Highland Budokan Judo Club

NEWS ARCHIVE 2011

AWARDS NIGHT NOVEMBER 17TH

Highland Budokan Judo Club Awards Night 2012

The Highland Budokan Judo Club Annual Awards night took place last Saturday at the Mercure Hotel, Inverness, when the achievements of the club and its players were recognised. The following is a summary of the club’s achievements since this time last year.

Robert Inglis our Head Coach, who started the club in 1993, was awarded his 4th Dan black belt grade and as a senior examiner he can grade our players up to their black belts.

Jamie Sneddon and Ramsay Darling completed their UKCC level 2 coaching awards, so we now have three level two coaches and four level 1’s active in the club.

The club held two gradings this year and over 100 players got new belts and rankings. We held three training camps at Easter, summer and October holidays and also attended another one in the summer in Belgium. Individually squad members have attended camps in Kent, Portugal and all over Scotland.

The club also purchased new mats for the Farr class including a crash mat.

The minibus has been well used, we travelled with it to 19 competitions in Great Britain, from Aberdeen to Crystal Palace and also abroad to Holland and Belgium. A total of thirty players attended over thirty tournaments and brought home a huge haul of medals, 45 gold, 36 silver and 41 bronze!

We have players who have competed at the highest level. Stephanie Inglis has competed at numerous competitions in Europe and was fifth at her weight in the GB Olympic trials. She won the commonwealth gold medal in Cardiff. the highest achievement of any club member to date.

Both Steph Inglis and Sandra Pirie have won British ranking points and are selected to compete as seeded players in the British senior championships in January. Sandra was also a volunteer at the Para Olympic judo event this summer.

Chris Mota and Michael Maclennan competed in Portugal in the European Cadet cup representing Scotland and Dave Kerr and Michael represented Scotland at the School games at the Olympic judo venue, the Excel in London. Aimee Grant was selected as part of the Scottish team to contest the GB team event in Sheffield where they won the bronze medal. At the Flanders cup in Belgium fighting for Scotland she came 7th out of 33 a great achievement at a tough international competition. John Haslam won silver in Belfast at the British Masters event and also at the Scottish Open.

At the British championships for 10/11 year olds Jack Grant and Libby Anderson won bronze medals. At the junior British Michael Maclennan 16, won a bronze medal and Lauren Sturrock just missed out on bronze with a creditable fifth place.

Judo Scotland recently announced its Scottish squad selections and the club has five members, Dave Kerr, 17, Michael Maclennan, 16, Chris Mota, 17, Lauren Sturrock, 18 and Aimee Grant, 14 on the performance squad. Callum Maclennan, 17, is on the transition squad and Nathan van Horrik, 11, Josie Steele, 12, Libby Anderson, 11, Daniel Hutcheson, 13, Cosmo Taylor, 12, and Joanna Maclennan, 10, are on the talent squad. Steph Inglis is on the Performance Delivery squad, which includes Scottish Olympic athletes .This national squad selection will allow them to receive funding from their local sports councils. It is a huge achievement to have so many players from one club at these levels.

Dave Kerr won his 1st Dan black belt to celebrate his 17th Birthday and three more players will be fighting for theirs at a grading next weekend.

The 1st of December is our club Championships where everybody has the chance to win a medal and try a competition for the first time. Anyone over eight can take part and spectators are very welcome as there will be a raffle, a tombola and merchandise on the day, plus of course teas, coffees and home baking!

We are hosting a timekeeper’s course the next day on the 2nd December and then we will be looking forward to holding our Grand Prix event in April at Inverness Leisure.

Beverley Read, our secretary, stood down from the post this year after four years as a volunteer at the club. Along with our treasurer Alison Sturrock and coach Robert Inglis, they were all nominated by the club for the Judo Scotland Coach and Volunteer Awards and it was announced that Robert had won Children’s Coach of the Year. His name will now be put forward for the SportScotland awards.

