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Medway’s growing reputation
as a centre of excellence for judo has received another boost
as Wrenwa Judo Club has become the latest club to receive their
Clubmark Bronze Award.
The judo hotbed now features
four highly-active clubs who have received the coveted Clubmark
Award.
Clubmark is Sport England’s
accreditation for excellence in sports provision for young people.
Successful clubs must demonstrate good management and a commitment
to equality, diversity and safeguarding children, as well as delivering
an excellent playing programme.
Peter Beard, South East
Development Officer for the British Judo Association, praised
the clubs achievements.
“The BJA are very proud
that Wrenwa Judo Club has achieved the bronze status in the Club
Recognition Scheme, the BJA’s term for Sport England’s Clubmark.
“This is a kite mark to
show that the club are meeting minimum operating standards and
that’s great credit to those volunteers working hard at the club.
Beard continued: “It’s
a club with a lovely atmosphere and we recommend you head down
there and check it out in person as they cater for all levels.”
Medway Council’s sports
development team offers support and guidance to help clubs achieve
Clubmark status.
Sports Development Officer
Sarah Dand said: “Clubmark is an excellent way for clubs to demonstrate
quality, but also means parents can feel confident that their
children are safe playing sport.
“We are delighted that
Wrenwa have joined the list of Clubmark judo clubs in Medway and
congratulate everyone involved on their success.”
T o find out more about
applying for Clubmark status, call 01634 338766 or email sportsdevteam@medway.gov.uk
.
For more information about
Wrenwa Judo Club, visit www.wrenwa-judo-club.co.uk
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The British Judo Association
is the National Governing Body for the Olympic Sport of judo in
Great Britain.
The club train at White
Road Community Centre, Chatham. Juniors (5-8 years) train on a
Tuesday at 18:00 – 19:00 while juniors (8-16 years) follow at
19:00 – 20:00. Players (16+) train on the same day at 20:00 –
21:00.
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