Two days and 3 flights got our four CJC warriors to Samoa to compete in the World Cup. All focussed on gathering Olympic qualifying points. Light weight fighter Sophie Johnstone in the -52kg drew an experienced German competitor first. Unable to secure the win she went out of the competition earlier than hoped. Next up
Month: November 2011
Redhill Millenium League- Sunday 30th October
Our younger fighters travelled en masse to the age and belt categorised competition to finish of the weekends medal haul, and what a great job they did! Results as follows: Under 12’s -24kg- Jack Baxter- Gold -30kg- Tom Kirk & Nathan Fullard- Bronzes -34kg-Louie Baylis- 5th -38kg- Ben Baxter & Ben Harrison – Bronzes -42kg-
Swedish Open European Cup- Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th October
5 of our senior Camberley fighters travelled to Boras, Sweden for the next European Cup event. Nathon Burns -66kg was on a mission, ploughing through his first four fights to get himself in the final against a Russian fighter. An intense fight saw Nathon defeated and having to accept the Silver medal. Probably very disappointing
Welsh Open- Saturday 29th October
A busy weekend for Camberley Judo Club started with determined little team of CJC warriors arriving at the Welsh Institute of Sport ready for business. Stepping up to a new level of competition was Toby Roberts and Oliver Bergqvist in -42kg and -46kg respectively in age category B. Both young fighters exceeded expectation and Toby
Junior National Championships- Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th October
Camberley had 3 fighters competing in the Junior British Nationals in Sheffield, the competition was important for selection on to the England squad. Sarah Hill was our sole representative on the 1st day of the tournament. She fought extremely well in the -63kg, winning 2 fights to get to the semi final. She lost in