Congratulations to our Pathway Squad members, off to compete at the Welsh Open!
For the last two years, our Pathway Squad has seen not only growth in numbers, but the growth in ability of our players involved, and it is now time to…
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Some fantastic results and a great initiative are spurring on Northern Ireland Judo for everyone!
We are delighted to announce that we have a haul of medals from the British Adaptive and V.I. Championships! On August the 5th our team from the Northern Ireland Judo…
2 big developments for Northern Ireland Judo!
Over the last few months, work has been taking place on two very important development aspects for the Northern Ireland Judo Federation. The first is the recruitment of a new…
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…
Statement on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
The Northern Ireland Judo Federation wishes to express our sympathy to all of those who mourn the loss of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth I1. Our thoughts and prayers are with…
A massive medal haul for Northern Ireland Judo at the British Adaptive & VI Championships
On Sunday 28th August, some of the Northern Ireland Judo Federation Adaptive Team, went across the water to compete in the British Adaptive & VI Open just outside of Manchester.…
A Commonwealth Games that “exceeded targets”!
The review of the performance of the Commonwealth Games has taken place and for the Northern Ireland Judo competitors, coaching team and support staff, it was a massive success! With…
Unity Weekend – Hailed as a great success
From the 1st to the 3rd of July, the mats in the Lisburn Racquets Club were buzzing as they were filled with Judoka from across Ireland. As part of the…
A fantastic day of fun at the adaptive / inclusion training
On Sunday the mats at the Maghaberry Community Centre were buzzing, as our Adaptive / Inclusion session took place with a fantastic attendance and plenty of smiles! The day even…
“A great day of schools Judo”
On Sunday the 19th June, 150 competitors aged from 8 to 18 took to the competition tatami in the Foyle Arena for the Quo Pro Recruitment Northern Ireland Schools Championship.…
UPDATE – The Quo Pro N.I. Schools Championship
As mentioned before, we had a fantastic response to this event and due to the numbers of entrants, we have had to make a few amendments to the starting times…
Further Competition Dates – NOW RELEASED
Our Events Team have been working hard behind the scenes to bring you the best competition experiences and more importantly the time to prepare! Have a look below at our…
Northern Ireland Judo secures Rank Foundation funding to create employment!
We are delighted to announce, that after a lot of work behind the scenes, the team of Russell Brown, Mark Donald and Robin Newett supported by the NIJF Board have…
New Addition to the Pathway Plans…
Following on from the success of our Pathway Squad sessions which have been taking place across N.I., we’re delighted to announce that at our next session, we will also be…
The Northern Ireland Open hailed as a “massive success”
On the 9th and 10th of April, 420 competitors took to the tatami for the Northern Ireland Open, sponsored by the City of Derry Airport and staged in the Foyle…
Details for catering at the Northern Ireland Open
Unfortunately, due to circumstances beyond our control, there will be no café facilities inside the Foyle Arena during the N I Open weekend. We have however organised a mobile food…
Judoka and officials from N.I. shine at the Schools Championship
On the 12th and 13th of March, the English Institute of Sport played host to the British Schools Judo Championships, and it was fantastic to see players and officials from…
A fantastic day for everyone at the Adaptive Judo Session!
Our Adaptive Session took place on Sunday and it was more than just a session on the mat, as all of the Judoka got a free ticket to Exploris as…
The Northern Ireland Open is BACK!
After a long Covid19 forced hiatus, the Northern Ireland Judo Open returns to the Walled City on the 9th and 10th of April, and the team cannot wait to welcome…
“A fantastic day, and great to be back on the mats!”
On Sunday 27th 2022 the long awaited return to competition started with the Northern Ireland Kyu and Mini-Mon event, held in the Foyle Arena. 120 competitors from 20 different…
Fantastic News for the Northern Ireland Open!
As anticipation builds for our Northern Ireland Open we’re delighted to announce that our friends at The City of Derry Airport will return as our event sponsor! Steve Frazer, Managing…
Peggy leads the way for inclusive Judo!
