| 2012 February Grading
Congratulations to the following players who were successful at the club grading on 18-2-12.
The next club grading is on Saturday 14th April 2012, for details see the club calendar tab. |
2011 devon junior male player of the year
Congratulations to Tom Smith who was presented with the shield for the best junior male players of the year for 2011. This is the second year that a player form SBJC has picked up this award (Adam Whitfield in 2010), and Tom was a very deserving winner following his results over the last 12 months. In particular his Silver at the Kent International and his bronze at the Welsh Open to name just a couple.
Well done Tom, from everyone at SBJC, this is recognition for all the hard work you put in to improving your Judo. | 
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| 2012 devon closed individual Championships
This event followed on from the Team Championships in the morning, and once again SBJC players were on form. Under 12 Years Red Belt Section the following players medalled: Gold - Jake Allen, Ben Close & Henry Higgins-Wright. Silver - Tom Grundy & Jamie Medd. Bronze - James Brown & George Fone-Hawkins. Under 12 Years Yellow Belt & Above Section the following players medalled: Gold - Ewan Baker, David Grey, Maddie Hawkins, Jack Skinner & Lewis Widdicombe. Silver - Jacob Atkins, Libby Daymond & Thomas Smith. Bronze - George Hubbard & Molly Potts. Under 16 Years Red & Yellow Belt Section the following players medalled: Gold - Rosanna Haigh & Stephanie Smith. Silver - Lauren Tottman & Laura Short. Bronze - Joe Groves & Will Grundy. Under 16 Years Orange Belt & Above Section the following players medalled: Silver - John Whitfield. Bronze - Tom Ingram & Adam Whitfield. Well done to all 27 club players who took to the mat, to make this the biggest squad SBJC has ever fielded, with a final tally of 10 Gold, 9 Silver & 8 Bronzes! Finally, thanks to Steve & Hannah for coaching the players on the day, and to Louise & Pete for officiating. |
2012 Devon closed team championships
Once again this event was held at Quayside Leisure Centre, Kingsbridge, and what a morning we had on 12-2-12! The boys team won all 3 of their matches against WBB JC, Ronindo JC & Kingsley School JC convincingly 6:3, and so became Devon Team Champions for the first time, making up for the disappointment of being runners up last year. The boys team was made up of David Grey U30kg, Tom Smith U34kg, Ewan Baker U38kg, Adam Whitfield U42kg, Lewis Widdicombe U46kg, Tom Ingram U50kg, Joe Groves U55kg & John Whitfield U60kg, supported by reserves Jamie Medd U30kg, Henry Higgins-Wright U34kg, James Brown U38kg, Jack Skinner U42kg & Jacob Atkins U46kg. For the first time the club were able to enter a girls team, and they came within 2 contests of matching the boys at the first attempt. Their first match was a close 3:4 defeat by WBB JC, but they bounced back strongly beating Plymouth JC 4:1, and so finished as runners up. The girls team was made up of Maddie hawkins U40kg, Libby Daymond U44kg, Stephanie Smith U48kg & Rosanna Haigh U57kg. Our teams were a credit to the club, thank you & well done to you all. Thanks to Steve & Pete for coaching them on the day. | 
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| 2012 Midlands Age Bands.
The Midlands Age Banded event is a national ranking event, so it's one of the bigger events of the domestic junior calendar, and was held over the weekend of the 28th & 29th January 2012 at Wolverhampton University's Walsall Campus. Day 1: In the 'B' band Tom Ingram had a good day winning 2 contests and finishing in a credible 7th place in the Under 50kg category, made even more impressive as this was his first event at this weight. Adam Whitfield in his first 'B' Band event just couldn't get going in the Under 42kg category, and was elliminated early in the competition. Day 2: The club had 3 players competing in the 'A' Band section of the event. Ewan Baker at Under 38kg and Lewis Widdicombe at 42kg, both showed that they are increasingly competitive at this level of competition by winning one contest each, which in the Under 42kg put Lewis in joint 7th place. But once again it was Tom Smith in the Under 34kg category who made it into the medals, winning 4 of his 5 contests to take a well deserved bronze. Well done lads, excellent effort once again, the club is very proud of you all. |
2012 Commonwealth Judo Championships
On Sunday 22nd January Steve & Pete travelled to Cardiff for the Fighting Films Commonwealth Judo Championships which were being hosted by the Welsh Judo Association. The test scales were available from midday at the Cardiff Bay Futures Inn, so that was first on the agenda, 600g under :) Next it was onto event accreditation (BJA licence & passport at the ready) to get our official athletes & coaches passes so we would be allowed into the competition venue which was the Welsh Millenium Centre (aka the Welsh National Theatre!). Then it was time for Pete to hand over his blue & white Judogi jackets, so that the organisers could sew on the event backpatches. There were then a couple of hours to find our Premier Inn, book in & get sorted for the weigh in & official draw. Back to the Futures Inn for the official weigh in, then into dress suits & on to the Millenium Centre for the official draw, & if you think it takes a long time for the contests to get going at a Mini Mons event, think again!!! Pete's age band was combined with the one above which made a group of three, one 6th Dan, one 3rd Dan & guess who! Back to the hotel for a meal & final preparations. Having breakfasted, Judogi's were collected from the Futures Inn at 8am, and then over to the competition venue to get changed & onto the warm up mat. Pete was scheduled to be the 5th contest on Mat 3 in blue judogi, so having warmed up, players & coaches were escorted down to Judogi Control where just about every dimemsion of Pete's suit were check with the official IJF measuring 'stick', before access to the dojo was permitted. Steve & Pete were then escorted to Mat 3. First up Pete had Paul Horseman 6th Dan. It started well with Pete getting in the first attack which he then transitioned to the ground with an attempted armlock, but then he can't remember the next half an hour! In the next exchange Pete spun to avoid being thrown backwards, landed on his head & was concussed, having then been turned over & put in a hold that was the end of that contest, & effectively the event for Pete. After 5 minutes first aid on the mat, Pete spent 20 minutes being checked out by a South African doctor (no one deserves that job!), before being released back into the general population with a recommendation not to continue with the event. Back in the warm up area, Pete eventually 'came back to us', just in time to be called for his second contest! A slightly confused Pete took Steve's advice that it probably wasn't a good idea to contest the fight. So Pete then changed into his white gi, and was once again escorted down to so if it was IJF legal, here Pete agreed with Steve Ashford 3rd Dan that he would conceed the contest to him. The formalities of this proceeded in due course, much to the relief of the officials, who didn't look too happy about Pete's reappearance at the mat! There was then time to watch some of the contests, and with ex-international players returning to the mat to compete in Masters Judo these days, there was some great action. Finally it was time for the medal presentaions where having been given their medals, the medalists then walked (fanfare playing) into one of the boxes all decked out with the sponsors banner. So Pete picked up his consolation bronze, not in the circumstance he'd have wanted, but then there's always the 2014 Commonwealths in Glasgow! | 
