JUDOSCOTLAND WEB UPDATE: 27 March 2008

WEBSITE UPDATE

We would like to take this opportunity to apologise to all our members for the downtime experienced by the JudoScotland website.

There are a number of reasons for this, including a necessary migration away from our previous web-hosting company and an incomplete copy of our website received from them to upload by our new, interim host company.

We are working to resolve this issue, but this may ultimately mean a complete redesign of the JudoScotland website.

We are grateful for your continued patience and understanding.

In the interim, we will be uploading – on a regular basis – updates such as this one to keep members informed of events and information.

JUDOSCOTLAND: OFFICE MANAGER
JudoScotland, a leading Scottish governing body of sport are seeking to recruit an organised, dynamic and forward looking individual to fulfill and develop the new role of Office Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for the general management of the JudoScotland office, financial administration and delivering membership services. A full job description can be downloaded by clicking here Closing date: Thursday 3 April 2008.Please apply, enclosing a full CV, in Strictest Confidence, to:

Office Manager Post (CEO)
JudoScotland,
EICA-Ratho,
South Platt Hill, Ratho,
Newbridge, Edinburgh,
EH28 8AA.

JUDOSCOTLAND BOARD MINUTES
Following on from discussions during the 2007 Annual General Meeting (AGM), the Board is pleased to provide its membership with a copy of the Minutes from the first meeting of the JudoScotland Board for 2008. The Board has made a commitment to publicising these records on an on-going basis and will ensure that these are posted once the Board has agreed them (i.e. one meeting in arrears). The February 2008 Board Minutes may be accessed by clicking here.

JUDOSCOTLAND FINANCIAL INVESTIGATION: 2006
Following the annual accounts presented to the 2007 Annual General Meeting, the JudoScotland Board commissioned a Chartered Accountant to independently assess JudoScotland’s financial information and procedures during 2006. Broadly, the work commissioned covered: -

Reviewing the items of expenditure in the Accounts for the year to 31st December 2006 and ensure that they were reasonably classified against JudoScotland’s nominal ledger structure at that time.
Reviewing the financial procedures in place during the year ended 31st December 2006 and to comment on their effectiveness in operating appropriate procedures and controls over the finances of JudoScotland.
Commenting on how the high levels of Directors expenses were able to be paid out without being highlighted or stopped and to discuss the way forward to ensure that a similar situation does not occur in the future.

A copy of this report is available by clicking here.

UKCC Level 1 in Coaching Judo

For more information and an application form on the first UKCC Level 1 Course in Scotland click here.
To discuss the possibility of financial assistance or for any further information regarding the course please do not hesitate to contact Tony Penfold at JudoScotland on telephone 0131 333 2981.

JudoScotland Annual General Meeting: Election of Company Directors

There are three Board positions to be filled at the 2008 AGM, a Chairman and two Ordinary Directors.

In connection with work currently being carried out by the Company, a draft job description and person specification for the Chairman post is available by clicking here. The Company is also looking at devising further job descriptions and specific responsibilities for Board positions throughout the remainder of 2008.

Each nomination should include: a pen portrait of the proposed candidate (up to a maximum of 200 words); and accompanying support and endorsement from 2 Member Clubs. A template for the pen portrait (in Microsoft Word) is available by clicking here.

Please note that nominations should be received by the JudoScotland office prior to 1700 hours on Tuesday 29th April 2008.

JudoScotland Grading System Remains Unchanged

The British Judo Association has recently launched a new Technical Grading System. Effective from the 1st April 2008, all Mon and Kyu grades in England will be subject to the restrictions of the new syllabus.

These changes do not affect gradings in Scotland. JudoScotland are continuing with our existing system in the short term.

Given the changing face of our membership and the changes to the BJA structure, JudoScotland are currently undertaking a comprehensive review of the current system with a view to launching an improved system in 2009.

If you require any further information, please contact markmateer@judoscotland.com

Entry Forms for 1st Kyu and Dan Grades – Saturday 10th May click here

Entry Forms for 1st Kyu and Dan Grades – Sunday 11th May click here

JudoScotland - National Judo Academy Ratho – Performance Sessions - Click Here

Katame No Kata & Goshin Jitsu 2-DAY COURSE - Click Here

Scottish Open Information – Click here

Supercoach 2008 – ‘Bread & Butter’ For an application to and further details of our next Supercoach event at Cluarankwai in Kilmarnock please click here. ‘Bread & Butter’ will look at the early stages of the Long Term Player Development model and practical ideas for use in the club. Superclub is a new concept where we will share information and experiences in areas of club development.Should you require any further information please contact Tony Penfold at JudoScotland on 0131 333 2981 or tonypenfold@judoscotland.com

JudoScotland - National Judo Academy Ratho – Junior Group Performance Development
JudoScotland will be further expanding its performance judo programme in the coming months. To build on the recent commencement of the national performance sessions, junior groups sessions are to commence on the build up to this years GB National Age Band Championships in Sheffield.

The up coming sessions are to be interim steps building up to a more comprehensive performance pathway for 2009. The sessions will be predominately open randori sessions aimed at age band B & C. Date and times of sessions will be as follows:

Sessions will be led by David Somerville and Ramsey Thomson. All coaches are welcome to join the sessions however coaches must be kitted and on the mat. A mat fee of Ł3 per participant will be charged.

Sessions are intended for the level of Scottish National Age B competitors and above however any coaches enquiring about the suitability of players should contact David Somerville on any of the below contacts.

JudoScotland will be putting out regular emails to keep members informed of performance developments, if you wish to receive updates please once again send an email to David Somerville who will keep you updated.

David Somerville
Email: david.somerville@sisport.com
Office: 0131 333 2981

JudoScotland - National Judo Academy Ratho – Performance Sessions
JudoScotland will further expand its performance judo programme on the 23rd April. To build on the recent commencement of the national randori sessions at the National Judo Academy, two technical development sessions aimed at area institute athletes and below will now form part of the performance programme.

The sessions will be:
Palace of Arts, Glasgow 7.30-9pm
National Judo Academy, Ratho 7.30-9pm

Sessions will be led by JudoScotland coaches Gary Edwards and Tony Penfold and supported by Graeme Randall and David Somerville.

Sessions are intended for the level of Scottish National Age top B medallist and above however any coaches enquiring about the suitability of players should contact David Somerville on any of the below contacts.

These sessions will be further developed in the future to offer strength and conditioning opportunities which will be advised by the coaches in due course.

As the number of performance sessions depend on the domestic and international competition calendars JudoScotland will be putting out regular emails to keep members informed. If you wish receive updates please once again send an email to David Somerville who will keep you updated.

David Somerville
Email: david.somerville@sisport.com
Office: 0131 333 2981

Saturday 24th May	Ratho	Age Band B – 10-12pm	Age Band C – 1-3pm
Sunday 22nd June	Palace of Arts	Age Band B – 10-12pm	Age Band C – 1-3pm
Saturday 16th August	Ratho	Age Band B – 10-12pm	Age Band C – 1-3pm
Saturday 27thSept	Ratho	Age Band B – 10-12pm	Age Band C – 1-3pm