Update on All Ireland Schools Event
From the Northern Ireland Judo Board: ‘The All Ireland Schools Competition 2023 is open to NIJF members who meet the entry criteria. Be advised, however, that NIJF members born after…
A weekend of fantastic Judo, fun and making new friends! The City of Derry Airport N.I. Open is hailed a success.
On the weekend of the 22nd and 23rd of April, the Foyle Arena welcomed over 535 competitors from across the UK, Europe and beyond to take part in the Northern…
Lead Performance Coach – Applications Open
We are pleased to announce that applications for the position of the Northern Ireland Judo Federation Lead Performance Coach are now open. This role will be integral to the NIJF…
Congratulations Kathleen
One of the Federations longest serving members Kathleen Keaveney was recently awarded her honorary black belt. Kathleen has been integral in the growth and development of the Omagh and Fintona…
Update on the departure of Ciaran Ward
The Northern Ireland Judo Board of Directors would like to inform the membership and the further Judo family of the resignation of Ciaran Ward, Lead Performance Coach for the Northern…
Coaching Conference – Empowering Coaches to progress players and make everyone welcome on the mats
On the weekend of the 24th and 25th February, the Northern Ireland Judo Federation staged their Coaching Conference in the Longtower and the Racquets Club, Lisburn. The first Conference after…
Congratulations to our Sport Maker Harry Isaacs!
The Sport Northern Ireland Sport Maker awards were recently delivered to clubs and institutions around Northern Ireland. The purpose of the awards, is to recognise the people that hold the…
Chairman’s Christmas Message
It’s that time of year (which seems to have come all too quickly), where we reflect on what has happened in 2022… Coming out of the shadow of Covid19 wasn’t…
Update to the anti doping – prohibited list – 2023
The UKAD has released it’s summary of the prohibited list in regards to clean sport and anti-doping. All Judo players should make themselves aware of the changes, and special attention…
A night to remember and not just because of the awards!
On the 15th of October, the first ever Northern Ireland Judo Gala Dinner was held in the Dunsilly Hotel. With over 100 people in the room, from the start to…