Don’t forget, the closing date for postal entries to the Hampshire Split Grade is Saturday 23 April.
You have an extra couple of days for online entries.
Full details are on the Hampshire Judo website.
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Return of the Kent International!
Brett throws for ippon Kent International 2004
Despite rumours of its demise last year, the Kent International is running again this year – at a new venue. This two day competition – 27/28 June – will now be held at the Medway Park Sports Centre, in Gillingham, after being hosted by Crystal Palace for many years.
This has previously been a successful competition for us, with Jack Rogerson making a good solo effort last year.
This is a grade banded competition, but even so only suitable for those players with some competition experience already.
Full details are available from the Southern Area website.
Details of forthcoming competitions
As previously mentioned, the Hampshire Split Grade competition has a new date – 31 May. Amended entry forms are now available from both Hampshire Judo and British Judo websites.
This is an OPEN competition – meaning that competitors from outside Hampshire are eligible to enter. Competitors are split by grade and and weight – red and yellow belts together, orange and green, etc.
Another novice competition to consider is the South Coast Red and Yellow Belt Rumble, in June. This competition is held at Worthing Leisure Centre. Again, this is an OPEN competition.
As always, when considering entering a competition, talk to Kev or Tony first about the suitability of this event.
Change of date for Hampshire Split Grade
Please note there has been a change to the previously advertised Hampshire competition dates.
The Split Grade competition has been brought forward to 31 May.
Entry form on British Judo website is still showing date as 19 July, will post a link as soon as this has been corrected.
Azhar claims bronze medal at 2015 Hampshire Closed
Azhar on medal podium
Azhar Baree continued to stake his claim as one of the best young judo players in Hampshire with a bronze medal at -42kgs in today’s Hampshire Closed.
Apart from one defeat, in the second round to the eventual gold medallist, Azhar won all his fights with resounding ippon scores, including a nine second victory in his bronze medal contest.
Elsewhere, Mieszko Polak and Jack Rogerson performed well in the -34kg category. Both players found themselves in the repechage after defeats in the early stages. Digging in deep, they fought their way through to the repechage final, where in a see-saw contest Jack beat Mieszko to progress to the bronze medal contest against the losing semi-finalist.
In a battle of attrition, the medal hung in the balance, before Jack was held for ippon.
Final results:
Azhar Baree, bronze -42kg
Jack Rogerson, 5th place -34kg
Mieszko Polak 7th place -34kg
Posted in Competitions, News, Results
Tags: Azhar Baree, Hampshire Closed, Jack Rogerson, Mieszko Polak
Tags: Azhar Baree, Hampshire Closed, Jack Rogerson, Mieszko Polak
Last chance to enter Hampshire Closed!
Azhar on medal podium at last year’s Hampshire Closed
Just a quick reminder that the closing date for this year’s Hampshire Closed is Monday 23 February – get those entries in!
Forms are available to download via the Hampshire Judo website or can be made online – full details here.
One month left to enter Hampshire Closed!
Azhar on medal podium at last year’s Hampshire Closed
This year’s Hampshire Closed is taking place on 1st March. As usual this will serve as Trials for the Southern Area Intercounties team tournament.
The event is not age or grade banded, and no technique restrictions are applied – all drop and sacrifice techniques are permitted.
Closing date for the event is 23 February. Full details are available at http://hampshirejudo.org.uk/competitions/hampshire-championships-closed/
Latest grading successes
Our November gradings have now finished, with the final round of applicants also securing their next grades.
Congratulations to:
Keira Hunns-Clarke 2nd Mon
Mostafa Hannan 6th Mon
Aaron Tree 2nd Mon
Your grades have been registered with the BJA.
Busy weekend for Court Lane players
This weekend promises to be a busy one for Club members!
Firstly, there is a randori session at Holbrook Judo club on the Saturday morning.
On the same day, adult players will be competing in the Kyu Grade Cup at High Wycombe, whilst Sunday sees players competing in the Hampshire Split Grade event.
Good luck to all players taking part. Whatever the result – enjoy!
Closing date for Hampshire Split Grade is nearly here….
Entry for the Hampshire Split Grade competition on 5 October closes Monday 29 September… it is probably too late for a postal application, but entries can still be made online at http://www.onlineentries.co.uk/events/hampshire.
We’d love to see a strong Court Lane entry, we have some very capable players in the Club who really could achieve great things with the right support.
