Ruislip Gardens Judo Club are being awarded for ongoing project of widening student participation within judo.

Monies will be spent on upgrading the judo mats, training the instructors and for judo suits. After rigorous processing and various letters and trips Pam and myself were pleased to receive this certificate on behalf of the judo club and I would like to thank Pam for her help in gaining this award

Yours in sport, Vic

Photo - Ryan Arthur, Suzy Nathan and Adam Arthur at an International Judo Competition held at Clacton leisure Centre over Sat 21 - Sun 22nd October.

The Arthur family enjoying themselves at the judo weekend in Clacton

Good social in the evenings so lets get some more parents and players down next year to support this event and to have fun

Myself, Elaine Down, Ashlie Down and Lester Buckingham.

We attended a course at 61 Club, Amersham on Sunday 8th October where we all passed our Gonosen No Kata (Kata of Counters) course which will contribute towards our next grades. The course was taken by Kim Tilley 4th Dan and Paul Jordan 5th Dan who are both National Examiners.

Lester passed his 2nd Dan BJA at this event and will now start training for his 3rd Dan

Congratulations to all


Vic

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22nd September 2006 : Student Registration form

Can all members please fill out and return to me the student registration form to ensure that our records are up to date and correct

Thanks

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13th September 2006 : Club Logo Clothing for sale

We now have judo club hoodies, 'T' shirts and sports bags for sale.

Hoodies and 'T' shirts have Ruislip Gardens Judo Club on the back and a club badge on the front as well as your personalised initials.
Sports bags (medium size) are black with a club badge incorporated on the top.
All size 'T' shirts are £10, all size hoodies are £17 and sports bag is £10.

Orders will be taken at the next few training sessions.

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29th July 2006 : First Aid Course

The above players will be attending an official Judo Club Coach course and examination on Saturday 11th November at High Wycombe Judo Centre.

Vanessa Thornborough (Ruislip Gardens) also passed her first aid qualification.

Vic

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16th July 2006 : Judo Display in Harrow

For the second year runing the Judo club were invited to perfom a display at held at Harrow Masonic Lodge, Upton Gardens, Northwick Circle , Kenton

A very hot day like last year

Well done to those that took part.


Vic

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9th July : Andy Cordwell wins his 2nd kyu Brown Belt

Andy Coldwell (assisstant coach) won his 2nd kyu brown belt at High Wycombe Judo Club on Sunday 9th July. He won two of his three contests and is well on the way to grade for his black belt by the end of the year.

It is expected that Nick and Andy will be the first to gain their black belts from Ruislip Gardens Judo Club.

Watch this space

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8th July : Relay For Life at Queensmead

Webber's Wanderers riased over £2500 for Cancer Research UK and the event itself with 24 teams entered raised a total in excess of £50.000. This event over 24hrs at Queensmead School 7th and 8th July from 6pm through to 6pm.

A great but exhausting time had by all. Nick Shepherd and myself walked the night shifts midnight-2am and 4am -6am as well as filling in during the day as well

Well done all

 

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17th June : London Youth Games

On Saturday 17th June, Ruislip Gardens (RG) and Grange (G) Judo Clubs sent a team of nine players to represent Hillingdon Borough at Crystal Palace Sports Centre competing in The 2006 London Youth Games.

With over 300 competitors taking part the Hillingdon Team came away with 2 gold's 1 silver and 1 bronze medal. The competition was fierce and gruelling and valuable contest experience was had by all team players.

Laura Thornborough struck gold in the under 63kg class (RG)
Sally Shepherd won gold under 44kg class (RG)
Thomas French won silver under 73kg class (RG)
Fiona Middleton won bronze under 52kg class (G)
Anna McGuire, Jack Thornboruogh and Brett De-Tute (RG) fought hard and bravely but were unsuccessful on this occasion and Tom Smith and Ryan Arthur (RG) had to withdraw from the competition due to injury.

Transport was kindly supplied by 'Hillingdon Sports Development' to take the judo team to Crystal Palace and a special thanks to Paul Archbold (Hillingdon Sports Development Officer) who kindly drove the minibus to the competition and back again.

We hope to build on this years successes to bring back more medals for Hillingdon Borough next year. Well done to all.

 

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26th May : Judo for Cancer Research

As you are aware Ruislip Gardens Judo Club has held sponsored judo sessions the last 4 weeks to raise money for Cancer research UK. I shall be collecting sponsorship over the next few weeks at the judo club. Participants will receive a certificate of achievement with the amount of throws displayed.

Monies raised will contribute to the overall amount from a 24 hour sponsored relay walk which I am involved in held at Queensmead School, Queens Walk from 6pm - 6pm Fri/Sat 7th/8th July. This event is billed as a Festival of Education and Information relating the more positive aspects and advancement on cancer research and treatments. Stalls relating to health, cancer awareness, complimentary therapies, displays (to include judo), live music (no I am not playing but my son is) and much more.


