NEWS ARCHIVE 2013
NEWS ARCHIVE 2013
British Championships for 10-12 year olds2013
Last Saturday the squad travelled to Kidderminster to take part in this well attended and prestigious event.The young players all fought brilliantly with some great results.Joanna, Nathan, Adam, Thomas and Jack G all won bronze and Libby narrowly lost the final but came home with a well deserved silver medal.Special mention goes to Euann who fought his hardest and as our youngest competitor was up against players two years older. He gave it his best and next year will be well prepared to deal with the pressures of a big comp.Lastly cheers to Jack Coburn for travelling all that way to support the team and to David, Sheila, Bryden, Jenny, Robert and Stewart for the team support, driving and coaching.FULL RESULTS
U38kgs Thomas Inglis BRONZE
U38kgs Euann Mightens
U42 kgs Jack Grant BRONZE
U60KGS Adam Dyer BRONZE
O60kgs Nathan van Horrik BRONZE
U52 kgs Joanna Maclennan BRONZE
U48kgs Libby Anderson SILVER
A SUPERB RESULT FOR THE JUNIOR SQUAD. WELL DONE EVERYONE!
Heart of England Championships.
On the 7th/8th September, the club travelled to Walsall for the Midland Area Heart of England Championships. Taking place over two days this well attended and well-run event brings together many high quality players.
Saturday saw three players on the mat. Josie, Aimee and Michael all came away with a medal, gold, silver and bronze respectively. Josie gave herself the best birthday present ever on her 13th, a gold medal!
Sunday saw Dave and Callum both fighting in two sections, juniors and seniors. As both were fighting U73kgs they were lucky not to face each other on the mat. Dave achieved fifth in juniors and Callum seventh.
Thanks to Rob for coaching and Jenny for driving.
Results
Josie Steele U48kgs pre-cadet girls GOLD
Aimee Grant U48 Cadet girls SILVER
Michael Maclennan Cadet boys U90 kgs BRONZE
Dave Kerr Junior men U73kgs Fifth place
Callum Maclennan Junior men U73kgs Seventh place.
KENT INTERNATIONAL-- CRYSTAL PALACE June 29th /30th 2013
The travelling squad hit the road again, (or should I say the train tracks!) last Friday to go to London for the Kent International tournament. Juniors were fighting on the Saturday and youth/seniors on the Sunday. Some exceptional judo was on display from our players and they came home with three Bronze and one Gold medal. The juniors all threw for Ippon during their fights and demonstrated their determination and good sportsmanship throughout. We are very proud of their efforts.
In the U73 Dave and Callum were in opposite sides of the draw but met in the repercharge at the crossover. Dave beat Callum in Golden score after an epic battle in which neither player received any penalties. As the competition was under the new rules this demonstrates the 100% effort both players put in and the quality of their judo. Dave met a Dutch player in the bronze fight and beat him with a strangle. On the podium the other medallists were all Dutch.
Aimee Grant won Gold after refighting her pool. Winning both fights in the pool,she swept through the semi-final and showed her total dominance on the ground in the final,winning gold with assured techniques and maturity.
Both Dave Kerr and Aimee Grant are representing Scotland at the team games next weekend in Walsall .
RESULTS
Juniors
Jack Coburn group A yellow belts U30kgs 7th place
Euann Mightens group A yellow belts U38kgs 7th place
Josie Steele Group B orange/green belts U48kgs BRONZE
Joanna Maclennan B group U48kgs 7th place
Jack Grant Group B U42 kgs 4th round.
Aimee Grant Group C blue/brown belts U48kgs GOLD
Youths
Michael Maclennan U81kgs BRONZE
Dave Kerr U73kgs BRONZE
Callum Maclennan 9th place
Thanks to Jenny for Coaching and Bryden and Evelyn for supporting the team.
ROSS-SHIRE U16 MINI MONS
Last Saturday at Invergordon Leisure centre a large squad of twenty-five players, along with coaches and family attended the Ross-shire U16 tournament. Hosted by Invergordon Judo club, the competition is for orange belts and below making it an ideal first event for novices.
The Club’s players came home with six Gold medals, three Silver and ten Bronze.
