We are pleased to announce that Isla Savellis-Fry has been selected to represent Hampshire in this year’s Intercounty tournament.
Isla will be competing at -63kg, at the southern area event being hosted in Gillingham, Kent on 13th May.
Isla is the first female player from the Club to be selected for this team event.
Well done Isla!
Two players represented the Club at today’s Hampshire Closed, in Aldershot.
Kaiden Southey delivered his best competition performance to date, beating players graded a whole belt or more higher than him, to reach the 2nd round of pools in his weight.
Isla Savellis-Fry proved that her last competition medal was no fluke, with a totally focussed performance in the girls -63kg. 4 wins out of 5 secured her a silver medal, and an invitation to train with the Hampshire squad – the first Court Lane female player to receive such an invitation.
Well done to both players, great results in our 25th year!
Due to date clashes the following have been rearranged:-
The reason for this change is the Southern area open championships are being held on 11th March at K2 in Crawley.
The reason for this change is the 8th April is in the middle of the Easter break and we would like a full squad attendance for this final session before the intercounties championships on 13th May.
There may be some playoffs required for some weight categories on the 29th April. If you cannot enter the Hampshire County Championships on 4th March, and wish to be considered for the team for the intercounty tournament, please email Tony or Paul outlining why you are not competing and please CONFIRM you will be attending 25th March & 29th April.
Hampshire Judo have announced the following competition dates for 2018:
Entry forms for the Hampshire Closed are available now from www.hampshirejudo.org.uk.
Isla Savellis-Fry made a golden start to the Club’s 25th year with a gold medal at Sunday’s South Coast Split Grade Green Belt & Under competition.
Fighting in the Red & Yellow Belt section, Isla was in dominant form, winning all 4 of her fights with maximum ippon scores. Two of these contests were against players in a heavier weight category who had been combined with Isla’s group.
Isla joins a small group of female medallists from the Club – Kate Borland, Tiffany Caswell, Sophie Read, Sophie Dolman, Sarah Carr and Jess Oakden.
A fantastic start to the year, and a brilliant result for all Isla’s hard work and focus.
Isla wasn’t the only player in action. Jorge Nogueira and Dylan Butcher also contested the Red & Yellow Belt section. Dylan was the lightest player in his weight and had several good fights, although the essential win eluded him. Jorge’s first contest was a short affair, being thrown almost immediately with uchi mata, but in his second contest he held his own for most of the duration.
A good way to start the year!
Three players will be representing the Club at this weekend’s Split Grade Green & Under competition in Worthing, two of them making their competitive debuts.
Leading the challenge will be Isla Savellis-Fry, whilst representing the boys and making their debuts will be Dylan Butcher and Jorge Nogueira.
All players have put in a lot of very competition orientated practice since we came back from the Christmas break, now to put it into practice!
Don’t forget to pack:
Kevin and Craig Jones will be there in support.
Hampshire Judo will once again be hosting a Closed tournament in 2018.
The date has been provisionally set for 4 March, with medallists being invited to attend future Hampshire squad sessions.
In our 25th year, it would be great to see a large entry for this event – it has traditionally been a successful event for Court Lane. Azhar and Jack (with a 10 fight epic in 2016) have been amongst our most recent medallists.
Entry for the South Coast Open in Worthing on 19th November closes 11th November.
Entry forms are available at the club or online.
Please let us know if you are entering!
Congratulations to Dean Smith, who today claimed a bronze medal at -81kg in the senior Hampshire Open.
Some forthcoming competitions may be of interest to players:
The Kent International is grade banded for junior players (red & yellow, orange & green, blue & brown), and represents a very good of competition. Craig, Azhar and Jack have all competed here recently. This is always a popular competition, early entry is advised!
The Surrey -16 will be split red & yellow, and orange & green belts.
Details and entry forms for all competitions can be found at www.sajudo.org.uk.