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| 2011 Western Area Team Championships
Well what a great start to the year with 17 members of the club being selected to represent Devon, and so gaining their county honours! This is the fourth year in a row that the number of players from the club gaining county recognition has increased. And the first event of the year was the rearranged 2011 Western Area Team Championships, held on 15-1-12 at Wellsprings Leisure Centre, Taunton. The selections were as follows:
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2011 Devon Low Grades Competition
A squad of 21 players, the biggest group of club members to attend an event this year, competed in the first running of this event at Quayside Leisure Centre, Kingsbridge. To support the players the club called on the coaching services of Steve & Hannah Squire, who did a great job guiding the players to the club's best ever medal haul for a single event. In the Under 12 Red & Yellow Belts Section the following players medalled: Gold - Samuel Cook, Libby Daymond, David Grey, Tom Grundy, George Hubbard, Adam Vosper. Silver - Jacob Atkins, George Fone-Hawkins, Archie Gilroy, Henry Higgins-Wright. Bronze - Ben Close, Matt Cronin, Maddy Hawkins, Jack Skinner, Emily Widdicombe. Under 16 Red & Yellow Belts Section: Silver - Joe Groves, Lawrence Pettitt, Bronze - Damon Smith Senior Blue & Brown Belts Section: Silver - Hannah Squire, Bronze - Ethan Anning ( + 10 points towards his 1st Dan) Well done to everyone who took part, players, coaches & officials, the club is really proud of all of you. The medals won at this event pushed the club's total number of medals for 2011 to 117 (more than twice as many as we won last year), and the club's first 100+ year. Roll on 2012!!! | 
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| 2011 Samurai High Grades Competition
A couple of the club's senior players headed up to the Wyre Forest Glades Arena on 13-11-11 in search of medals and Dan grade points. Steve Squire didn't fair so well, but Will Freeborn had a day he will remember forever! In his pool of 4 Will won 2 and lost 1, so went through to the knock-out phase as pool runner-up. Unfortunately, he then was eliminated from the main knock-out and had to continue in the repechage, which he did by winning his next 2 contests. So at the end of the day Will had picked up a Bronze medal, but more importantly he had secured the remaining points he need to be promoted to his 1st Dan. Congratulations Will, everyone at SBJC is delighted for you, very well done! |
2011 Gloucester Open
On Saturday 5th November, a group of 3 players made the journey up the M5 to Newent for the Gloucester Junior Open. First up were the Under 12's, where Tom Smith at U34kg continued his impressive form this year. Tom won all his preliminary contests to book a place in the final, where he fought well but ended up with the silver. Next up was Ewan Baker at U38kg, who had some tough opposition in the form of 2 National 'A' Band medalists, but Ewan gave a good account of himself and took a well deserved bronze. Finally Tom Ingram took the mat in the Under16 section at U46kg, where he beat the other player at this weight to take gold. | 
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| 2011 Welsh Open
5 club players travelled to Cardiff to complete in this event. Everyone fought hard, with the stand out performance coming from Tom Smith who took a Bronze in the 'A' band, Under 34kg category. The club's other medal came via Pete Whitfield who picked up a consolation Bronze in the Masters 40-49 years, Under 73kg category. |
2011 Plymouth Open
The club had 12 players competing at the Kitto Centre on Sunday 23rd October in the Plymouth Open. At Under 12 the following players medalled: U44kg Libby Daymond - Gold, U42kg Lewis Widdicombe - Gold, U27kg David Grey - Silver, U34kg Tom Smith - Silver, U42kg Ewan Baker - Silver, U42kg - Jacob Atkins - Bronze. At Under 16 the following players medalled: U38kg Adam Whitfield - Bronze, U46kg Tom Ingram - Bronze, U66kg Lawrence Pettitt - Bronze, O66kg Damon Smith - Bronze. Once again this year an excellent performance by all those who competed. The club also had 3 officials on duty, with John Whitfield: Timekeeping, Hannah Squire: Recording, & Pete Whitfield: Refereeing. | 
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| 2011 Devizes Open
A couple of the club's U16 players travelled up to Devizes Leisure Centre to compete in the 36th Devizes Open. Both Tom Ingram & Adam Whitfield fought well, and won bronzes in the Under 46kg & Under 38kg categories respectively. |
2011 Kendal Open
Whilst on holiday in the Lake District, Adam Whitfield competed in the Kendal Junior Open. After the contests in his category were completed, he was one of 3 players who had tied for second place in the Under 38kg. However in the resulting second round of contests he didn't far so well and ended up finishing with a Bronze. |  |
 | 2011 Neil Adams Training Camp
A group of players from the club enjoyed a hard weekend's training at Newquay Leisure Centre, under the instruction of Neil Adams 8th Dan, former World Champion, twice Olympic Silver Medalist & numerous times European Champion. The families of many of those participating made a weekend of it, camping at nearby Morgan Porth, enjoying the local beaches & having a very social BBQ. Thanks to Jason Beer from Mid Cornwall Judokwai for arranging to have Neil as the guest coach, and organising the training camp. We're all looking forward to next year's camp. |
2011 Bristol INTERCounty Challenge
Three of the club's players represented the county in the Devon Junior Team at this invitation event held at Bedminster Judokwai's dojo at Ashton School on Sunday 17-7-11. The event organised by Bristol County Judo, saw teams from Nottinghamshire, Hampshire, Worcestershire, Bristol & Devon competing in this inaugral running of the event. The lightest weight in the Devon team was filled by George Hubbard at Under 30kg, making his county debut, and George gave an excellent account of himself. At Under 34kg, Tom Smith fought hard against some strong opposition. Next up was Adam Whitfield who competed at both Under 38kg & 42kg, in an attempt to make the team more competitive, due to a number of last minute withdrawals. This certainly provided him with a good workout, as he pushed himself hard for the county cause! |  |
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2011 High Wycombe Grading
Steve, Hannah, Will & Paul travelled up to the High Wycombe Judo Centre for one of their quarterly Dan Gradings. Steve got the remaining points he needed to be promoted to the grade of 3rd Dan, the first South Brent player to achieve this milestone - very well done Steve from everyone at the club. Hannah took another step closer gaining 10 points from he win, and Will had a good day taking 20 points & passing his theory exam, so these two are getting very close now! Paul, competing at his first competitive Dan grading had 'a hard day at the office', but learnt a lot, and can't wait for the next opportunity to have a go. Well done to all. |  |
 | 2011 West of England Championships
On 10-7-11 a group of 5 junior players from the club entered the West of England Championships, (effectively the Western Area Open) at The Link Centre, Swindon.