Results
Bailey Mutseyekwa U30kgs BRONZE
David Maclennan U38kgs BRONZE
Lewis Fitzgerald U46kgs GOLD
Lewis Bolger U55kgs SILVER
Jessica McColl U32kgs BRONZE
Alex Kyle U44kgs BRONZE
Ryan McDonald U30kgs SILVER
Matthew Johnston U50kgs BRONZE
Louis Norgate U34kgs BRONZE
Callum Mackay U24kgs BRONZE
Holly Mackay U24kgs BRONZE
Aimee Vincent U52kgs GOLD
Duncan Henderson U24kgs BRONZE
Quinn Delves U55kgs GOLD/ Open SILVER
Freya Boyd U28kgs GOLD
Ellie Ferguson U32kgs GOLD
Thomas Inglis U38kgs GOLD
Callum MacAllister BRONZE
A new trophy was presented this year donated by local club members , The Dawn MacDonald "SPIRIT OF JUDO" trophy, to the player who exhibits behaviour in the true spirit of judo.This was given by Bill Beavis to club senior Michael Maclennan.
David Macpherson, Callum Watt, Alex Hutchison, Morgan Fitzgerald, Kai Macauley, Jack Coburn and Anna Beveridge fought well on the day but no medals this time.
Well done to all the players who took part and helped make it such a good event.
HIGHLAND REGION OPEN FORT WILLIAM
A glorious sunny day saw fourteen players from Highland Budokan travelling to Fort William to take part in the Highland Region Open competition.Thanks to Tom Cameron and his team at Lochaber Judo for their hard work in making sure everyone got plenty of fights and making it a very worthwhile trip.Total of 8 Gold, 5 Silver and 5 Bronze medals.
Player of the day was FREYA BOYD,in only her third competition, who fought in two categories, one above her weight, winning 7 fights and the Rosalyn Mackenzie Memorial Quaich.
Results-- Juniors
AA band Louis Norgate u34kgs GOLD
AA band U27kgs Freya Boyd GOLD
AA band U30kgs Freya Boyd GOLD
A Band u34kgs Thomas Inglis GOLD
A band U48kgs Joanna Maclennan GOLD
A band U30kgs Jack Coburn GOLD
A band U60kgs Nathan van Horrik SILVER
A band U66kgs Nathan van Horrik SILVER
A Band U60kgs Adam Dyer BRONZE
A Band U66kgs Adam Dyer BRONZE
A Band U38kgs Euann MIghtens BRONZE
B Band U55kgs Quinn Delves BRONZE
B Band U38/42kgs Owen Rose BRONZE
B Band U38/42kgs Jamie Sturrock SILVER
B Band U48kgs Libby Anderson SILVER
B Band U40/44 kgs Nellie Wilson GOLD
C Band U55kgs Daniel Hutcheson GOLD
Seniors
U81kgs Ramsay Darling GOLD
Fantastic results! Thanks to the parents who travelled down, the organisers and officials who gave up their time and Rob, Ramsay and Stewart for coaching.
SCOTTISH MINI MONS, Ravenscraig.
Well done to our players who were competing on Saturday down in Motherwell.The young squad had a great day with some lovely judo on display.Dillon O'Neill was competing in his first competition and acheived an excellent 7th place.Thomas Inglis and Louis Norgate were unlucky in tneir last fights for the bronze medal and both took 5th place. Euann Mightens met two experienced fighters and although winning by wazari got caught out at the end of his last fight.
Jack Coburn and Adam Dyer won three fights each only losing one to take home the silver medal.Both boys performed brilliantly against some strong opposition.
Thanks to Stewart Inglis, Alison and Jenny for coaching and driving and to the parents who came down to support the team.
SPORTIF INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION AND CAMP
SPORTIF INTERNATIONAL RESULTS
Great results last weekend for the squad which saw Highland Budokan take 9th place in the medal table at this international event out of 44 clubs competing.
Full results:-
Thomas Inglis A band u34kgs BRONZE
Euann Mightens A band u38kgs 7th place.
Jack Grant A band U42kgs SILVER
Nathan van Horrik A band O50kgs GOLD
Joanna Maclennan A band U48kgs SILVER
Libby Anderson A band U48kgs BRONZE
Aimee Grant Cadets u48kgs 5th place
Michael Maclennan Cadet U90kgs SILVER
Lauren Sturrock Junior women U70 kgs GOLD
Cosmo, Dave and Daniel were unplaced this time.Special mention goes to Lauren Sturrock who also fought the U78 player and won, beating her heavier opponent. Aimee and Michael were fighting for Scotland in the George Kerr cup and Scotland achieved second behind a strong French squad.
The training camp in the three days after the competition saw Michael, Dave, Aimee, Jack, Libby and Joanna working with guest coaches on specialist techniques and enjoying lots of randori with the visiting overseas players.Well done to everybody at both the competition and the camp.
ELGIN CLOSED COMPETITION
ELGIN RESULTS
At the Elgin Closed Judo Competition this Saturday the Highland Budokan squad took home an impressive array of medals. Some of the players were competing in their first competition and their team spirit and enjoyment of the day was wonderful to see.
