BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//British Judo Association - ECPv6.17.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.britishjudo.org.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for British Judo Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261014T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261014T203000 DTSTAMP:20251105T084109Z CREATED:20251105T084048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T084109Z UID:464307-1792004400-1792009800@www.britishjudo.org.uk SUMMARY:JudoScotland Time Keeping Online Course - 14 Oct 26 DESCRIPTION:Becoming a timekeeper/scorer is the starting point of your officiating journey in judo. \nIf you are new to judo and/or want to help out at competitions then this is the officiating role for you. \nThis course will be delivered initially online and a mentor system will be put into place at competitions. This course focuses on understanding the basics of a judo contest and the role of the timekeeper and scorer plays during competition judo. \nOn successful completion of the training programme\, candidates will be able to act as JudoScotland timekeepers and scorers at British Judo/JudoScotland events and competitions full support will be given to candidates at events. \nWhat do you need before you can sign up? \n\nBe at least 10 years of age\nGood communication and ‘people skills’\nTraining details\n\nCandidates undergo ‘on the job’ training at a competition in order to become timekeepers/scorers. As part of their training candidates learn: \n\nAn awareness of referee words and signals which require action from them as Timekeepers/Scorers\nAn ability to time keep and score effectively including when to re-set at the end of the contest\nAn awareness of procedure when osaekomi is on at the end of contest time\nA basic understanding of scoring and penalty systems\n\nhttps://www.judoscotland.com/event/judoscotland-time-keeping-online-course-2/ URL:https://www.britishjudo.org.uk/event/judoscotland-time-keeping-online-course-14-oct-26/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Officials ORGANIZER;CN="JudoScotland":MAILTO:info@judoscotland.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261018 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261019 DTSTAMP:20260928T072212Z CREATED:20260928T072212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T072212Z UID:470142-1792281600-1792367999@www.britishjudo.org.uk SUMMARY:Referring Rules Update - 18 Oct 26 - Limavady DESCRIPTION:Sunday 18th October 2026 – 09:30-13:00 \nVenue Sports Hall St Mary’s High School\, Limavady \nFurther details and how to book via chairman@nijudo.com \nThis is a British Judo Association Licensed Coach Education/Revalidation Course URL:https://www.britishjudo.org.uk/event/referring-rules-update-18-oct-26-limavady/ CATEGORIES:Revalidation ORGANIZER;CN="Russell Brown":MAILTO:chairman@nijudo.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261018T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261018T160000 DTSTAMP:20260106T102804Z CREATED:20260106T102804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T102804Z UID:465319-1792314000-1792339200@www.britishjudo.org.uk SUMMARY:Nage-waza ura-no-kata - 18 Oct 26 - Rochdale DESCRIPTION:The aim of this course is to introduce players to Nage-Waza Ura-No-Kata (Forms of Counter Techniques to Throwing). This kata focuses on the principles of countering an opponent’s throwing techniques through correct posture\, timing\, movement\, and the effective use of balance and momentum. \nNage-Waza Ura-No-Kata consists of a structured series of counter-techniques\, demonstrating responses to common throwing attacks using hand\, hip\, foot\, and sacrifice techniques. The course provides an excellent opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of counter-throwing principles\, tactical awareness\, and their application within randori\, competition\, and self-defense. \nThis is a British Judo Association Licensed Coach Education Course and is worth one credit. \nThe course is limited to 20 places due to the size of the tatami. \nEligibility requirements: \n\nCurrent FULL BJA membership\nMinimum grade of 3rd Kyu (Green Belt)\n\nParticipants are ideally encouraged to attend with a partner to practice with; however\, we will endeavor to pair up individuals where required. \nFurther information available from: seannuttall@hotmail.co.uk \nThis is a British Judo Licenced Coach Education / Revalidation Course URL:https://www.britishjudo.org.uk/event/nage-waza-ura-no-kata-18-oct-26-rochdale/ LOCATION:Rochdale Judo Club\, Trafalger Street\, Rochdale\, Greater Manchester\, OL16 2DR\, England CATEGORIES:Kata,Revalidation