Double Trouble! Lommel, Belgium - 8th April 2007
Well done to both Rebecca & Natasha Maslem who represented the
England squad in Lommel, Belgium on the 8th April. Rebecca was unlucky
to lose her second fight (Bad Refereeing? Have video evidence!)
whilst Natasha fought her way to a BRONZE medal. Well done to both
in what was a tough comp. It doesn't stop there however as both
won silver in the Schools!!!!
Pyramid competition Results - 3rd March 2007
Congratulations to all those who entered. We were third in the
team trophy, only missing out to first by two gold medals!
- Gold - Cameron Borg, Lewis Glanvile, Miles Lewis & Josh
Barden
- Silver - Ellis Glanville, William Shaw, Jonathan Iles &
John Derrick
- Bronze - Chloe Gibbs, Kieran May, Jack Hamblin, Sam Dorrington,
Oliver Barden & Aidan May
Bristol Classic - Sunday 20th January
- Gold - Rebecca Maslen
- Silver - Natasha Maslen
- Bronze - Lucy Monks
New Star Ashton - Sunday 4th February
Under 8 Kieran May Chloe Gibbs Aidan Norris Annabel Norris Cameron
Borg Josie Sparks Jonathan Iles Amy Oram Ryan Guest Holly Windows Conor Skuse
Sam Dorrington Adam Dawkins Ellis Glanville Jack Hamlin Oliver James Jack
Windows
Over 8's George Lindley Gold, Myles Nelson Gold, James Wright
Silver, Kieran Peacock Silver, Dominic Nelson Silver, William Shaw Silver,
Mollie Finn Bronze, Zoë Baker Bronze, Ben Guest Bronze, Tom Jenkins Bronze,
Miles Lewis Bronze, John Derrick Bronze, Reece Peacock Bronze.
Well done to Edward Bevan, Aidan May, Alan England & Lewis Glanville,
who fought well but had 9 in their weight group!
Walsall National - Saturday 3rd February
Walsall National A & B band Sam Finn U46 Gold
New Star Patchway
Mini judo Girl player of the year Josie Sparks - Mini judo
Boy player of the year Ryan Guest
Mini judo outstanding attendance & commitment to training
Chloe Gibbs
Junior Judo outstanding attendance & commitment to training
John Derrick
Junior Most Promising player of the year Alan England Junior
Most Improved player of the year Kieran Peacock
Spirit of Judo James Wright - Player of the year Sam Finn
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New Star Ashton
Mini judo Girl player of the year Jade Poolman - Mini judo
Boy player of the year Tom Jenkins
Outstanding attendance & commitment to training Dominic Nelson
- Most Promising player of the year Tom Jenkins
Most Improved player of the year Natasha Maslen - Sprit of
Judo Lucy Monks & Dominic Nelson
Player of the year Rebecca Maslen
New Star Squad
Squad T-shirts had been given out through out the year to
Rebecca Maslen, Natasha Maslen, Lucy Monks, Sam Finn & Mollie
Finn. Additions to the squad added at the awards were, Dominic
Nelson. Miles Nelson, Tom Jenkins & Jess Iles, bringing the
squad up to 9. T-shirts are awarded to players when they have
competed at two or more competitions outside of Bristol. Many
of you are nearly there. Well done to all the award winners
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More medals! Even our Seniors! Plymouth open Rebecca
Gold, Sam Gold, Natasha Silver, Lucy Silver, Judy silver, Nick Iles
bronze!
| A squad of 8 went to Plymouth, 3 seniors Judy Maslen, Nick Iles and Pat Diamond
and 5 Juniors Rebecca & Natasha Maslen, Lucy Monks, Sam Finn & Jack Diamond.
After a long wait Rebecca, Natasha and Sam were all called to mat 1 at the
same time! As their fights got underway Judy was called to mat 2! For spectators
it was like being at Wimbledon! Sam won all his fights and picked up the Gold!
At the end of Rebecca & Natasha’s group it was all even with everyone having
only lost one each, so they had to go again! This time Rebecca won all hers,
giving her Gold and Natasha only lost to her sister, giving her Silver. Lucy
ended a string of bad luck wining all but one of her fights, giving her silver.
Judy won silver, whilst she was fighting on the other mat Rebecca, Natasha
& Sam all one a fight each, so we take our hats of to Judy for having such
a long fight! Next up would you believe Pat was called to Amt 2 whilst Jack
was called to mat 1, it was Wimbledon all over again! It was the first open
for both of them, both fought really well but couldn’t but neither orange
belts could get past the higher grades. Last but not least was Nick, 3 quick
fights but each lasted long enough for him to be awarded bronze! John said
it is great to go away with a squad, hopes more of the up and coming yellow
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Western Area - Sunday 26th November
The Western Area saw the New Star players competing again,
this time for Bristol in the annual Western Area teams. With all
to play for as Bristol held all trophies after a spectacular win
in 2005. Other county's competing were Devon, Gloucester, & Somerset.
