SCHOOL 2 DOJO ONLINE TOOLKIT

The BJA has launched its School 2 Dojo programme, which will simplify its approach to assisting its clubs to build successful links with local schools.

School 2 Dojo is a user-friendly brand that will be embraced by schools, teachers, coaches, judoka, and parents alike, reaching more key audiences than ever before.

A key aspect of the programme is to provide clubs with the necessary knowledge and resources in order to promote the sport and their club.

The available resources to start the process of linking with a local school are:

A who’s who guide – Getting to speak to the correct person makes the process much simpler.

Teacher and Partnership Development Manager – Introduction letters to introduce the sport and your club.  Link requires a BJA membership area login.

BJA School-Club Link Agreement – This will highlight how the link will work and ensure what each partner has committed.

School & School Sport Partnership Gradings – The criteria for each grade of link between schools and the club.

When you have got a signed School-Club Link Agreement and submitted your Clubmark folder, if successful, you will receive your Bronze Clubmark certificate, a resource pack request form, a Yellow belt grade certificate and a letter for the named school.

SCHOOL 2 DOJO RESOURCE KIT

The School 2 Dojo Resource Kit will be provided only to Clubmark Clubs (and who therefore have a formal School Club Link Agreement in place).

Once the club is awarded Clubmark they can fill in a request form for a free School 2 Dojo Resource Kit. They will return this to Head Office and in return receive the pack, which will include:

•  A one page guide to best practice when working with schools

•  A supply of School 2 Dojo judo leaflets (100) to give out during assemblies or sessions - Vibrant and child appealing welcome to judo, and signposting to their local club (box on the back so that the club can write their name, address and telephone number).

•  School 2 Dojo Posters (10) etc - Eye catching judo poster with signposting to their local judo club (box for the club to write their name, address and telephone number). These can be displayed in schools, PE departments etc.

•  A t-shirt with School 2 Dojo branding - which the coach can wear when they visit the school or take a taster session or assembly (only available to NEWLY accredited clubs).

•  2 taster session plans – For 1 or 2 coaches to deliver a fun and informative taster session in assemblies or lunchtimes.

A further supply of posters and flyers are available at a charge. A full price list will be supplied with the free resource pack.

This Resource and Toolkit will totally revolutionise the way that clubs work with schools and attract pupils – giving them a brand to use which will instill them with confidence and increase their professionalism/image when dealing with schools.

For more information please contact Daniel Griffin at danielgriffin@britishjudo.org.uk or 07817 995093

It should be clear that the School 2 Dojo is a BJA brand available for Clubmark clubs who wish to link with schools and attract young people from schools into clubs. It is not to encourage coaches/clubs to charge for continuous activity within an educational environment, which will not ultimately result in transition from school to dojo.