Results etc. Newsworthy happenings.
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Congratulations to the following players who have successfully graded during November and December:
1st Sho
2nd Sho
3rd Sho
6th Sho
1st Mon
2nd Mon
3rd Mon
4th Mon
10th Mon
We got so excited rolling out the next round of gradings (congratulations to all those who passed last week) that we forgot to mention that British Judo have finally processed the gradings we caried out back in June/July – hopefully everyone has received confirmation of their grade!
Belated congratulations therefore are due to :
1st Sho
2nd Sho
4th Sho
5th Sho
2nd Mon
3rd Mon
9th Mon
5th Kyo
Evening Judo classes resume tonight!
Classes will run at their usual times, 6-7pm and 7-8pm, in the Main Hall at the Junior School.
We are looking forward to welcoming several new players over the next few sessions.
Please park in the staff carpark, accessed from Hilary Avenue. The Main Hall is directly in front of you, you will probably be able to see us through the windows! To access the Hall, please walk along the front of the school and turn left and left again into the playground. Doors into the hall will be in front of you across the playground.
Jackets are available for new players to borrow, please make sure long hair is tied back and all jewellery removed before stepping on the mat.
After a break caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the Hampshire Open was back for the first time since 2019. This year’s edition was held at Fleming Park Leisure Centre on Sunday 17 July.
Three Court Lane players attended – German, making his British Judo debut, Chloe and Michael.
German had a bye in the first round, and won his 2nd round fight convincingly with maki komi. HE had the misfortune to come up against the eventual gold medal in his next fight, and was caught with a perfect standing seoi nage for ippon.
Dropping into the repechage, German was held down in his bronze medal contest, to finish 5th overall.
Michael continues to grow into a capable adult player. He won his first quickly, throwing for ippon. His next fight was against the eventual gold medallist (who today won gold at the World Police and Fire Games…). Michael was footswept on the second attempt, for ippon. Michael bounced back to win his next fight, again with a clean throw for ippon, but was thrown himself in the next contest.
Chloe was a late entry, after some heroic contests at the recent Kent International, where was unlucky not to come higher. Ina pool of four players, Chloe lost her first two fights but won her last, to score a third place and bronze medal.
Congratulations to Chloe who was promoted to 10th mon (green belt) last night.
Since joining us as as a yellow belt, Chloe has won a number of medals and represented Hampshire in the Inter County tournament. This is the next step on Chloe’s judo journey, we are very proud of you Chloe – well done!
Chloe will be competing at the Kent International this weekend.
Belated congratulations also to Hani, who was awarded 1st Sho at the end of May.
Congratulations to Alice Hellier who passed her examination for 1st mon.
Next grading date to be announced soon.
Congratulations to the following, who successfully graded yesterday:
All your grades have been registered with the BJA.
Court Lane Judo Club returned to competition after a long hiatus due to the Covid pandemic, when three players entered the 2022 Hampshire Closed.
Lewis Hook secured gold in his category, winning all his fights with ippon.
Chloe Lymer fought in a group where three three different weight groups were combined, securing a silver medal.
Michael Churcher made his full senior debut, and had seven excellent contests. Michael beat some higher graded players and was unlucky to just miss out on a medal.
Well done everyone!
Thanks also to the players who made the effort to come along and support – it was greatly appreciated.
After a mammoth grading effort – not helped by both Tony and Kev having to isolate due to Covid – over 20 new grades have been registered with the BJA!
Congratulations to :
Grading certificates etc. will be despatched directly from the BJA shortly.
There are a few players who were unable to grade for various reasons, hopefully we can add their names to this list shortly!