Wiltshire & Cornwall unable to raise any teams (or after last year
were they too scared to enter?!) Our Novice to 6th mon retained
their title as NO ONE put up a team to go against them!?! So that
was one down are three to go for Bristol. Next up were the Novice
to 6th Mon boys, wining all the matches with a landslide. Two out
of two! We knew it was going to be hard for the Novice to 18th mon
teams as we were two players short in the boys team and three players
in the girls. Both finals went to the wire, the girls only losing
to Somerset A on a By (they had an team of 10!). The boys final
was equally as nerve racking, when our last player went up to fight
it was 5-4 to Devon. After an amazing performance from Sam (Yate
Star) he won by an Ippon. A draw we all thought, but no, Devon had
another player in the heavy weight category, he bowed on and Bristol
boys, as the girls had lost by a by! So the moral of this is we
need more players at Bristol Squad training! The next one will be
a date to be set in January.. Watch this space!
Red Belt Stars
Our red belts were in action at the Yate Star competition, for
many of them it was their first competition, all players fought extremely
well. Alan England winning bronze and after being spotted by the Bristol County
Coach, was picked for the Western Area Team event at City Academy!
8 trophies in Wales for stars of New Star Judo club
| A squad of 10 from New Star Bristol judo club competed in Maesteg at the week
end bringing home 8 trophies! The youngsters aged from 8 to 13 travelled to
Wales to compete in the annual Maesteg Open competition. Sam Finn,11, won
Gold, Tom Jenkins, 8, won silver, with Rebecca & Natasha Maslen, 13, Lucy
Monks, 13, Jack Smith,12, Dominic Nelson, 11, Myles Nelson, 9, all won bronze
trophies! Jess Iles & Mollie Finn were the other members of the squad. Head
Coach John Bath 3rd Dan said “it was great to go away with a squad and come
back with so many trophies! Rebecca & Natasha have just been selected for
the GB squad, if the younger ones continue they will be with them in a few
years!” With Rebecca Maslen winning gold at the Nationals and Sam Finn winning
silver, they took John to a total of 25 National medallists, a fitting tribute
to John’s 25th Anniversary of running Patchway. |
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Rebecca and Natasha win through to the GB Squad!!!!!
Rebecca and her sister Natasha are now in the National GB squad.
Players are picked for the squad on ranking points on two competitions, the
Nationals and the Heart of England. Rebecca and Natasha both won 400 points
at the Heart of England for winning bronze, and Rebecca won 1000 points at
the Nationals and Natasha won 200 for coming 5th. Sam won silver at the Nationals
and Heart of England, which are worth 600 points each, however he is too young
for the squad as the minimum age is 12! Sam is still only 11! With 1200 points
Sam has the most of anyone in his age and weight group! Well done to all three
of them; something for all the younger and lower grades to aim for!
More Medals for Newstars Patchway and Ashton
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For those of you who haven’t heard New Star Bristol have two
National medallists.
The first in New Star Ashtons history, but Patchway is now up
to 25!
This is very fitting as it is Patchway’s 25th Anniversary this
year. Well done to Rebecca Maslen who won Gold and Sam Finn who won silver
at the GB National Finals. |
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Sept ‘06
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| Well done Sam, Natasha and Rebecca!!!!!
Sam did extremely well in the Heart of England Open Junior championship.
He bravely fought his way to a silver medal in the Junior U46kg weight Category
Natasha and Rebecca Maslen both did equally as well both getting
bronze medals in the u57kg National B band at the Heart of England. |
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21st April - Salisbury Open Competition
Well doen to Sam F who won Gold, Mollie F who won Bronze, Natasha
M won Silver & Rebecca M who won Bronze, let's hope all our players going
to the Western Area Closed do as well as them.
| In 1981 at the age of 21 John started a fledgling judo club at the youth centre
in Patchway and this year the club will celebrate its 25 anniversary.He has
coached over 20 British International players and he has lost count of the
amount of county and Western area champions. Although no longer competing
he is currently a 3rd Dan black belt and is a county and area coach John can
be seen at Patchway, Ashton and many schools and clubs spreading the word
of this wonderful sport. He has inspired many players old and young to become
coaches and is a credit to British judo - well done John you thoroughly deserve
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He's done it again!!!!!
| Having special needs himself, Chris is a fantastic role model
to the children he helps He volunteers at the South Gloucestershire Union
of Disability Sport Multi-sport club as well as Bowsland Green and Patchway
Judo Clubs He completed his Community Sports Leader Award this year and volunteered
at this years Sport West Panathlon as additional hours to achieve the award
Well done Chris you're an example to us all
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Sam Finn - 3rd best in Britain.
| Sam was 3rd National A band Under 42kg boys Finals - Way to
go Sam!!!! This picture shows Sam who won a Bronze Medal at the British Open.
