Peebles Judo Club currently has around 75 Members split into three classes, based on age. Your first lesson is free and we can lend you some judo clothing to get you started. To try Judo you must bring a consent form filled in by a parent or guardian. Please contact the Senior Club Coach  here to arrange starting Judo, beginners normally start on the first wednesday of a new school term. (see Judo Club Term dates below). Autumn Term Wednesday 24th August - Wednesday 5th October 2011 Winter Term Wednesday 19th October - Wednesday 14th December 2011 Spring Term Wednesday 11th January - Wednesday 28th March 2012 Summer Term Wednesday 18th April - Wednesday 20th June 2012 Autumn Term Wednesday 15th August - Wednesday 3rd October 2012 Winter Term Wednesday 17th October - Wednesday 19th December 2012 Spring Term Wednesday 9th January- Wednesday 27th March 2013 Summer Term Wednesday 17th April - Wednesday 26th June 2013   At first you will join a beginners class along with other people around your age where you will learn about Judo and some basic skills such as how to tie your belt, bowing , falling and rolling.  After a maximum of four weeks you can apply for  club membership. To take part in Judo you must complete a consent form, signed by a parent or guardian.  Please bring the completed consent form with you to your first night of Judo and wear  jogging bottoms and a T shirt.  Without a consent form you can't take part.

After trying Judo and learning some basic judo skills for a maximum of four weeks you should ask for a membership form or speak to the Coach (Sensei) about becoming a member.  All club members must also join Judo Scotland which is the sport's governing body.  This will allow you to recieve your red belt and Judo Licence book and make you eligible for gradings.  Judo Scotland membership provides insurance cover and an official record is kept of your progress in the sport.  MEMBERSHIP FORMS To become a member of Peebles Judo Club please fill in both of the forms below and bring the completed forms and payment on a club night and give them to your coach, the senior club coach Colin Aitken or club secretary Tania Aitken who are all normally available at the mat side on club nights.  In addition please familiarise youself with the Information for New Members. Club_Membership_Form.doc  [31K] Information_for_New_Members_Jan11.docx  [17.46K] Peebles_Judo_Club_Consent_Form_Feb09.doc  [26K] Membership_Form-_Judo_Scotland.pdf  [542.64K]

GENERAL INFORMATION For futher information please see our FAQ page or Contact us  MEMBERSHIP COSTS Club membership fees are : £30 per School term (payable by BACS transfer) i.e £120 per year, plus: Judo Scotland membership is £19 per year for juniors and £29 for Seniors (16+).  Subsidised Judo suits from the club cost about £20 and normally last one year (suits are available for beginners for their initial few weeks at no cost). Overall this works out at £2.60 per week which is excellent value compared to other sports. JUDO FEES OF £30.00 PER PLAYER ARE DUE IN ADVANCE AND ARE PAYABLE ON THE FIRST DAY OF EACH NEW TERM Note most parents pay by BACS transfer, there is no facility for paying weekly. Contact Colin for Details