paid positions . I a competitive contest, with all the stress and in close harmony with the BJA World Class am not just talking about the BSJA; it should anxiety that is involved and therefore this start potential program, which now provides be the norm for anyone who is performing should be taken into consideration when a pathway for schools boys and girls to attain this very necessary function for judo on a they are at mat side with their players . Please senior international progression . voluntary basis . All these people who hold remember your player's look up to you; "they these thankful positions are on call 24 hours copy what you do" if you shout and bawl finance a day . I am just thankful that we have always at player and referees alike, then you are had excellent general secretaries in the BSJA; The financial constraint of the association has surely setting a bad example as a coach and otherwise we would not have existed for been well monitored and looked after by the role model . To be a coach it is not just about nearly 50 years . I am grateful that we still have national treasure, who has balanced the books teaching judo techniques and taking players an excellent secretary who has stayed loyal and and kept us on an even keel and for this we to judo competitions, it is about helping them conscientious throughout the last few years . are truly grateful . The biggest problem in to achieve their potential as judo players and I think it is the last job that anyone wants to this area has been the insurance side, which this includes etiquette and respect, it is also do, after all who would want to write minutes is now becoming a minefield for all sports about setting examples for your students to and have people checking your work through administrators . In this area our treasurer has follow, therefore before you shout and ball at the minutes for spelling mistakes, grammar, been most articulate in her endeavors to your players, referees or table officials please and sentence construction etc . protect the well being of both the players stop and think what signals are you sending and administrators alike, which she has done out to young people . Remember even your Talking about general secretaries, I would thoroughly to the satisfaction of us all . body language could affect your players like to mention that two former BSJA performance, as well as give other people secretaries, have both just recently gone membership (spectators) a bad impression of our sport . through major surgery . Simon Hicks has had a brain operation to remove a tumor and is Affiliation of membership has changed slightly I think on the whole judo coaches are receiving chemotherapy and hopefully making again this year; this is due to the changing sometimes under valued and I know they are steady progress . Geoff Edmondson OBE, has philosophies of Government and Local very passionate committed people; however, undergone a triple heart by-pass and is now Government policies, such as the changing it is a shame that some coaches are probably following a series of health exercises . power of Local Education Authorities (LEA's) . setting a bad example without realising it at We would like to wish them all the best It is important to note, that the ultimate the time . I think most coaches in the sport have and a speedy recovery . power of controlling and decision making in all been guilty of being over enthusiastic when schools is now being eroded from LEA's, as it comes to a competitive situation whether it Coach player Concerns most schools are individually funded and the is on or off the mat . This includes me as well . decision making is now firmly in the hands It is not my aim to target people within the of head teachers, who are now responsible On a final note I would like to mention Owen sport of judo and I am fully aware that judo for making their own decisions with regards Lowery, a former international schoolboy coaches are the backbone of the sport, for to schools policy . Therefore the BSJA needs