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Sport Ireland is currently in the process of developing a Diversity and Inclusion policy to further broaden the scope of its diversity and inclusion remit. Inclusion is a core value of the National Sports Policy 2018-2027 and the policy will build on the success of both the Sport Ireland Policy on Participation in Sport byRead more

IJA Return to the Mat Protocols – Update 6th April 2021 The IJA office has received updates from the relevant bodies within both jurisdictions in Ireland with regards to Return to Sport. Please find attached details on the current protocols following recent government announcements. Irish Judo Back to the Mat Guidelines April 2021 Please noteRead more

A message from the International Judo Federation On April 6 the International Sport community will once again celebrate the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP). Established by the United Nations General Assembly and the International Olympic Committee, April 6 recognizes the role that sport plays in society and its power to fosterRead more

Part of the continuing Women in Sport interviews – Life on the Judo Road – Megan Fletcher March 2021 The past month and a half has been a bit of a whirl wind. From the Grand Slam in Tel Aviv where the IJF chartered planes to get us there. To my younger brother Ben devastatinglyRead more

For any of our Women or Girls in Judo who have an interest – one of the key pillars of the Women in Sport Programme is Coaching & Officiating Join Sport Ireland Coaching as we explore the officiating pathway for females in Ireland and how can they can be improved. Speakers on the day includeRead more

Happy International Women’s Day To all of our wonderful girls and women in Judo #ChooseToChallenge #IWD2021 #ChangeTheNumbers  Read more

IJA Referee & Coach Refresher Course – 11th April 2021 Refresher Course Sunday 11th April 2021 11am-2pm – update on Rules & Regulations regarding refereeing 2020/2021. Open to Referees & Coaches. Free Admission – register through Eventbrite here Limited to 30 places Close Date for Registration: Friday 2nd April 2021 5pm  Read more

Message from the Chair of the IJA Women in Sport Commission – Antoinette Earl If you have ideas for developing judo for women and girls in your club or province and you wish to make an application via Irish Judo to Sport Ireland for funding, please read the guidelines document below and contact me. IRead more

Women in Sport – Female Only Judo Fitness Classes As part of the Women in Sport funding received from Sport Ireland, Ellie Dennis the IJA Women in Sport Ambassador has been undertaking Female Only Judo Fitness Classes for our female members. Calling all female judoka, sign up to the online classes held each Wednesday atRead more

Statement – Ben Fletcher Injury – Grand Slam Tel Aviv IJA High Performance Judoka Ben Fletcher, suffered a fractured leg whilst competing in the Tel Aviv Grand Slam on Saturday the 20th February 2021.  He is now back home receiving the best possible medical care.  Ben is a highly esteemed and valued IJA member andRead more