At Under 12 the following players medalled: U34kg - Tom Smith - Bronze, U38kg - Ewan Baker - Bronze, U42kg - Lewis Widdicombe - Bronze. At Under 16 the following player medalled: U38kg - Adam Whitfield - Bronze. Also at Under 16 U42kg - Tom Ingam placed 5th. All of the lads stepped up to the mark against very good opposition, with those taking Bronzes only loosing to the eventual Gold &/or Silver medalists, well done to you all. |
2011 Bedminster Youth & Senior Competition
Two of the club's senior players competed at this event, held at Ashton Park School, Bristol.
Will Freeborn started with Under 100kg Black Belt & below section in which he picked up a Bronze. Then in the Brown belt & below he was undefeated & took the Gold. Steve Squire competed in the Under 81kg Black Belt & below section. Steve ended the day with 2 wins & 2 losses, and took a Bronze. |  |
 | 2011 Kent International Competition
Tom Smith made SBJC history on Saturday 25-6-11, by medalling at the Kent International competition held at the Crystal Palace National Sports Centre. Competing in the Red & Yellow belt section, at Under 34kg, Tom won 5 contests in a row, all with Ippon throws, to book his place in the final. Unfortunately, he was caugh & held down, but an excellent effort by Tom to take the club's first medal from this event.Also competing over the weekend were: Ewan Baker, Lewis Widdicombe (also in the Red & Yellow belt section), Adam Whitfield, Tom Ingram (in the Orange & Green belt section), and Steve Squire (in the Senior section).
Tthis was the biggest squad of players the club has sent to the Kent International, and although they had mixed fortunes in their various contests, they all gained a lot of experience from competing at this level of event. |
School 2 Dojo link with Ivybridge Cc
It was congratulations all round when newly appointed MBE Michalea Breeze visited the club, to accept the Black School 2 Dojo certificate on behalf of Ivybridge Community College. This link between ICC & SBJC is the first Black S2D link to be developed in the BJA's Western Area. Head Coach Steve Squire, along with some of the club's players who attend ICC, presented the certificate to Michaela, who teaches PE at ICC. Michaela also leads the college's Strength & Conditioning Sessions, which are a part of ICC's Gifted & Talented Programme. Michaela won Weightlifting medals at Junior World, European & Commonwealth events, including 2 Commonwealth Golds, as well as competing at the 2004 & 2008 Olympic Games. Michaela is working in partnership with Steve, to provide strength & conditioning sessions in the college's weight training facilities, for those players who compete at the British School's Championships. |  |
 | 2011 Bedminster Junior Split Grades Competition
On Saturday 11-6-11 fourteen players travelled up to Bristol to compete in the Bedminster Mini Mon & Open event, at Ashton Park School. In the Mini Mon part of the event, the following players medalled: Gold - Jamie Medd, Damon Smith, Silver - Libby Daymond, Adam Vosper, Henry Higgins-Wright, Jack Skinner, Nathan Clegg, Bronze - Maddy Hawkins, Mathew Cronin, Jacob Atkins. In the Open part of the event, the following players medalled: Silver - Lewis Widdicombe, Adam Whitfield, Damon Smith, Bronze - Ewan Baker, Tom Ingram, Nathan Clegg. Well done to all those who competed, particularly those red belts for who this was their first event outside of devon! |
2011 Western Area Junior Closed Championships
On Sunday 8-5-11 a group of the club's junior players headed over to the Quayside Leisure Centre in Kingsbridge, for the Pete Murphy: Western Area Junior Closed Championships.
At Under 12 the following players medalled: U24kg - Adam Vosper - Sliver, U40kg - Libby Daymond - Bronze, U34kg - Tom Smith - Bronze, U38kg - Lewis Widdicombe - Bronze, U38kg - Ewan Baker - Bronze, U42kg - Nathan Clegg - Bronze. At Under 16 the following player medalled: U42kg Tom Ingram - Bronze. Devon also won the Pete Murphy Trophy, for the most successful county on the day. So well done to all the club players who competed, and played their part in Devon winning this trophy for the third year in a row. |  |
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2011 Devon Mini Mons Competition
On 6-3-11 a group of 17 players from the club entered the Devon Mini Mons competition at Quayside Leisure Centre, Kingsbridge.
At Under 12 the following players medalled: Novice to 4th Mon Section: U40kg - Libby Daymond - Gold, U27kg - George Hubbard - Silver, U38kg - Jack Skinner - Silver, U24kg - Adam Vosper - Bronze, U27kg - Joshua Cronin - Bronze, O46kg Harry Kerry - Bronze. 5th to 9th Mon Section: U38kg - Lewis Widdicombe - Silver, U34kg - Tom Smith - Bronze, U38kg - Adam Whitfield - Bronze. At Under 12 the following players medalled: U38kg - Tom Ingram - Gold, U38kg - Oscar Dean - Bronze, U66kg - Lawrence Pettitt - Bronze. |  |
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Each year the Devon County Judo Association recognises the achievement of the best Male & female Junior (8-13 years) & Youth (14-18 years) players for the previous year. These awards are presented each year at the Devon Closed Championships.
This year the club was delighted that the Devon County Coaches (Matt, Heather & Steve) selected Adam Whitfield as the recipient of the Devon Junior Male Player of 2010. In addition to becoming the Western Area Champion at the Pete Murphy in May, winning another 3 Golds, 1 Silver & 4 Bronzes, Adam also placed 5th at the 'A' Band Nationals in September, and all this despite starting 2010 with a broken collar bone. Well done Adam, congratulations from everyone at the club, we're all really pleased you've won this award in recognition for all the hard work you put in to your Judo. |
2011 Devon Closed Individual Championships
The Invividual Event followed on from the morning Team Event, and the club had a record number of players competing, and for many of them it was their first event.
