1. All prospective members must be at least 8 years of age and undertake an initial six-week Beginners Course. This is mainly to allow prospective members an introduction to the club and its activities without commitment on either side. Appropriate clothing must be worn to training sessions during this course.

2. The Beginners Course  will cost prospective members an initial fee plus standard mat fees for sessions attended according to current rates.

3. At the conclusion of the Beginners Course, prospective members will be invited to join the Club. The current annual membership fee for the club will be immediately payable, irrespective of the point in the year the member joins the club. The initial charge will include membership for the remainder of the year of joining, a new judo suit ( any size ) and a Sale Judo Club badge.

4. Mat fees according to the current rates will be payable by members for each session attended.

5. Members must wear a proper judo suit. The club badge must be worn on the suit and is obtained from the club at cost.

6. Grading of members will take place at pre-arranged times throughout the year. Members should take grading as soon as they are considered by their coaches to be ready.

 
7. For grading, members must hold a valid licence issued by the British Judo Council ( BJC ). This licence will be applied for by members through the club prior to the members first grading with the appropriate fee payable to the BJC. This licence will need to be renewed annually.

8. The mat fee for a grading session will be set by the club and will be higher than the normal mat fee.

9. Members and prospective members must follow the club rules as set out below.

The rules of Sale Judo Club laid down for the conduct of Members are as follows:

Students must :

Not go on the mat unless invited to do so by a coach.

Not leave the mat without first asking a coach.

Not wear shoes onto the mat.

Wear a suitable Judo Suit with Sale Judo Club badge. Other martial arts attire is not suitable for Judo training and may not be worn. Only white Judo suits may be worn on the mat; NO OTHER COLOUR IS PERMITTED

Take the training seriously and behave in a correct manner.

Be punctual for training sessions.

Observe the Club etiquette ( see below )

Not eat in the Dojo.

Parents must :

Not attempt to “coach” or otherwise distract students from the edge of the mat.

Disclose any relevant information that may affect the students participation in Judo training, i.e. medical or physical conditions ( Regrettably, individuals with epileptic conditions are automatically precluded from joining Club activity )


Club Etiquette :


Shoes / slippers must be placed at the edge of the mat

Bow to the centre of the mat immediately before entering or leaving the mat.

Line up in grade order before and after training session in a straight line.

After bowing at the beginning and end of a session, wait until the coach(s) arises before standing yourself.

Ask a Coach for permission before leaving the mat.

Shoes / slippers must be worn after leaving the mat to go to the toilet etc.

Bow to your opponent before engaging in practice.

Respect your opponent at all times.

Never loose your temper

Students must realize that what is taught will be dangerous unless used with discretion. Knowledge acquired must be used only in the sport of Judo, or in self-defence.
Neither Sale Judo Club, nor its Instructors can be held liable for any injuries sustained whilst training in the Dojo.