High Wycombe Masters 2007
Another GOLD u.66kg for Clive Biggs And SILVER u.90kg for Solihull colleague: Clive Douglas	On the 19 May 2007 Clive Biggs and Clive Douglas compete and win medals Full report awaited

BJC National Competition Hereford Sunday 20 November 2005 Clive Biggs reports: Just thought I'd let you know I entered another competition, the last for this year. I entered the BJC Nationals with Erdington Judo Club on Sunday 20 November at Hereford. I entered the U66Kg Dan Grade Seniors (they don't have masters) and won bronze. One other U66Kg player was over forty the rest were under 25 in fact most were under 20. The rest of the Erdington team did very well (lots of medals) and in the U73Kg we took: Gold (Andy Marshall) Silver (Craig Homer) Bronze (Adam Ashford)

European Masters' Championships The Triangle, Burgess Hill 28-30 October 2005

The long awaited European Masters Championships organised by the European Judo Union took place in Britain this year. The entry of 660 players included a sizeable contingent from a variety of European countries. Masters events are now attracting large numbers of players and the standard of judo remains high. Solihull Judo Club was again well represented. Clive Douglas u. 95 kg had an excellent day and won the coveted European title in his weight. Joyce Malley u. 63 kg won her fights convincingly but in the final came up against her old adversary, Paola Di Luigi (Italy) and in the end achieved silver. She also gained bronze in the Open. Lena Strang who had gone down a weight to u. 48 kg had to fight in an amalgamated pool (F1, 2, 3, 5,and 8). She managed to hold her own and achieved silver. Stan Cantrill u. 73 kg also fought well winning silver in his own category and silver in the Open. Dave Walker fought in the under 100 kg category. This was his first competition after the World Masters in June, only having had his second hip operation a few months ago. We can only admire Dave's sheer determination and will power. After three fights, winning one, he had to withdraw with an injured shoulder. Clive Biggs u .66kg had some tough fights in his category and emerged 7th overall. Andy Marshall u. 73 kg a regular at the Solihull Club from Erdington, managed to get silver. The players fought well, despite some particular circumstances surrounding the competition which made it hard to sustain peak performances. The event was marred from the very beginning, including the long wait at the weigh-in, by inefficient organisation by the EJU causing players distress and discomfort. It is hoped that constructive feed-back to the EJU by a number of players will result in more efficient and player-friendly European tournaments in the future.

British Masters Championships 17th September, 2005 UEA Sports Park, Norwich

There was a record entry for the British Masters this year. Over 190 competitors battled it out in an event where more skilful judo was in evidence than ever before. The forthcoming European Championships at Burgess Hill in November and the inclusion of a Masters section in the Commonwealth Games in June may have contributed to the increased interest. Solihull Club members were also there in full force and came away with an incredible haul of medals. Danny Broughton o.100kg was in excellent form. He beat all his opponents convincingly, winning gold. Clive Biggs u.66 kg. also had a superb day gaining gold in his category. Not content with his win, he also entered the u. 73 kg category, in order to secure a few more bouts - he always was a sucker for punishment! Joyce Malley u.63 kg. disposed of all her opponents in a decisive manner, beating Rebecca Swift from the Midlands in the final. Lena Strang u.52 kg. fought in a combined pool. She beat the eventual gold medallist Kerrie Sandy (NHC) but in the end had to concede on points, gaining silver. Adrian Holt u.81 kg. (Coventry) secured bronze in a tough category of 21 players. He fought well, only losing to Mick Waldron (Midlands) on penalty in the semi final. Mick had a hard fight against Simon Woods (Wales) in the final but had to concede, gaining silver. Tony Sarwar u. 73 kg. and Chris Bowen u. 73 kg. also entered and fought well in their respective categories. Other players associated with Solihull did well: The new slim-line Stan Cantrill at u. 73 kg. had to go up a weight! He still did well gaining bronze. Erdington Club were very visible in their spanking new tracksuits and cleaned the board in many weights. Andy Marshall and Craig Homer u. 73 kg., both regulars at Solihull, ended up fighting each other in the final, with Andy clinching gold. Well done everybody! We are pleased that so many Solihull players are involved in competitive judo and making their mark on the national scene. Fly your flags with pride!

British National Veterans' Championships High Wycombe 15 September 2004

On Saturday 25th September 2004, the annual National Veterans' Championships took place at High Wycombe. Masters events are becoming increasingly popular and it was no surprise to learn that this was the highest entry for the national event to date. Solihull Club members and associates turned up in force and battled for medals and places on the Masters squad. Dave Walker (u. 100kg) fought well throughout the day. He inevitably came up against his old adversary Tommie Moyse and this time had to concede victory, coming away with silver. Clive Douglas (u. 86kg ) also had some tough fights. He fought Simon Woods in his pool and lost to him in the final, gaining silver. Roland Newson (u. 81kg ) added to the medal haul by arm-locking his way to the final where in the end he lost to Dave Cooper. There were no easy fights for Lena Strang (u. 52/57kg) either. She lost to Rachel Matthews in golden time and to Simone Strong, gaining a bronze. Danny Broughton (o. 100kg) gained bronze in his weight category. Tony Sarwar (u. 73 kg) entered his first Masters competition. He fought well on the day gaining bronze. We hope to see him in more competitions in the future and wish him best of luck.