At Under 12 years the following club players medalled: Red Belt Section: U24kg - Adam Vosper - Gold, U27kg - George Hubbard - Gold, U30kg - James Brown - Silver, Aaron Blake - Bronze, U34kg - Jack Skinner - Silver, Jack Jones - Bronze, O46kg - Harry Kerry - Bronze. Yellow Belt & Above Section: U30kg - Tom Smith - Gold, U34kg - Ewan Baker - Gold, U38kg Adam Whitfield - Gold, Lewis Widdicombe - Silver. At Under 16 years the following club players medalled: Red & Yellow Belt Section: U60kg - Lawrence Pettitt - Gold. Orange Belt & Above Section: U38kg - Tom Ingram - Gold. |  |
 | 2011 Devon Closed Team Championships
Once again this event was held at the Quayside Leisure Centre in Kingsbridge, however this year there was a change to the previous format of the Team Event, with separate Boys & Girls Teams. The club entered a Boys Team, which featured 5 county players in the starting line up, with another 2 county players as reserves.
The club team of George Hubbard (U27kg), Tom Smith (U30kg), Ewan Baker (U34kg), Adam Whitfield (U38kg), Lewis Widdicombe (U42kg), Harry Kerry (U50kg), John Whitfield (U55kg) & Lawrence Pettitt (U60kg) were competing against 4 other Devon clubs. The lads fought hard all morning, convincingly winning 3 of their matches, but in the deciding match they were just edged out 4:5 and so missed out on the Gold by virtue of a single contest! |
2011 Bristol Mini Mons Competition
On 16-1-11 a group of 10 players competed in the Bristol Mini Mons Competition, at the Ashton Park Sports Centre, Bristol.
Under 12 Low Grades: U30kg - Tom Smith - Bronze, U34kg - Ewan Baker - Bronze, U38kg - Lewis Widdicombe - Bronze, Open - Ewan Stephens - Bronze. Under 12 High Grades: Under 38kg - Adam Whitfield - Gold, Under 38kg - Jacob Atkins - Bronze. Under 16: U38kg - Tom Ingram - Gold, U38kg - Oscar Dean - Bronze, U60kg - Lawrence Pettitt - Gold |  |
 | 2010 High Wycombe Kyu Grade Championships
Hannah travelled up to High Wycombe for the last event of the year, and took Silver in the Under 63kg Blue & Brown belt category.
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2010 Cornish Christmas Competition
A group of 3 players and one Young Official headed of down into Cornwall, passports in hand, to Polkyth Leisure Centre in St. Austell, for the final competition of the year.
There was a smaller than usual entry this year, but the 3 lads fought hard and all came away with well earned medals. U34kg - Ewan Baker (Bronze) U38kg - Adam Whitfield (Gold) U38kg - Lewis Widdicombe (Bronze) Our Young Offical on duty was John Whitfield who did an excellent job operating the scoreboard, timing the contests, and then assisting with the presentation of the medals. |  |
 | 2010 Western Area Team Championships
Ten South Brent Judo Club players have been selected to represent Devon in the Western Area Junior Team Competition this year. This is the third year in a row that the number of players from the club gaining county recognition has increased. The selections were as follows:
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2010 Gloucestershire Open
On 30-10-10 the club was represented by 4 players at the Gloucestershire Open Competition, at the Newent Leisure Centre, Newent, Gloucestershire.
The medalists in the Under 12 section were: Under 30kg - Tom Smith - Bronze Under 38kg - Lewis Widdicombe - Bronze |  |
 | 2010 Salisbury Low Grades
On 24-10-10 the Salisbury Low Grades Competition, organised by Moonrakers Judo Club, was run at the Five Rivers Leisure Centre, Salisbury, Wiltshire.
U34kg (Orange Belts) - Adam Whitfield - Gold |
2010 Plymouth Open
On 17-10-10 the club was represented by 9 players at the Plymouth Open Competition, at the Kitto Centre, Plymouth.
Under 12's Under 30kg - Tom Smith - Bronze Under 38kg - Adam Whitfield - Bronze Under 16's Under 38kg - Tom Ingram - Bronze Under 81kg - Steve Squire - Bronze (+10 points towards his 3rd Dan) Under 100kg Will Freeborn - Gold (+20 points towards his 1st Dan) |  |
 | 2010 BJA Annual Awards Evening
On the 2-10-10 Head Coach Steve Squire joined Club Chairman Pete Whitfield and Club Treasurer Sarah Reynolds, in Birmingham at the BJA's Annual Volunteer & Player Awards Evening, at which they both received Bronze Volunteer's Awards.
Pete and Sarah were also supported by their families, who enjoyed a fine meal, followed by the presentation of the awards by the Chairman of the BJA Densign White. After the presentations there was a chance to try your luck on the Roulette wheel and the Black Jack table, or for the more energetic - a disco. It is great to have all Pete & Sarah's hard work at the club recognised at this national event, and to see the club further enhancing it's excellent reputation. |
2010 British Championships for 10 & 11 Year Olds
On 19-9-10 SBJC had it's first representative at the British 'A' Band National Championships, with Adam Whitfield making the journey up to the Crystal Palace National Sports Centre, in London.
Unfortunately Adam weighed in heavy, and so moved up into the U38kg categoty. However he got off to a good start winning his 1st and 2nd round contests to set up a semi-final match. It was at this stage of the competition that the weight Adam was giving away to his opponents finally started to tell. He lost the semi-final, and then the Bronze medal contest, to finish in a very credible 5th place. Congratulations Adam, this is the highest placing of any Devon male competitor, junior or senior, in 2010. |  |
 | 2010 Bedminster Open Competition
On 6-6-10 a group of 4 players competed in the Bedminster Open Competition, at the Ashton Park Sports Centre, Bristol.
Under 30kg - Ewan Baker – Bronze Under 30kg - Tom Smith - Bronze Under 34kg - Adam Whitfield - Gold Under 38kg - Tom Ingram - Silver |
2010 Bedminster Mini Mon Competition
On 5-6-10 a group of 5 players competed in the Bedminster Mini Mons Competition, at the Ashton Park Sports Centre, Bristol.