Results are as follows;-
U16
U28kgs Freya Boyd GOLD
U34kgs Thomas Inglis GOLD
U42 kg Jamie Sturrock GOLD
U50 kg Daniel Hutcheson GOLD
U30 kg Jack Coburn SILVER
U30 kg Louis Norgate BRONZE
U34 kg Struan Mellis BRONZE
U25 kgs Ivan Steele BRONZE
U30 kg Rory Mellis BRONZE
U38 kg Euann Mightens BRONZE
U50/60 kg Quinn Delves BRONZE
Seniors
U81kg Ramsay Darling GOLD
U100 kg Paul Mapplebeck GOLD
Combined U52/63 kg Sandra Pirie GOLD
U81 kg Chris Giubarelli BRONZE
Cathel Robertson had four fights against more experienced and heavier opponents in the combined U73/81 Youth category and showed great spirit and determination. No medal but he took a lot from the day.
WELL DONE TO EVERYBODY!
Stephanie Inglis Triple Gold
WELL DONE! To Stephanie Inglis, Highland Budokan’s senior women’s Player of the Year who won Gold a few weekends ago at the BUCS Championships in Sheffield, in the U57’s individual category. Her triumph included five straight wins by Ippon.
2nd Dan Steph was also in Barcelona at the International Open representing Scotland where again she won Gold in style, winning FIVE fights by Ippon.
Her third Gold medal came at the Senior English open where she took the title in style. Next weekend sees her heading to Bosnia for the European Cup. Well done and Good luck!
BLACK BELT BROTHERS
Fighting in Sheffield at BUCS was Callum Maclennan who on Saturday won a well-deserved bronze medal in the u73kgs , winning five fights and only losing to the eventual gold Medallist. On Sunday in the team event he won his fight against the u90 kg gold medallist from the previous day to help Team Scotland take the gold team event. Ross Campbell and Roy Shepherd (Team Captain)won bronze with the Edinburgh Men’s university team on Sunday and along with Callum were part of the winning regional team, defeating London area. Callum picked up 37 points to take him to his black belt 1st Dan.
Callum’s younger brother Michael Maclennan, was part of the squad who travelled to Edinburgh for the Ultimate Open at Meadowbank Leisure Centre. Fighting in the under 90 kgs Michael won his first fight by submission, he collected a bronze medal and his final points for his black belt, 1st Dan.
Congratulations to both of them on their simultaneous achievement!
NORTH-WEST AGE BANDS CADET RANKING EVENT
North West age bands 17th/18th February 2013.
Congratulations to Aimee Grant who won bronze at the North-West age bands in St Helen’s.
The only squad member to make the long trip, Aimee won bronze in the U48 C band girls. An excellent result, well done Aimee.
MIDLANDS U21 CHAMPIONSHIPS
Midlands u21 Championships on 2nd & 3rd February 2013.
Huge Congratulations! to the eight travelling squad who went to Walsall by train and minibus this last weekend.
Results—Saturday
Josie Steele Gold Medal u44 pre-cadets
Lauren Sturrock Silver Medal u70 D band.
Callum Maclennan D band 9th place u73's
Results--Sunday
Libby Anderson Gold Medal u44 A band.
Joanna Maclennan Bronze medal u48 A band
Nathan van Horrik Bronze medal A band o46's
Michael Maclennan Cadets u90 Bronze medal.
Thomas Inglis, A band u34's 5th place A great result for the whole squad. Thanks to Sheila and Stuart for taking the squad and Jenny for coaching.
British Championships 2013
BRITISH CHAMPIONSHIPS Sheffield.
British championships and GB trials.
Nine squad members made the trip to Sheffield in the snowy weather to compete over two weekends at the British Champuionships. The first weekend saw four fighters in the cadets and pre-cadets take to the tatami.
Michael Maclennan U90kgs cadets won a bronze medal and Josie Steele won bronze too in the U44 kgs pre-cadets. Aimee Grant achieved 7th place and Daniel Hutcheson 11th out of 19 in the category. Both won fights by ippon and the club is very proud of all our player's efforts.
The following weekend saw the juniors and seniors in action. Callum Maclennan, Lauren Sturrock, Malin Wilson and Tommy Mercer fought in the juniors all winning fights , Tommy and Lauren getting 7th places.Stephanie Inglis, back in competition for the first time in eight months and Sandra Pirie, newly moved to Edinburgh fought in the closed senior event but were unlucky in their draws and met some very stiff opposition. Steph achieved fifth place. Well done to both to qualify for the seeded competition.