Special Needs coach education course a huge success

Northern Ireland Judo Federation’s Hazama Judo Club Maghaberry, delivered Ireland’s largest ever Special Needs coach education course at a special training day last month.

Over 40 coaches attended the British Judo coaching Revalidation Event which was the first of its kind to be held in Northern Ireland.

Judo Assist’s James Mulroy who delivered the course, is a well-known face in Special Needs Judo. James’s passion and expert delivery was enjoyed by everyone in attendance, including coaches, parents, club officials, referees and players.

Hazama’s Head Coach Mark Montgomery said: “This proved a most valuable day for everyone involved in Special Needs Judo, and our Club look forward to growing our Special Needs Membership.

“Our Club Coach Mark Spence spent a lot of energy organising this event, and we congratulate his achievement.

“We were also honoured by a visit from the Mayor of Lisburn and Castlereagh, Mr Thomas Beckett.

“The Mayor is a keen supporter of Sport and we would like to thank him for his continued support he gives to judo and to our club”.

Hazama Judo Club Maghaberry has also received a £10,000 grant from SportNI to help them increase the number of Special Needs, Ethnic Minority Groups, Cross Community and Female participants at their club.

“This SN (Special Needs) course will help our coaches to deliver SN Judo at our club, and we thank SportNI for their continued support”, Mark added.

For more information about Hazama Judo Club visit their website at www.hazamajudoclub.co.uk.

Visit the British Judo Events Calendar for the latest information on British Judo Coaching Revalidation Events.

If you have Special Needs and are interested in competing click on the links below:

British Schools Special Needs Event

2015 National Special Needs Open Championship