Retford Judo club, celebrating 50 years in Judo

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12th December 2008

Tony plays in tune

Congratulation to Tony (Rosie’s Father) who the other week performed with a band called the 6T’s playing his guitar in front of a live audience at the West Retford Hotel. Money raised by the people that sponsored him will be donated to the Judo club.
Tony had to learn how to play the guitar prior to his performance.
I would like to thank Tony and all them that contributed to the cause.
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4th September 2008

Presentation Evening

The presentation evening will be on the 8th October 2008
All past and current members are welcome.
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4th September 2008

Congratulations to June

Just to keep you all advised June received her Level 1 Coaching Certificate on the 22nd August
Well Done June.
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25th February 2008

Photos - Now and Then

Hi everyone. As part of our 50th anniversary we are looking for old photos of members to compare with recent ones for a now and then article. Please contact us if you have any pictures of current members from wayback when.
Thanks!
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13th December 2007

Goole Xmas Champs

On Sunday 9th December, Retford Judo Club attended the Goole Junior Christmas Championships held at the Goole Lesuire Centre.

The competition represented the first outing in the competitive judo world for 4 of our 5 judokas.

The results are shown below:

Joe - Under 12 -46 Kg:- Lost three Fights by Ippon. First contest went the distance but he lost by a wasari and he fought valiantly all day. Won Bronze Medal.

David - Under 16 -34 Kg:- Won both fights by Ippon. First contest by a very good O soto gari, second contest a good fight against Nathan. Won gold Medal.

Nathan - Under 16 -34 Kg:- Lost both fights by Ippon. Second in a close contest with David. Won Bronze Medal.

David - Under 16 -50 Kg Lost three fights by Ippon, The first fight he lost to a seasoned opponent with a very good tomoe nage, second two fights in hold downs, but fought well all day. Won Bronze Medal

Bill - Under 16 -55 Kg Won one fight with an excellent Tai Otoshi, but lost three other fights by ippon to more seasoned opponents. Won Bronze Medal.

This was an excellent result on what was the first competition for all the players expect Nathan, well done to all.

Comments

Posted : 13th December 2007

Well done all, fantansic result

Dean

Posted : 13th December 2007

Well done lads. Keep going!

Wes

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13th December 2007

Bronze Clubmark

Our 50th birthday event on 24th November saw Graham Bailey, Regional Development Officer for the British Judo Association present the award of Sport England Bronze Clubmark and the British Judo Association's Bronze Club Recognition Awards to the club.
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29th November 2007

50th Birthday Press

The club celebrated its 50th birthday on 24th November. Below are some links to some press articles that where published in the local press.

Retford Times Article
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19th November 2007

Hull Open Champs

Yesterday saw Nathan fight in the U38 Kilos section of the Under 16 event at the Hull Open championships.


This was Nathan's first competitive judo event and he did really well in both fights against far more experienced judo players, losing his first fight to an 11th Mon from Hull Judo Club by result of a great Tai-Otoshi. In the second fight Nathan was up against a 8th Mon from Dolphin Judo Club and fought very well nearly throwing his opponent only to be countered by a good Tai-Otoshi.


Great first competition for Nathan and the start of many we all hope.

Comments

Posted : 20th November 2007

Well done Nathan, the first one's always the hardest.

Wes

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12th November 2007

50th Birthday Events

Retford Judo Club celebrates its 50th birthday at the end of November and the club is holding a number of events to help celebrate this.


The first of which is a judo based event at the club on Wednesday 21st November starting at 6pm. Food will be provided at the end of the judo session for all attendees.


Following that there will be a dinner/dance event to be held at the Market Hotel in Retford on the night of 30th November starting at 7pm. This is open to all current senior members of the club as well as ex-members.


For further details on any of these events contact us.

Comments

Posted : 19th November 2007

Great to see a judo club still around after 50 years.

Neil adams

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10th November 2007

Newsletter out now!

A brand new newsletter is available for download. Please free to print it out and circulate it to people that are interested in club news but don't have access to the website. Feedback on the newsletter would be greatly appreciated :)
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20th July 2007

Retford Times Picture

For those that where asking the Retford Times have placed a picture from the recent club awards evening on their website click here

Comments

Posted : 24th July 2007

If anyone sees it in the paper can they let me know as i don't get the retford tmes but i will when the piccy is in. thanks

Nicky (jack and dylan)

Posted : 25th July 2007

Just had an e-mail that this is due to go into tomorrow's issue of the retford times.

Dean

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17th July 2007

Grading photos added

New photos from the club's recent grading at the English Insitute of Sport in Sheffield have now been added to the website. To see them click here

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7th June 2007

Presentation Evening

Retford Judo Club are pleased to announce that the club's annual presentation of awards evening will be held at the TA Centre, Hallcroft Road, Retford on the evening of Wed. 20th June 2007, starting at 6.30pm. Drinks will be served in the upstairs bar, after the awards have been presented. Everyone is welcome to attend, new members, old members, current members alike :)

Comments

Posted : 16th July 2007

Hi all i rang retford times office today, enquiring about the publication date of the presentation evening photos. They said that because of the flood coverage newspaper space has been ‘tight’ for other events. However, they did agree in the meantime to ‘upload the photo’ to their website for people to view prior to purchasing. Photo reference is 78431. george’s dad

Tim Marples

Posted : 25th July 2007

Hi wes can you put or send me some pics you took at presentation evening please im making a big folder thing for myself! My email is little_skipper@hotmail.Co.Uk

Julie

Posted : 2nd August 2007

Hi julie... Oscar is finally better and i have started to get my act together. I'll upload the pics i took recently as soon as i get the chance :)

Wes

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22nd April 2007

Grading

Congratulations to Stuart and Ben who both attended the latest regional grading and both successfully attained higher grades. Also congratulations to Tim who fought very well to draw two fights but was unable to attain a higher grade.

Judoka Grade acheived
Stuart 4th Kyu (Bottom Blue)
Ben 6th Kyu (Bottom Green)
Comments

Posted : 25th April 2007

Great results guys. Just wes who needs to get a bit better now! ;-)

Ant

Posted : 25th April 2007

Having a different coloured belt doesn't make you better. We'll see tonight ;)

Wes

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13th April 2007

Or bust?

Looks like Joe has finally made it, let's hope those producers make him into the Judo version of Steven Segal ;)

Comments

Posted : 13th April 2007

Remember we wants some royalities when you make it big

Dean

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13th April 2007

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14th March 2007

New Comments Feature

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1st March 2007

New Videos Section

We have added a new video section and hope to add good quality content as time goes by. Check it out.

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28th February 2007

Welcome back Dean

After a break from the club working 'darn sarth', long time member and club coach Dean Quartermaine has joined us again. Welcome back Dean!

Comments

Posted : 14th March 2007

Thanks guys, it's good to be back

Dean Quartermaine

Posted : 19th March 2007

Would be great to see you back jack, the classes are getting very full now, but i'm sure we'll fit you in :)

Wes

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22nd February 2007

Farewell Joe!

Joe's off on a round the world Jolly and tonight was his last night. Good luck Joe and keep in touch :)

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21st January 2007

Grading

Congratulations to Mark and Joe who both attended the latest regional grading and both successfully attained higher grades

Judoka Grade acheived
Joe 1st Kyu (Top Brown)
Mark 5th Kyu (Top Green)
Comments

Posted : 14th March 2007

Well done guys, shame you didn't manage to get your 1st dan before you left Joe. It'll be waiting for you when you getback ;)

Wes

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1st December 2006

Christmas Bash 2006!

The christmas bash this year was excellent, check out the pictures!

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