Due to the Olympic Games, a number of coaches and athletes being away at different events, and a number of NSW Community Series events in which all our athletes can compete, the second of our club-hosted NSW Mons and Junior (U/11) NSW competition for this year is cancelled. We will resume this event next year.
Beginning from Thursday 25th July, we will introduce a “Fundamental Junior Class” from 5.00-6.00pm on Thursdays only (at this stage). This class will be specifically designed for all Juniors (turning 9 to 14yo in 2024) who are less experienced and less skilled including all beginners.
Apologies if this is an inconvenience for some parents whose children currently participate in the 6.00-7.30pm Junior class but this restructure is in the best interests of all of our Junior members.
Mina Woo, Jacinta Vumbaca and Lynne McCredden will also be supporting this class.
Nick Murkins, the Budokan Member Protection Officer (MPO) has been working on policies and procedures which will support the club’s desire to protect our most valuable assets, our children. The documents have been prepared and are currently being reviewed by the club Committee. Once finalised, we will send them to all Committee members, coaches, assistant coaches and regular coaching supporters, with a requirement for each person to formally agree to, comply with and enforce the requirements. We would then circulate all the documents to all club members. This would be done via a display at the club for review with signage to identify them. There would be a provision available for members and parents to provide feedback. We would also add a link to our website. The documents would be periodically reviewed and updated as required.
On Tuesday 4th June between the Junior and Senior classes, we will be making presentations to all Budokan athletes and officials participating in the Nationals.
Due to the amount of club athlete and coach participation at the Nationals over the 7th – 10th June long weekend at the Gold Coast, some classes will have to be cancelled as follows:
