GOAL ONE: Modernisation

THE JUDO ACADEMY

DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME 2015 -2018 THE JUDO ACADEMY

Mission

"The Judo Academy aims to provide excellent fundamental and technical judo coaching to all participants; using traditional judo values and progressive coaching techniques. The Judo Academy will foster, promote and develop Judo in a safe and friendly environment. The Judo Academy will adopt an 'athlete centred' approach that affords each individual judoka the opportunity to have a judo experience that will be positive and inspiring forever."

“To maintain and excel at all ‘clubmark’ standards through teamwork and leadership; excel in providing fully inclusive and progressive Judo coaching and competition experiences for all age groups and abilities; and to secure a fully functional community dojo to promote the well documented benefits of Judo. ” THE JUDO ACADEMY

Introduction

THE JUDO ACADEMY is a family orientated organisation, providing quality Judo lessons to boys, girls, men, women and families; from the age of 5. The lessons cater for all levels and abilities, and provide sound fundamental coaching principles that can transcend most sports.

One of the aims of THE JUDO ACADEMY is to offer an affordable and diverse activity to both schools and school children that may not be available in their area. The success of this and other projects of its kind are in the provision of the activity within the educational boundary of the school; where parents, teachers and children are familiar and comfortable in the surroundings.

THE JUDO ACADEMY introduces students to the fundamentals of Judo through the Judo Academy ‘Star Award’ scheme. This is a certificate-based scheme in conjunction with the Northern Ireland Judo Federation (NIJF).

THE JUDO ACADEMY follows a strict technique based grading system. Each level of grade is unique and is significant in the student's progress. The students will be assessed individually and in the group. Students may also be assessed by external assessors/coaches.

For students that wish to enter the competition arena, THE JUDO ACADEMY has direct links and access to all local and national competitions. We can also provide a direct pathway from our clubs to the NI Judo squads. THE JUDO ACADEMY

Club Management Aim

‘To ensure the club is managed in an effective, efficient and progressive manner giving due consideration to the skills and ideas players, parents and staff can offer.’

Objective Strategy Budget Timeline Responsible Progress 1. To seek new ways to Use website as a source of £120 per annum on Ongoing Anne Marie Ongoing, Twitter communicate with information gathering through website account operational members. ‘Book your Place’ each term. / Book your place Use of Social Networking form very effective / group – Twitter. email, text groups Use of group email and group working well text information messages.

2. To have all To keep record of DBS No cost (done March 2017 Anne Marie Complete for staff/volunteers DBS documents in ‘clubmark’ file / through NGB), existing volunteers, checked as required by seek funding stream to train updated every 3 New volunteer NGB. new volunteers and educate years scheme through existing LCDI from Sep – March 2017 3. To have all new Check SportNi, Lisburn £15-£20 per person, March 2017 Stephen Complete for all L1 coaches on ‘Safeguarding Council website and NGB for updated every 3 and L2 coaches for Course’ and ‘First Aid’ coach education timetable years 2016, New LCCC course asap. and make sure volunteers are education available programme pending

4. To have 2 new Check SportNi, Lisburn £20 per person March 2016 Anne Marie/ Davy Complete Danny members on ‘Designated Council website for coach Kerr Nolan, Ellen Nolan THE JUDO ACADEMY

Officer’ Course in 2016 education timetable and & Anne Marie make sure volunteers are McCurry available 5.To have at last 3 Communicate with DSNI and £35 per person March 2017 Stephen LCDI funding members of the coaching explore how people with applied / VI course team take part in a disabilities can enjoy Judo in pending – Disability Disability Awareness our club / NGB course to awareness course training course become available in future achieved

6.To explore the possibility Discuss setting up a link TBC January 2018 Stephen/Elaine 1 adult that is blind of delivering Judo to between The Judo Academy, Reid/Clubmark training regularly at people with disabilities Local Council and DSNI to Officer the club – B. Toner provide Judo to local schools VI education course on a ‘try it’ scheme – pending /DIT Parkview School, Lisburn course pending

7. To deliver a Discuss setting up a link TBC April 2018 Stephen/Elaine Approx. 10 junior fundamental judo skills between The Judo Academy, Reid/Clubmark members that have course to people with Local Council and DSNI to Officer learning difficulties; learning disabilities in the provide Judo courses in autism, azbergers, community community setting - dyslexia – pending

8. To maintain ‘Clubmark’ Meet with Clubmark officer to TBC January 2018 Stephen and Anne Complete up until follow through on scheme / Marie September 2016 obtain NGB clubmark

9. To open a permanent A home to operate from, £1500-£2000 per September Stephen and Anne Complete July 2017 office base in Lisburn and apply for funding, grants, form annum 2017 Marie THE JUDO ACADEMY

begin looking for a partnerships and work from permanent dojo

Summary THE JUDO ACADEMY

Disability awareness remains at the top of our management objective for the next phase in our club development plan. The committee have explored the possibility of providing people with all disabilities the opportunity to participate in our club. We have spoken at length to Elaine Reid from DSNI, and have taken advice from Sport NI and Lisburn Council on how to make our club as inclusive as possible. Sarah Beattie is the CP Officer for NI Judo, and is the main contact for policy in this area. The Judo Academy has suggested, through DSNI, that NI Judo offer Disability Inclusion Training (DIT) for Judo Clubs, coaches and volunteers on a NGB wide approach. We have discovered that Scottish Judo (NGB for judo in Scotland), have adapted DIT with a judo specific model that can be rolled out across the rest of the UK. This is currently being recommended at Executive level.