captain, who unfortunately had a serious if there were no coaches there would be no to alter their affiliation fees to coincide with accident at the peak of his judo, which cut judo . It does concern me however, that some individual schools . short his judo career . I have tried to keep in coaches' behaviour towards their players and touch with Owen, and I know that the North indeed referees and officials at competitions, development West Area of the British Judo Association, is not in the best interest of the sport . I have have always welcomed him at their judo already explained the changing face of judo . The progress and development has been competitions . Owen you are always in our I still believe even for the changes, judo still excellent with both the BSJA and the BJA thoughts, even though we know that you are has many values that have an important place working very closely to provide a sound a very staunch Liverpool supporter, but I do not in our sport (etiquette and respect) . This is foundation for the benefit of schools judo . hold that against you . the part that sells judo to educationalists and There have many meetings over this last year allows it to operate in schools and colleges . and I believe that we are moving forward Malcolm Collins. in the right direction . The chairman of this Chairman British schools Judo Association Firstly, I must state that the majority of coaches commission is working very hard in trying are excellent role models for their competitors; to forge forward with the Junior Leaders 42 Annual Report 2005-2006 AFFILIATES R.A.F. JUDO ASSOCIATION organisation indeed the Sports Board has asked us to invest amCan a little more money, as our reserves are not The RAF Sports Board continues to support producing any value for judoka in the RAF . The British Forces Team again picked up the RAF Judo as one of the 39 recognised International Team Trophy from the AMCAN sports, and has provided generous financial CompetItIons/events for the 7th time . Additionally, our personnel assistance . All of the Committee posts have fought against the Ontario Select team and remained unchanged, with the exception raf Championships won . of the Equipment Officer, Sgt Dave Yorke- Summerskill, who has left the RAF . Sadly, we The RAF Championships was held at our Home Commonwealth tournament will shortly lose our Tournament Director, for Sport, the Defence College of Aeronautical Warrant Officer Andy Scott, as he leaves the Engineering Cosford, in September 2005 . Two of our personnel, Sergeant Mick Jones Service this year . Cosford provides excellent sporting facilities and Mr David Horton-Jones, won gold and dedicated sporting accommodation for medals in the Commonwealth Tournament raf sports board service sports . in Londonderry, in the U66kg under 45 year veteran's, and the U81kg over 50 year old Under Air Vice-Marshal Chris Davison as Inter-service Championships veteran's respectively . This is a tremendous Director, and Group Captain Ian Atkinson as result, and is great publicity for the sport at Deputy Director, and with Steve Parlor (an In March 2006, the RAF hosted the Inter- veteran level . ex-RAF 2nd Dan judoka) in his new post, the services . The RAF Ladies' team won the Inter- Sports Board has undertaken a number of service crown again this year, with the Dan other Competitions initiatives to help out with Service sports . grade and Kyu grade mens' team being pipped These include a new corporate branding to by the Army . In the individual events, the RAF Over the past year, RAF competitors Corporal cover all stationery and clothing, negotiations won four gold medals, four silvers and three Fred Harris and Senior Aircraftman Rob Sabella with the Charities Commission to retain our bronzes . Generous sponsorship was received have competed in just about every ranking charitable status, bulk purchase of medals, from NAAFI, for which all three services are tournament, including the West of England, centralized administration and production of very grateful . Heart of