From: Christine
Title: Annual Club Championships
Posted on: Sunday, December 16, 2007, 18:09 PM
After a very successful Annual Club Championship, enjoyed by all; a very well done to all the judoka
that took part. There was some excellent judo and lots of fun in the team event. Congratulations
go to 'Most Improved Player' JACOB SOWMAN, who has gained confidence and has shown lots of techniques
in his judo. Our 2007 'Judoka of the Year' is MATTHEW STEWARD, who has deserved this award after gaining
the Area Age, Area Open, National Closed and National Open Championships, in addition to his junior brown
belt grade. This is Matthew's last year as a junior and we hope he continues his success as a senior.
From: Christine
Title: Xmas Message
Posted on: Sunday, December 16, 2007, 18:09 PM
Thank you to all those who have paid their 2008 AJA membership. These have now been delivered to our Area
Secretary who will administer and arrange the renewal slips during January.
Merry Christmas to you all and Happy New Year from Dale, Martyn, Christine and Peter.
We look forward to seeing you all again on Friday 4th January 2008.
From: Christine
Title: Club Championships
Posted on: Thursday, November 22, 2007, 09:35 AM
Still awaiting some reply slips for our Club Championships on Fridays 7th and 14th December 2007.
Please complete as soon as possible, so that we can work out the groupings.
From: Christine
Title: Mundford Competition
Posted on: Thursday, November 22, 2007, 09:35 AM
Last Saturday, Gregory Vincent travelled to Mundford for an international competition.
He fought very well and was pleased to come away with a silver trophy.
He had a tough group of five and was finally beaten by a much taller Dutch boy.
Well done Gregory for a fine performance.
From: Christine
Title: Sunday's Grading
Posted on: Monday, November 12, 2007, 11:26 AM
Well done to all those who graded on Sunday - it was a fine performance, with lots of techniques being used.
Despite being our youngest participant at 5 (having to compete with 7 and 8 year olds) Hannah Sowman showed
determination and effort, earning her first pair of tags for her red belt.
From: Christine
Title: Renewal of Membership
Posted on: Wednesday, November 7, 2007, 20:35 PM
AJA licenses will be due for 2008 renewal. Early payment to the club would be appreciated, so that they can be
passed on to our Area Secretary for processing over the Christmas period. Letter to follow with appropriate form.
Junior Renewals - £12.50, Senior Renewals - £17.50. Please pay as soon as you can.
From: Christine
Title: Area Novice to Orange Open Competition
Posted on: Sunday, November 4, 2007, 14:24 PM
Congratulations to all those judoka who took part in the Area Novice to Orange Open Competition today.
Stanway entered 11 members and came away with 10 medals.
There was some good positive judo and we look forward to the next event.
Gold: -27 Conor McLaughlin, -28 Lewis Bardell, -32 Anil Abeyasekera.
Silver: -25 Jacob Sowman, -28 Joseph White, -36 Callum Mclaughlin.
Bronze: -22 Keegan Yeats, -27 Morgen Bardell, -32 Adam Turner, -40 Matthew O'Reilly.
From: Christine
Title: Competition 4th November and Grading 11th November
Posted on: Tuesday, October 9, 2007, 09:43 AM
Please note that there is a Novice - Orange (with no green tags) competition on Sunday 4th November.
Your entries must be in by Friday 19th October with the correct fees.
Let's see all those who have received a letter enter, as we don't want to cancel another competition due to lack of entries.
There is also a Junior Grading on Sunday 11th November and the closing date for this is
Friday 19th October at the club - or Friday 26th October if delivered to Christine's address (as it's half term).
From: Christine
Title: Return from Summer break
Posted on: Sunday, September 2, 2007, 15:31 PM
Just a reminder that we return to judo on Friday 7th September at the usual times.
If your fees are due, please remember to pay them on time. Thank you.
Hope you have all enjoyed your Summer holidays and we look forward to your return.
If you have a friend/friends who may be interested in coming along, ask them to give me a call.
From: Christine
Title: Use of inhalers at competitions
Posted on: Monday, July 16, 2007, 09:56 AM
A recent Executive Area Meeting confirmed the following rule regarding the use of inhalers at competitions:
'Inhalers will be allowed mat-side, but if they are used during the contest,
the competitor will be withdrawn from that contest (only) - scoring no points.
They will be allowed to continue in the weight category'.
From: Dale
Title: South Eastern Area Grading
Posted on: Tuesday, July 10, 2007, 10:00 AM
Twenty members from the club attended the recent grading and everyone did extremely well.
