In this communication we will talk about:

 

• Judo SA sponsored positions to attend the Kodokan Exchange

• Policy

• Child Safety Audit

• Marketing Material (Assets)

• Reform and Restructure Discussion, EOI for Board Liaison

• EOI Appointed Directors 

• State Coach Positions, State Team Manager, Adaptive State Judo Coach and State Kata Coach

• Canberra International Open

• Judo Australia calls for Expressions of Interest to join the National Adaptive Judo Committee

• Judo Australia to appoint new National Para Pathways Program Lead

• Marketing Assets (for member clubs to use)

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Dear Life Members, Member Clubs and Members

 

There is plenty to go through today so let’s get right into it.

 

Kodokan Exchange

On 19-21 January 2024 members of Judo Australia (JA) are invited to attend a special visit with three coaches personally recommended by the Kodokan, to be held in Wollongong NSW with local hosts Illawarra Judo Club.

Any assistant coach, and above, can register their attendance @ausjudo.com.au and the cost is $40 per person.

 

Kodokan Exchange – JudoSA sponsored positions

JA have held 2 positions for each State.

JudoSA is looking to sponsor two (2) coaches to attend. For those coaches that are chosen they will be supported by a $300 grant from JudoSA, with an additional $50 if the coach is from one of our regional locations.  In addition to this JA will cover the $40 attendance fee.

For those coaches from our member clubs that are interest in this opportunity please e-mail secretary@judosa.com.au by Saturday 16 December with your EOI.

There are terms and conditions as outlined here: https://www.revolutionise.com.au/judosa/news/kodokan-exchange-judosa-sponsored-positions/ 

For those coaches that have already registered, feel free to submit an EOI.

Where we have more than two EOI’s from persons meeting our Terms & Conditions, we will open it to a draw.

 

Policy

The Board is looking to adopt, and where necessary adapt, the following policies as developed by JA:

 

• Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy;
• Competition Manipulation and Sport Gambling Policy; 
• Improper Use of Drugs and Medicine Policy; 
• Member Protection Policy; and 
• Complaints, Disputes and Discipline Policy

 

Once this has been done we will make them available to all our members.

JA will be looking to undertake education programs early in the new year with regards to these policies. We will keep you informed on this topic.

 

Child Safety Audit

To ensure compliance with Child Safety Standards JA will be conducting an audit of all States with regards to processes around Child Safety, which JudoSA welcomes, and will be working closely with Judo Australia to ensure we are all across the current requirements.

 

Marketing Material 

The need for member clubs for assistance in marketing is something we have heard a lot about, and have discussed the topic with Judo Australia.

JA have created a suite of social media assets to share with their State associations, and rather than JudoSA retain control of them, we support JA to make them available to all our member.  This will be important for the crucial New Year sports choice period for families. 

Member clubs will need to brand it to suit their needs, and we can assist where required.

With branding it is important to create your club identity, but it is also important to identify you belong to Judo SA as the peak judo body in SA, and that we are part of something bigger with Judo Australia. This creates market differentiation, which in turn will benefit all member clubs and attract participants to the brand, helping clubs increase and retain people on the mat.

We will shortly send out the link to our memberr clubs.

 

Reform and Restructure Discussion + EOI for Board Liaison

Before Monday 18 December 2023 we will enter into a reform and restructure phase, that will take into account the feedback as provided through YourSay.

You will start to see documentation that highlights what people have said, so we can keep that conversation going, along with key aspects of the reform for consideration leading up to the February Member club engagement.

With any change communication is important, so before Monday 18 December an EOI will go out for clubs to put forward their Board Liaison.

 

EOI Appointed Directors

Before Monday 18 December an EOI will go out for two (2) appointed directors to join the Board, both will be targeted to women, to achieve much needed gender equity on the Board.

 

State Coach Positions, State Team Manager, Adaptive State Judo Coach and State Kata Coach

A reminder that the EOI for State Coaches has gone out. Closes 5 pm on 15 December. See the following for more details: https://www.revolutionise.com.au/judosa/news/eoi-for-the-position-of-state-teamcoach-has-now-been-released/

Also the EOI for State Teram Manager has gone out and also closes 5pm on 15 December 2023.  See the following for more details: https://www.revolutionise.com.au/judosa/news/eoi-for-state-team-manager/

It has been determined that the State Adaptive/No Limits and Kata coach will be decided upon in 2024 following the EOI process for State Team players to ascertain the demand for the positions, and from that pick the best approach to facilitate that expertise.

 

Canberra International Open

For the Shiai and Kata tribe, entries for this one opens 13.12.2023, details @ https://www.ausjudo.com.au/cio

 

Judo Australia calls for Expressions of Interest to join the National Adaptive Judo Committee

Judo Australia has called for members to join the National Adaptive Judo Committee (7 members). No Limits Judo in Australia has been previously run by an incredibly passionate group of members who have lifted the profile of Adaptive Judo in Australia to amazing levels. JA believe that with stronger support from the JA team they can lift again to new heights.

Expression of Interest will close January 31st, 2024

If interested please send a covering letter along with a short CV detailing your experience to Beck Hamilton - CEO Judo Australia - bhamilton@ausjudo.com.au

More details @ https://www.ausjudo.com.au/single-post/judo-australia-calls-for-expressions-of-interest-to-join-the-national-adaptive-judo-committee

 

Judo Australia to appoint New National Para Pathways Program Lead

Judo Australia is seeking to develop their National Para Pathways Program as we all move #onestepcloser to judo supremacy at the Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2032. 

They are seeking an accomplished coach and program leader who must have experience as an athlete and/or coach in Para Judo at the national and international level.  

They are currently funded at 10 hours per week. Initially part-time role/professional services agreement could be expected to expand with their roster of athletes and increased para funding as we move closer to 2032.

More details @ https://www.ausjudo.com.au/single-post/judo-australia-to-appoint-new-national-para-pathways-program-lead

 

If you have any feedback, or concerns, in relation to this issue of "from The Board" please feel free to provide it to secretary@judoSA.com.au

Yours In Judo

The Board

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