England, Scottish and Welsh Open, colours awards, rationalising of insurance, and and the British Trials . Fred has placed at least professional assistance with website presence 5th in every competition, and won gold in the and publicity . In particular, they have struck West of England . a deal with Gilmour Corporate Clothing at www .rafclothing .com to provide good Coaching quality clothing at bulk prices . Three RAFJA Our coaches increased from 5 to 15 in the RAF, personnel attended the third RAF Sports Board and registered clubs increased from Conference at RAF Halton in May 2006 . This six to eight . was also attended by Air Chief-Marshal Sir Glen Torpy, Chief of the Air Staff, which was a great Sqn Ldr Mel Anderson coup for the Sports Board, and is indicative of 2nd Dan his support for sport in the RAF . General Secretary funding The Sport Board has given us funding to support our operating costs, and provided extra funding for clothing, judo suits and overseas tours . They have also helped us get BAE SYSTEM Sporting Excellence awards for two of our players fighting in the Commonwealth Tournament - Sergeant Mick Jones, and Corporal Phil Morris . Overall funding has been over £7000 . Our grateful thanks to the RAF Sports Board and to BAE SYSTEMS . We have also made a small amount of money hiring our mats out to other martial arts organisations for specific events . Our finances are very healthy at the moment - 43 AFFILIATES AFFILIATES POLICE SPORT UK JUDO ROYAL NAVY JUDO ASSOCIATION Another great year for Police Sport UK Judo We ran two national gradings each very well The continuing operational tempo has meant (PSUK), this annual report refers to the period attended with players grading up to 5th Dan, this has been a difficult year for RN Judo . April 2005 to April 2006 . We had three players these continue to be very popular with police Despite this, some of our players have made competing in the Police World Championships and non police BJA members, PSUK see this as tremendous efforts to attend events . Of held in Quebec during July, Andy Moss, and an important service together with our coach particular note is AEM Clement who came Neil Read from Cheshire Police and Stuart education courses which we will continue home from Iraq for a long weekend to attend Hyde Metropolitan Police, Stuart gained a very to offer . one of our events . creditable fourth place with Andy and Neil each coming fifth after losing their bronze Police Sport UK Judo continued its support Marine Sherrington has now been given a full medal fights to two Russians . in the development of Barbados Judo by time judo position by the Royal Marines . This sponsoring the Barbados National Coach Ian is already producing the results we hoped for, Lothian and Borders Police hosted the Police Weithers for a two week period in March, Ian with him taking golds in the British Open and National Championships at Edinburgh in was able to attend a three day PSUK coach Commonwealth Tournament . September, a very well organised and attended education course run by Neil Adams, Chris event followed by a memorable presentation Hunt, Andy Moss and Matt Clempner, this was The Royal Navy has its own Sports Lottery . This dinner . It was pleasing to see some younger held in Manchester as a BJA revalidation event has provided considerable financial support, players making their way into the British Police attracting over 100 players and coaches . Ian which allowed us to join a Joint Service team squad, in particular Lauren Slater of West was also able to benefit from technical sessions to the USA and Canada where we entered Yorkshire Police . at Team Bath, thanks to the kind invitations two major competitions and trained at several of Mike Callan Director of Coaching and Roy November saw us back at the Greater Inman Head of High Performance Coaching . clubs . We also appeared on Canadian Breakfast Manchester Police Training School holding Ian continued to expand his coaching Television but the highlight of the trip was the a three day