Chris Mota won the Inverness sports council U18 sports player of the year award 2011 and Josie Steele won the U12 award for the third year in a row! Keir Smith stepped down as Chairman this year and he and his partner Beverley Read were awarded the Club's Recognition award for Motivation, Dedication and Outstanding Contribution.

The contribution volunteers make in the club is very important as it plays a huge part in the club’s successes, from the parents who drive their children and the minibus around the country, to the coaches and administrators who give up so much of their own time to support the club and give its members the opportunity to enjoy our wonderful sport. Lastly the club could not exist without all the players who enjoy this amazing sport and make it all worthwhile!

The Award winners on the night are as follows;-

Achievement Awards:

Tommy Mercer

Gregor Samuels

Cathel Robertson

Jamie Sturrock

Jaimes Burton

Girls under 12 Player of the Year:

1st Place – Josie Steele

2nd Place – Joanna Maclennan

3rd Place – Libby Anderson

Boys under 12 Player of the Year:

1st Place – Nathan Van Horrik

2nd Place – Jack Grant

3rd Place – Thomas Inglis

Girls under 16 Player of the Year:

1st Place – Aimee Grant

2nd Place – Hannah Kerr

Boys under 16 Player of the Year:

Joint 1st Place – Michael Maclennan

1st Place – Chris Mota

3rd Place – Daniel Hutcheson

Throw of the Year:

1st David Kerr

2nd Chris Mota

3rd John Haslam

Service to Coaching

Trophy & certificate:

Ramsay Darling, Jenny Maclennan

Senior Female Player of the Year:

1st Place – Stephanie Inglis,

2nd Place– Sandra Pirie

Youth Female Player of the Year:

1st Place – Lauren Sturrock

Senior Male Player of the Year:

1st Place – David Kerr

2nd Place – John Haslam

3rd Place – Callum Maclennan

Thanks to:

For assisting with Coaching

Alison Sturrock

Andy Naismith

Mark Mapplebeck

Paul Mapplebeck

John Fitzgerald

Jamie Sneddon

Special award for Beverley Read and Keir Smith, Clubs Recognition award for Motivation, Dedication and Outstanding Contribution.

Final award of the night went to our treasurer Alison Sturrock, who quietly keeps the club running smoothly while helping as a volunteer coach and is always ready to help out with every aspect of the club. She was presented with a gift voucher for Run 4 It.

GRANITE CITY Grand Prix results

Granite City Grand Prix

A massive WELL DONE to the players who travelled to Aberdeen on Saturday for the Grand Prix event. We had 21 fighting and 14 parents as well made the trip. The squad came home with fifteen medals, Six gold ,four silver and five bronze.

The full results are as follows.;-

Juniors

Josie Steele B band- U44 kgs GOLD

Nathan van Horrik A band O50kgs GOLD

Joanna Maclennan A band U44kgs GOLD

Louis Norgate AA band U30 kgs SILVER

Cosmo Taylor B band U60kgs SILVER

Daniel Hutcheson U46 B band SILVER

Adam Dyer A band O50 kgs BRONZE

Thomas Inglis A band U34kgs BRONZE

Rory Barson B band U46kgs BRONZE

Euann Mightens A band U42 kgs Fifth

Jack Coburn, Owen Rose, William Harkiss and Quinn Delves fought really well but were out of the medals this time.

Seniors

Lauren Sturrock U70kgs GOLD

John Fitzgerald Open GOLD

John Haslam U81kgs GOLD

Callum Maclennan U66kgs SILVER

Michael Maclennan U81kgs BRONZE

David Kerr U73kgs BRONZE

Chris Mota retired injured.

A fantastic result for the players and the club. Well done to all the competitors, some excellent judo and great attitude and several entries already for next year’s throw of the year! Thanks go to the Granite City organisers and officials and referees on the day.

SIX OF THE BEST!

HIBARIKAN OPEN, Larkhall.

