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Sussex Police has donated
£250 to Rising Sun Judo Club towards the purchase new mats.
The highly-regarded club
prides itself on being a non-profit making organisation and has
been since it was founded in 1990.
The donation comes from
Sussex Police’s Property Fund which makes charitable donations
to location organisations. Rising Sun Judo Club was nominated
for funding by Sussex Police Staff Safety Trainer Steve Eldridge
who has been training with the club for two years.
Police Sergeant Stuart
Hatton from Worthing Neighbourhood Police Team presented the cheque
at the club and said: "Sussex Police are very pleased to
support Rising Sun Judo Club.
“I know of the excellent
the club does with local youngsters and the self discipline and
respect that judo encourages are great attributes."
Police Sergeant Stuart Hatton and Rising Sun head coach
David Wright
Rising Sun Judo Club head
coach Dave Wright said: “We were delighted to receive a cheque
for £250 from the Police Property Fund, and would like to thank
them for this kind donation and Steve Eldridge for his work in
this.
“Judo mats are expensive
items, as they must be sealed for hygiene purposes, have a non-slip
surface underneath and still be able to withstand the weight of
a human body being thrown with force.
“We have been saving for
new mats so we can continue to provide what is probably the best
all round self defence system for children as well as adults and
so this donation is a most welcome boost to our efforts.
Rising Sun Judo Club train
at Worthing Leisure Centre, Shaftesbury Avenue, Worthing, BN12
4ET. For training times and further information please visit www.risingsunjudo.co.uk
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