BJA licensed Coach Education knowledge with guest sessions at Japan Arts Joint Service team winning the International Course, Neil Adams was the main coach, this Centre Judo Club Bristol and Western Super Trophy at the AMCAN tournament in the USA . being part of the continuing support Neil is Mare Judo Club . giving to police judo and other BJA members The Royal Navy and the other Services offer in his role as a National Police Coach . We are Police judo are now busy preparing for the a great opportunity where not only can you extremely lucky to have Neil's support we European Police Championships to be held develop a rewarding career but also widen gladly pass on to BJA members . in Russia during March 2007, part of these your judo experiences . It's well worth thinking preparations was a team match and training about . We wish Neil every success with his new role session at Bath University on 17th May with as the National Coach of Wales, PSUK Judo Team Bath, again our thanks to Mike Callan for Our Players are distributed throughout and the Welsh Judo Association have agreed arranging this, which is just the start of what the UK and worldwide, which can create a Memorandum of Understanding which has we expect to be a long and fruitful connection communication problems . All ships now have strengthened the existing bond with Wales with Team Bath and the excellent coaches now internet and e-mail so to keep all our players originally forged by Alan Petherbridge 9th Dan working with Mike at Bath, the set up there informed we have set up our own website . MBE who continues to work with police judo . is very impressive and an example to all as to Please drop in and have a look at how to run a successful academy . www .rnjudo .com . Chris Hunt Being a small area we rely on help from the Police Sport UK Judo officials in other areas . I would like to thank everyone who has contributed to Navy Judo and look forward to meeting you all again in the future . CPO John Thacker Sec RNJA 44 Annual Report 2005-2006 APPENDIX 1 CLUB MEMBERSHIP FIGURES AREA NUMBER OF NUMBER OF NUMBER OF NUMBER OF CLUBS 2005 CLUBS 2004 CLUBS 2003 CLUBS 2002 LONDON 37 37 38 40 SOUTHERN 134 137 135 132 NHC 78 77 75 72 MIDLANDS 82 82 87 92 NORTHWEST 73 74 80 76 NORTHERN 34 32 34 34 Y&H 32 30 27 28 WESTERN 91 87 85 79 EASTERN 33 35 39 40 BSJA 0 0 0 2 BUJA 20 17 19 20 ARMY 5 3 2 2 NAVY 4 3 0 0 RAF 5 8 6 7 N/IRELAND 36 33 29 22 SCOTLAND 109 101 106 104 WALES 75 56 58 61 POLICE AA 2 2 2 1 TOTAL 850 814 822 812 45 APPENDIX 2 CLUB MEMBERSHIP STATISTICS BJA MEMBERSHIP STATISTICS 2005-2006 & 2004-2005 NORTHERN IRELAND LONDON SOUTHERN NHC MIDLANDS NORTHWEST NORTHERN Y&H WESTERN EASTERN (direct to BJA) 2004/ 2005/ 2004/ 2005/ 2004/ 2005/ 2004/ 2005/ 2004/ 2005/ 2004/ 2005/ 2004/ 2005/ 2004/ 2005/ 2004/ 2005/ 2004/ 2005/ 2005 2006 2005 2006 2005 2006 2005 2006 2005 2006 2005 2006 2005 2006 2005 2006 2005 2006 2005 2006 JNR NEW MALE 288 252 1317 1456 724 745 661 672 614 791 218 229 287 300 541 696 272 367 13 11 JNR NEW FEMALE 71 71 438 476 265 286 291 281 224 276 91 113 100 109 211 253 86 110 2 4 JNR REN MALE 294 275 1407 1406 797 813 743 718 746 702 221 214 315 332 686 642 384 379 9 8 JNR REN FEMALE 74 64 444 374 246 280 279 273 254 258 95 103 103 97 252 231 114 111 0 3 SNR NEW MALE 88 92 202 190 122 141 165 144 98 102 39 36 79 55 113 113 43 59 3 3 SNR NEW FEMALE 26 8 36 47 28 33 26 37 16 10 6 9 15 11 42 19 10 12 1 0 SNR REN MALE 226 253 720 724 493 507 587 602 409 432 189 187 235 246 420 429 184 204 1 2 SNR REN FEMALE 36 46 155 168 104 112 123 122 86 83 55 38 45 35 95 114 46 44 0 1 KANO NEW MALE 6 1 153 141 64 110 12 9 26 38 27 23 30 25 100 101 68 44 0 0 KANO NEW FEMALE 0 1 41 38 13 28 4 5 8 8 10 6 15 8 24 29 9 5 0 0 KANO REN MALE 1 0 75 55 14 24 5 4 6 8 1 4 11 12 27 31 40 25 1 0 KANO REN FEMALE 1 0 10 16 4 4 1 0 0 3 3 1 0 4 4 12 4 6 0 0 SEN INTRO NEW MALE 0 0 2 4 0 1 3 2 4 2 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 SEN INTRO NEW FEMALE 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 SEN INTRO R1 MALE 