Huge congratulations to the junior squad members who were fighting in Larkhall yesterday at the Hibarikan Open. We achieved two gold, two silver and two bronze medals, six out of six! Results are as follows;-

Daniel Hutcheson U46kgs B/C band combined GOLD

Nathan Van Horrik 050kgs A band GOLD

Nellie Wilson U36 B band SILVER

Joanna Maclennan U44kgs A band SILVER

Louis Norgate U30 kgs AA Band BRONZE

Adam Dyer 050 kgs A Band BRONZE

Jenny reported back, “The players had a tremendous competition and fought brilliantly after the very early start. We had a very exciting day, Louis was first up in the AA band. A huge ouchimata saw him win his second fight by ippon. Next Adam and Nathan in the same category. Both won their pools and fought in the semi-finals, Nathan winning through to the final against Adam’s opponent. Both boys gave it everything and Nathan's fight went to golden score with Nathan taking the gold. Joanna lost the gold medal fight on a decision but was very happy with silver. Daniel won Gold after extra time by a decision after a very hard fought fight. Nellie won her second fight with five seconds left on the clock at the restart, a huge ippon wiped out her opponent’s scores and set her up to win the last two fights by hold-down and a hard fought –for yuko."

This was a great finish to the day. The competition was very well run and thanks go to Andy Malone of Hibarikan, to the referees and table officials for making it such a great event.

SCOTTISH OPEN RESULTS.

Congratulations to Lauren Sturrock and Callum Maclennan who both won Bronze medals at the Scottish Open in the Juniors, and John Haslam getting Silver in the masters event. Well done also to the rest of the squad who travelled down, some excellent fighting at a tough competition.

BRITISH CHAMPIONSHIPS SHEFFIELD

Congratulations to Michael Maclennan, winning a Bronze medal et the British Championships last weekend.

Well done also to the rest of the squad, results as follows;-

Josie Steele- 7th - B band U44

Aimeee Grant --7th B-band u48

Malin Wilson ---5th D Band u57

Lauren Sturrock --5th D band u70

Callum and David fought hard but were not placed.

CLEAN SWEEP AT CLYDE

CLEAN SWEEP AT CLYDE CHALLENGE!

This weekend saw some fantastic results for Highland Budokan and its players.

On Saturday, Michael Maclennan took Gold in the U81kgs cadets at the Great North Open in Gateshead. This moves him up to second in the GB cadet ranking list .David Kerr, Callum Maclennan and Sandra Pirie also fought well in the seniors but with no medals.

On Sunday, the minibus and two cars travelled to Paisley to the Clyde Challenge at Linwood Sports Centre. Ten players fought and came home with ten medals, five gold , one silver and four bronze, a clean sweep for the club!

The results are as follows;-

Rory Barson U42kgs B band GOLD

Cosmo Taylor U60kgs B band GOLD

Nathan van Horrik 050kgs A band GOLD

Daniel Hutcheson U46kgs B band GOLD

Joanna Maclennan U44kgs A band GOLD

Thomas Inglis U34kgs A band SILVER

Jack Coburn U30 kgs AA band BRONZE

Adam Dyer 050kgs A band BRONZE

Owen Rose U38kgs B band BRONZE

Quinn Delves U50 kgs B band BRONZE

An excellent set of results! The players fought brilliantly and their families and the club are very proud of their achievements. Thanks to the parents who made the long trip down and to Rob and Jenny for coaching and thanks to Susie at Clyde Judo for putting on a great competition.

BUSY WEEKEND FOR HIGHLAND BUDOKAN

A hectic weekend saw the club holding its own grading, attending two competions and a squad training session at Ratho.

Four junior members attended the British Championships for 10 and 11 year olds at St Helens.

Results:

Jack Grant u42kgs Bronze

Libby Anderson u44 kgs Bronze

Nathan van Horrik 046 kgs fifth

Joanna Maclennan u44kgs fifth.

Five junior members travelled to Dufftown to fight in an U16 tournament.

