Hello all and welcome to my second attempt at a newsletter to bring you up to date with competitions, things you may not be aware of behind the scenes and club information.

Some good news – numbers are encouraging on the second session – we would love to also see an increase in numbers on the first – so please invite family and friends all welcome – If you want flyers I have plenty – Please ask !!

We are still actively seeking donations to replace the mats – We received a very kind donation over Christmas from the Arnold Page High 12 Club’ of £450 of which Wayne had to attend their Christmas Lunch to receive donation.

Suits – we have a good deal with Dan-rho judo, we can supply excellent quality suits at a discounted retail price – Please see Wayne for more info or questions.

Clothing – we are working on some Stowmarket Judo Club sportswear, which will be available to order online – hoodies, T-shirts etc. – more details will be made available as soon as we know.

Fund Raising – we as a club have written to a few local businesses in and around Stowmarket asking for charitable donations as we are looking to raise funds to hopefully replace our mats in the next few years. We have had over £500 donated to us so far – there is still a long way to go to reach the amount required – any help from anyone or any business is always welcome, and we are very grateful.

This year’s Grading dates 20th February, 24th September & 26th November I may do another grading before summer break for those who want, or I think are ready. Please make sure you know what need for your grading- any question please ask a coach

Dates for the Diary

6th June – Venue TBC, Train with Olympic Medallist Neil Adams and Karen Briggs Happidojo are hosting this and really one not to be missed

Upcoming Competitions: (details provided when we receive)

• 09 Feb Green belt & Under, Thetford + Dan Grading 3 Mats
• 22 Mar Area training – Thetford
• 29 Mar Ipswich Mini Mon (Suffolk clubs only)
• 04 Apr Kumo comp Lopham
• 02 May ENGLISH JUNIORS /SENIORS 4 mats whole hall
• 03 May TRAINING DAY 4 mats whole hall
• 07 Jun EA Fours, Thetford EA Dan Grading 3 mats
• 08 Aug Area Ranking, Thetford 4 mats whole hall
• 09 Aug Team league, Thetford + Masters
• 27 Sep Eastern Area Closed, Thetford 2 mats
• 11 Oct Kumo comp Diss TBC
• 17 Oct Technical Dan Grading Norwich TBC
• 18 Oct British Schools Thetford 2 mats
• 21 Nov Saxmundham
• 22 Nov Littleport Youth & Senior/EA Dan Grading

Well done to our young medallists from the first comp of the year @ Lopham – All fought superbly!

On a final note – Wayne is attempting the three peaks challenge in July and would appreciate any kind donation / sponsorship for this – he will be completing it for Norwich City Community Sports Foundation – a local and worthwhile charity https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/waynealdous alternatively he does have a paper form as well

Thank you

Wayne Aldous
Head Coach
STOWMARKET JUDO CLUB

East Anglian Fours – Sunday 10th June 2018 @ Breckland Leisure Centre, Thetford
All players will be matched by weight & grade in pools of four, where possible.

Best of luck to Holly, Chris, Callum, Jon and Albert for Littleport Green & Under Open Event on Sunday! Enjoy!!

Best of luck to Holly and all others representing the Eastern Area on taking part at the National Team Championships. Enjoy the experience! ?

Hi all

Reminder the above competition held @ BRECKLAND LEISURE CENTRE, CROXTON ROAD, THETFORD

This event is for BJA or affiliated licence holders. All players will be matched by weight and grade in pools of four, where possible

Group 1 Players born 2006 to 2009 aged 8 years and over, novice to 6th mon

Group 2 Players born 2001 to 2005, aged 15 or under novice and above

Group 3 Players holding a senior licence novice to 2nd Kyu

roup 4 Players over 30 years novice to 2nd Kyu

Group 5 Players holding a senior licence 1st Kyu and above. There is a Dan grading following this event.

Group 6 Players over 30 years 1st Kyu and above.

This is a Developmental Tournament and coaches/parents are asked not to enter junior players who have taken Gold or Silver in a National Competition and seniors who have finished in the top 10 of the British Rankings in the last 2 years

This is a Level 3 points scoring Tournament BJA rules will apply throughout, the decision of the tournament director will be final.

Closing Date 5th June 2017

 I need replies by Thursday 25^th so I can submit entries before this date.  Weights will be done this week or please supply via text / email

 Entry Fee £12.00

Weigh-in Group 5 & 6 – 9.00am to 9.30am

Group 1 & 2 – 10.30am to 11.00am

Group 3 & 4 -11.30am to 12.00am

Also we will be open as normal during half term next week!

We apologise for any inconvenience, but we are no longer accepting the old version £5 notes. Thank you 

Well done Stowmarket Judo Club players did fantastic on the 1st April ….Starting with the U7’s James and his 1st fight having to compete against the U8’s and got silver!

Then onto the over 8’s Adam taking Gold winning both his fights effortlessly…..Jon again his debut competition collecting Bronze having won his 1st and losing the second two but having to play against one of his own!! Callum taking Silver by winning 2 fights and losing 1.

Finally the older players…Holly smashing both fights and collecting Gold and Chris losing his 1st fight but fought back with makikomi and bringing home Silver!!