ORGANIZER;CN="Sean Nuttall":MAILTO:seannuttall@hotmail.co.uk GEO:53.6209314;-2.1479827 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Rochdale Judo Club Trafalger Street Rochdale Greater Manchester OL16 2DR England;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Trafalger Street:geo:-2.1479827,53.6209314 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261018T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261018T160000 DTSTAMP:20260219T123932Z CREATED:20260203T080542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T123932Z UID:466056-1792317600-1792339200@www.britishjudo.org.uk SUMMARY:Nage No Kata Course - 18 Oct 26 - Croydon Judo Club DESCRIPTION:Sunday 18th October 2026  – 10am-4pm (registration 9:30am) at Croydon Judo Club \nNage no kata course will option to take kata certificate examinations. \nContact Adam Plinston via tatsfieldmartialarts@gmail.com for more information and how to book. \nThis is a British Judo Association Licensed Coach Education/Revalidation Course \n  \n  URL:https://www.britishjudo.org.uk/event/nage-no-kata-course-18-oct-26-croydon-judo-club/ LOCATION:Croydon Judo Club\, 38 Morland Avenue\, Croydon\, CR0 6EA\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Kata,Revalidation ORGANIZER;CN="Adam Plinston":MAILTO:tatsfieldmartialarts@gmail.com GEO:51.3820934;-0.0855067 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Croydon Judo Club 38 Morland Avenue Croydon CR0 6EA United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=38 Morland Avenue:geo:-0.0855067,51.3820934 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261020T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261020T183000 DTSTAMP:20260610T073043Z CREATED:20260610T073043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T073043Z UID:468281-1792515600-1792521000@www.britishjudo.org.uk SUMMARY:BJA Safeguarding Children & Adults Refresher - 20 Oct 26 - Online Interactive Classroom DESCRIPTION:BJA safeguarding Children & Adults refresher Course for those who completed either a face-to-face or Online Classroom course last time only. \nTuesday 20th October 2026 17:00-18:30 – Online Interactive Classroom (via MS Teams) \nRegister here to be informed on future course dates\nWe look forward to you joining us on the this BJA Safeguarding Refresher Course which is an alternative to eLearning certification. You MUST have completed either a face-to-face or Online Classroom course last time\, if in doubt what you did last time please contact coaching@britishjudo.org.uk to request if this course is applicable to you. This course is not valid for new Coaches or Club Welfare Officers who have not previously completed Safeguarding Training. \nThis will be blended learning experience online with interactive activities\, you will need to have your camera on for the duration of this training. \nCourse aim & learning outcomes: \nAim: To promote best for Safeguarding with Children & Young People and Adults within the BJA \nYou must be aged 18 or over to attend this course\nLearning Outcomes: \n\nTo understand the policies\, procedures and legislation which underpin our role\nTo increase skills and confidence when engaging with safeguarding issues and in recognising the indicators of abuse\nTo promote best practice when contributing to ‘recognising\, responding\, referring & recording’ safeguarding concerns\nUnderstanding the impact of abuse and trauma on children\nTo gain up to date knowledge on current issues of risk that impact on Children & Young People\nTo raise awareness and familiarisation of BJA and local procedures relating to referrals & reporting\n\nBJA are offering the children & adult safeguarding course as an online interactive classroom for not just CWOs and Coaches as a revalidation but this is open to referees\, officials\, Tournament Directors etc. Its about a space for learning and continuous professional development. \nWe look forward to seeing you on the training. \nIf you are a BJC or AJA member please confirm your organisation will accept this renewal before booking. \nRegister here to be informed on future course dates\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nIf the form does not appear below it is likely due to your device settings.\nPlease clear your “Cookies” and/or open this page in a private window IE. Incognito/InPrivate mode.