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2025 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS PRESENTATIONS

On 3rd June, we enjoyed a short celebration of all participants to the Nationals by presenting them to the rest of the club. At that time the club also presented a small token to these participants as a contribution toward their expenses (or that of their parents). 

  • We have now already ordered the special medallions manufactured at the Perth Mint and these will eventually be presented to the 13 Budokan members who won a Gold medal at the Nationals. We have invited a number of special guests and because of the upcoming international representations by a number of our athletes during July and August, we are planning this presentation for Tuesday 19th August between the Junior and Senior sessions. The date is still to be confirmed by a couple of the invited guests. Please save this date and try to get to the club to make this as big an event as it has been in the past.

BUDOKAN U/9s AND U/11s JUNIOR COMPETITION – 22ND JUNE ______________________________________________________________________________

Don’t forget that this coming Sunday is our 27th Budokan hosted NSW Mons and Junior (U/11s) competition. This is a great opportunity for our youngest members to compete in your own club. For ease of process, participant entry is on the day. There will be Novice and Graded divisions and weight divisions will be created on the day. We encourage all our Mons (U/9s) and Juniors (U/11s) to participate in this event and we will all be there to support you. 

  • We also need our older Juniors, our Seniors and our parents to assist in the running of this event. A sheet has been placed on the main table at the clubwhere you can write your name against activities that you would like to support. The schedule is:
  • 2.30pm – 5.00pm, Saturday 21st June – Set-up during Junior and Senior training sessions
  • 8.00am, Sunday 22nd June – final set-up, BBQ, front door entry, prepare weigh-ins, first aid, scoring, timing, athlete marshalling, canteen, and so on. 
  • Please see Kerrye or Kate in the first instance. 

The competition flyer and set-up information sheet are attached to the email accompanying this newsletter.

LAST CHANCE THIS FY TO MAKE TAX-DEDUCTIBLE DONATIONS

At this time of year, some businesses and individuals are looking for ways to reduce their taxable income. As part of our sponsorship strategy, we have created a project under the Australian Sports Foundation organisation called “Growing Judo, Growing Community”.  Through this project, companies to whom we pitch our sponsorship program may wish to make a donation to the club. Other companies will hopefully also want to go down a path with the club as a longer-term partnering sponsor.

  • So, if you know someone who has a business and might be interested in making a tax-deductible donation to the club, or who would like to talk to us about becoming a longer-term partner, please let us know and pass on the following link, or simply use the QR code.

 https://asf.org.au/projects/budokan-judo-club/growing-judo-growing-community  

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY – SIGNING OF A PETITION – FIGHT FOR A FAIRER HILLS FUTURE

Our Hills Shire Mayor Dr Michelle Byrne, who has been a great supporter of the club in the past, has asked that I pass on to you advice of a petition that Council is raising with the NSW Government. They have 10,000 signatures but need 20,000 to have the petition tabled and debated in Parliament. The aim is to support the fast-growing Hills Shire with funding for improved/increased roads and transport, sports fields, and Education including the building of 9 primary, 3 high and 1 new K-12 schools by 2036. 

  • You only need to be a NSW resident to support the petition and it is not necessary to live in the Hills Shire. The link to provide your support for this is at:

 https://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/la/Pages/ePetition-details.aspx?q=fKbnpkV8foxu2tbR4IBmqg

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Welcome to all new club members – we hope that you are enjoying your Judo experience with the Budokan family.  We’ve had another busy month so far with the lead up to and running of the 2025 Nationals at the Gold Coast, and we have big results to report in this newsletter. We also have our first Budokan-hosted NSW Mons and Junior (U/11s) competition at the club this coming weekend and a week later a fantastic Masterclass seminar by former World Champion and multiple Olympic medallist An Ba-ul. Some news to report on international selections how to help the Hills Shire Council to improve our environment, and also how to reduce your (or your friend’s) tax before the end of financial yearUntil next time, enjoy your Judo -  “see you on the mat”.                           Rob K

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