Results:

Darren Mota U24 - Gold

Louis Norgate U27 - Bronze

Thomas Inglis U34 - Bronze

Jamie Sturrock U42 - Gold

Daniel Hutcheson U46 - Gold

Well done to all our players who completed their gradings and achieved their new belts and rankings.

SCOTTISH AGE BANDS CHAMPIONSHIPS

SCOTTISH AGE-BANDS CHAMPIONSHIPS

Congratulations to all the squad members who travelled to Meadowbank Stadium in Edinburgh on Saturday. The team produced some excellent judo and the results on the day reflect this.

The medal winners are as follows:

GOLD – David Kerr U73 kgs D band

GOLD –Aimee Grant U44 kgs C band

GOLD – Josie Steele U48 kgs B band

GOLD – Libby Anderson U44 kgs A band.

SILVER – Nathan Van Horrik O50kgs A band

SILVER –Lauren Sturrock U70kgs D band

SILVER --Chris Mota U60 kgs D band

SILVER –Michael Maclennan U81 D Band

SILVER –Callum Maclennan U66kgs D band

SILVER – Joanna Maclennan U44kgs A Band

BRONZE – Cosmo Taylor U50 B Band.

5th Daniel Hutcheson U42 B Band. 5th Owen Rose U38 B Band

The following squad members fought well on the day all scoring with throws, but no medals this time. Quinn Delves, Ryan MacDonald, Thomas Inglis.

This was their first national competition for some of the younger players and everyone gave one hundred percent effort and commitment and did themselves and the club proud.

Thanks to all the parents who attended and the coaches on the day and to Florence for co-driving the squad bus.

Heart of England 8th & 9th September 2012

Results from the Heart of England:

B Band;

Josie steele - U44kg - Gold - 4 straight wins

Daniel Hutcheson - U46kg - Superb ippon seionage in second fight.

C Band;

Aimee Grant - U44kg - Bronze - Excellent result in her first competition at C Band.

D Band;

Chris Mota - U60kg - Classic foot sweep for Ippon.

David Kerr - U73kg - Hard fights, good wins by waz-ari and yuko.

Michael Maclennan - U81kg - Great pick-ups and makikomi for ippon.

All six players fought exceptionally well in difficult categories, for four of the six this was their first competition at a new age band.

Their performances are signs of great things to come, well done to everyone!

Belgium Camp

Well done to all the squad (Chris Mota, Aimee Grant, David Kerr, Jack Grant, Daniel Hutcheson, Josie Steele and Darren Mota) who took part in the Belgium training camp. Everyone worked hard and gave 100%.

National Teams - Sheffield

Well done to Aimee Grant who won Bronze at the National Team Championships in Sheffield.

Kent International 23/24th June 2012

Results for Kent International are :

Josie Steele U44 - Silver

Aimee Grant U44 - Bronze

Michael Maclennan U81 - Bronze

Jack Grant, Hannah Kerr, Chris Mota and Lauren Sturrock also fought well but no medals this time. Well done everyone.

National Team Championships

Well done to Aimee Grant who has been selected by Judo Scotland to compete at the National Team Championships in Sheffield on Saturday 7th July.

Venray International, Holland

Well done to Aimee Grant, Chris Mota and David Kerr who were all selected to fight for Scotland in the Venray International on the 2nd & 3rd June 2012. All 3 fought well winning 2 fights and losing 2 fights. The club is very proud of them and their selection for Scotland.

Ross-Shire Mini Mons

Highland Budokan had 14 members taking part at the Ross-Shire Mini Mons on Saturday 2nd June. The results are:

Ryan Macdonald U27 - Gold

Jack Coburn U27 - Bronze

Kaitlin Grant U28 - Silver

Owen Rose U38 - Bronze

Daniel Hutcheson U42 - Gold

Joanna Maclennan U44 - Gold

Alasdair Reid U46 - Bronze

Nathan Van Horrik U50 - Bronze

Ryan Hollister U55 - Silver

Cosmo Taylor U55 - Gold

Lewis Fitzgerald, Jack hollister, Freya Finlayson and Euan Mightens also fought well but no medals this time. Well done to everyone.