People with Physical disabilities Because of the nature of the sport, and the very physical aspects of throwing, wrestling, pinning etc. judo can offer a limited scope of participation for people with restricted movement. However, Judo has proven very beneficial in enhancing the experience of those with balance and coordination difficulties. The Judo Academy can provide opportunities that are not coaching or mat based. For example, the administration of the club is a huge area that volunteers can make valuable contributions. Competition officials, event organisation, travel and financial arrangements are all areas that strong clubs need volunteers for.

People who are deaf or hard of hearing THE JUDO ACADEMY

There is no reason why people that have hearing difficulties cannot participate in judo classes. Although the coach and referees speak the commands in Japanese, they are normally accompanied by hand signals. With considerate communication between the club, coaches, parents and participants, this should not be a barrier for inclusion in Judo. We have one coach and one adult member that require the use of hearing aids. This does not affect their participation in Judo.

Blind and Partially sighted people

By nature, Judo is ideal for those with visual impairments and indeed people that are blind. Judo competitions, classes, and coaching methods have been easily adapted to allow inclusion. VI judo in Britain is very prominent, and there is a full British VI team, with VI coaching team. Again, with good communication between player, coach and parents, there should be no barrier for visual impairment in The Judo Academy. Currently, there is one member of the club that is blind, trains and participates regularly and has completed his first grading this week, November 2013. This is a fantastic achievement for Barry and a credit to the adult members that take the time necessary to make sure the disability does not affect his inclusion.

People with learning Disabilities THE JUDO ACADEMY

Judo has been identified by the Autism Ni as a recommended sport for children with Autism. Obviously, the Autism spectrum is very wide ranging, but coaches are more than happy to include people with learning disabilities in their clubs. The Judo Academy currently has approximately 10 members with varying degrees of Autism, Azbergers, Dyslexia and other learning and co ordination difficulties that have gained so much from participation in Judo. One of our members with Autism has achieved an orange belt, has participated in numerous judo festivals and indeed has moved on to try out a competition. One of the members of The Judo Academy has ‘selective mutism’. He has attained a green belt, and recently competed in the NI Schools Judo Champ’s, winning a silver medal. This is not a barrier to inclusion with The Judo Academy.

Judo coaches are not given any specific training in these areas with their coaching award, but The Judo Academy have made strides to learn as much as possible to ensure inclusion for all in their clubs.

‘This Girl Can’ -Women and Girls in Sport THE JUDO ACADEMY

The promotion and development of sport for females is an area that The Judo Academy feel they can make a positive contribution to now and in the future. The Judo Academy have a large number of female participants and firmly believe that the sport of judo, S&C classes, self defence focus and general health and welfare of teenage girls and women in the community can be significantly enhanced through the provision of places to train in the community.

The Judo Academy will endeavour to develop a programme, in conjunction with local councils, secondary girls schools and governing bodies of sport to highlight the need for a good awareness of the need for health and fitness, both physically and mentally.

The Judo Academy will deliver and education and awareness based programme that will focus the participants of the need for good general fitness, awareness of the benefits of this, help build self esteem and confidence in themselves and their abilities.

The programme will include Strength and Conditioning for women and girls, Judo skills and self defence for women and girls and workshop on mental health awareness.

Club Coaching Aim THE JUDO ACADEMY

‘To provide quality Judo coaches and coaching structures that helps Build Confidence, Develops Character, Promotes Individualism and Discipline. We also aim to promote and nurture the basic skills of Balance, Coordination, Range of movement and Flexibility.’

Objective Strategy Budget Timeline Responsible Progress 1. To have 2 new Level 1 To make use of the coach £150 per person March 2016 Stephen Complete – Patrick coaches in 2016 education programme Toal, Brian Cassidy provided by NIJF/BJA

2.To have 2 new Level 1 To encourage new adult and £150 per person December Stephen 2 candidates coaches in 2017 volunteer team to take the 2017 Identified roles as their predecessors 3.To have 1 new UKCC To apply for financial help £425 per person December Jim / Lisa Ongoing Level 2 coach in 2017 through local government 2017 scheme/ by encouraging new instructors to further their coach development