The players who all competed were: Ewan Baker U30kg – Bronze, Adam Whitfield U34kg – Bronze, Tom Ingram U38kg – Bronze, Tom Smith U30kg, and Jacob Atkins U34kg. |  |
 | 2010 Western Area Junior Closed Championships
On 16-5-10 a group of 9 players competed in the Western Area Junior Closed Championships, at the Quayside Leisure Centre, Kingsbridge.
Adam Whitfield U34kg – Gold (Western Area Champion) Adam Vosper U27Kg - Silver Lewis Widdicombe U34kg – Silver Tom Ingram U38kg – Silver Ewan Baker U30kg – Bronze The club also had two of it's Young Officials in action, with Hannah Squire and John Whitfield assisting with the timekeeping, scoring and medal ceremony. |
2010 Samurai Mini Mon Teams Competition
On Saturday 8-5-10 a team of 3 junior club members travelled up to the West Midlands, to compete in Samurai Judo Club's Mini Mon Team event.
Tom Smith, Adam Whitfield & Tom Ingram - Orange belt and under, 100Kg team - Bronze |  |
 | 2010 British Schools Championships
On Sunday 21st March 2010, the British Schools Judo National Individual Championships were held at the English Institute of Sport in Sheffield. South Brent Judo Club member Hannah Squire, was competing in the Young Womens Under 63kg category. In her first contest Hannah got off to a flying start by throwing her opponent for Ippon in just 15 seconds. Hannah's second contest was a very hard fought affair, lasting longer than any other fight in the weight catagory. Unfortunately Hannah sustained a knee injury during this contest and eventually lost by 2 Wazari's. Determind to finish the competition, Hannah strapped up her injured knee, and put up a brave fight, eventually lossing again by 2 Wazari's. So it was a very credible bronze medal at this national event, and having beaten the eventual gold medalist so easily in her first contest, but for that knee injury, a sense of what might have been!
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2010 Devon Mini Mons Competition
On 8-3-10 a group of 10 players competed in the Devon Mini Mons competition, at the Quayside Leisure Centre, Kingsbridge.
The medalists in the 8 –11 year old section were: Ewan Baker U30kg – Gold, Brandon Miller U34kg – Gold, Tom Ingram U34kg – Gold, Finlay Cashman O50kg – Gold, Tom Smith U30kg - Silver, Adam Whitfield U34kg – Silver, & Oscar Dean U34kg - Bronze. The only medalist in the 12 - 15 year old section was: Laurence Pettitt U55kg – Gold. The club also had one of it's Young Officials in action, with John Whitfield assisting with the timekeeping and scoring. |  |
Silver Clubmark Presentation
On Saturday 20th February 2010 South Brent Judo Club were presented with the Sport England Silver Clubmark Award.
South Brent Judo Club is the first Judo club in the Western Area to achieve this level of recognition for the quality of service it provides its members.
South Brent Judo Club is the first Judo club in the Western Area to achieve this level of recognition for the quality of service it provides its members.
2010 Devon Junior Closed Individual Competition
On 7-2-10 a group of 9 players competed in the Devon Closed Low Grade competition at the Quayside Leisure Centre, Kingsbridge.
Silver: Ewan Baker U30kg, Brandon Miller U34kg
Bronze: Tom Smith U27kg, Tom Ingram U34kg, Adam Whitfield U34kg, Jenny Daniels U40kg
Silver: Ewan Baker U30kg, Brandon Miller U34kg
Bronze: Tom Smith U27kg, Tom Ingram U34kg, Adam Whitfield U34kg, Jenny Daniels U40kg
2010 Devon Junior Closed Team Competition
On 7-2-10 a team of 3 players represented the club in the Devon inter-club team competition.
Tom Smith U27kg, Tom Ingram U34kg & Ethan Anning U66kg - Team Bronze
Tom Smith U27kg, Tom Ingram U34kg & Ethan Anning U66kg - Team Bronze
2010 Bristol Classic Competition
On 6-2-10 a group of 3 players travelled up to the Bristol Classic competition. Finlay Cashman – U55kg Silver, Tom Ingram - U34kg Bronze. Also competing was: Ethan Anning U66kg.
2010 Bristol Mini Mons Competition
On 17-1-10 a group of 5 players travelled up to the Bristol Mini Mons competition.
Tom Ingram - U34kg Gold, Ben Mahy - U60kg Silver. Also competing were: Lewis Widdecombe U34kg, Ewan Baker U30kg and Tom Smith U27kg.
Tom Ingram - U34kg Gold, Ben Mahy - U60kg Silver. Also competing were: Lewis Widdecombe U34kg, Ewan Baker U30kg and Tom Smith U27kg.
2009 Cornish Christmas Competition
On Sunday 6th December 6 junior club members went to down to Polkyth Leisure Centre in St. Austell.
Under 12's
U30kg - Ewan Baker - Bronze
U34kg - Tom Ingram - Gold
U34kg - Lewis Widdicombe - Silver
Over 50kg - Finlay Cashman - Gold
Under 16's
U60kg - Ben Mahy - Bronze
U66kg - Ethan Anning - Silver
Under 12's
U30kg - Ewan Baker - Bronze
U34kg - Tom Ingram - Gold
U34kg - Lewis Widdicombe - Silver
Over 50kg - Finlay Cashman - Gold
Under 16's
U60kg - Ben Mahy - Bronze
U66kg - Ethan Anning - Silver
2009 Western Area Team Championships
Eight South Brent Judo Club players have been selected to represent Devon in the Western Area Junior Team Competition this year. This is the second year in a row that the number of players from the club gaining county recognition has increased. The selections were as follows:
- Under 12 Boys ‘A’ Team – Ewan Baker (U30kg), Adam Whitfield (U34kg)
- Under 12 Boys ‘B’ Team – Tom Smith (U27kg), Dylen Menhenott (U30kg), Tom Ingram (U34kg), Finlay Cashman (+50kg)
- Under 16 Boys ‘A’ Team – Ethan Anning (U66kg)
- Under 16 Boys ‘B’ Team – John Whitfield (U42kg)
British Judo Association Young Officials
In June South Brent Judo Club organised a Timekeeper/Scorers training course, which was kindly run by Sandy & Phil Hart.
11 club member attended the course and passed the exam, of which 5 fall into the BJA’s Young Volunteers programme, Phil Reynolds, John Whitfield, Ben Mahy, Hannah Squire and Ethan Anning, are now registered on the BJA’s Young Volunteers programme.
