Jidel Judo has recently become the latest club in Scotland to achieve JudoMARK accreditation status since the club accreditation scheme was updated in 2024.
The purpose of the JudoMARK club accreditation scheme is to act as a tool for clubs to reevaluate their processes and procedures ensuring a continued and consistent commitment to maintaining the highest standards of Safeguarding and Wellbeing, People Development, Club Management and Governance.
Jidel Judo used the process to review their procedures ensuring their members were at the centre of their decision making. Head Coach, Johnny Imrie spoke about the importance of achieving JudoMARK as a club:
“I think for me, the best bit about going through JudoMARK after it got relaunched was it became a working document for the club.
“As we were going through each section, we were getting to identify the strengths and the weaknesses of the club, the things that we were doing well but more importantly the things that we needed to tweak and be better at, those areas of development.”
“I think those areas of development that we identified and have improved since going through JudoMARK have been really key for us as a club. I think in the future it’s going to make us a stronger club so we can keep developing and working at all levels of judo.”
At JudoScotland, our goal is to equip affiliated clubs with the tools and resources they need to create safe, inclusive, and welcoming environments for everyone who steps on the mat. JudoMARK presents an ideal opportunity for clubs to assess this.
Sam Ingram, Club Support Officer, presented Jidel Judo with their JudoMARK plaque at the start of September: “We are incredibly proud of Jidel Judo achieving JudoMARK status. It is a clear symbol to members, parents, Active Schools and Local Authorities, that the club operates to a high standard and is committed to continual development and improvement for its members.”
“We are beginning to see an increase in clubs beginning and completing their JudoMARK journey, which is brilliant to see. Having more clubs reach this milestone ensures that judo clubs in Scotland continue to be a safe place for people to thrive.”
To learn more about JudoMARK and to find out how your club can get involved click here.