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 SEN INTRO R1 FEMALE 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 SEN INTRO R2 MALE 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 SEN INTRO R2 FEMALE 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 SEN INTRO R3 MALE 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 SEN INTRO R3 FEMALE 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 JUN INTRO NEW MALE 0 7 97 85 5 33 14 34 25 38 0 4 0 2 2 120 0 0 0 0 JUN INTRO NEW FEMALE 0 1 21 10 2 12 1 15 10 12 0 1 0 1 0 56 0 0 0 0 JUN INTRO R1 MALE 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 JUN INTRO R1 FEMALE 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 JUN INTRO R2 MALE 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 JUN INTRO R2 FEMALE 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 JUN INTRO R3 MALE 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 JUN INTRO R3 FEMALE 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 RECREATION NEW MALE 0 1 1 5 4 5 14 11 1 2 0 1 3 3 10 7 2 2 0 0 RECREATION NEW FEMALE 1 1 7 9 3 2 7 13 3 1 2 4 0 4 4 10 0 1 0 0 RECREATION RENEW MALE 1 0 13 16 13 10 13 18 2 7 2 3 5 4 8 9 2 2 0 0 RECREATION RENEW FEMALE 1 0 14 15 8 13 24 24 5 7 2 2 1 1 17 14 3 3 0 0 REC. UPGRADE MALE 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 REC.UPGRADE FEMALE 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 SCHOOLS LICENCES MALE 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 SCHOOLS LICENCES FEMALE 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TOTALS 1114 1074 5156 5237 2909 3160 2974 2987 2538 2785 961 979 1244 1249 2556 2893 1267 1377 30 32 46 Annual Report 2005-2006 WALES Scotland (direct to BJA) (direct to BJA) ARMY NAVY RAF BUJA SCHOOLS PAA ENJOY JUDO TOTALS TOTALS 2004/ 2005/ 2004/ 2005/ 2004/ 2005/ 2004/ 2005/ 2004/ 2005/ 2004/ 2005/ 2004/ 2005/ 2004/ 2005/ 2004/ 2005/ 2004/ 2005/ 2005 2006 2005 2006 2005 2006 2005 2006 2005 2006 2005 2006 2005 2006 2005 2006 2005 2006 2005 2006 2 21 0 1 15 1 0 0 20 20 38 42 0 192 16 23 0 9 5026 5828 2 10 0 1 10 2 0 0 4 8 11 11 0 97 4 11 0 0 1810 2119 4 1 0 1 7 4 0 0 14 23 17 23 0 16 33 29 0 0 5677 5586 2 0 0 0 6 1 0 0 4 2 4 8 0 1 10 8 0 0 1887 1814 6 8 1 1 45 40 9 12 1 1 57 78 0 1 7 2 0 0 1078 1078 0 3 0 0 8 6 3 3 2 0 19 20 0 0 2 2 0 0 240 220 6 8 0 0 22 21 14 14 16 13 101 126 0 1 9 17 0 0 3632 3786 2 2 0 0 3 3 2 4 1 0 22 23 0 0 4 7 0 0 779 802 0 0 0 1 16 4 0 0 9 2 1 0 0 1 3 0 0 0 515 500 0 0 0 1 4 4 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 133 134 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 187 164 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 28 47 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 145 323 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 34 108 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 36 39 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 27 46 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 60 69 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 75 79 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 26 897 0 0 0 35 26 932 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 45 884 0 0 0 32 45 916 24 54 1 8 146 86 28 34 76 69 270 331 71 311 90 101 0 76 21455 24624 47 gradIng statIstICs - 1st - 9th mon APPENDIX 3 1st mon 2nd mon 3rd mon 4th mon 5th mon 6th mon 7th mon 8th mon 9th mon GRADING STATISTICS area m f m f m f m f m f m f m f m f m f London 66 18 57 20 50 15 85 19 24 8 38 14 1 0 4 3 6 1 Southern 510 149 621 226 389 123 478 157 279 65 349 121 100 36 99 26 60 23 Kent 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Surrey 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Northern Home Counties 316 139 316 98 236 99 239 102 141 54 189 63 40 17 68 17 41 18 DATED FROM 1 APRIL 2005 TO 31 MARCH 2006 Midlands 264 133 294 131 188 75 248 85 117 34 185 85 24 15 44 11 44 17 Northwest 437 156 374 139 250 114 238 98 153 44 161 67 41 9 63 27 45 17 Northern 60 33 119 50 60 32 98 42 52 17 64 28 22 10 21 11 12 7 Yorkshire & Humberside 129 47 127 57 88 25 101 37 63 22 73 21 13 4 