Please come along and help support this event. It is not until a loved one or a close friend contracts cancer that you really value the work and efforts that are put in to increase the chances of survival. For more information please go to:

www.relayforlife.org.uk : Ruislip

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14th May : Club Grading Results

On Sunday May 14th a grading was held at Ruislip Gardens (RG) Judo Club.

Results as follows:

Ian Smales (Harefield JC) awarded orange belt. Oliver Scott (RG) awarded senior orange belt.

Tom Smith and Brett De-Tute (RG) awarded senior blue belt. Andy Coldwell (RG) awarded blue belt
Prasha Das, Dave Adams and Rob Chahin (Brunel JC) awarded blue belt

In the junior section Sally Shepherd awarded orange belt 3 tabs, Adam Arthur awarded orange belt 1 tab and Ryan Arthur awarded green belt 1 tab.

Another grading will be scheduled for sometime in September.

Can I remind club players to frequently look at Ruislip Gardens site and the British Judo Association site to gain information about upcoming events and competitions. You can download application forms and send off yourself and just turn up on the day.

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13th May : Suzy is European Champion

On Saturday 13th May Suzy Nathan became 'Woman's Special Needs European Judo Champion' 60kg class.

This International competition was held in Ravenna, Italy. There were seventeen countries represented with 212 competitors. Suzy fought extremely well against some very formidable opponents and she won her pool to take gold.

In a recent competition in Beverwijk, Holland, Suzy won a bronze in the 60kg division and a bronze in the open weight. From this competition Suzy gained valuable experience and she worked on her favourite throw and hold with her instructor, Vic Webber, 3rd Dan, which helped her secure victory in Italy.

The above competitions were organised by 'The International Judo Special Needs Federation' and it is intended to hold a World Championship in China in 2008 in which Suzy will compete as to continue her great successes within her sport of judo.

Suzy will be taking her brown belt grading in September with her club Ruislip Gardens Judo under the guidance of her coach Vic. If successful Suzy can to then go for Black-Belt a year after this which could be England's first? Vic in the past has trained a totally blind man and a female player with one hand to their Black-Belts competing against able bodied players and he works around a persons ability and then stretches outwards.

Vic says as Suzy's coach, I am thrilled by her successes and achievements which demonstrates that with effort and a bit of commitment and determination you can overcome disabilities and achieve just like anyone else. Suzy will be competing again in France and Scotland later this year.

Ruislip Gardens Judo Club train on a Tuesday evening at Queensmead School, Queens Walk, Sth Ruislip. Juniors 7-830pm and seniors 8.30-945pm. Vic also teaches at Brunel Judo Club on a Thursday evening, Uxbridge Campus, 6-8pm. Information regarding both clubs please contact Vic Webber on 07749250866 or visit www.ruislipgardensjudoclub.org.uk or contact bruneljudo@yahoo.co.uk For further information regarding special needs judo contact Mike Gingell, Grange Judo Club on 07802425711


Scott, Suzy will be looking for sponsorship to help with her future travel costs as her carers (Mum and Dad) have to pay for themselves. If you feel it appropriate to include this bit. Anyone can contact me and I will pass them on to Suzy's Parents. Hillingdon Sports Council have been supportive with funds but any extra would be appreciated

Thank you

Regards

Vic Webber

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3rd March : Suzy and Vic runners up for the "London Sports Awards"

Suzy and Vic came runners up at 'The London Sports Awards Ceremony' held at London City Hall on Thursday 2nd March. Out of over a thousand nominees over twelve categories to come runners up is a great achievement for our club and for judo in Hillingdon.

The London Sports Awards, supported by the London Development Agency, Sport England and the London Sports Forum for Disabled People, recognise the outstanding achievements of individuals and groups in the field of sports for disabled people. Sport provides pathways for disabled people to compete at an elite level, or develop a career in sport as a coach or volunteer. By increasing awareness of opportunities available for disabled people to get involved in sport and promoting positive role models and best practice we can aim to improve the development pathways for disabled persons to reach their potential in sport.

Suzy Nathan - (Hillingdon) Since gaining her blue belt last September, Suzy represented team GB in Holland where she won gold in the team event and bronze in the individual. Suzy's next International competition is in Italy in May.

Vic Webber - Is a volunteer judo coach, working with disabled and non disabled people. Vic has adapted training and grading systems to make them accessible for disabled persons and has enabled learners in the past to compete and achieve their Black Belts in the sport.

Click here for more info

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15th January : Club Grading Results

On Sunday 15th Jan there was a junior and senior grading at Queensmead School,South Ruislip.

