Medal joy for judo kids medal
Published in the News & Star on 05/05/2006
Congratulations: Whitehaven Judo Club’s head coach Martin Price and guest coach, Commonwealth judo champion Michelle Rogers, from Manchester, join club youngsters proudly displaying medals they won in the Open Championships at Millom
Andrea Thompson
Published in the News & Star on 05/05/2006
Congratulations: Whitehaven Judo Club’s head coach Martin Price and guest coach, Commonwealth judo champion Michelle Rogers, from Manchester, join club youngsters proudly displaying medals they won in the Open Championships at Millom
Andrea Thompson
WHITEHAVEN
Judo Club won four gold, two silver and five bronze medals in an impressive performance in the Open Championships at Millom.
Club secretary Tony Kirkbride was delighted with the success of the club’s fighters, some of whom had to conquer bigger and more experienced opponents.
He said: “The problems, caused by pooling left some of the Whitehaven boys’ team in a large pool, with fighters heavier and older.
“Despite not getting medal placing, all the lads fought well and put on a good show.”
He paid tribute to Nicholas Maudling, Alex Kane, Joshua Brenan and Alex Hargreaves, who finished outside the medals, adding: “This year’s surprise was Sophia Brenan.”
Sophia, seven, from St Bees, has been doing judo for two years and was the youngest in her fighting pool but won all her fights with a combination of hip throws and hold-downs. She took the first gold the day.
Results: Girls’ novice under 40kg: Sophia Brenan, gold; girls’ novice under 57kg: Charlotte Horner, silver.
Boys’ novice - under 30kg: Ben Carhart, bronze; under 34kg: Michael Raby, silver; under 38kg Sean Brenan, bronze; under 38kg: James McGraffin, gold; under 40kg: Matthew Daglish, bronze; under 50kg: Richard Graham, gold; under 50kg: Thomas Horner, bronze.
Boys’ Junior under 44kg: John Thinnerson, bronze; junior under 66kg: Sam Scott, gold.
Special guest coach Michelle Rogers, from Manchester, had helped prepare the youngsters on Tuesday night.
She is Commonwealth Judo champion, European Grand Prix medalist and 2005 British Open champion. She also won the World University Games in 2001. Her brother Dave Rogers is a coach in Workington.n Anyone who would like to try judo can call Tony on 01946 66975 or go to the Marchon sports and social club in Whitehaven any Tuesday night. Juniors (aged seven-16) meet 6.15-8pm, seniors (16-plus) meet 8-10pm.
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