They are with Craig Fallon U60kg World Championship Gold medallist! Gold medallist
Matthew Kavanagh Ford Judo Club, the silver Medallist is Ashley Matthias from
Shirokwaido (Bristol). |
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Gradings:
We have had a lot of players grade over the last 6
weeks, well done to all of you, especially to those who went up
a belt. Jess Iles & Jack Smith now have their yellow belts. To earn
belts after yellow you have to fight at a grading, Nick Iles, Nick
Hill & Sam Finn went to Swindon and were awarded their orange belts.
Sunday 11th December 2005
Long Ashton Judo competition Under 8's & Red & Yellow belts All
players can enter this one, for the rugby and football players,
Kathy is coming to weigh you in on the Saturday at judo, so you
can arrive after your matches! Closing date is Monday 5th so see
Tracey or email Alison as we have to post them 3rd December!
IBU competition - 25th September 2005
We were invited to send players to an IBU competition
in exchange for lending them our mats, our players made themselves
known! Nick Hill won gold, Jess Iles Silver, Jonathan Iles Bronze.
What's this Patchway Seniors? Our most experienced competitive
player, Luke Tavener and our newest Senior player, Nick Iles, both
won all their fights to win a Gold medal each! Well done to all
of you.
Patchway Judo Club Competition - Sat 17th September
| Patchway Judo club held an Under 8s training
session and an Over 8s competition. Clubs competing were New
Star (Ashton & Patchway), Shirokwaido, Yate Star, Long Ashton
and Sea Mills.
Everyone did extremely well and in the over
8s category the following won medals
- Gold - Sam, Jack, Josh & Jess
- Silver - Louis
- Bronze - Charlie & Jamie
A huge thanks goes out to Mrs. Finn for organising the competition
without whom it wouldn't have happened.
- Competition Controller Kath Bevan assisted by John Bevan.
- Senior Referee Mike Guateri
- Referees Derek Johnson, Bob Strahan, Natasha Maslen, Rebecca
Maslen, Ross, Laura and table official Mark Maslen.
At judo last night one of the Dad's commented
on what a great fighter Charlie was! "The coaches were extremely
proud of all the children who took part, particularly the
ones who were competiting in the over 8's for the first time".
It must be noted that the Parents forum did a stupendous job.
The team attended the club on Friday from 21-22:30 setting
up the club for the next day and continuously grafted throughout
the day. We can't thank them enough - this club wouldn't and
couldn't run without them - your club needs you, all help
apreciated!!!!!
Role of Honour - Tracey, Nick, Lisa, Julie&Julie,
Mrs Scammell, Maria, Jane, Phil, Sue, Andrew and John. Thanks
also go to Max Cromers Grandma for all the yummy cakes that
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Cattle Country
Once again the gang went to cattle country and had a terrific time. Thanks go to
Jane for organising the day and Tracey & Nick, Jane, Alison, Julie and
John for doing the BBQ and organising the day for us all to enjoy.
Cattle Country saw the return of the Bucking Bronco competition,
the record of 28 seconds had been held by Alison for two years, but it was
smashed this year by new comer Kieran Peacock, with an amazing 51 seconds!
He piped Charlie Fettis, who achieved an terrific 48 seconds.
Who will it be next year? |
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Soccer School
| Not just a Judo Club - here some of the gang show off their booty after attending
the South Gloucestershire Soccer School at St.Michael's Stoke Gifford. |
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Bristol Closed
Well done to Jack S, Jess & Sam F for fighting in the closed they
all won Silver medals. You might all remember that in the Western
Area closed Bristol County won, so getting a silver in the Bristol
closed is something to be proud of. Jess also won Bronze in Salisbury.
Next Competition is our own on September 17th.
Western Area Closed
Well done to Jess for fighting in her 1st closed competition.
Jess & Sam both fought well; they were lowest grades & youngest players in
their groups. Bristol County Judo went on to win the competition, Bristol
is the Best in the West. Their picture was in the Evening Post!
New Star Ashton Competition - Sunday 15th May
2 Golds & 2 Bronzes for the Over 8’s - 2 Golds, & 5 Bronzes
for the Under 8’s
Jess & Jack both won their 1st Gold Medals this weekend, both
keeping a clean sheet! Or in judo terms won all their fights! Jonathan and
Natalie (her first competition) won Bronze medals. Mollie won all her fights
in the under 8’s and won gold. Jamie Fitch won gold, Kieran, Elliot, Jonathan
Iles, George & William won Bronze.
