Summer Break Information

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Not long now till the Summer break!  Our last session will be Thursday 20th July 2017 and will be returning on Thursday 7th September 2017.
We can confirm our new session times will be as follows as from September:
Juniors (6yrs – 11yrs) – 6.15pm to 7.15pm
 
Seniors (12yrs +) – 7.15pm to 8.45pm
(Ages are a guide – we will accept 11yrs in the senior session depending on ability and 12yrs on the junior depending on size etc…)
All session will remain at £4.
We will be looking for additional players so please spread the word about our club, 1st session is still free!
I will email details of competitions available in August and details of clubs which are open during the Summer.
Please could you let me know if you/your child is unable to attend on the 20th July – we will be holding a little presentation at the end of each session, so need to know who will be missing.
 
Any problems let me know
See you Thursday

EAST ANGLIAN FOURS – SUNDAY 11th June 2017

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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 25th 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!

Notice

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

Black Dog Competition

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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!!

Proud day…..well done all players!!!

Eastern Area Training 2nd April 2017

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Next Area Training Sunday 2nd April 2017.
Colin Oates & Jono Drane will be returning to their roots in the Eastern Area on Sunday 2nd April as guest coaches. This is a fantastic opportunity to train with an Olympian & Paralympian for just £3. Full details on the attached flyer.

Summer Term Dates & Black Dog Competition

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Hello all

Well done to all those who took part in their grading!!!  Keep up the enthusiasm. Hard work pays off be proud of yourselves!
Just to remind you of the competition at Black Dog Judo Club on the 1st April……this is split into 4 Groups:
Group 1: Festival Judo – this is for 5, 6 & 7yr olds who are too young to compete but this gives a good insight of what’s involved and is really good fun! Weigh in at 8.30-9am
Group 2: Red and Yellow Belt Development Competition for 8, 9, 10 & 11yr olds.  Again for beginners and those who have just done a few competitions really good experience.  Weigh in at 8.30-9am
Group 3: 8 to 11yrs
Group 4: 12 to 15yrs
Both Groups 3 & 4 – Green Belt & Under.  Weigh in 1 – 1.30pm
All players must hold a current BJA licence and will be grouped in pools according to weight, group and age.
All entries are £7 to be paid to Stowmarket Judo Club ASAP as we will enter as a club…..this competition fills up quickly so please let me know by next Thursday if you can make it.

Any queries or questions please ask!!

Grading Dates 2017

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Please make a note of the proposed Grading dates for this year:

16th March 2017
8th June 2017
5th October 2017
14th December 2017
These may change through the year but we will notify everyone before hand.

Ensure you have the correct Mon sheets to practice your theory….any queries or questions please ask in plenty of time!

For those interested in grading I have now uploaded the Grading Syllabus (Junior & Senior) along with the Syllabus Translations for each Grading. Please feel free to download or print these out!

Saxmundham Mini Mon 26th November 2016

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COMPETITION TIME!! Ideal for beginners!!
 
Suffolk Judo Mini Mon BJA Level 1 Tournament
DATE: Saturday 26th November 2016
 
VENUE: Saxmundham Judo Club – Saxmundham Free School,
Seaman Avenue, Saxmundham, Suffolk IP17 1DZ
 
Entries are limited to 50 competitors only
 
ELIGIBILITY:
• Members of a Judo Club in Suffolk
• Competitors will be required to produce a current BJA license
• Competitors must be aged between 8 years and 15 years inclusive on the day
• Novice to 6th Mon (graded within last 6 months)
• Additionally this is an event for Judoka with limited competition experience.
 
Boys and girls weigh-in: 10.30am to 11.00am
 
Format: All groups will be formed on the day
Boys: Players will be placed into pools of 4/5 (where possible) to their closest weight and grade
Girls: Players will be placed into pools of 4/5 (where possible) to their closest weight and grade
 
RULES: BJA Technical restrictions will apply.
 
COST: Competitors £5.00 (we will be entering as a Club)
 
CLOSING DATE: Thursday 20th November 2016
TERMS: The organisers reserve the right to refuse entry at their discretion. The tournament director’s decision will be final