2012
February 2012
Six Walderslade judoka attended the Kent Red, Yellow & Orange Belt Rumble at Herne Bay Judo Club on Sunday 12th February, and all of them came away with either a gold or silver medal after some excellent performances.
Sinead Ferguson got the medal tally of to a great start, winning all of her contests by the maximum score of Ippon and so setting a high standard for the rest to follow. Lex Hyde was next up winning his first contest comfortably but then narrowly losing out on the next against a much taller young lad. He finished his third contest off in style though, earning him a well-deserved silver.
Annalise Carew easily won the U28kg event with full Ippons all the way to gold as did Alicia Hyde soon after in the U50 kilo category. Molly Gearing fought hard in the U45 kilo group and came away with the silver after a spirited effort.
Liam Ferguson was unlucky in his O55 kilo event and was matched against a 80kg player in the final. Liam gave it his best efforts but the larger and higher grader player won out in the end.
It was a great result all-round and a number of the youngsters are now setting their sights on the Kent Closed on 1st April.
Walderslade's 6 gold and silver medal winners.
January 2012
Visit by GB International, Sam Dunkley
On 27th January the new Regional Technical Officer and GB International, Sam Dunkley visited the club and joined in with or led a number of sessions. It was unfortunate that he did not make it in time for the Kano Class but our Junior and Senior classes both benefitted from his input. The following photos show the Junior and Senior classes which Sam attended. We are also very lucky that Sam has agreed to return to the club at some stage and will ensure he makes it in time for the Kano Class next time. He has also agreed to be our guest Coach at our November Training Weekend so keep an eye on the noticeboard for more details on that nearer the time.
Commonwealth Judo success for Walderslade judoka
Congratulations to Walderslade Coaches Ranj Atwal and Eddie Ogee who both competed in the Grand Masters category of the 2012 Commonwealth Judo Championships in Cardiff on Monday. The event saw strong contingents from all of the home nations in attendance along with large delegations from Canada, Australia and South Africa and many other Commonwealth countries.
Ranj competed in the M4 Over 100kg event and took a well-earned Silver medal, whilst Eddie competed in the M5 U66kg event and gained a Bronze in a tough field.
Congratulations to both Walderslade judoka.
