Waterside Sharks

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Club Info

The Waterside Sharks Takedown Club is an exciting new club in the North-West. Based at the YMCA complex in Drumahoe, it combines the disciplines of Olympic Freestyle Wrestling and Judo to provide students with unparalleled sporting instruction.

Our aims are: 

  • To instill our athletes with a deep sense of respect, for themselves and each other.
  • To help bring local communities together through sport.
  • To demonstrate the benefits of physical exercise.
  • To create of a sense of unity and teamwork within the club.

Judo Training Times

Starting on Wednesday 7 October 2007, training for Judo takes place every Wednesday in:

Londonderry YMCA

51 Genshane Road

Drumahoe

Co Londonderry

BT47 3SF

Tel. 028 71301662

Fees 

£2.00 for Juniors and £3.00 for Seniors.

 Juniors (7-15 years)  6:30pm - 8:00pm
Seniors (16+years)  6:30pm - 8:00pm

Training attire consists of a full Judogi (Judo Suit). Junior Judogis cost £20 and can be purchased from Club Secretary Mark Pollin or Treasurer Darron McMichael. However, basic shorts and t-shirts will be acceptable for the first few sessions.

Please note that the senior session runs at the same time as the junior session however two completely seperate mats are arranged for safety reasons.

Licensing for Judo

We strongly urge all our students to obtain a license of membership from the Northern Ireland Judo Federation (NIJF). This license is a legal requirement and is absolutely essential after the third week of instruction. The relevant forms can be obtained from the Club Secretary (Mark Pollin).

Equality Statement

 

“The Waterside Sharks Takedown Club is strongly committed to equal opportunities for all sectors of the community.  It is the policy of the Waterside Sharks Takedown Club to ensure that all participants, volunteers, coaches or parents receive equal treatment regardless of age, gender, marital status, employment status, social class, colour, race, ethnic or national origin, religious belief or disability.”

 

Child Protection Policy