Level 2 coaching

Well done to Jamie Sneddon & Ramsay Darling who attended the 2nd part of their level 2 coaching course this weekend. Only 1 part to go then qualified level 2 coaches in July 2012.

Highland Budokan Open Grand Prix

The Highland Budokan Open took place on Saturday 19th May 2012 at the Inverness sports centre, with nearly 200 taking part from all over Scotland and from Twinning Town Augsberg, Germany. For the 3rd Year in a row the Event has been a great success and running ahead of schedule. With 27 Highland Budokan members taking part, they manage to win a total of 15 medals (6 Gold, 2 Silver and 7 Bronze) The medal winners are as follows:

Louis Norgate Band A U27kg - Bronze

Max Provan Band A U38kg - Bronze

Nathan Van Horrik Band A U50kg - Gold

Josie Steele Band A U40kg - Gold

Joanna Maclennan Band A U40kg - Silver

Libby Anderson Band A U44kg - Silver

Owen Rose Band B U34kg - Bronze

William Harkiss Band B U46kg - Bronze

Aimee Grant Band B U44kg - Gold

Hannah Kerr Band B U48kg - Gold

Chris Mota Band C U60kg - Bronze

David Kerr Senior Mens U73kg - Gold

Ramsay Darling Senior Mens U81kg - Bronze

Mark Mapplebeck Senior Mens U90/100kg - Gold

Paul Mapplebeck Senior Mens U90/100kg - Bronze

Player of the Day - Nathan Van Horrik

Being the last Grand Prix in the Judo Scotland Circuit of 6 tournaments throughout the year, 4 members of Highland Budokan where crowned today as Judo Scotland Grand Prix Champions 2011/12. they are:

Josie Steele Band A U40kg Champion

Aimee Grant Band B U44kg Champion

Hannah Kerr Band B U48kg Champion

Michael Maclennan Band C U81kg Champion

Well done to Evie Delves who won the banner design competition.

Thank you to everyone who supported the club with donations of Raffle prizes and offers of help. In 2013 Highland Budokan will be looking for a Tournament sponsor to help the tournament carry on being the great success it is, if anyone is able to help or knows someone who might please contact the club on info@highlandbudokan.com or see the clubs website for further contact information, without this we may not be in a position to run our tournament again next year.

Scottish Mini Mons - Results

Joanna Maclennan Age Band A U40 - Gold

Nathan Van Horrik Age Band A U50 - Bronze

Bupa Grand Prix

Well done to our 2 members who took part in the Bupa Grand Prix on Sunday 29th April.

Results:

Joanna Macleannan Age Band A U40 - Silver

Hannah Kerr Age Band B U48 - Gold

Northern Irish Open & Highland Region Open results

The Highland Budokan club have had another busy weekend in competitions across the UK.

Results are as follows

Northern Irish Open (21/22 April 2012)

Steph Inglis Seniors U57 - Silver

Sandra Pirie Seniors U52 - Bronze

Lauren Sturrock Junior U70 - Bronze

David Kerr Junior U73 - 7th

Chris Mota Age Band C U60 - Silver

Hannah Kerr Age Band B U48 - Gold

Aimee Grant Age Band B U44 - Gold

Jack Grant Age Band A U42 - Silver

Highland Region Open - Fort William

Libby Anderson U12 U44 - Silver

Joanna Maclennan U12 U40 - Silver

Nathan Van Horrik U12 U46/50 - Bronze

Quinn Delves U12 U46/50 - Bronze

Max Provan U12 U38 - Bronze

Daniel Hutcheson U16 U42 - Silver

Owen Rose - U16 U38 - Bronze

William Harkiss, Rory Barson and Darren Mota also fought well but no medals this time.

Well done everyone another great weekend of Judo for the club.

