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The second National Grading of 2019 take place the 16th June 2019 Some important notes: 1. the IJA has brought in pre-registration for National Gradings to include payment – so no payment on the day – please register for the next National Grading – details below https://irishjudoassociation.ie/policies-forms/  click on the white box with 3 blackRead more

Jim O’Sullivan RIP The Executive Committee, the judo office and members of the Irish Judo Association wish to extend their condolences to Patrick O’Sullivan Waterford Judo Club and his brother Michael O’Sullivan Cork City Judo Club and their extended family on the passing of their father Jim.  Jim was a founding member of Cork JudoRead more

The Referee Commission & Development Commission are hosting a Beginner Course for Referees. Course Fee is €10.00. Sylvia O’Flynn is the contact, please email sylvia.oflynn@irishjudoassociation.ie to book your place. See here for more detailsRead more

All Ireland Schools 2019 – Entry List Please see attached All Ireland Schools Entry List for our event Sunday 19th May 2019. All Ireland Schools 2019 – Entry List If you have any queries regarding same, please email the office: admin@irishjudoassociation.ie Coaches are reminded that only those who registered for a Coach Pass through theRead more

Ray Stears announces the 2nd June 2019 for the next RESUS First Aid Course. This will include CPR/AED first aid course with a 2 year international certification. The course will be held in Portmarnock Community Centre, Portmarnock starting at 1pm for 3 hours, course fee is €65.00 including registration to the Irish Heart Foundation. PlacesRead more

***Close Date Extended – All Ireland Schools 2019*** Due to some calls to the Competitions Chair over the weekend and today, the close date has been extended to midnight Wednesday the 15th May 2019 to allow for further entries after judo classes tonight & tomorrow night. The entry system will automatically close at 11.59pm WednesdayRead more

Points Won & KYU Grades Promotions – NI Open 2019 Please see below an update on Points Won & KYU Grade Promotions Points Won NI Open 2019 Any queries, please email Harry at: harry.mcguigan@irishjudoassociation.ieRead more

IJA Level 1 Coaching Course – Ulster Reminder – Close Date Level 1 Coaching Course 20th May 2019 The Coaching Commission announces that the next Level 1 Coaching Course will be held in Edmond Rice College, Newtownabbey, Co Antrim This is a four day course over two weekends 25th & 26th May and 21st &Read more

All Ireland Schools 2019 Reminder – Close Date 13th May 2019 – All Ireland Schools Championships The Irish Judo Association will host the All Ireland Schools Championships on the 19th May 2019 Outlines are now available – Outlines All Ireland Schools 2019 Direct Link to entry system: https://www.onlineentries.co.uk/events/ija/20190519.php All Ireland Schools 2019Read more

Welcome to Lumen Christi College On behalf of the President Mr Seán Fleming, the Executive Board and our members, we would like to welcome Lumen Christi College to the Irish Judo Association. Head Coach Eoghan Barr is very excited to open up a new school club in the Derry region.  Eoghan is well known inRead more