4. To introduce To contact local S&C coach £300 per annum per September Lear Training Year 1 complete, professional S&C session for costing and fundraise to person 2016 Year 2 beginning for teens/adults to secure programme. Sept 17 2017, very complement their judo Advertise and promote successful through club website and social media

5. To have enough To attend BJA/NIJF £1500 December Stephen Ongoing volunteers, coaches and competition officials/referees 2017 officials qualified to run a courses THE JUDO ACADEMY

Level 2 event in 2018 6. To continue to break Develop players skills and Event fee only December All staff Ongoing / All through to regular confidence in our own club 2017 Ireland and British competitions arena, and take small steps medals achieved in outside the club environment 2016 7. To engage in To make use of different £7500 – mats, travel, Summer Committee Ongoing partnership with IJA, Judo coaches, activities and accommodation, 2018 Ireland, NIJF, Long Tower develop relationship to help activities, hospitality club to complete an players learn and travel to exchange visit between, see different cultures Lisburn, Derry and Galway

Club Membership Aim THE JUDO ACADEMY

‘To increase the membership of The Judo Academy by 5% each year and strive to retain members through consistent progress and evolvement.’

Objective Strategy Budget Timeline Responsible Progress 1. To consolidate existing Make classes fun, varied, £200 Continuous Coaching team Ongoing members. progressive and full of learning opportunities. Make full use of the TGS. Continue the LTAD plan with festivals, inter club events. Enter into the competition arena. 2. To attract new members Social Media advertising. £200 – vistaprint December Stephen/Anne Largest full of all ages and abilities to Website, merchandise advertising material 2016 Marie membership base Lisburn Club displaying names. and brochures/ £300 in NIIJF from May Word of Mouth. DVD – Lear Training 2013. Local council awareness drive/ promotional DVD made 2nd class at Lagan / TV appearance Valley established

DVD made

TV appearance UTV live

3. To attract new members Launch of new ‘Club September Stephen/Anne Advertised for 27th in our Glenavy Club. Development Initiative’ 2016 Marie August 2016. through ‘I am Team GB’ THE JUDO ACADEMY

To attract older members coverage on ITV. Taibo/Boxercise for to the club for an adult parents while kids class. Word of Mouth. are doing judo.

5. To have one new club To carry out £250 September Coaching team 3 new after school opened in a separate demonstrations/displays in 2016 and 4 new location. local schools. community clubs To seek alternative venues set up in Sept 2016 for club development. Eg. Crumlin 6. To open a community To carry out voluntary £4000 – mats, suits, September Coaching team Pending BCC club for women and girls in programme in local coach payment 2018 funding Belfast. secondary girls schools and invite the schools to become involved in the opening of a fixed club in he evenings.

Club Equipment Aim THE JUDO ACADEMY

‘To ensure Judo Academy players have the use of up to date equipment and facilities that allows them to reach their full potential, maximize their judo experience and generate a variety of lifelong transferable skills.’

Objective Strategy Budget Timeline Responsible Progress 1. To have 1 full new mat Fund Raising committee £2000 December All members Complete area in for use in 2016 established for club resources 2016 2.To introduce club Design and sample garments As required Ongoing Stephen/Anne Complete and merchandise and make from local sources Marie Available available to all members

3.To secure funding for a To apply for financial help £4-500 April 2017 Anne Marie Ongoing set of club scales through local government scheme/ by fund raising in community 4. To secure our own To maintain clubmark and £7500 per annum December The Committee 2 venues already ‘dojo’, or venue, with full continue to provide quality 2017 identified and exclusive usage for The opportunities for all ages. To enquiries are Judo Academy continue fund raising with aim ongoing of being ready for the opportunity of a venue. To advertise by w.o.m. that The Judo Academy is ready and open for business

Summary THE JUDO ACADEMY

The main objective of the plan is to ensure an effective, efficient and fully compliant club. The increasing legislation governing the sports coach industry requires a plan highly concentrated on coach and volunteer education. The employment of this strategy will ensure the clubs and coaches have the necessary legal requirements and qualifications to run a successful Judo club. This cannot be achieved without considerable financial input. We hope that the time, effort and dedication of The Judo Academy staff and volunteers will result in the significant achievement of ‘Junior Clubmark’ in the near future. This standard is considered a defining factor in appraising local sports clubs, and goes a long way in securing future stability in the community. The Judo Academy continues to take significant strides in increasing levels of participation; promotion of healthy ‘sport for all’; long term player and coach development; parent, player and coach education; cross community and inclusive governance. Our main goal is to develop our own exclusive ‘Judo Academy Performance Centre’ in the Lisburn area, providing fully inclusive age banded, structured, progressive and diverse opportunities for people to enjoy Judo. The Judo Academy is still very young in terms of club development, but with the help and support of the members and their families, the next few years will be exciting and prosperous for us. We welcome any and all support that members can offer, and hope that we can fulfil the expectations of each and every one of the players that come and join THE JUDO ACADEMY.

Signed: ______(Chairman)

______(Secretary)