Azhar in action in France last year
Azhar Baree will be representing the Club in this year’s Kent International.
The event has now relocated to Medway Park, Gillingham, after several years at Crystal Palace.
Good luck Azhar!
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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.
Jack excels at Kent International
Crystal Palace, home of the Kent International
Jack Rogerson made up a massive jump in competition performance when he competed at the Kent International at Crystal Palace on 28 June.
As the photo above shows, Crystal Palace is a massive venue, and for the Kent International is usually laid for 7 full size mat areas. Add to that the huge numbers that the event draws, the humidity from the swimming pool that is under the same roof and only separated from the “arena” by a walkway – all told, Crystal Palace is a daunting venue.
Jack started strongly, with a win in the first round, before a second round loss put him into the repechage. Jack picked himself up and scored another good win, before a second defeat put him out of the tournament.
Jack is showing a fantastic level of consistency, and has a good platform to build from.
Court Lane preparing for international adventures
Court Lane Judo Club is preparing for two forays into the international judo scene.
Tony Brown and Andy Read will accompany Jonty Bassil, Azhar Baree and Simon Bassil on a trip to Royan, France at the end of May to train with the ROC Judo Club.
This trip is being organised by Holbrook Judo Club, in Gosport, as part of the twinning arrangement between Gosport and Holbrook.
Tony took part in this exchange visit two years ago, with Brett Caswell and Greg Anderson. Brett also travelled to France with Holbrook in 2010. Court Lane players have taken part in activities organised by Holbrook when French players have visited the UK.
Training in Royan
Players are also focussing on the Kent International, held at Crystal Palace National Sports Centre, at the end of June. We have decided to add this competition to our schedule this year following the strong performances of our players at the recent Hampshire Closed. All the players who competed with such distinction are encouraged to consider entering the Kent International as a development opportunity.
Brett throws for ippon Kent International 2004
The Club has enjoyed success at this competition previously:
2000 – Brett Caswell, bronze
2001 – Brett Caswell, bronze
2002 – Andy Gould, silver; Brett Caswell, bronze (Youth)
2003 – Andy Gould, gold; Brett Caswell, silver (Youth) and bronze (Senior)
2004 – Andy Read, bronze; Brett Caswell, gold (Senior)
2007 – Craig Jones, bronze
2009 – Craig Jones, bronze (Youth)
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Tags: andy gould, Andy Read, Azhar Baree, brett caswell, France, Greg Anderson, Holbrook, Jonty Bassil, Kent International, Royan, Simon Bassil, tony brown
Tags: andy gould, Andy Read, Azhar Baree, brett caswell, France, Greg Anderson, Holbrook, Jonty Bassil, Kent International, Royan, Simon Bassil, tony brown