Portuguese European Cadet Cup

Well done to Chris Mota and Michael Maclennan who took part in the European Cadet Cup in Portugal, both boys fought well winning their 1st fights and making it though to the 2nd round. Chris lost his 2nd and was put out at this point, Michael also lost his 2nd but went through to the repechage he fought well in his 3rd fight but lost to a boy from Croatia and came away with 7th Place.

Sportif International tournament and Camp

Well done to all our members who took part in the Sportif Grand Prix results are as follows:

Josie Steele Age Band A U40 - Gold

Hannah Kerr Age Band B U48 - Silver

Aimme Grant Age Band B U44 - Gold

Michael Maclennan Age Band C U90 - Bronze

Chris Mota, Jack Grant, Joanna Maclennan and David Kerr also fought but no medals this time.

Chris Mota, David Kerr, Hannah Kerr, Aimee Grant, Jack Grant, Josie Steele all attended the 3 day Sportif training camp after and all 6 members worked really hard and had the opportunity to work with some amazing coaches from all over the world.

Easter Camp 2012

Well done to all our members who took part in the 5 day Easter camp. Everyone worked hard and great fun was had by all. A big thank you to Steph Inglis and Sandra Pirie who coached all week along with Robert.

Elgin Open - 17th March 2012

Well done to all our club member who fought at the Elgin Open. The results are as follows:

Junior Results:

Kaitlin Grant U28kg - Bronze

Ryan Macdonald U27/30kg - Bronze

Owen Rose U34kg - Silver

Max Provan U28kg - Bronze

Libby Anderson U40kg - Silver

Daniel Hutcheson U42kg - Gold

Aimee Grant U48kg - Gold

Chris Mota U60kg - Silver

Youth / Senior Results:

Chris Mota Youth U66kg - Gold

Jamie Sneddon Senior U81kg - Bronze

John Haslam Senior U81kg - Gold

Quinn Delves also fought well on the day but no medal this time. Well done to everyone.

British School, English Open & Falkirk

Highland Budokan Judo club took part in several tournaments over the weekend (Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th March)

12 members attended the 3 tournaments over the 2 days, bringing home a total of 8 medals (2 Gold, 2 Silver and 4 Bronze) Everyone fought well making the club and families proud by their effort, hard work and team spirit.

Saturday 10th March – British Schools Championships Sheffield

Results are as follows:

Josie Steele U40kg (Lochardil Primary) - Gold - School Years 6 & 7

Chris Mota U60kg (Inverness Royal Academy) – Bronze - School Year 10 & 11

David Kerr U73kg (Dingwall Academy) – Silver - School Year 10 & 11

Michael Maclennan U81 kg (Dingwall Academy) – Bronze - School Year 10 & 11

Lauren Sturrock U70kg (Millburn Academy) – Bronze - School Year 12 & 13

Daniel Hutcheson U42kg (Inverness Royal Academy) School year 8 & 9 fought well but no medal this time.

Sunday 11th March – English Junior & Senior Open Sheffield

Chris Mota, Michael Maclennan, David Kerr, Malin Wilson, Lauren Sturrock, Tommy Mercer, Roy Shepherd all fought well but missed out on a medal this time.

Stephanie Inglis Senior Womens U57kg – Gold

Sunday 11th March – Falkirk Tournament

Jack Grant U38kg – Silver

Nathan Van Horrik U50kg – Bronze

North West Age Bands - Day2

Well done to David Kerr who came 5th and Callum Maclennan who fought well but wasnt in the medals this time.

All members fought well over the 2 day event.

North west age bands day 1

On day 1 at the North west age bands 4 members took part. Michael Maclennan came away with a bronze medal while Chris Mota and Aimee Grant both came 5th. Hannah Kerr also fought well but missed out on a medal this time. good luck to the 2 members fighting on day 2.

Ultimate Open Grand Prix

Well done to all our members who fought in Edinburgh at the Meadowbank Stadium for the Judo Scotland Ultimate Grand Prix. With 12 members taking part, 9 came home with medals.