Congratulations to one of our coaches, Peggy Magee, who has been appointed on a BJA steering group, focusing on making the doors of the Dojo open to everyone. Peggy, who…
MBE Honour for Northern Ireland Judo President
The Northern Ireland Judo Federation is delighted to announce that Dr. Richard Briggs has been included in the New Year’s Honours list and will be receiving an MBE for his…
Chairman’s Christmas Message
The last two years have not been the easiest of times for Judo and Judoka, and certainly some of the toughest that I can remember. However, we have shown strength…
Information on our newly formed Events Commission
Please find a link below from the Northern Ireland Judo Board regarding the formation of the Events Commission. Click here for the Events Commission Board Statement It’s our…
AGM information
The N.I. Judo Federation AGM took place on the 30th November. A full report will be available shortly however, access to the report pack is available here https://www.nijudo.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/AGMreportdigital.pdf Incoming Chairman,…
Events for 2022 are now all set!
Our recently formed events commission have been working hard behind the scenes to get dates for our events and competitions. Our Coaching Conference date is still to be confirmed, but…
Pathway Squad – A Huge Success!
The inaugural Pathway Squad Session took place on Sunday 7th November in the Lisburn Racquets Centre. A great attendance for the first event and from clubs across the country…
Notice of date of AGM 2021
In accordance with section 8.1 of the Northern Ireland Judo Federation Memorandum & Articles of Association please be advised of the following details for the AGM 2021: Date and…
Outreach Coaching Opportunity
Covid impacted all of us massively, both in Judo and in life. Not being able to train for such an extended period, missing our clubs and our friends showed us…
Supporting Parents in Sport Week
We’re dedicated to developing everyone in Judo and especially showing the younger members of society a pathway, both in training and in morality. We all have a role to play…
Inclusive / Adaptive Training Session
We would like to invite members of the Federation or other affiliated Judo Governing Bodies to our first Inclusive / Adaptive training session. 3rd October – Longtower Judo Club –…
Driver Training NI, working with us so everyone can be involved in Judo
As we (hopefully) start to come through the other side of the Covid 19 situation, the Northern Ireland Judo Federation are looking to open the Dojo doors to as many…
QuoPro team up to help us develop the young Judoka
We’re delighted to announce that QuoPro Recruitment will be sponsoring our new Pathway Squad initiative for the Judo players aged 11-15. The Pathway Squad will allow for coaching in a…
Female only sessions available NOW!
We’re delighted to announce a dedicated female only session for those that have considered Judo, and want a trial experience to give it a go! Sessions will begin Monday 2nd…
New Membership Launched!
We’ve listened to your feedback on the introductory license, and we have a new membership option to replace it! New to Judo or cross training with another sport? Use our…
Return to Judo Volume One
Firstly, we’d like to thank you all for your patience as we compiled this document and not rushing ahead with training that may have been against the Government guidelines. Working…
YouTube resources and NIJF JudoGi
Behind the scenes of the Covid lockdown (and with the correct compliance in place) the NIJF team have been working with one of our member clubs, The Judo Academy to…
Coacha work with the NIJF to make club admin easier
Keeping a record of members, payments, grades and administration isn’t the easiest part of a coaches role! The mats are out and all the members are ready to train and…
N I Judo Support for Clubs – Don’t Miss Out
A funding grant was agreed by the NIJF Board and released in July. The grant, up to £200, is to support clubs on their return to activity safely, with help…
Bill and Averil step down
Dear NIJF Membership It is with sincere regret I must inform everyone that, due to personal circumstances, myself and Averil have resigned as Chair and Secretary of the Board of…
Important Safeguarding Notice
Please be aware that there are many differing forums and sites out there in the Digital Judo World, whereby individuals will advertise Judo Coaching or one-to-one coaching in any type…
Mary Peters Trust – Funding Open
Mary Peters Trust have opened applications for funding for 2020. But you will have to be quick… NI Judo applications must be submitted by 5pm Tuesday 20th October to be…
Sported supporting the NIJF clubs
Sported are an established charity helping numerous sporting organisations across the UK. They offer mentorship and assistance with the facets of sports away from the mats, the pitch and the…
UKAD Update
UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) has today published the 2021 UK Anti-Doping Rules which will come into effect on 1 January 2021. These Rules govern anti-doping in the UK and set out…
Parents in Sport Week
Judo as we know it may not be part of the day to day lives that we have, but rest assured we have not stopped our compliance and more importantly…
Covid-19 Update (25/09/20)
Following the recent announcements from the Northern Ireland Executive, we have reviewed the advice and currently the changes do not affect Phase 1 of the NIJF “Safe Return To Judo”…
The Fight Back Against Covid19
When Jigoro Kano, the founder of Judo stated “Fall down 7 times, get up 8” he was instilling a message of resilience through Judo and the principles that it can…
Safeguarding and Designated Officer Workshops
If you need to update some of your certifications, Sport NI have organised the following Safeguarding workshops and Designated Officers training. The online Designated Safeguarding Children’s Officer course occurs over…
Return Update
The British Judo Association have now released their ‘Return to Judo’ guidelines for clubs. The comprehensive documents give full details of procedures clubs must have in place in order to…
Return to Judo update
Return to Judo Update Following the announcements from the Northern Ireland Executive on Thursday 25th June on further easing of lockdown restrictions and communication from Sport NI to Governing Bodies…
Update from the NIJF Board
As the Coronavirus has brought a major hiatus to us being on the mats, we wanted to update you with items that are being discussed, and innovations that are happening…
Your input is needed!
A message from Russell Brown, our Lead Designated Safeguarding Officer… ALL CLUBS, COACHES AND MEMBERS, PLEASE PASS THIS ONTO YOUR CLUBS MUMS, DADS AND CARERS… The NIJF and the CPSU,…
Covid 19 Update
Northern Ireland Judo Federation COVID-19 update following recent Northern Ireland Executive announcement. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to be an extremely difficult situation in Northern Ireland and we are all aware…
Fantastic Benefits for Federation Members!
NIJF MEMBERS! THIS IS BIG NEWS! We have joined forces with Howdens, to offer great savings on lots of major high street brands for all valid NIJF members! Sign up…
Sport NI introduces a well-being Hub
The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic is the biggest health crisis for generations. The pandemic has increased the mental health risks for our society. Before the crisis hit mental illness was already…
The NIJF re-brand for the future
We are proud to launch our BRAND NEW NIJF logo! Moving forward… Judo is constantly developing and we’re always looking for ways to move ahead and engage with people…
News for our members from the NIJF Chairman
Dear fellow Judoka / Member. We hope you are all keeping well and staying safe in this current unprecedented situation. Just to keep you updated on a couple of decisions…
Further Cancellations
V.I. Adaptive Training Unfortunately the V.I. training session set to take place in April with Russell Brown has been cancelled. Omagh Open ‘Due to the ongoing situation regarding Coronavirus,…
Northern Ireland Open and March Dan Grading Cancelled
Unfortunately, due to the ongoing situation with Coronavirus, Covid-19, in the UK, the Northern Ireland Judo Federation Board of Directors have decided to cancel the Northern Ireland Open Championships scheduled…
Northern Ireland Judo update on Coronavirus (Covid-19)
We are currently monitoring advice from all parties and see no indication why this should disrupt any Judo classes/competitions in Northern Ireland. We are also taking advice regarding our athletes…
Big achievements from Federation members, winning medals, making a difference and making the mark!
Uni players make the grade. It was a big week for the members of the Northern Ireland Judo Federation as competitors took to the mats in the All Ireland University…
“Wow what can I say, thoroughly loved the weekend!” “Congratulations on a fantastic event on Sunday” – The Fighting Films Northern Ireland Adaptive Open and Minors Closed is hailed as a great success!
Last Sunday 16th February, history was made when a great entry of 40 adaptive players across Ireland and the UK took to the mats of the Foyle Arena, Londonderry/Derry at…
2020 Coaching Conference a huge success and Gemma is the star!
On the 26th January over 60 members of the Northern Ireland Judo Federation convened to be part of the 2020 Coaching Conference with the theme of wellbeing. The delegates made…
2 Clubs make their Mark!
Over the last 2 weeks, the NIJF have added 2 more clubs to the their roster of Clubmark accredited clubs. The Clubmark award offers quality assurance in both coaching and…
Discounts on travel and accommodation at the Adaptive Open and Minors Closed
It’s now even easier to travel and / or stay if you are attending the Fighting Films Adaptive Open or N.I. Minors Closed in February. Anticipation for this event has…
Good results from our well-being survey!