\n\n\n \n \n BJA safeguarding Children & Adults refresher - 20 Oct 26 - Online Interactive Classroom\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n \n BJA Membership number(Required)Please provide your BJA Membership number\, put N/A if you do not have a membership or are unsure. If you are BJC put "BJC" or AJA put "AJA"\nIf you are a member of the BJC or AJA please select (different pricing)ONLY SELECT IF YOU ARE NOT A MEMBER OF THE BJA\n \n AJA\n \n \n BJC\n Contact Phone(Required)Club(Required)If you do not have a club put N/AOver 18(Required)\n \n Yes\, I am aged 18 or over\n BJA safeguarding Children & Adults refresher - 20 Oct 26 - Online Interactive Classroom\n \n \n Price:\n \n \n \n AJA/BJC Member: BJA safeguarding Children & Adults refresher - 20 Oct 26 - Online Interactive Classroom\n \n \n Price:\n \n \n \n Pre-payment codePlease only use if you have pre-paid for the course Please confirm you did either a face-to-face or Online Classroom last time(Required)This course is not suitable for initial Safeguarding certification. if in doubt what you did last time please contact coaching@britishjudo.org.uk to request if this course is applicable to you.\n \n Yes\, this course is applicable to me.\n Total\n £ 0.00\n \n Credit Card(Required)\n \n Submit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFor further information on how we handle your data\, please read our Privacy Notice: https://www.britishjudo.org.uk/privacy-policy/ \n  URL:https://www.britishjudo.org.uk/event/bja-safeguarding-children-adults-refresher-20-oct-26-online-interactive-classroom/ LOCATION:MS Teams CATEGORIES:Coaching,Safeguarding ORGANIZER;CN="British Judo Safeguarding":MAILTO:safeguarding@britishjudo.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261024 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261025 DTSTAMP:20260720T092551Z CREATED:20250918T125317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T092551Z UID:463435-1792800000-1792886399@www.britishjudo.org.uk SUMMARY:BJA Level 1 Coaching Course - 24th & 25th October 2026 - Higham and Rushden - FULLY BOOKED DESCRIPTION:THIS COURSE IS FULLY BOOKED THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST\nThe BJA Level 1 award is the starting point for your coaching journey in judo.\nIf you are new to coaching judo\, have limited coaching knowledge or want to get more involved in your club\, then this is the course for you. \nThe course focuses on the ‘how to coach skills’ using practical technical examples (where relevant) to apply these skills; basic technical principles of ne-waza and tachi-waza; health and safety; and basic judo rules. \nOn successful completion of this course candidates will receive a British Judo Association Level 1 coaching award and will be equipped to work under supervision of BJA Level 2 or higher valid coach on any relevant coaching sessions. Once they have turned 18 years of age\, a BJA Level 1 coach may\, upon the discretion of BJA Level 2 or higher valid coach\, also work independently under supervised instruction. \nThe course will run across two days on one weekend\, you will need to attend both days. \nVenue: Higham and Rushden Judo Club\, Wellingborough Road\, Rushden NN10 6BQ \nDay One: Saturday 24 October 2026 – 09:00am start \nDay Two / Assessment: Sunday 25 October 2026 – 09:00am start \nWhat do you need before you can sign up? \n\nBe at least 16 years of age\nBe a current member of the British Judo Association\nHold a minimum British Judo Association 2nd Kyu Grade\nHave a good knowledge of the British Judo Mon and Kyu Grade Syllabi\nBe able to communicate effectively in English (listening\, speaking\, reading and writing)\n\nCourse details\nCandidates are required to complete a Portfolio Tasks within six month of their assessment. These tasks include: \n\nFour session plans (minimum of two session plans to be completed before assessment day)\nTwo ne-waza and two tachi-waza coaching point diagrams\nHealth and Safety task – facility check and basic first aid\nSafeguarding and Protecting Children\nContest Rules\n\nFor more information about the course\, please contact dermot.heslop@britishjudo.org.uk\nTHIS COURSE IS FULLY BOOKED THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST\nContact coaching@britishjudo.org.uk to be added to the reserve list \n\n\nFor further information on how we handle your data\, please read our Privacy Notice: https://www.britishjudo.org.uk/privacy-policy/ URL:https://www.britishjudo.org.uk/event/bja-level-1-coaching-course-24th-25th-october-2026-higham-and-rushden/ LOCATION:Higham and Rushden Judo Club\, Higham and Rushden - Unit 5\, Factory 2\, Sanders lodge industrial estate\, Wellingborough Road\, Rushden\, Northamptonshire\, NN10 6BQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Coaching ORGANIZER;CN="Dermot Heslop":MAILTO:dermot.heslop@britishjudo.