News - February 2010
On 24th January 2010 - Club Leaders met with the Principal, Mr Spence and the Executive and a number of matters were clarified or decided. This page provides links to these changes that have been incorporated into the website.
1. Professional dealing / handling / compliance:
Extended scope of CRB checks; and that of Permissions to all Coaches; Assist only Coaches and Helpers both on and off the mat.. (Shortly it becomes an criminal offence not to have a recruitment process including voluntary bodies amoungst the changes with the introduction of the Independant Safeguarding Authority - this is the Aikikai's response to this change.) Mr Spence has set end of June 2010 for members who need permission to have it. Because of time lags in the process early application is needed. Click here to follow the steps to apply
2. Technical:
Gradings reminder and confirming how gradings will be conducted
3. Development:
Pathway to be an Aikikai Instructor Policy declaration
CPD for Coaches and Assistants See an updated Coaching page also the Coaching home page
4. Association stuff:
Executive advice
Updated Procedures Manual for Concession / Clarifying membership at renewal / Fees.