Independent Judo Campaign Update by John Goldman
In my discussions with Sport England they tell me that they are in continuing talks with DCMS regarding UKCC issues that the Campaign and others have raised.
These issues are far reaching, and go beyond our insistence that there is equality and equity for all who wish to gain this national award, with access open to all on equal terms.
Other martial arts and other sports are also actively pursuing issues.
Sport England is now questioning some of the recommendations of the Task Force in their report of July 2002.
When I started the Campaign four years ago, Sport England were dismissive of our concerns and complaint. Our ‘recommendation’ that matters ‘went back to the drawing board’ fell on deaf ears.
Sports England’s now active involvement and acknowledgement that there are real issues that need to be resolved, with the possibility of a review of the initial Task Force recommendations, on which the UKCC was progressed, sounds encouraging.
I will of course keep this Forum updated of any developments.
Good wishes,
John Goldman
Campaign Leader