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JUDO NSW AND BUDOKAN COVID-RELATED POLICY

The Judo NSW policy still applies whereby all people aged 16 years and over attending all Judo NSW events need to be double vaccinated. Therefore confirming proof of double vaccination is now a condition of entry/participation to any Judo NSW run event for people 16 years and above whether participating as a competitor, coach, official, volunteer, or spectator. Further extension of this condition includes representation in NSW teams, training, and education programs run in person by Judo NSW. 

  • Judo NSW has left the decision of vaccination status with individual clubs regarding training at their clubs.  Budokan Judo Club’s position is that everyone is able to come back to training. Obviously we prefer double vaccination for all those who are eligible but NSW Health has opened up gym and martial arts activities to the general population and this is the position that the club is taking. With relaxation of the NSW restrictions, our policy with respect to entry conditions is now:

 

  • No QR Code scanning
  • Temperature testing (37.5 Deg C max)
  • hand sanitising for all
  • wearing of mask for spectators whilst indoors optional
  • no maximum number of 20 spectators but social distancing is encouraged
  • wiping down the mats and furniture at the conclusion of classes

Please make sure you have NO flu-like symptoms if intending to come to the club. If in doubt, please don’t come!

REMINDER OF 2022 BUDOKAN JUDO CLUB KEY DATES

Club opening dates are below in addition to key dates for 2022. Note that Council is installing a new roof and hopefully other building improvements during the week of the Nationals, 10–17 June so no Judo that week. 

  • 14 - 23 Jan 22                  Senior National Training Camp Melbourne (Senior M/W, Junior M/W, Cadet M/W)
  • 20 - 23 Jan 22                  National Futures Camp (for last year Senior B/G and first year Cadets) - cancelled           
  • 24 Jan 22                           First  Monday night 8.00pm class
  • 25 Jan 22                           First Junior 6.00pm and Senior 7.30pm classes (Tuesday/Thursday)
  • 29 Jan 22                           First Saturday sessions (Juniors 2.30pm and Seniors 3.30pm; see note in this newsletter)
  • 2 Feb 22                            First Dinos 5.15pm and Mons 6.00pm classes
  • 5 Feb 22                            Judo NSW Junior Development Squad – NSW Training Centre
  • 19 - 20 Feb 22                 ACT International Open
  • 26 - 27 Feb 22                 Sydney International Open
  • 5 Mar 22                            Judo NSW Junior Development Squad – NSW Training Centre
  • 6 Mar 22                            Budokan Mons/Juniors Tournament
  • 12 – 13 Mar22                 Melbourne International Open
  • 7 – 8 May22                      State Camp (Start of State Squad, location TBA)
  • 10 - 14 Jun22                   2022 Nationals
  • 10 – 17 Jun 22                 Re-roofing of our building (No Judo / no hall availability)
  • 20 Jun 22 TBC                  Mid-Year Committee Meeting
  • 28 Jul – 7 Aug 22             Commonwealth Games (Judo 1-3Aug)
  • 24 – 25 Sep 22                 Gold Coast International Open
  • 15 – 16 Oct 22                 Adelaide International Open
  • 28 – 31 Oct 22                 Perth International Open

BUDOKAN SATURDAY CLASSES RESUME 29TH JANUARY – FORMAT CHANGES

Two classes will now be available to some Budokan members on Saturdays starting this year:

  • 2.30 - 3.30pm Juniors (Junior and Senior Boys and Girls) who have competed at Nationals or will compete at the 2022 Nationals
  • 3.30 - 5.00pm Seniors (Cadets, Junior M/W, Senior M/W) who have competed at Nationals or will compete at the 2022 Nationals

These sessions will be largely technical and competition-based preparation for our higher-level athletes

2022 SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL OPEN - 26TH – 27TH FEBRUARY

Entries are open for the 2022 SIO and close on 13th February. Information sheet and entry can be found at:

 Please note the previous article which described the Judo NSW participation and entry policy as follows:

  • Confirming proof of Double Vaccination is now a condition of entry/participation to any Judo NSW run event for people 16 years and above whether participating as a competitor, coach, official, volunteer, or spectator.

2022 ACT INTERNATIONAL OPEN - 18TH – 20TH FEBRUARY

Entries are open for the 2022 ACTIO and close 4th February (late fee applies after that until 14th February). Information sheet is attached and can be found at: 

 Spectators must also apply on-line. Information on the training camp is at the same link.  Please note due to vaccination requirements at the AIS, all participants and spectators must be double-vaccinated.  The Junior Boys and Girls age category is therefore not being included in the program. It is also likely that some Senior Boys and Girls will not be able to compete due to an inability to get double vaccinated in time. This also applies to all spectators.  Further information of AIS requirements is available at “09122021_ASC-HP-zone-Vaccination-Policy.pdf” on the sportaus.gov.au web page. 

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