17 6 20 2 48 Western 198 63 207 77 202 80 155 51 83 27 172 65 31 15 53 17 22 18 Eastern 185 43 158 47 109 34 98 28 92 16 97 26 9 7 25 8 27 8 Northern Ireland 1 0 2 1 2 1 5 0 2 0 7 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 Wales 0 0 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Army 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 4 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Royal Navy JA 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 R .A .F 9 3 20 4 12 5 4 1 3 1 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 B .U .J .A 33 6 28 5 25 2 14 6 5 2 8 3 1 1 4 0 0 0 Police Athletic Assoc 14 5 6 3 8 7 10 4 0 0 5 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 BJA in Schools 311 187 89 63 45 21 22 8 4 3 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Enjoy Judo 42 10 21 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 grand total 2576 992 2444 927 1667 635 1795 639 1022 300 1365 497 283 114 399 126 277 111 gradIng statIstICs - 10th - 18th mon APPENDIX 3 10th mon 11th mon 12th mon 13th mon 14th mon 15th mon 16th mon 17th mon 18th mon GRADING STATISTICS area m f m f m f m f m f m f m f m f m f London 3 5 4 3 3 1 4 1 2 0 2 0 1 0 3 0 1 0 Southern 60 17 42 17 28 4 28 11 20 6 8 5 15 5 3 4 1 0 Kent 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Surrey 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Northern Home Counties 48 18 28 13 21 14 23 13 9 9 7 8 10 3 2 3 4 0 DATED FROM 1 APRIL 2005 TO 31 MARCH 2006 Midlands 35 14 27 13 15 9 24 3 13 4 4 4 12 3 5 2 5 5 Northwest 29 18 23 13 31 6 26 6 13 5 15 7 3 3 1 2 1 1 Northern 19 6 9 6 7 10 9 7 7 3 2 0 5 1 4 3 2 2 Yorkshire & Humberside 17 5 9 1 4 2 6 3 0 4 4 3 1 3 0 3 0 0 49 Western 28 12 27 10 24 14 17 2 8 3 7 2 5 0 1 0 3 1 Eastern 22 3 12 4 9 2 8 1 5 1 4 2 0 2 0 0 3 0 Northern Ireland 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Wales 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Army 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Royal Navy JA 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 R .A .F 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 B .U .J .A 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Police Athletic Assoc 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 BJA in Schools 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Enjoy Judo 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 grand total 261 98 182 81 142 62 145 47 78 35 53 31 52 20 19 17 20 9 Annual Report 2005-2006 gradIng statIstICs - 9th - 1st Kyu APPENDIX 3 9th Kyu 8th Kyu 7th Kyu 6th Kyu 5th Kyu 4th Kyu 3rd Kyu 2nd Kyu 1st Kyu GRADING STATISTICS area m f m f m f m f m f m f m f m f m f London 3 0 12 1 7 0 8 1 7 1 6 2 3 1 10 1 19 2 Southern 4 0 45 7 45 6 34 2 19 6 18 8 23 8 27 10 39 9 Kent 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Surrey 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Northern Home Counties 1 1 15 7 38 6 23 5 18 2 16 2 24 3 24 9 39 7 DATED FROM 1 APRIL 2005 TO 31 MARCH 2006 Midlands 1 0 17 3 29 8 26 1 17 5 16 8 21 4 23 5 28 11 Northwest 5 3 20 2 25 6 22 5 11 6 23 4 21 4 13 7 26 1 Northern 2 1 8 1 11 2 12 1 11 5 13 1 3 1 10 1 10 4 Yorkshire & Humberside 6 1 9 2 16 1 10 0 16 1 11 1 7 1 12 0 5 1 50 Western 1 0 18 2 12 3 10 6 7 5 11 7 9 7 21 6 16 8 Eastern 4 0 16 1 11 2 7 3 9 0 7 2 5 1 7 1 10 1 Northern Ireland 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Wales 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Army 1 1 6 1 7 2 4 0 1 0 2 0 3 0 0 0 0 1 Royal Navy JA 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 2 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 R .A .F 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 B .U .J .A 4 1 15 4 17 6 15 2 6 2 10 4 10 1 5 1 14 2 Police Athletic Assoc 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 BJA in Schools 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Enjoy Judo 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 grand total 32 8 182 33 220 42 172 27 125 34 133 40 129 31 152 41 206 47 Annual Report 2005-2006 APPENDIX 4 NATIONAL DAN GRADE REGISTRAR A total of 201(199) Dan Grade promotion men 1 Kyu 1 dan 2 dan 3 dan 4 dan total forms from 89(84) gradings was received 2000 895 282 111 49 15 1352 in 2005, last years figures are within the 2001 904 242 87 37 22 1292 brackets . At four of the gradings there were 2002 1035 325 135 58 25 1578 only three candidates and at one there was 2003 979 288 124 55 26 1472 only four . The value of gradings such as 2004 987 304 135 57 37 1520 these could be questioned . 