South Brent Judo Club is committed to developing the opportunities for their youth players, and next year in addition to gradings and competitions, the club plans to run the BJA’s other Young Volunteers award courses for coaching and event organisation.
11 club member attended the course and passed the exam, of which 5 fall into the BJA’s Young Volunteers programme, Phil Reynolds, John Whitfield, Ben Mahy, Hannah Squire and Ethan Anning, are now registered on the BJA’s Young Volunteers programme.
South Brent Judo Club is committed to developing the opportunities for their youth players, and next year in addition to gradings and competitions, the club plans to run the BJA’s other Young Volunteers award courses for coaching and event organisation.
2009 Plymouth Open Competition
Eight players from the club went to The John Kitto Community Centre, Plymouth to take part in the Plymouth Open.
Under 12's
U30kg - Ewan Baker - Bronze
U50kg - Finlay Cashman - Silver
Under 16's
U66kg - Ethan Anning - Bronze
Senior
U73kg - Steve Squire - Bronze
Under 12's
U30kg - Ewan Baker - Bronze
U50kg - Finlay Cashman - Silver
Under 16's
U66kg - Ethan Anning - Bronze
Senior
U73kg - Steve Squire - Bronze
2009 Salisbury Open
On Sunday 7th June it was an early start for the club players who had to get to the Five Rivers Leisure Centre in Salisbury for the 9 o’clock weigh-in.
Under 30kg - Adam Whitfield - Bronze
Under 66kg - Ethan Anning - Silver
Under 73kgs - Steve Squire - Bronze
During the course of the day the latest batch of Area Referee’s were being assessed, and towards the end of the afternoon Pete Whitfield was informed that he had made the grade.
Under 30kg - Adam Whitfield - Bronze
Under 66kg - Ethan Anning - Silver
Under 73kgs - Steve Squire - Bronze
During the course of the day the latest batch of Area Referee’s were being assessed, and towards the end of the afternoon Pete Whitfield was informed that he had made the grade.
School 2 Dojo link with Stowford Primary School
On Tuesday 2nd June 2009 South Brent Judo Club’s Head Coach, Steve Squire, visited Stowford Primary School to present Headteacher, Helen Tipping, with the school’s School2Dojo Certificate.
The British Judo Association’s School2Dojo scheme aims to build more active links between clubs and their local schools. The link provides an opportunity for Stowford’s pupils to access high quality physical education at the club’s training sessions, and the chance to compete in local Judo competitions. Whilst South Brent Judo Club hope that raising the profile of the sport within the school will attract new members to the club.
Before the presentation, some of the club’s junior players, who attend Stowford School, joined Steve to put on a Judo demonstration during the school assembly.
The British Judo Association’s School2Dojo scheme aims to build more active links between clubs and their local schools. The link provides an opportunity for Stowford’s pupils to access high quality physical education at the club’s training sessions, and the chance to compete in local Judo competitions. Whilst South Brent Judo Club hope that raising the profile of the sport within the school will attract new members to the club.
Before the presentation, some of the club’s junior players, who attend Stowford School, joined Steve to put on a Judo demonstration during the school assembly.
2009 Western Area Junior Closed Championships
This year the Pete Murphy West of England Closed Competition was held at the Quayside Leisure Centre, Kingsbridge.
Under 30kg - Adam Whitfield - Silver
Under 30kg - Tom Ingram - Bronze
Under 50kg - Finley Cashman - Silver
Over 50kg - Regan Mullen - Sliver
Over 48kg - Shauna Mullen - Bronze
Devon came out as the comfortable winners of the Pete Murphy trophy for the top county.
Under 30kg - Adam Whitfield - Silver
Under 30kg - Tom Ingram - Bronze
Under 50kg - Finley Cashman - Silver
Over 50kg - Regan Mullen - Sliver
Over 48kg - Shauna Mullen - Bronze
Devon came out as the comfortable winners of the Pete Murphy trophy for the top county.
Our New Bulgarian 'Members' Arrive!
Also in April, the club's new throwing dummies arrived from the continent, these were another part of the club's development project funded by grants from the National Lottery Awards for All Programme and the Youth Opportunities Fund.
We decided to get one of each size of throwing dummies produced by the manufacturers Suples, in Bulgaria. http://www.suples.com/ We opted for their medium weight dummies, which weigh in at 15kg, 25kg, 30kg and 40kg, this provides all of our members with access to this form of training. The throwing dummies have proved particularly popular with out male youth players, who can be regularly found endangering Anglo-Bulgarian relationships, by pounding them into the mat!
We decided to get one of each size of throwing dummies produced by the manufacturers Suples, in Bulgaria. http://www.suples.com/ We opted for their medium weight dummies, which weigh in at 15kg, 25kg, 30kg and 40kg, this provides all of our members with access to this form of training. The throwing dummies have proved particularly popular with out male youth players, who can be regularly found endangering Anglo-Bulgarian relationships, by pounding them into the mat!
The Club's New Mat Area
In April the club took delivery of a new set of blue and yellow 1m x 1m mats, as a part of the club's development project funded by grants from the National Lottery Awards for All Programme and the Youth Opportunities Fund. They replaced the club's old green and red 2m x 1m mats.
As the Dojo is a multi use facility, the new lighter 1m x 1m mats are much easier to put out and put away, allowing more of the members to help with these tasks. By cutting up some of the old mats as spacers along 2 edges of the new mats, we have been able to significantly reduce the amount of movement in the mat area, minimising the likelihood of gaps appearing between the mats.
As the Dojo is a multi use facility, the new lighter 1m x 1m mats are much easier to put out and put away, allowing more of the members to help with these tasks. By cutting up some of the old mats as spacers along 2 edges of the new mats, we have been able to significantly reduce the amount of movement in the mat area, minimising the likelihood of gaps appearing between the mats.
2009 Devon Mini Mons Competition
The Devon Mini Mons is a competition for low grade players, to build up contest experience. This year’s event took place at the Quayside Leisure Centre, Kingsbridge.
