Is there someone at your club who continually goes above and beyond? Now’s the time to say thank you with the JudoScotland Coaching and Volunteering Awards!
JudoScotland are delighted to announce that the 2022 Coaching and Volunteering Awards are open for nominations! We are pleased to re-introduce our Coaching and Volunteering Awards for 2022 after a 2-year break from the pandemic! Our 8 award categories provide a unique opportunity to share the stories and celebrate those that have contributed to Judo in Scotland over the past 12 months.
Community Coach Award
The Community Coach Awards is for a coach who has supported the development of judoka and has significantly increased the Judo opportunities available and participation levels within their community.
Things to consider before you nominate:
- What does your coach do to make sessions enjoyable, safe and inclusive?
- How does your community club coach go above and beyond?
- Have they made your club part of the local community are they linked with schools or community groups? Perhaps providing sessions for specific groups within your community?
Disability Coach Award
The Disability Coach Award will be made to a coach working with people with a disability. We are looking for an individual who can evidence person-centred development leading to successful performance and/or sustained participation of those taking part.
Things to consider before you nominate:
- How does your coach create sessions that are enjoyable, safe and inclusive?
- What has your coach done to develop as a coach in order to meet the needs of those on the mat, do they look at opportunities to continually develop as a coach?
- Has your coach helped those taking part reach their potential?
Technical Official/Referee of The Year
The Technical Official of the Year Award will be presented to an Official or Referee aged 26 years or above who has demonstrated hard work and dedication to the role and the competition structure in Judo.
Things to consider before you nominate:
- Do they go above and beyond the role at events to help develop Judo in Scotland?
- Are they committed to evolving in the role and willing to take part in professional development?
- How has the person inspired participants and peers, are they passionate about helping others progress on the officiating pathway?
Pathway Coach of The Year
The Pathway Coach of The Year award will be made to a coach who has supported the development of judoka, significantly increasing the Judo opportunities available and achievement levels within their community.
Things to consider before you nominate:
- Does the coach regularly deliver quality sessions that enable those taking part in the sport to progress?
- Has the coach provided appropriate opportunities and experience, such as training camps, that support the development of the judoka?
- What have they done to support the holistic development of judoka? Looking at the physical, technical and behavioural development of the judoka?
Volunteer Award
This award will be made to a volunteer in a non-coaching role, aged 26 years or more, who has made an outstanding contribution to their club, the wider judo community or to the development of judo.
Things to consider before you nominate:
- Does your club volunteer continually go above and beyond organising the Summer BBQ, collating event entries or supporting club admin?
- Do they inspire and act as a positive role model within the club?
Young Coach Award
The Young Coach award will be made to a coach aged 25 years or younger. This award looks for young people who have invested in their development as a coach and have made a significant impact on the people they coach. The club will be a better place for having them in the team.
Things to consider before you nominate:
- What makes this young coach such a positive role model?
- What have they done to help those taking part reach their potential?
- Has the coach invested time and energy into their development by attending events such as The Gathering or looking at further study to develop their coaching?
Young Official Award
This award will be made to a Technical Official or Referee aged 25 years or younger, and recognises the hard work and dedication that these roles make to the competition structure; providing fantastic opportunities and experiences in judo.
Things to consider before you nominate:
- Do they go above and beyond the role at events to help develop Judo in Scotland?
- Are they committed to evolving in the role and willing to take part in professional development?
- How has the person inspired participants and peers, are they passionate about helping others progress on the officiating pathway?
Young Volunteer Award
This award will be made to a volunteer in a non-coaching role, aged 25 years or under who has made an outstanding contribution to their club or the wider judo community.
Things to consider before you nominate:
- Does your club volunteer continually go above and beyond organising the Summer BBQ, collating event entries or supporting club admin?
- Do they inspire and act as a positive role model within the club?
Anyone can nominate and celebrate the amazing work of the individuals that make our sport so special!
The closing date is Friday 30th September 2022
If you require the nomination form in a different format or require help in the completion of the form please contact rosannawood@judoscotland.com or call 0131 333 2981.