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261024T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261024T150000 DTSTAMP:20260923T130605Z CREATED:20260903T134737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T130605Z UID:469828-1792834200-1792854000@www.britishjudo.org.uk SUMMARY:Play Their Way - British Judo Coach Engagement Day DESCRIPTION:Join Play Their Way & British Judo for an exciting event in Walsall.\nLearn more about child-first coaching and ways to apply it in your coaching sessions so you can give children and young people the most positive and fun experience possible. \nRegistration will open at 9:30am with the event due to commence promptly at 10am. \nActivities on the day will include: \n– An introduction to the Play Their Way movement\, child-first coaching and how it can help you.\n– A workshop on children’s rights and child-first coaching led by UNICEF UK\n– A coaching observation session\, followed by practical applications\n– A reflective session on the learnings from the day \nDate: Saturday 24 October 2026 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM \nThis event will be a licensed British Judo Coach Revalidation event \nClick here to book now URL:https://www.britishjudo.org.uk/event/play-their-way-british-judo-coach-engagement-day/ LOCATION:British Judo National Training Centre\, University of Wolverhampton (Walsall Campus)\, Gorway Road\, Walsall­\, West Midlands\, WS1 3BD\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Coaching,Course,Revalidation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.britishjudo.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Judo__Email-Header-1-600px-x-300px.png ORGANIZER;CN="British Judo Association":MAILTO:bja@britishjudo.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261025T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261025T150000 DTSTAMP:20260903T141521Z CREATED:20260903T141455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T141521Z UID:469834-1792920600-1792940400@www.britishjudo.org.uk SUMMARY:Club Accelerator Day: Excellence (Walsall) - 25 Oct 26 DESCRIPTION:Date / Times: Sunday 25th October 2026 – 09:30-15:00 \nVenue: British Judo Centre of Excellence\, University of Wolverhampton\, Walsall Campus Gorway Road Walsall\, West Midlands WS1 3BD \nCost: Free \nClub Accelerator Day: Excellence \nBuilding on the success of our well‑received Club Accelerator Day: Vision\, this next stage of the journey is designed for clubs and businesses that are ready to move from identifying their ambitions to delivering them. Drawing on feedback from previous attendees\, Club Accelerator Day: Excellence focuses on the practical actions\, systems\, and behaviours that help organisations deliver consistently high‑quality experiences and achieve sustainable growth. \nThroughout the day\, attendees will explore what excellence looks like within their own environment\, review the experiences they provide to members and their workforce\, and identify practical ways to strengthen recruitment\, retention\, engagement\, and organisational effectiveness. Workshops will encourage reflection\, discussion\, and action planning\, ensuring participants leave with tangible ideas they can implement immediately. \nWhat to expect \n– Reflect on your current position and progress since developing your vision\n– Explore how to create outstanding experiences for members\, volunteers\, coaches\, and staff\n– Understand the role of onboarding in improving retention and long‑term participation\n– Review your workforce needs and identify opportunities to strengthen capability and sustainability\n– Learn from shared experiences\, case studies\, partner organisations\, and fellow clubs\n– Develop a practical action plan to help move your organisation from vision to excellence \nWhy attend? \n– Gain practical tools and ideas that can be applied immediately\n– Learn from the experiences of other clubs\, businesses\, and partners\n– Identify opportunities to improve member and workforce experiences\n– Strengthen your organisation’s foundations for long‑term growth and success\n– Leave with a clear set of actions and priorities for the months ahead \nThis workshop is ideal for club leaders\, coaches\, volunteers\, committee members\, administrators\, and business owners who have already established a vision for their organisation and are ready to take the next step towards excellence. \nThis is a British Judo Association Licensed Coach Education / Revalidation Course \n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nIf the form does not appear below it is likely due to your device settings.\nPlease clear your “Cookies” and/or open this page in a private window IE. Incognito/InPrivate mode.