See the new grades under their respective headings.
An outstanding performance by Matthew Steward has gained him the highest junior grade, 6th Kokyu (brown belt).
Well done to you all.
From: Christine
Title: Grading
Posted on: Monday, July 9, 2007, 11:11 AM
Congratulations to all the judokas that took part in the grading on Sunday,
and well done to Matthew Steward who has gained the top grade as a junior (brown belt).
From: Christine
Title: Last training night is Fri 20th
Posted on: Friday, July 6, 2007, 12:09 PM
Well done to Hannah Sowman and Lewis Bardell who gained the most points in our recent competition training exercises.
Please note that the last night of our training will be Friday 20th July. We re-commence on Friday 7th September.
Enjoy your Summer Holidays and we look forward to your return.
Good luck to all those who are grading on Sunday.
From: Christine
Title: Second judo class
Posted on: Monday, July 2, 2007, 09:15 AM
Present judokas, if you know of any friends/relatives from 10 years upwards and Seniors who would like to join
our second class, please encourage them to come along.
From: Christine
Title: Cancelled competition
Posted on: Friday, June 8, 2007, 11:58 AM
Please note that the Novice to Yellow Competition on the 17th June 2007 has been cancelled due to lack of entries.
Apologies for any inconvenience which may have been caused.
From: Christine
Title: Competition results
Posted on: Monday, May 28, 2007, 09:24 AM
A big 'well done' to the following, and also those who entered but missed out on hardware!
Our next event is a novice to yellow belt competition at Highwoods on 17th June '07.
AJA Age-Banded Event 13/05/07:-
Gold Medals: Lewis Bardell (28Kg), Matthew Steward (55Kg).
Silver Medal: Adam Turner (28Kg).
Bronze Medals: Jacob Sowman (25Kg), Willam Eels (40Kg), Gregory Vincent (50Kg).
AJA National Championships 27/05/07:-
Gold Medals: Caitlin Rice (45Kg), Matthew Steward (60Kg).
Silver Medals: Lewis Bardell (28Kg), Amal Martucci (45Kg).
From: Christine
Title: Area Team Event results
Posted on: Sunday, April 29, 2007, 19:22 PM
Stanway performed very well in today's Area Team Event. Under 9's Lightweight won Gold and U9's Middleweight
won Silver. The Over 10's were unlucky to miss out, but all three members weighed in lighter than the other
teams.
U9's Lightweight: Keegan Yeats/Jacob Sowman/Conor McLaughlin
U9's Middleweight: Adam Turner/Callum McLaughlin/Joseph Rice
Over 10's: Caitlin Rice/Gregory Vincent/Michael Rice
From: Christine
Title: National success for Matthew
Posted on: Sunday, March 18, 2007, 20:08 PM
Congratulations to Matthew Steward for becoming a National Closed AJA Champion in Birmingham on Sunday.
He has been attending this competition for a few years and has at long last been rewarded for his efforts,
scoring straight ippons. This means that he now qualifies to go abroad in May as part of the Great Britain Team
attending the International Judo Competition.
From: Christine
Title: No judo on Fridays 6th and 13th April
Posted on: Sunday, March 18, 2007, 17:52 PM
Please note that there will be no judo on Fridays 6th and 13th April due to the Easter holidays.
We have given out many letters regarding interest in the team event being held in April.
So far, we have only received three replies. Please ensure that we have your slips back by 23rd March,
so that we can see if we can put forward any teams. The more you compete, the more your judo will improve.
From: Christine
Title: No judo on Fri 9th and Fri 16th Feb
Posted on: Saturday, January 20, 2007, 11:29 AM
Please note that due to the school production and Half Term there will be no judo on Friday 9th and Friday 16th February 2007.
We look forward to your return on Friday 23rd February 2007.
All grading entries must now be given to me either on the 2nd February or brought to my house by the 9th February 2007.
From: Christine
Title: Welcome back
Posted on: Saturday, January 6, 2007, 11:52 AM
Welcome back and thanks to all those parents/guardians/judokas who promptly paid their annual AJA fees by 15th December 2006.
They have been passed on to our Area Secretary, who informs me that they have now been sent to our head office in Birmingham,
ready for the issue of renewal slips. These should be with us (hopefully) by the end of January or early February.
Members' fees paid after this date will be with the Area Secretary early w/c 8th January 2007 and then he will proceed as above.
Judokas who may be grading in March, please ensure that you know your syllabus 100% and that your gi's are not too short in
the arms and legs. If you have any queries then see Dale.