Under 12's
Under 27kg, Novice & Red Belts - Tom Smith - Bronze
Under 30kg, Novice & Red Belts - Lewis Widdecombe - 5th place
Under 32kg, Novice & Red Belts - Jenny Daniels - Bronze
Over 44kg, Novice & Red Belts - Shauna Mullen - Bronze
Under 30kg, Yellow & Orange Belts - Adam Whitfield - Gold
Under 30kg, Yellow & Orange Belts – Dylen Menhenott - Bronze
Over 46kg, Yellow & Orange Belts - Finley Cashman - Gold
Over 50kg, Yellow & Orange Belts - Regan Mullen - Gold
Under 16's
Under 50kg, Novice & Red Belts - Luke Marshall - Bronze
Under 60kg, Novice & Red Belts - Ben Mahy - Silver
Under 38kg, Yellow & Orange Belt - John Whitfield - Silver
Under 12's
Under 27kg, Novice & Red Belts - Tom Smith - Bronze
Under 30kg, Novice & Red Belts - Lewis Widdecombe - 5th place
Under 32kg, Novice & Red Belts - Jenny Daniels - Bronze
Over 44kg, Novice & Red Belts - Shauna Mullen - Bronze
Under 30kg, Yellow & Orange Belts - Adam Whitfield - Gold
Under 30kg, Yellow & Orange Belts – Dylen Menhenott - Bronze
Over 46kg, Yellow & Orange Belts - Finley Cashman - Gold
Over 50kg, Yellow & Orange Belts - Regan Mullen - Gold
Under 16's
Under 50kg, Novice & Red Belts - Luke Marshall - Bronze
Under 60kg, Novice & Red Belts - Ben Mahy - Silver
Under 38kg, Yellow & Orange Belt - John Whitfield - Silver
2009 British Schools Championships
On Saturday 28th March 2009, the British Schools Judo National Individual Championships were held at the English Institute of Sport in Sheffield. South Brent Judo Club member Ethan Anning, was competing in the Youth Under 60kg category.
In his first contest Ethan was unfortunately thrown and held, thereby loosing this bout and putting him in to the repecharge. However, Ethan bounced straight back and strangled his next opponent, which put him into the bronze medal final. In a hard fought contest, Ethan eventually caught his opponent with a huge counter throw, to take a very well deserved bronze medal at this national event.
In his first contest Ethan was unfortunately thrown and held, thereby loosing this bout and putting him in to the repecharge. However, Ethan bounced straight back and strangled his next opponent, which put him into the bronze medal final. In a hard fought contest, Ethan eventually caught his opponent with a huge counter throw, to take a very well deserved bronze medal at this national event.
Bronze Clubmark Presentation
On the 21st March 2009 Danny Da Costa 6th Dan (former European Silver Medalist) and Karen French (British judo Association’s Regional Development Officer), visited us to present the club’s Bronze Clubmark Award.
Danny Da Costa ran an enjoyable training session for the club’s junior members, in which he taught them a range of techniques he had developed himself. Following this, Karen French, who provided the club with support and guidance throughout the Clubmark application process, explained what was entailed in achieving the Clubmark standard and the benefits for the club and it’s members. Then Danny Da Costa presented Head Coach, Steve Squire, with the club’s Bronze Clubmark certificate. After the presentation, Danny Da Costa ran an informative training session for the youth and senior members on the application of competition techniques. The club would like to thank Danny and Karen for providing such a memorable evening.
Danny Da Costa ran an enjoyable training session for the club’s junior members, in which he taught them a range of techniques he had developed himself. Following this, Karen French, who provided the club with support and guidance throughout the Clubmark application process, explained what was entailed in achieving the Clubmark standard and the benefits for the club and it’s members. Then Danny Da Costa presented Head Coach, Steve Squire, with the club’s Bronze Clubmark certificate. After the presentation, Danny Da Costa ran an informative training session for the youth and senior members on the application of competition techniques. The club would like to thank Danny and Karen for providing such a memorable evening.
2009 Western Area Senior Closed
This year the championship was held at the Quayside Leisure Centre, Kingsbridge, on Sunday 15th February 2009, and featured a county team event, as well as an individual competition. Fighting for Devon were the following:.
Men’s ‘B’ team - Steve Squire - Bronze
Men’s Youth team - Phil Reynolds - Gold
Women’s Youth team Hannah Squire - Gold
Youth Open - Hannah Squire - Bronze
The highlight of the day had to be Steve’s impressive throw which confirmed his promotion to the grade of 2nd Dan, and in doing so he became the first player to join the club and go from Novice to 2nd Dan. Many congratulations Steve.
Men’s ‘B’ team - Steve Squire - Bronze
Men’s Youth team - Phil Reynolds - Gold
Women’s Youth team Hannah Squire - Gold
Youth Open - Hannah Squire - Bronze
The highlight of the day had to be Steve’s impressive throw which confirmed his promotion to the grade of 2nd Dan, and in doing so he became the first player to join the club and go from Novice to 2nd Dan. Many congratulations Steve.
2009 Devon Junior Closed Individual Competition
Under 12 year olds:
U27kg - Dylen Menhenott -Bronze
U30kg - Adam Whitfield - Gold
U30kg - Tom Ingram - Silver
U30kg - Lewis Widdecombe - Bronze
U44kg - Shauna Mullen - Bronze
U46kg - Finlay Cashman - Silver
O50kg - Regan Mullen - Silver
Under 16 year olds:
U38kg - John Whitfield - Silver
U60kg - Ben Mahy Bronze
U27kg - Dylen Menhenott -Bronze
U30kg - Adam Whitfield - Gold
U30kg - Tom Ingram - Silver
U30kg - Lewis Widdecombe - Bronze
U44kg - Shauna Mullen - Bronze
U46kg - Finlay Cashman - Silver
O50kg - Regan Mullen - Silver
Under 16 year olds:
U38kg - John Whitfield - Silver
U60kg - Ben Mahy Bronze
2009 Devon Junior Closed Team Competition
On Sunday 8th February 2009 eleven members of South Brent Judo Club attended the Devon Closed Judo Championships, at the Acorn Leisure Centre in Torquay.
Well done to all who represented the club and won a Bronze in what, for the spectator, was a very entertaining event.
Well done to all who represented the club and won a Bronze in what, for the spectator, was a very entertaining event.
2008 Cornish Christmas Competition
On Sunday 30-11-08 a team of 10 club players travelled down to St. Austell to take part in the Cornish Christmas Competition.