\n\n \n \n Club Accelerator Day: Excellence (Walsall) - 25 Oct 26\n \n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Gender*MaleFemaleTransgenderDate of Birth*\n \n \n \n \n \n Club Name*If you are not a member of a club please put N/AAre you a registered BJA member?*\n \n Yes\n \n \n No\n Please state which Association you are affiliated to*Please selectJudoScotlandNI JudoWelsh JudoLicence Number*Grade*Please select3rd Kyu2nd Kyu1st Kyu1st Dan2nd Dan3rd Dan4th Dan5th Dan6th Dan7th Dan8th DanAre you a Coach?*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Coaching level*Please advise your coaching level\, if not a coach put "Not Coach"Contact Phone Number*Email*\n \n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n Ethnicity*Please selectAsian British BangladeshiAsian British IndianBangladeshiBlack AfricanBlack BritishBlack CarribeanChineseIndianMixed White and AsianMixed White and Black AfricanMixed White and Black CaribbeanOtherOther AsianOther BlackOther MixedOther WhitePakistaniWhite BritishWhite EuropeanWhite IrishWhite Non EuropeanPrefer not to sayDisability*Do you consider yourself to have a disability?YesNoIf yes\, what is the nature of your disabilityHearingLearningPhysicalVisualMobilityMultipleOtherPrefer not to sayWhy do you wish to attend this course?*Please explain your motivations for attending?Coach Notification - Club Accelerator Day: Excellence (Walsall) - 25 Oct 26\n \n \n Price:\n \n \n \n This course is Free to attendTotal\n £ 0.00\n \n \n Submit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  URL:https://www.britishjudo.org.uk/event/club-accelerator-day-excellence-walsall-25-oct-26/ LOCATION:British Judo Centre of Excellence\, University of Wolverhampton\, Walsall Campus Gorway Road\, Walsall\, West Midlands\, WS1 3BD\, England CATEGORIES:Revalidation ORGANIZER;CN="Nick Shepherd":MAILTO:nick.shepherd@britishjudo.org.uk GEO:52.5715171;-1.9689208 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=British Judo Centre of Excellence University of Wolverhampton Walsall Campus Gorway Road Walsall West Midlands WS1 3BD England;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=University of Wolverhampton\, Walsall Campus Gorway Road:geo:-1.9689208,52.5715171 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261031 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261101 DTSTAMP:20260420T122017Z CREATED:20260420T122017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T122017Z UID:467369-1793404800-1793491199@www.britishjudo.org.uk SUMMARY:Emergency First Aid at Work and Safeguarding 1 Day Course - Newton Abbott DESCRIPTION:Ensure the safety and well-being of your workplace or Training Centre with our Emergency First Aid at Work and Safeguarding Adults and Children Course\, designed to provide you with the essential skills and knowledge to respond effectively in an emergency. \nWhat You’ll Learn: \nBasic Life Support (BLS): Learn how to perform CPR\, manage breathing difficulties\, and handle situations like choking or unconsciousness.\nInjury Management: Gain the skills to treat a wide range of injuries\, from minor cuts and burns to sprains\, fractures\, and head injuries.\nEmergency Protocols: Understand how to assess a situation quickly\, make life-saving decisions\, and provide first aid until professional help arrives.\nFirst Aid Kit Knowledge: Know how to use the contents of a first aid kit effectively and when to replace or replenish supplies.\nLegal Responsibilities: Understand the legal aspects of providing first aid\, including your duty of care and how to protect yourself when giving aid. \nYou will learn the importance of person-centred care and the profound benefits of putting the child’s voice at the heart of every session. Every child has the fundamental right to play\, the right to be heard\, and the right to develop.\nThis course will help you explore how to embed child-first principles to empower you to fulfil your safeguarding responsibilities by demonstrating a robust level of care that ensures the welfare and happiness of every child\, young person and adult. \nMultiple Dates: \nSat 30th May\nMon 15th June\nSat 27th June\nMon 13th July\nMon 14th September\nSat 26th September\nSat 31st October\nMon 16th November\nSat 8th November \nFree Parking on site \nThis is a combined 1 day course so it would be advisable to bring lunch. \nContact 3cptraining@gmail.com to book URL:https://www.britishjudo.org.uk/event/emergency-first-aid-at-work-and-safeguarding-1-day-course-newton-abbott/2026-10-31/ LOCATION:WBB Judo Club\, Abbrook Park\, Strap Lane\, Sandygate\, Newton Abbot\, Devon\, TQ12 3LN\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:First Aid,Safeguarding ORGANIZER;CN="Matthew Williams":MAILTO:3cptraining@gmail.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR