Val-de-Reuil. Health measures oblige the 2 Riv judo club to no longer train in the dojo. It is therefore on the ground of the Jesse-Owens stadium that the young people keep the rhythm. Atmosphere.
Coats on their backs, a dozen young people jump over bars and bypass plots around the Jesse-Owens stadium in Val-de-Reuil. Athletics then? No. Judo ! Yes, appearances are sometimes deceptive. The president of the 2 Riv judo club explains.
“Due to the health crisis and the latest government measures, we are no longer allowed to practice judo in the dojo. So we try to find solutions, testifies Éric Delannoy. The town hall contacted us to ask us if we were interested in coming to the Jesse-Owens field. “ Even if the climatic conditions are not quite the game, the president of the judo club is content.
The hours are also adapted. “We could have given lessons until 5:30 pm, but that was not recommended with the 6:00 pm curfew”, he continues. Adapt, always.
Brain teaser
Since the Covid-19 epidemic, the judo club has been experiencing a real headache, having to adapt to the rhythm of government decisions. “If I remember correctly, we resumed on May 28, 2020, but we had to practice contactless sport. Then, on July 14, we could find a partner again, but, hey, it was bad, the children were on vacation. Then at the start of the school year, we were able to resume lessons in the dojo and with contact. Afterwards, we underwent confinement again, recap with gritting teeth the president of the club. At the deconfinement, in mid-December, we were able to resume our indoor activity, but this time without contact. And since Monday, January 18, we can no longer practice judo in the dojo or with a partner. “
Imagination
The judokas therefore put on jogging, sneakers and … coat! And there again, contacts are prohibited. But then how to teach? “Well, we are showing imagination!, admits the president. We practice judo with the ghost, quips the president. We mimic the technique. Notice, it teaches the correct position. »
All that remains is to put it into practice with a real opponent.
Practical information
2 Riv judo club, information on the jvi59.sportsregions.fr website or by phone on 02 32 59 35 94.
Coats on their backs, a dozen young people jump over bars and bypass plots around the Jesse-Owens stadium in Val-de-Reuil. Athletics then? No. Judo ! Yes, appearances are sometimes deceptive. The president of the 2 Riv judo club explains.
“Due to the health crisis and the latest government measures, we are no longer allowed to practice judo in the dojo. So we try to find solutions, testifies Éric Delannoy. The town hall contacted us to ask us if we were interested in coming to the Jesse-Owens field. “ Even if the climatic conditions are not quite the game, the president of the judo club is content.
The hours are also adapted. “We could have given lessons until 5:30 pm, but that was not recommended with the 6:00 pm curfew”, he continues. Adapt, always.
Brain teaser
Since the Covid-19 epidemic, the judo club has been experiencing a real headache, having to adapt to the rhythm of government decisions. “If I remember correctly, we resumed on May 28, 2020, but we had to practice contactless sport. Then, on July 14, we could find a partner again, but, hey, it was bad, the children were on vacation. Then at the start of the school year, we were able to resume lessons in the dojo and with contact. Afterwards, we underwent confinement again, recap with gritting teeth the president of the club. At the deconfinement, in mid-December, we were able to resume our indoor activity, but this time without contact. And since Monday, January 18, we can no longer practice judo in the dojo or with a partner. “
Imagination
The judokas therefore put on jogging, sneakers and … coat! And there again, contacts are prohibited. But then how to teach? “Well, we are showing imagination!, admits the president. We practice judo with the ghost, quips the president. We mimic the technique. Notice, it teaches the correct position. »
All that remains is to put it into practice with a real opponent.
Practical information
2 Riv judo club, information on the jvi59.sportsregions.fr website or by phone on 02 32 59 35 94.
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