We were recently offered the opportunity to complete the Sport Census, the goal of which is to provide sports with a quick and easy tool to illuminate best practice in…
NIJF become limited by guarantee
Northern Ireland Judo Federation are pleased to announce that the incorporation process has now been completed and from 2nd December 2019 Northern Ireland Judo Federation are now a Company Limited…
Judo was on the showcase all weekend!
The 53rd Northwest Open took place in the Longtower Youth Club on Saturday 23rd November with over 150 entries taking part in the competition, which is longest running Judo event…
Performance team pick up 2 bronze medals in Africa
Following 2 weekends of tough competitions in Yaoundé and then Dakar, we are delighted to announce that the Northern Ireland Performance team are returning to regular training from the warm…
2020 Northern Ireland Open Gets some great added extras already!
We’ve been working hard behind the scenes to make the 2020 Northern Ireland Open bigger and better than before… Check out these great added extras if you are thinking of…
Volunteer thank you event a BIG success
On the 17th November over 25 Volunteers from the Northern Ireland Judo Federation headed into Glenariff Forest Park for a Volunteer ‘Thank You’ Day. The event which finished with…
NIJF leads the way in Adaptive Judo
As part of the Northern Ireland Judo Federation’s drive to welcome everyone onto the mats, on the 10th of November at Maghaberry Community Centre, an Inclusive Coaching training session was…
The Federation is winning off the mat at the BJA Annual Awards night.
Last weekend a gala dinner was held in the Crowne Plaza Hotel Nottingham, bringing together the recognised contributors to Judo from across all areas for the Annual British Judo Association…
Big weekend for Northern Ireland Judo!
With the Shori Open taking place in the Foyle Arena and the Tipperary Friendship Games also being staged it was a big weekend of competitive Judo for the Northern Ireland…
Northern Ireland take a medal haul at the Commonwealth Judo Championships
Taking place over 5 days, Wednesday 25th – Sunday 29th September in Walsall, England the Commonwealth Judo Championships brought together Judo players from over 20 countries, with 1000 competitors all…
Your chance to help us shape the future of our sport with your feedback
Calling all of our members… We’d greatly appreciate you taking the time to complete this 2-minute survey in the link below about support provided to you in judo. The survey…
Parents in Sport Week
This year’s aim is to get parents to make the Sports Parents Promise to encourage their child’s safe enjoyment of sport. The Promise outlines what makes a great sports parent.…
Big medal haul at the British Adaptive and VI Open Championships!
On Saturday 17th August, Judo players from iCan Judo club along with Michael McMillan from UUC Judo club (both under the banner of the Northern Ireland Judo Federation Adaptive Team)…
2020 Event Dates Announced!
The Northern Ireland Judo Federation are pleased to announce the dates for events taking place in 2020, starting with the inaugural and much anticipated N I Judo Adaptive Open Championships…
Get fit for life, not just for summer!
The Northern Ireland Judo Federation is inviting you to get on the mat and try Judo at one of our participating clubs, to see the difference it can make to…
Opportunity to join the team
Would you like to expand on your learning and become our Anti-Doping educator? Are you confident with group presentations and conveying key messages? If you would and you are, then…
Save this Summer with your NIJF licence!
Maybe you’re taking a bit of time away from the mats over the summer and spending time with your family and friends? Well, don’t worry about missing out as your…
A fantastic day at the N.I. Schools Championships
We just wanted to say a BIG thank you to everyone involved in the event from the start to the finish. From our Sponsors – The South Eastern Regional College,…
This Weekend! The N.I. Schools Championships
The elite young Judoka of Northern Ireland will be descending on the Lisburn Leisureplex this weekend to compete for the title of N.I. Schools Champion! Over 220 competitors from around…
A weekend of female throws and holds!