Under 27kg - Dylen Menhenott - Bronze
Under 30kg - Adam Whitfield - Silver
Under 30kg - Tom Ingram - Bronze
Under 46kg - Finlay Cashman - Bronze
Under 57kg - Hannah Squire - Gold
Under 66kg (Youth) - Ethan Anning - Bronze
Under 73kg (Youth) Phil Reynolds - Silver
Under 27kg - Dylen Menhenott - Bronze
Under 30kg - Adam Whitfield - Silver
Under 30kg - Tom Ingram - Bronze
Under 46kg - Finlay Cashman - Bronze
Under 57kg - Hannah Squire - Gold
Under 66kg (Youth) - Ethan Anning - Bronze
Under 73kg (Youth) Phil Reynolds - Silver
2008 Western Area Team Championships
On 23rd November 2008 five members of the club proudly travelled up to Bristol to represent Devon in the Western Area Team Competition. The event was held in the massive sports hall of Bristol Academy, with 2 contest areas and an additional warm up mat.
12-16 Years Girls Team - Hannh Squire - Silver.
12-16 Years Boys ‘B’ Team - John Whitfield - Bronze
Under 12 Years Boys Higher Grades Team - Dylen Menhenott - Bronze
Under 12 Years Boys Lower Grades Team - Adam Whitfield and Finlay Cashman - Bronze
12-16 Years Girls Team - Hannh Squire - Silver.
12-16 Years Boys ‘B’ Team - John Whitfield - Bronze
Under 12 Years Boys Higher Grades Team - Dylen Menhenott - Bronze
Under 12 Years Boys Lower Grades Team - Adam Whitfield and Finlay Cashman - Bronze
2008 Cornish Open Competition
On Sunday 5th October 2008 eight of our junior members travelled down to St. Austell to take part in the second Cornish Judo Invitation Tournament of the year.
Under 12’s
Under 44Kg - Shauna Mullen - Bronze
Under 27kg - Dylen Menhenott - Bronze
Under 30kg - Adam Whitfield - Bronze
Under 34Kg - John Whitfield - Bronze
Under 46kg - Finlay Cashman - Bronze
Over 50kg - Regan Mullen - Gold
Over 12’s
Under 60kg - Ethan Anning - Silver
Under 57kg - Hannah Squire - Gold (and Over 12’s Throw of the Day Award)
Under 12’s
Under 44Kg - Shauna Mullen - Bronze
Under 27kg - Dylen Menhenott - Bronze
Under 30kg - Adam Whitfield - Bronze
Under 34Kg - John Whitfield - Bronze
Under 46kg - Finlay Cashman - Bronze
Over 50kg - Regan Mullen - Gold
Over 12’s
Under 60kg - Ethan Anning - Silver
Under 57kg - Hannah Squire - Gold (and Over 12’s Throw of the Day Award)
2008 Midland Kyu Grade & Bedminster Min Mons Competitions
On 27th April 2008 four of our members travelled up to Walsall to compete in the Midlands Mini Mons & Kyu Grades Competition.
Under 52Kg - Hannah Squire - Bronze
Under 81Kg - Pete Whitfield - Bronze
On Sunday 31st May 2008 six of our junior members travelled up to Bristol to take part in the Bedminster Mini Mons Tournament.
Under 34Kg - John Whitfield - Silver
Under 38Kg Mark Bennett - Bronze
Over 50Kg - Regan Mullen - Bronze
Under 52Kg - Hannah Squire - Bronze
Under 81Kg - Pete Whitfield - Bronze
On Sunday 31st May 2008 six of our junior members travelled up to Bristol to take part in the Bedminster Mini Mons Tournament.
Under 34Kg - John Whitfield - Silver
Under 38Kg Mark Bennett - Bronze
Over 50Kg - Regan Mullen - Bronze
2008 Cornish Invitation Competition
On Sunday 20th April 2008 eight of our junior members travelled down to St. Austell to take part in the Cornish Judo Invitation Tournament.
Under 27Kg - Adam Whitfield - Silver
Under 34Kg - John Whitfield - Bronze
Under 42Kg - Mark Bennett - Gold
Over 50Kg - Regan Mullen - Gold
Under 52Kg - Hannah Squire - Silver
Under 27Kg - Adam Whitfield - Silver
Under 34Kg - John Whitfield - Bronze
Under 42Kg - Mark Bennett - Gold
Over 50Kg - Regan Mullen - Gold
Under 52Kg - Hannah Squire - Silver
2008 Devon Active - Young Coach of the Year
On Thursday 8th May 2008 in a presentation at the Tiverton Hotel, the club's Head Coach, Steve Squire, was awarded Active Devon's Young Male Coach of the Year for 2007. Under Steve’s guidance the club is enjoying increasing success, having exceeded last year’s medal haul with only a third of the year gone. Numbers on the mat are also up, and the standard of Judo is clearly improving as our players become more competitive. In addition to leading the sessions at the club, Steve also assists with the coaching of the Devon Junior Squad. Congratulation to Steve from all at South Brent Judo Club, and his many friends in the Devon Judo community.
2008 Bedminster Kyu Grade Competition
On 23rd March 2008 five members of South Brent Judo Club travelled up to Bristol to compete in the Bedminster JudoKwai Youth and Senior Tournament.
Youth Category (14 to 17 Years) Hannah Squire - Open - Bronze & Phillip Reynolds - Under 73kg - Silver
Senior Category Pete Whitfield - Under 81kg category - Silver, Lee Menhenott - Over 100kg - Bronze
Youth Category (14 to 17 Years) Hannah Squire - Open - Bronze & Phillip Reynolds - Under 73kg - Silver
Senior Category Pete Whitfield - Under 81kg category - Silver, Lee Menhenott - Over 100kg - Bronze
2008 Devon Mini Mons Competition
On 9th March 2008 eight members of South Brent Judo Club competed in a Devon Junior Competition at Kingsbridge Leisure Centre.
Under 24kg Dylen Menhenott - Gold
Under 27kg Adam Whitfield - Gold
Under 30kg Nathan Clegg - Silver
Under 30kg Liam Kennelly - Bronze
Under 38kg Mark Bennett - Bronze
Under 50kg Regan Mullen - Bronze
Under 24kg Dylen Menhenott - Gold
Under 27kg Adam Whitfield - Gold
Under 30kg Nathan Clegg - Silver
Under 30kg Liam Kennelly - Bronze
Under 38kg Mark Bennett - Bronze
Under 50kg Regan Mullen - Bronze