Successful students:
Ashil Chhanabhai - Orange belt two
Ryan Arthur - Orange belt three
Thomas Harding - Orange belt one
Rachel Roddy - Green belt one
Anna Maguire - Green belt three
Kate Roddy and Gregory Flanagan - Unsuccessful on this occassion
James Roddy - Blue belt one
Amit Daitani - Blue belt three
Brett De-Tute - Blue belt three

Eric Cranston and Dean Jordan BJA referres and Kim Tilley 4th Dan and Paul Jordan 5th Dan National BJA examiners

Congratulations to all those that took part and it is hoped that more players will attend the next scheduled grading to be confirmed

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20th November 2005

Suzy Nathan wins with team GB

Suzy Nathan represented team GB at an 'International Special Needs Judo Tournament' over the weekend 19/20th November which was held in Holland. Suzy fought superbly well and won a gold in the team event and she also clinched a bronze medal in her individual event. Although this was a tough competition Suzy is gaining valuable contest experience all the time.

Her next major competition is in May 2006 where Italy will be hosting the event. Well done Suzy

Look out for entry forms on our site for your own competitions and gain valuable contest experience. The more you put into your judo and attend training, competitions and gradings, the more benefits you will receive from the sport.


Regards


Vic, Vanessa, Lester and Neil

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23rd October 2005

Competition Results

Over last weekend, Suzy Nathan (Ruislip Gardens Judo Club) and Aemon Leacey (Brunel University Judo Club) attended an International Judo Competition held at Clacton Sports Centre, Essex.

Suzy won a silver in the 'open special needs category', there were six in her pool and they were all heavier players. Aemon won a bronze in the under 96kg but had to withdraw from the final stages due to a cracked rib.

Competitors from England, Wales, Scotland, Brazil, Italy and Holland took part. There were Disco's and dancing in the evenings and a great time was had by all competitors.

Suxy will be competing in Holland in November and possibly Italy in May of next year.

It is hoped that players from Brunel University and Ruislip Gardens will attend next year and gain valuable judo experience. YOU WONT KNOW UNTIL YOU TRY!

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16th October 2005

First Ruislip Gardens Judo Club Area Grading

The First Ruislip Gardens Judo Club Area Grading was on Sunday 16th October at Queensmead School Gym.
Senior Examiner Paul Jordan 5th Dan on Right and his son Dean (National Referee) next to him, who gained his Black Belt the day before. Senior Examiner Kim Tilley 4th Dan back row, left.

A big thanks for those who attended this event and for the examiners who made this grading very successful. Another grading is scheduled for January 2006.

Well, done for those who passed their grading and for those who were unsuccessful on this occasion keep practising and enjoying and I am sure you will be successful next time.

Senior Grading

Congratulations to Michael McGrail (L) Ruislip Gardens Judo Club and Patrick Furphy, Brunel University Judo Club, who were awarded top blue and bottom blue belt respectively.

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15th October 2005

Club Grading

Congratulations to all the above who passed their grading exams on Saturday 15th October ,

Even the cheeky one with his tongue poking out

Well done!

Vic, Lester and Vanessa

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18th September 2005

Suzy wins at Stokenchuch

Suzy represented Ruislip Gardens Judo Club at The Stokenchurch Northern Home Counties Invitation, Special Needs Judo Competition, Buckinghamshire.

The above event was Northern Home Counties first for special needs.

Suzy won three fights against bigger players to win gold and she used this event as a warm up to the Clacton International in which she will be competing in October.

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10th July 2005

Judo Display in Harrow

Some action shots of Ruislip Gardens Judo Club demonstration at Harrow Masonic Lodge Festival. It was a hot day and the club was well supported with 14 club members in the display.

Vic was on the loud speaker and Lester took the display. Leaflets were given out at the end to recruit for new members.

Sam Storey not only took part in the display but he came straight from a grading at High Wycombe judo centre where he acheived his green belt (WELL DONE).


This is the first display that the club has done for 5 years and I would like to say thank you and well done for those judo club members and parents for supporting this event

The festival raised money for various charities around the Borough

Vic Webber and Lester Bickingham

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18th June 2005

Ruislip Gardens compete for Hillingdon in the London Youth Games

The girls team came equal ninth (out of twenty one)

The boys team came equal nineteenth (out of thirty)

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29th May 2005

Suzy Nathan goes for Gold!

Suzy Nathan entered The England Bradley Stoke Special Needs International Judo Competition and won a gold medal. Suzy fought extremely well and won 5 fights to reach the final and she held her opponent down with kesa gatame to win.

Also Suzy won a silver medal in the team event and if this was not enough she was awarded a cup with the title' The Bradley Stoke International Tournament Best Special Needs Girl'.
Suzy won a silver and a bronze in The Clacton Special Needs Judo Tourmament last year.

Her next two International competitions that are coming up are Clacton in October and Holland in November.

Any player who shows determination and a positive attitude deserves to do well.

We wish her the best of luck and judo skill.

(p.s. double click the pictures a larger photo)

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