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IJA Return to the Mat Protocols – Update 1st July 2021 The IJA has received an update from Sport Ireland regarding the impact of the Irish Government announcement on Covid19 on the 29th of June regarding pausing indoor sport and contact judo for the 26 counties, the July 5th proposals have been paused provisionally untilRead more

Sport Ireland announces €4million in funding for Women in Sport in 2021 and 2022. Sport Ireland today announced an investment in its Women in Sport Programme of €4million over the two years 2021 and 2022. This investment aims to support NGBs and enhance all aspects of female involvement across the Women in Sport policy targetRead more

Support Your Association Using The Arachas Affliate Program We are excited to inform you that we have a new partnership arrangement with Arachas Corporate Insurance Brokers for members, families and friends of the Irish Judo Association. This program gives you access to a digital platform where you can purchase great value Car, Home or Van InsuranceRead more

World Judo Championships – Bronze Medal Fight for Megan Megan Fletcher fights for Bronze in the World Judo Championships in Hungary today at approx 4pm. Follow her at https://www.ijf.org/competition/2239 We wish you the very best Megan from everyone in Irish Judo!Read more

The Coaching Commission and the Irish Judo Association is delighted to announce that an Introduction to Judo course has been approved by Sport Ireland Coaching following recent submissions by the Coaching Commission via the Irish Judo Association. This course will be the first step on the coaching ladder to provide a pathway for long termRead more

IJA Return to the Mat Protocols – Update 7th June 2021 The IJA office has received updates from Sport Ireland with regards to Return to Sport for our clubs operating within the 26 counties. Please find attached details on the current protocols following recent government announcements. Irish Judo Back to the Mat Guidelines June 2021Read more

IJA Individual Licence Fee Reduction The Executive Committee has met recently to discuss the ongoing impact of Covid 19 on the sport of judo and our clubs. The IJA offered discounted IJA individual memberships and club affiliations in January 2021. As part of the continued commitment to clubs re-opening, the IJA will discount the costRead more

World Judo Championships Seniors Hungary 2021 We wish Nathon & Megan and the athlete support team of Ciaran, Luke & Juergen the very best of luck at the World Championships in Budapest, Hungary starting 6th June 2021. We are also delighted to note Benjamin successfully came through a training camp in Valencia on his roadRead more

IJA Return to the Mat Protocols – Update 24th May 2021 The IJA office has received updates from Sport NI with regards to Return to Sport for our clubs operating within the 6 counties. Please find attached details on the current protocols following recent government announcements. Irish Judo Back to the Mat Guidelines May 24thRead more

Nutrition Seminar for IJA Coaches – 11th June 2021 Nutrition Seminar for IJA coaches hosted by the IJA Coaching Commission with guest presenter Sharon Madigan from Sport Ireland Institute. IJA licence 2021 required, credit in place for CPD/Re-validation for IJA coaches. Free Admission – register through Eventbrite here Limited to 50 places Close Date forRead more