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New friends made in French twinning events

Posted on June 19, 2016

Coaches and players from Court Lane have participated in recent twinning events with French judo clubs.

In May, Tony, Kev, Craig and Dean (and Brett’s mum!) along with representatives of Holbrook Judo Club, travelled to Royan in the Bordeaux region, for a weekend of Judo, sightseeing and socialising.

We look forward to them visiting us next year.

At the beginning of June, members of Le Havre’s Judo Perrey Guerrier visited the Portsmouth area and were hosted by Holbrook Judo Club.

Members of Portsmouth area judo clubs were invited to join with a training session and friendly competition with the visitors.

13332761_491866707684192_5534276740323114499_nTony, Jonty, Mieszko and Maya represented the club during the morning training session, with Jonty taking part in the afternoon competition.

Hopefully we can visit JPG next year.

 

 

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Hampshire junior squad sessions

Posted on June 1, 2016
Boys team 2005 Intercounties

Boys team 2005 Intercounties

The following dates have been booked for the first Hampshire squad sessions:

  • Friday 17th June
  • Friday 15th July

Both dates are 19.30 – 21.00 Gym No 1 Brune Park School, Military Road, Gosport, Hampshire PO12 4AU

Coaches are invited to attend with their players and a Guest coach will be announced when confirmed.

It is hoped that once established there will be input from a number of coaches at each session, plus input from refereeing staff and possibly even some content for parents (table officials & volunteering for example).

Please advise me if you are attending so we know the mat area required.

Please remember it will require support if we are going to get things moving, come on Hampshire !

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Update on Le Havre visit

Posted on June 1, 2016

Le Havre JudoFollowing on from our previous post concerning Saturday’s event:

  • The Café at Brune Park will NOT be open during the day.
  • There is an evening reception, being held at Fleetlands Football Club. This will involve an American supper – make a contribution and share! Please can you advise Paul Vella what you will be bringing along.
  • Medals from the afternoon competition may need to be presented at the evening session due to time restraints during the day.
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Tony appointed as joint junior squad manager for Hampshire Judo

Posted on June 1, 2016

IMG_5529Club coach Tony Brown has been appointed with Holbrooke’s Paul Vella to jointly manage the Hampshire junior squad. The decision was announced at the recent Hampshire AGM.

Tony has previously supported Hampshire Judo in a PR role, helping to set up the website and Facebook pages, as well as securing much local press coverage.

Both Tony and Paul are keen to return Hampshire junior judo to the level of success it enjoyed in the early 2000s – both Tony and Paul were involved in this, working with other coaches to lead busy Hampshire sessions and totally dominate the Southern Area intercounties tournament.

2002 Intercounties Champions

2002 Intercounties Champions

Many of the players involved during this time went on to secure GB representation – Brett Caswell, Andy Gould, Joph Spencer, Ben Garside, Vince Skillcorn, Craig Tullett, Sarah Patterson Sam Potts, Lewis Dolman, Lisa Stevens…

Initial training dates have been set and will be announced shortly. These are open to ALL players, not just County medallists.

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Club closures

Posted on June 1, 2016

locked-door1Please note there is no Judo on the following dates:

May half term

  • 31 May
  • 2 June

EU referendum (as hall in use as polling station)

  • 23 June

 

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Matt nails orange

Posted on May 25, 2016

judo beltsCongratulations to Matthew Randall on promotion to 4th kyu.

Very well deserved!

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Club closed Thursday 19 May

Posted on May 18, 2016

locked-door1Remember, the club will be closed on Thursday 19 May as no coaches are available.

Sessions will run again next week as normal.

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Rise of the Yellow Belt

Posted on May 18, 2016

At the end of the latest period of grading, we are pleased to confirm the following new grades:

1st mon

  • Joseph Donachie

3 mon

  • Rebecca Boichot

4 mon (Yellow Belt)

  • Xander Harris
  • Jeremy Allen
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Le Havre – Portsmouth training 4 June 2016

Posted on May 16, 2016
Royan - Gosport training 2015

Royan – Gosport training 2015

As you know, the Portsmouth area are hosting a delegation from Le Havre on the weekend of 4-5 June.

The timetable for the weekend is as follows:

  • French party arrive at Portsmouth Harbour 0715
  • Training session at Holbrook 1000 – 1145. The session will be led by Sarah Hopkins. All players are welcome, a £6 mat fee will apply.
  • This will be followed by a competition from 1230 to approximately 1400. We are envisaging some Court Lane players taking part in this – these players have already been approached, based on the grades of the visiting players; however any others who train in the morning may also be considered.

This will enable our visitors to spend some time with their host families on the Saturday afternoon and again on the Sunday, before sailing for home Sunday afternoon.

 

 

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Forthcoming competitions

Posted on May 15, 2016

Judo fightThe following competitions all offer opportunities for Court Lane judoka to gain more valuable judo experience and test themselves against players from other clubs:

12 June – Red & Yellow Belt Rumble, Worthing

25-26 June – Kent International, Gillingham

10 July – Surrey Senior Open Blue Belt & Under, Redhill

17 July – Northern Home Counties Split Grade Open, High Wycombe

31 July – Hampshire Open Split Grade – entry form to be issued

 

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