2005 1035 335 116 39 20 1545 women 1 Kyu 1 dan 2 dan 3 dan 4 dan total 2000 213 18 - - - 231 2001 207 13 - - - 220 2002 236 24 3 - - 263 2003 212 35 6 3 - 256 2004 276 30 3 1 - 310 2005 251 20 3 2 - 276 In 2005 there were 420 (482) promotions to men - promotion to: 1d 2d 3d 4d 5d 6d 7d 8d and within the Dan Grades, 359 (406) men and By points accumulation 116 42 13 2 7 - - - 61 (76) women . Last year's figures are within By completion of line-up 124 28 7 3 3 - - - the brackets . The promotions were made up Non-competitive promotion 3 1 1 - - - - - as follows: Competitive conversion 1 5 1 - - - - - Non-competitive conversion 1 - 1 - - - - - Honorary - - - - - - women - promotion to: 1d 2d 3d 4d 5d 6d 7d 8d By points accumulation 24 5 - 1 - - - - By completion of line-up 26 - - - - - - - Non-competitive promotion - 1 - - - - - - Competitive conversion 2 2 - - - - - - Non-competitive conversion - - - - - - - - The freeze on non competitive promotions 1st Kyu to 1st Dan 346 imposed at the end of the year affected the 1 st Dan to 2nd Dan 90 number of grades awarded in this category . 2 nd Dan to 3rd Dan 32 3 rd Dan to 4th Dan 11 4 th Dan to 5thDan 8 There was a total of 49 points scoring events received and checked . May I again request Competition Controllers and Senior Examiners to check grades at the time of booking in . Considerable trouble has been caused by members entering under a grade they have assumed before that grade has been registered . Any points they may have scored have been declared invalid and so equally have points scored against them, this is unfair on members and leads to a considerable amount of unnecessary work which is easily avoided . Unfortunately some members do pre-empt their grades and continue to pre-empt their grades unless their grade is checked at the booking in point . 51 Densign White Chairman Board of Directors Please Note: Reuben Davidson Dave Clark Roy Inman Brian Davies Malcolm Limerick Barry James Eddie Awford Board Member Board Member Board Member Vice Chair Board Member Board Member Board Member Board of Directors Chief Executive Officer Scott McCarthy Darker shaded boxes denote VACANT positions. Performance Membership Corporate Affairs Technical Director Development Head of Events Commercial Director Director Director Andrew Moshanov Director Communications Manager Manager Colin McIver Julie Moores Donald Steel Mark Beecher Emma Reed Yvonne Froggett Jo Duff Elite Performance Programme Membership Bookkeeper Coaching Officer Club Merchandising Coach Manager Officer David Blowfield Dave Duffy Development Sales Manager TBD Dave Sanders Clare Newman Karen French TBD APPENDIX 5 HP Programme Membership Secretary Admin Officer Club Coach Administrator Officer Deidre Heffernan Nicola Development 52 Darren Warner John Bramall Brian Slater Burlington Hall Graham Bayley AS OF 31 MARCH 2005 HP Start Manager Membership Volunteer Coach Rowena Birch Officer Manager Kate Howey Garry Ramp Simon Buttery HP Start Administrator Membership Club Links Laura Jane BRITISH JUDO STAFF STRUCTURE Coach Trevor Sitlinton Officer Mac Abbotts Leigh-ann Osborne Adams HP Schools Development Coach Officer Diane Bell Dermot Heslop VI HP Schools Development Schools Development Coach Joyce Malley Dave Martin Steve Gawthorpe Schools Development Schools Development Wayne Lakin Barry Gibson Schools Coach Schools Coach Mick Green TBD B British Judo Association Suite B, Technology Centre Epinal Way, Loughborough LE11 3GE t: 01509 631670 f: 01509 631680 www.britishjudo.org.uk
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