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February 6, 2025
News From the Chair
A brief update from the JudoScotland Chair Marc Preston on activity in January. Dear Members, This year’s Scottish Open was held on 18-19 January at…
February 3, 2025
Loretta Doyle Awarded 9th Dan at The Paris Grand Slam
Loretta Doyle has made history at this weekend’s iconic Paris Grand Slam as she becomes the first British woman to be awarded her 9th Dan. This…
February 3, 2025
JudoScotland Lifetime Contribution Award: Frazer McBeath
Frazer McBeath, a dedicated member of Alness and Evanton Judo Club, has been honoured with JudoScotland’s Lifetime Contribution Award. This…
January 31, 2025
The Senpai Programme Applications Open for 2025
Applications for the JudoScotland Senpai Programme are now open. After a successful inaugural year in 2024, the Senpai Programme is back for 2025…
January 27, 2025
2025 Contest Rules to be Implemented from 22nd February
Following approval by the BJA, the International Judo Federation’s 2025 contest rules will be adopted, with limited adaptations for younger judoka,…
January 23, 2025
JudoScotland Technical Referee/Official of the Year: Audrey Pirie
Audrey Pirie, a dedicated member of Elgin Judo Club, has been honoured as JudoScotland’s Referee/Official of the Year. This prestigious award is…
January 22, 2025
Join Our Team: Business Support Modern Apprentice
Start Your Career in Sports Admin with JudoScotland! 🥋 Through the Enable Scotland and sportscotland Disability Apprenticeship Programme we’re…
January 22, 2025
JudoScotland Hall of Fame Eddie Cassidy
JudoScotland is pleased to induct Eddie Cassidy, 8th Dan, into the JudoScotland Hall of Fame, celebrating an extraordinary career that has shaped the…
January 20, 2025
Scottish Open 2025 – Results
Date: 18th & 19th January 2025 Location: sportscotland National Centre, Inverclyde The Scottish Open Judo Tournament launched JudoScotland’s 2025…
January 16, 2025
The Scottish Open 2025 Returns To Inverclyde
The Scottish Open Judo Tournament takes place this weekend, marking the start of JudoScotland’s 2025 competition calendar. The event returns to…
January 15, 2025
Obituary: George McQuillan
JudoScotland is deeply saddened to announce the passing of George McQuillan, 6th Dan. George passed away peacefully, surrounded by close family. A…
January 13, 2025
JudoScotland Community Coach of the Year: Stephanie Roulston
Stephanie Roulston, a dedicated member of West Calder Judo Club, has been recognised as JudoScotland’s Community Coach of the Year. This prestigious…
January 9, 2025
News From the Chair
A reflection from the Chair on 2024 as we look ahead to the new year. Dear Members, I was standing almost 7,000m in the air, looking at the summit of…
December 20, 2024
🎄 Merry Christmas from JudoScotland! 🎅
As the year comes to a close, we want to thank our amazing judo family for making 2024 such a fantastic year. From athletes and coaches to referees,…
December 18, 2024
JudoScotland Young Technical Official of the Year: Leah Baillie
Leah Baillie, a dedicated member of Just Judo Clubs in Bonnyrigg, has been honoured as JudoScotland’s Young Technical Official of the Year. This…
December 18, 2024
Kaizen Academy 2025: Applications Now Open!
Entering its fourth year, our Kaizen Academy continues to embody the Japanese philosophy of continual learning. JudoScotland is thrilled to present…
December 11, 2024
JudoScotland Club of the Year: Invergordon Judo Club
Invergordon Judo Club has been celebrated as Club of the Year at the prestigious JudoScotland Coaching and Volunteering Awards. This accolade is part…
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As the sportscotland – recognised national governing body for the Olympic sport of Judo, JudoScotland represents our members, clubs, individual disciplines and hundreds of qualified, enthusiastic and committed volunteers delivering Judo across Scotland.
We believe that the Olympic sport of Judo has the potential to have a major impact on the lives of the Scottish population and in particular on younger citizens. Our sport has an inherent ability to engender respect for others, a sense of fair-play, develops a personal confidence and self-discipline within its participants, along with the obvious potential for an improvement.
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