High Wycombe Masters
Another bronze for Clive Biggs	At the High Wycombe Masters on the 15 May 2004 Clive Biggs was the only Solihull player to enter the tournament. He fought in the u/66kg weight category and true to form, two of his fights went to golden time. In the end Clive came away with bronze. Well done Clive.

British Open Masters Championships The Triangle Burgess Hill 25th April 2004

Our medal winning team: 'mouse-over' to read their names Danny Broughton and Lena Strang

The first Open British Masters Championships took place at the new competition venue at Burgess Hill on Sunday 25th April 2004. As a new Masters event, the entry for the British Open was lower than expected. However, with the players that were represented, including some excellent international competitors, there was some superb judo to be seen. Two Solihull players took part: Danny Broughton over 100kg fought in a pool of four. With two good wins he secured the bronze medal. Lena Strang fought in a combined category (57kg/63kg). She beat all her opponents but in the final had to concede victory to a Canadian player, coming away with silver. Well done Danny and Lena!

Multi-Nations of Europe Veteran Judo Classic Norwich 27th March 2004

Our medal winning team: 'mouse-over' to read their names Dave Walker - Champion u/100kg Roy Muller Receiving strawberry energy gel to his back; he doesn't know it is meant to be taken as a drink!

Solihull Judo Club was out in full force for the second Multi-nations of Europe Championships held at the splendid UEA Sports-Park in Norwich. Although the entry was smaller than anticipated, there were participants from several European countries along with representatives from Scotland and Ireland. As with all Masters events the standard of judo was high. Solihull Judo club members did well on the day. Dave Walker (u. 100kg) was back on form and breezed his way through to gold. He won all his fights by ippon and met his old adversary, Tom Moyse from Newcastle in the final. It was a hard fought match but Dave emerged the clear winner. Lena Strang (u52/u.56kg) had a good day. She fought well in the amalgamated category and won all her fights by ippon gaining gold. She also got bronze in the Open event. Clive Biggs (u.63kg) never does anything by halves! He had a series of hard fights, some of which went to 'golden time'. In the end he achieved bronze. Roy Muller (u.73) battled it out in a younger age category and came away with bronze. He was also awarded gold in his own category. Clive Douglas (u.90kg) had some tough fights in his weight and gained bronze. Daniel Broughton (over 100kg) achieved silver in his category. It was noted that the club is gaining a loyal following. Debbie Berrows was there in full support, kitted out in a specially designed T-shirt, which no doubt spurred club members on! Again, well done to all Solihull club members. You keep doing us proud!

London Judo International
Bronze again for Clive Biggs	At the Excel Centre, Docklands 14 February 2004 Clive Biggs did the club proud again winning bronze in a weight category above his own. He entered the u/65kg but was obliged to move up to u/73kg (o/45 age group) and still got among the medals! Great news Clive - keep them coming!

Welsh Masters Judo Championships Chester 15th November, 2003 Well done to Danny Broughton who gained gold in the Welsh Masters Championships. Danny, who was the only one to fly the flag for Solihull Judo Club, fought his way through a combined pool of five. He was up against a number of British Masters medallists but came out on top. The specially engraved trophies for the winners proved highly popular! After Danny's recent string of successes, we shall watch this space!

BJC National Championships Hereford, 16th November, 2003
Clive Biggs Well done to Clive Biggs for coming home with yet another medal. Where does he gets his stamina from? Clive entered the BJC National Championships at Hereford and gained bronze in the u. 66 kg category. This was a Senior event and Clive found himself up against players a good twenty years younger than himself.	Andy Marshall A regular visitor from Erdington Judo Club, won gold in the u. 73 kg category.

British Masters Championships 20th September, 2003

Successful Midland Players: Clive Biggs, Sue Cosnett, Joyce Malley, Lena Strang, Mick Waldron, Clive Douglas

Clive Biggs looks happy as he wins gold and his 4th Dan

Solihull Club members were out again in full force at the British Masters battling for medal positions and for the coveted British badge awarded to medal winners. Clive Biggs (u. 66kg) fought well all day gaining gold and the remaining points for his fourth dan. Clive has a drawer full of bronze and silver medals so we are pleased that he has decided to start collecting gold! Lena Strang was also awarded gold in her category (u. 52 kg) while Joyce Malley (u. 63kg) and Clive Douglas (u.90kg) got silver. Clive had just returned from watching the Judo World Championships in Osaka, Japan and did well considering his jet lag and heavier weight category! Well done everyone - fly your flags with pride!