Josie Steele - U40 A Band - Gold

Jack Grant U38 A Band - Silver

Aimee Grant U44 B Band - Gold

Hannah Kerr U48 B Band - Bronze

Chris Mota U55 C Band - Bronze

Michael Maclennan U81 C Band - Gold

Callum Maclennan U66 Senior - Bronze

David Kerr U73 Senior - Bronze

Sandra Pirie U57 Senior - Silver

Joanna Maclennan, Daniel Hutcheson and Nathan Van Horrik also fought well but missed out on the medals this time. Well done to everyone.

Midland & North West Senior

Another busy weekend for the club, well done to :

Midland Area U20

Aimee Grant - Silver U40 Band B

Hannah Kerr - Silver U48 Band B

Michael Maclennan - Bronze U81 Band C

Jack Grant, David Kerr, Callum Maclennan and Daniel Hutcheson also fought well but missed out on the medals this time.

North West Senior:

Sandra Pirie - Silver U52 Seniors

Roy Shepherd - Bronze U81 Seniors

Midland, North West Senior & Bulgaria Women's World Cup

Another busy weekend for the club, well done to :

Bulgaria World Cup:

Steph Inglis fought well in Bulgaria but no medal this time.

Midland Area U20

Aimee Grant - Silver U40 Band B

Hannah Kerr - Silver U48 Band B

Michael Maclennan - Bronze U81 Band C

Jack Grant, David Kerr, Callum Maclennan and Daniel Hutcheson also fought well but missed out on the medals this time.

North West Senior:

Sandra Pirie - Silver U52 Seniors

Roy Shepherd - Bronze U81 Seniors

Commonwealth - Cardiff

Well done to Stephanie Inglis who won gold in the Womens U57kg in Cardiff today and also well done to Sandra Pirie who came 5th in the Womens U52kg.

Nantes Tournament

Well done to all our members who travelled to Nantes and La Baule for the tournament and Twinning Town visit. All members fought well but no medals this time. Well done boys.

Inverness Area Sports Council Awards

Well done to Josie Steele who won the U12 female sports personality of the Year 2011 (3rd year in a row) and to Chris Mota who won the U18 Male Player of the Year 2011. Both members have had a great year and we are all really proud of them.

La Baule Trip / Nantes Tournament

Good luck to Chris Mota, Ross Campbell, Michael Maclennan, Callum Maclennan and David Kerr who are travelling to La Baule France along with our Head Coach Robert Inglis and Chairman Keir Smith to take part in the Twinning Town event and compete at the Nantes Touranment. It is a 2 day tournament and the group will be hosted by the La Baule Judo club for their 4 day visit.

HBJC Awards night 2011

Well done to everyone who won awards last night, a great night was had by all. Results are :

Achievement Awards to Jack Hollister, Ryan Hollister, Ryan Macleod, Jamie Sturrock, Finlay Kiln

Girls under 12 Player of the Year

3rd Place – Libby Anderson

2nd Place – Joanna Maclennan

1st Place – Josie Steele

Girls under 16 Player of the Year

3rd Place – Abbie MacAlister

2nd Place – Aimee Grant

1st Place – Hannah Kerr

Boys under 12 Player of the Year

3rd Place – Nathan Van Horrik

2nd Place – Daniel Hutcheson

1st Place – Jack Grant

Boys under 16 Player of the Year

3rd Place – Michael Maclennan

2nd Place – David Kerr

1st Place – Chris Mota

Throw of the Year

Aimee Grant

Players Player of the Year

Josie Steele

Service to Coaching & Club Awards

Alison Sturrock

Jamie Sneddon

Senior Female Player of the Year

3rd Place – Stacey Inglis

2nd Place – Sandra Pirie

1st Place – Stephanie Inglis

Senior Male Player of the Year

3rd Place – Ross Campbell

2nd Place – Callum Maclennan

1st Place – Roy Shepherd

Also a big Thank you to all the Committee members and Coaches who have made 2011 a great success for the Club.

Venray International, Holland

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.