On the 15th and 16th June, former Olympian Chloe Cowan-Vickers delivered two Judo sessions to new recruits in L’Derry and Belfast in a bid to get more females into Judo.…
Judo plays a part in the Mary Peter’s Trust Gala Event
On the 31st May the Northern Ireland Judo Federation was represented at the Mary Peter’s Trust Gala Dinner which was a dual celebration of Lady Mary’s 80th birthday and also…
The N.I. Schools Championship is shaping up to be a great event!
Entry closed a week early due to demand for the competition, and now the event which takes place on the 23rd June in the Lisburn Leisureplex will see over 220…
Sport NI are looking for your Judo Sportmaker!
The Sportmaker awards are now open for nominations and we’re looking for NIJF members to nominate who they think deserves a Sportmaker award! With various award categories available ranging from…
10 Coaches make the grade!
Our candidates for the level 1 coaching qualification in Judo undertook their examination on the 2nd of June after weeks of study in their clubs and completing an intensive course…
Lady Mary makes the presentations at the Simply Judo Active Schools event
On Sunday 25th May, over 120 children from 17 clubs across the Northern Ireland Judo Federation attended the Active School Educational and Adaptive event hosted by Simply Judo at the…
Michael overcomes the odds to be a 1st Dan
Michael McMillan from the Ulster University Judo Club is currently celebrating becoming a 1st Dan black belt in Judo, after a recent Northern Ireland Judo promotion examination (grading) event held…
Simply Judo leads the way in wellbeing courses
On the 21st May a wellbeing event was held in the Maghaberry Hub of Simply Judo to help their parents, players and coaches understand the far-reaching benefits of being involved…
The N.I. Judo Schools Championship is set to be bigger and better in 2019
The N.I. Judo Schools Championship takes place on the 23rd June in the Lisburn Leisureplex and this year we are delighted to announce that we have the support of the…
The 2019 Northern Ireland Open – hailed as “the best one yet!”
Last weekend in the Foyle Arena, the Northern Ireland Judo Open took place, welcoming over 550 entries from across Ireland, Great Britain and beyond to compete on the mat. The…
Former Olympian comes to Northern Ireland to coach new females!
Former Olympian Chloe Cowen-Vickers will be leading female judo classes to aspiring females who want to try Judo, in two venues in Northern Ireland. The best thing is, it’s FREE!…
N.I. Schools Championship comes back to the LeisurePlex in 2019
The Northern Ireland Schools Judo Championships comes back to the Leisureplex in Lisburn this June. Bringing together the young judoka from across Northern Ireland, the Schools Championship is a development…
N.I. Closed “a great day of competition”
The Northern Ireland Closed Championships took place in the Foyle Arena on Sunday the 17th February and the feedback from the event has been excellent. Competitors from Juniors to Masters…
Adaptive judo day hailed as a “great success”
Sunday 10th February was a successful day for the NI Judo Federation. Disability Sport NI awarded the NI Judo Federation with the Inclusive Sport Award. This is a governing body…
NIJF stage first ever coaching conference
On Sunday 27th January the coaches, volunteers and staff from the NIJF convened in the Ulster University, Jordanstown for their first ever coaching conference. Bringing together a wealth of experience…
Cimac and the NIJF join forces to bring savings on suits
Cimac and the NIJF join forces to help you save on suits and equipment.
Kukri joins forces with the NIJF
Kukri are joining forces with the NIJF to launch a range of leisure and training items that are available for sale now and make the perfect present!
Northern Ireland Open 2019 set to be a great weekend of competition and there’s competitor travel discounts available too!
N I Judo Federation are pleased to announce the dates for N I Judo’s premier event, Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th April 2019. Sunday is closed for entry, but Saturday is open until the closing date of 27th March!
2018 IJF Content Rule Changes
The new rules are being introduced following a planned review by the International Judo Federation of the significant rule changes made in 2017. The rules are intended to improve the…
Sports Governance Guide for Northern Ireland
An online Sports Governance Guide for Northern Ireland, developed by a multi-agency working group, has been launched at an All Party Group on Sport and Recreation at Parliament Buildings on…
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