The Club

This section of the site will give you a brief overview of the club's history,  who's who? in the club and when, where and the times the club trains plus the cost to train at the club

A brief history of the club

The club was formed in 1987 when the Newburn Leisure Centre first opened its doors to the public. The Queen Mother attended an official opening ceremony and the club began with a handful of young novices who provided a display for her and the other dignitaries who were in attendance. Looking back this must have been terrifying for those young children as they had only been doing judo for three months.

Neil Adams, World Champion and a very high profile judo player came to Newburn to officially open the club as Newburn Judo Club.

Other Olympians have also attended the club over the years, providing coaching seminars and training days through the Olympic workshop programme and club invitations.

The club was the mission of Joe Laws and Ian Smythe who along with the students, parents and their families propelled the club forwards in its development.

The club has been very fortunate to have had Chloe Cowen (O'Gorman) as a coach for the last three years. Chloe was Junior World Bronze, 5 times European Medallist, British Open Champion, Commonwealth Champion and competed in the Sydney Olympics.

The club has produced many junior natonal medallists (See awards and Events page) and is currently the BJA's Centre of excellence fo the Northern Area

The club trains at:

Newburn Activity Centre,
Grange Road
Newburn
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE15 8ND

The Club Training Times are:

                                                            Monday:

Kano Club (boys & girls under 8):    16.00-17.00
Boys:                                           17.30-19.00
Girls:                                           19.00-20.30
Seniors:                                       20.30 - 22.00

                                                            Thursday:

Kano Club (boys & girls under 8):     16.00 -17.00
Boys & Girls:                                 17.00-18.30
Seniors                                         18.30 -20.00

Saturday

Beginners session                          10.00 - 12.00

The Cost

First Session Free

The cost of each session is £2.60  - £3.10 for seniors but discounts are available via the reception information desk at the centre

The Coaches

All of Newburn's coaches are very experienced and qualified in the sport of judo with recognized qualifications and are fully insured to teach judo for beginners and to advanced level participants. Below are the current members of the coaching staff:

Joe Laws

Glynn Fidgeon

Craig McKenna

Agazar Ahmadov

Steve Howe

Ian Clark


The Committee

The club is managed by a group of committed volunteers who give up their time voluntarily. Below are members of Newburn Judo Club's committee

Chair - Dave Wilkinson
Secretary - Jean Wakeford
Treasurer - Jeanette McGuiness
Member - Caroline Allison
Member - Ann Allison
Member - Linda Winn
Member - Edna Steele



To contact any person from the club please do so via the club email newburnjudo@hotmail.co.uk