Well done to all the players!
Thornbury Competition - Sun 16th January
Well done Sam Finn who won a Gold medal and
Jessica Iles who won Silver. All the guys who took part in
the U8 training session thoroughly enjoyed themselves and
showed that they were all winners on the day by showing signs
of definate improvement. Many thanks go to Thornbury Judo
Club for organising the day and inviting us to take part.
Ambassador of Judo Shield
| Sat 18th December - Each year the club endeavours to Identify someone who within
the club has been an Ambassador to Judo and this year was no different. This
year the award was presented by Luke Taverner to Sam Finn, not just for his
Judo ability but also the way he conducts himself on and off the mat and they
way he encourages and helps young and less experienced players.
Sam has now started to enter "Open*" competitions, and although he hasn't
yet won an open medal, he did beat a 13 year old blue belt at the Devon open!
(*in an open you fight people in your weight group, but they can be any grade)
Sam is currently a 6th mon (yellow belt with 3 tags) he trains at both News
Star Patchway & New Star Ashton.
- Sam started Judo when he was 4 yrs 8 months.
- He was the youngest player every to complete Kano award 9, which he did
shortly after his 7th birthday.
- He won his 1st Gold medal at his first interclub 3 days after his 8th
birthday
- Devon mini mon Silver
- Western area closed Silver
- Devizes mini mon Silver
- Salisbury mini mon Bronze
- New Star Ashton Silver
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Christmas Party - Sat 18th December
The club held a fantastic Christmas Party full of fun Judo related games followed by a visit
from Santa who's multilingual skills came to the fore when speaking to an
audience from South Gloucestershire. There were some members who Santa brought
a present for but they weren't at the party - see Alison. Thanks go out to
the following for making a smashing day Adie Carr, Maria Carr, Tracey Hewer,
Jane Harvey, Sue Holt, Steve Holt, Tracey Iles, Nick Iles, Luke Tavener, Alison
Finn, Anne D and Phil Fettis
Long Ashton Competition
Well done to everyone who took part in the competition who fought really well,
in fact all five that attended won medals. Well done to Mollie Finn Gold, Jonathan
Iles Silver, Jessica Iles Silver and Jonathan Salt Silver
Working with people with Disabilities
Alison, John and Luke all attended a South Gloucestershire training course
for working with people with disabilities. The club's thanks go out to all three
for giving up their valuable time to attend this training course.
South Gloucestershire Sports Awards
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Chris Summerhayes has been a Judo Player for as long as I've been involved
in Judo and I've watched him grow not only in stature but also as an Indvidual.
This has culminated in him being voted Young Disability Sports Volunteer at
South Gloucestershire's annual sports awards gala held at the BAWA club. Geoff
Twentyman was rumoured to be in awe at Chris whilst awarding Chris and a bevvy
of young Gymnasts watched Dewey eyed. Chris has moved seamlessly into supporting
others in the sport he loves through the Step into Sport program which is
a government run scheme for 15-19 year olds. Chris is a role model for both
children and adults alike and is a credit to the Kodachi Kwai where he is
a player and at New Star Patchway where he ably assists - well done Chris
take a richly deserved bow and a big hand .
Don't forget though Chris it's not all about the winning - I
wuz robbed!!!
Player Profile
- Started May 200
- Favorite saying "What's wrong with him"
- Seeded 2nd in europe in SEN Judo Category 1 player
- Grade Brown Belt
- Young Disability Sports Volounteer award
- Disability Sport Person of the year - Bristol Year of Sports
- Favourite Food - Yorkie Bars
- All round good egg!!
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Sue Hannam Memorial Competition
This was a fantastic success on the day with
Players from as far as Whitchurch, Thornbury, Yate, Long Ashton,
New Star Ashton, Pyramid Judo Club and Team Bath. This was
the first competition run by the club since the sad passing
of club stalwart Sue who would have been proud to have seen
the Judo of her under 7s.
Many Thanks go to Mike Guateri and his refereeing team, Kath
Bevan and Carol Taylor and a major thank you to brave souls of the Parents
Forum who once again turned in a stunning performance to make it happen, there's
too many to mention but you know who you are. Personally I want a refund on
me throws poster as I can't read that small!!!!
New Star Patchway are proud to be able to donate £100
from the competition to the Bristol Oncology unit.
New Star (Ashton) Competition
This competition was well attended by the club
and all the players did extremely well. For many of them it
was their first one. Gold medals Cameron Borg, Phillipa Gale
& Jonathan Salt Silver Medals, Jamie Gale, Taylor Carr, Mollie
Finn. Charlie Nunn & Sam Finn Bronze Medals Samuel Smith-Ferrier,
Daniel Whittington, Michael Nunn, & Nick Hill
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