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2010 Fundraising
Events

May
Madness – Helping young judo players reach their full potential
Holbrook Judo Club
is top May Madness fundraiser for 2010
Holbrook Judo Club has once
again raised the most amount of money during the British Judo Trust’s
themed fundraising month, May Madness, making them the winner for
the fourth consecutive year.
The fundraising event took
place on 15 th May 2010 at one of the club’s training venues, Brune
Park Community College and saw the participants raise £528.00.
Over 20 players from the
club took part in the sponsored throw, which this year saw them
beat their 2009 record of 1,958 throws in ten minutes.
Proud of his member’s efforts,
Club Coach Paul Vella said, “We achieved, as a club, one more throw
in 10 minutes than last year when there were other clubs in attendance,
so I think that was a real achievement for our players.”
The British Judo Trust pledged
50% of the funds raised back to the clubs and the other 50% will
be invested into helping young judo players reach their full potential.
As winners this year, Holbrook
Judo Club have been rewarded a free VIP box at this year’s GB World
Cup at the NIA, Birmingham this October.
Raising the second highest
amount was Mid Cornwall Judo Kwai who organised a ‘Judo Brain Training’
session and raised £219.50. The May Madness activity involved tying
a belt in 90 seconds, naming judo throws, showing as many ground-holds
as the players could, memory test of throws and break-fall relays.
The Newquay based club have
won a visit from the British Judo Association Chairman, Densign
White, who will take a club session.
Also taking part in the British
Judo Trust fundraiser was Norwich Premier Judo Club who invited
members to raise money during a 50 minute randori, 25 minute ne-waza
and 25 minute techi-waza. The club also decided to donate all the
funds raised from the activity to the Trust.
Senior Coach at the club,
Dave Horton-Jones, said,” The event was a success with 20 junior
judoka participating. There were parts where the players got to
do some slow motion judo, which was great and the judoka were able
to demonstrate total control and skill in the performance of their
throws whilst taking rests.”
Thomas Deacon Judo Club made
a donation of £45.00 to the Trust as part of May Madness.
The British Judo Trust would
like to thank all that took kindly took part in the 2010 May Madness
fundraising activity, who together raised over £800.00.
Other Events
Further events will be
held throughout the year. If you or your club would like to
get involved in any other fundraising activities or initiatives
then please let us know by sending an email to info@britishjudotrust.org.uk
As the British Judo Trust
becomes more established, applications for additional funds will
be made to other charitable trusts and foundations when appropriate.
The Trust will also look to promote the benefits of judo on a wider
basis and solicit donations from wider sources.
Click
here for your initial grant application form
British Judo Trust
Supporters Scheme
The British Judo Trust
runs an ongoing fundraising programme which includes various activities
and programmes. All BJA members and judo fans are encouraged
to get involved!
The British Judo Trust
supporters scheme allows individuals to sign up to donate a set
amount per month to support the Trust.
For more information please
click here.
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