High Wycombe Masters Tournament 17th May, 2003

Successful Midland Players: Rob Holden, Clive Biggs, Lena Strang, Clive Douglas, Kevin Moane, Mick Waldron and Deliah Waldron

This particular annual Masters event was buzzing as many of the competitors are getting themselves ready for the World Masters Championships in Japan, in only a few weeks time. The standard of judo was again very high with some spectacular techniques in evidence throughout the day. Solihull Judo Club was represented by Clive Biggs, Dave Walker and Lena Strang. Clive Douglas, our regular visitor from Northampton also took part. Clive Biggs fought in the u. 66 kg category and gained silver, having lost only one fight through an armlock from Tomeo-nage. Lena Strang u. 57 kg won her first contest arm locking her opponent from Tomoe-nage in the first 30 seconds of the fight. A useful technique after all! She lost by koka in the final and came away with silver. Clive Douglas had to go up one weight to u. 90 kg but still managed to achieve a well earned bronze. Well done Solihull club members We wish Dave Walker, Martin Bullus, Joyce Malley, Lena Strang and Clive Douglas the best of luck in Japan.

MULTI-NATIONS EUROPEAN VETERAN JUDO CLASSIC
Gold at last for Clive Biggs	At Norwich Sunday 05 April 2003 Clive Biggs did the club proud winning four contests to secure victory - a gold medal in the u/66kg - 45-54 age group. Great news Clive - our Club's reputation grows stronger every day thanks to members like you

British Veterans' Championships High Wycombe 14 September 2002

On Saturday 14th September 2002, Clive Biggs, Lena Strang and Clive Douglas fought and won three Silver medals - one each. Clive Biggs entered the u/66kg and had some tremendous fights throughout the day. His final was decided on a golden score and in the end Clive had to concede to the other player. But, his medal was well-earned. Lena Strang - u/56kg - also came away with silver and was pleased to gain the first few points towards her 4th Dan. Clive Douglas - u/100kg - did well. He beat all his opponents but lost in the final to a Commonwealth Bronze medalist on penalities. Another very good day's work for Solihull Judo Club

High Wycombe Masters Competition 25th May, 2002

On Saturday 25th May, the annual Masters event at High Wycombe took place. Solihull was represented by Clive Biggs, Lena Strang and Clive Douglas, a regular at Solihull. Lena won silver in the u. 57 kg category, losing to Rachel Matthews (3rd Dan) from Southampton. History almost repeated itself as Lena beat Rachel in the final last year scoring under the `golden rule' while this year Rachel got the `golden score'. Clive Douglas won silver in his category while Clive Biggs battled it out in big style. One of his fights went to 8 minutes with extra time, and then he lost on decision, 2-1! Clive's response was measured: "I really didn't mind. At least I got good value for my entrance fee."

Masters Competition, HighWycombe 19th May, 2001

On Saturday 19th May, the annual Masters event at High Wycombe took place. The Midlands were well represented with many familiar faces , some having crept out of the woodwork for the day! Joyce Malley, Lena Strang, Clive Biggs and David Walker represented Solihull. Joyce (u.70kg.) and Lena (u.57 kg.) came away with gold in their respective categories and Dave got bronze. This was yet another comeback from Dave and we hope to see more of him in the future! The Golden Girls - Joyce and Lena Jubilant (left to right) Stan Cotterill, Kevin Moane, Rob Holden, Mick Waldren, Lena Strang, Clive Biggs, Joyce Malley and Dave Walker

Gary Knight - Great Britain Cadet Squad Gary (17) has been selected for the Great Britain Cadet Squad. He is tall, handsome and has just acquired a David Beckham �500.00 hair cut! Well done to Gary for being awarded his black belt as well. April 2000

Solihull lads go for it! Grant Vasey, Gary Knight and Daniel Bellion have qualified for the Midlands Area Judo Team. This took place at Wolverhampton, Aldersley Leisure Centre. They are now qualified to enter the National Judo Championships on the 5th November, 2000. This could lead to places on the British Squad! Congratulations to all three - we think you deserve to represent Britain and bring home the medals!

Daniel Bellion - Midland Champion

Daniel Bellion (14) won the Midland Area Championships (March 2001). He also gained two silver medals in the Southern Open Championships. October 2000

Rotterdam U/19 Championships (February 2001)

Solihull representatives at this major event were Gary Knight and Daniel Bellion We are pleased to report that Gary won silver. He tells us: "I won all my fights by ippon except obviously the last one. I was winning that one and was well on my way to gold with a '7' and '5' but lost to ippon in the last 24 seconds" We are delighted to hear your news, Gary. Keep it coming.