PSUK Judo Championships 2006 8-10th September 2006
Hosted by Greater Manchester Police at ManchesterUniversity.
Another excellent Championship was held over the weekend with over 100 competitors from all corners of the UK taking part. There were some new faces and some not so new. Notably amongst the new faces was Samantha Kelly from Metropolitan police who won the under 63kg category in impressive style. Lauren Slater from West Yorkshire came through to win the under 70kg and the ladies open in a faultless display, these two youngsters represent a bright future for ladies police judo.
A couple of the older faces returned and upset a few of the regular medalists including Dave Morrisey (Met) and Martin Foster (Hants), who both showed they can mix it with the best in police judo.
With selection for the USPE Championships in Russia being finalised in November, the committee had a good chance to see the talent available. The selections will be made based on PSUK results, other civilian competition results and commitment to the section.
On a very sad note, we lost Ryan Hunt from the West Midlands this year. Ryan, who was a strong supporter of the section and an excellent judo player, was killed in tragic accident whilst on operational duties in another force area. A trophy was donated by the West Midland Police Judo section and Ryan’s sister Stephanie traveled to Manchester in order to personally present the trophy to the winner of the under 73kg open grade section. This was the weight category which Ryan was most associated with and Ryan will be fondly remembered each year when this trophy is presented to the winner of that category.
John Ellis, also of West Midlands won the Brian Rollings trophy for the best performance of the day.
The evening was completed with dinner, speeches from ACC David Jones of GMP, DCI Andy Moss from Cheshire Police; representing PSUK and Neil Adams MBE, who kindly attended with his wife Nicky to present medals. Winners were honored to receive medal from the ex World Champion and twice Olympic Silver Medalist. Also in attendance were Mr. and Mrs. Richard Barraclough, Richard is an 8th Dan, Chair of the BJA North West area and honorary PSUK coach.
Next Year the Championships will be hosted by West Midlands Police.
Thanks go to PMAS for their continued support to PSUK.
Results as follows:
Open Grades/Open age
Under 63kg Ladies
GoldSamantha Kelly Metropolitan
SilverAlison WarnerMetropolitan
BronzeAudrey FryLothian and Borders
Under 70kg Ladies
GoldLauren SlaterWest Yorkshire
SilverDebbie ReadWest Midlands
Over 70kg Ladies
GoldClare Moy Herts
SilverJenny MillerHerts
BronzeAli Daniel Surrey
BronzeAbigail ClarkMetropolitan
Under 73kg Men
GoldJonathon Wright Lothian and Borders
SilverGavin PopplewellMetropolitan
BronzeAlex HannahMetropolitan
BronzeGary LiddleSurrey
Under 81kg Men
GoldJason MooreGrampian
SilverDarren DeanNorth Wales
BronzeDavid HawkinsNotts
BronzeCraig SmithWest Midlands
Under 90kg Men
GoldMartin BrownWest Midlands
SilverLee HolleyDevon and Cornwall
BronzeRay BlytheSurrey
BronzeSteve ClarkeMetropolitan
Under 100kg Men
GoldJethroe Christie North Wales
SilverGavin McNeilLothian and Borders
BronzeJustin DixonMetropolitan
BronzeGavin MurrayMetropolitan
Over 100kg Men
GoldJohn EllisWest Midlands
SilverTonyUnderhillNorth Wales
BronzeJoe ReevesCheshire
BronzeJon HarrisonWest Midlands
Veterans (Over 35 years)
Under 81kg Men
GoldDarren DeanNorth Wales
SilverSteven OrganGloucestershire
BronzeCraig BriggsNorthumbria
BronzeSteve PanterDevon and Cornwall
Under 90kg Men
GoldMartin FosterHants
SilverSteve ClarkeMetropolitan
BronzeDavid FordDevon and Cornwall
BronzeGraham HayMetropolitan
Under 100kg Men
GoldGavin MurrayMetropolitan
SilverStewart HydeMetropolitan
BronzeRaffi AghanianNorth Yorkshire
BronzeDavid FirthNotts
Over 100kg Men
GoldJoe ReevesCheshire
SilverDave MorriseyMetropolitan
BronzeIan CarterSussex
BronzeTonyUnderhillNorth Wales
Masters (Over 45 years)
Under 90kg Men
GoldMartin FosterHants
SilverRobert SpencerWest Midlands
BronzeColin AitkenLothian and Borders
BronzeGraham HayMetropolitan
Over 90kg Men
GoldIan CarterSussex
SilverDave MorriseyMetropolitan
BronzeStewart HydeMetropolitan
BronzeKeith EldridgeMetropolitan
Kyu Grades (Novice)
Orange Belts
GoldMatt JarrettMetropolitan
SilverMark MontroseGMP
BronzeMike KennyBTP
BronzeJonathon MarshGMP
Under 81kg Men
GoldBernie VerillsMetropolitan
SilverGary ChristieGrampian
BronzeSpencer Taylor GMP
BronzeRhys DaviesMetropolitan
Under 90kg Men
GoldMark ShawHants
Silver Ray WarmingtonGloucestershire
BronzeEugene MoleGMP
BronzeMike Kenny BTP
Under 100kg Men
GoldMark MontroseGMP
SilverJonathon MarshGMP
BronzeLee KempWest Midlands
BronzeMark TreziseSurrey
Over 100kg Men
Gold Jon HarrisonWest Midlands
SilverPaul NicholsonLothian and Borders
BronzeAshley MullenSurrey
Open
Men
GoldIan WilsonMetropolitan
SilverJethroe ChristieNorth Wales
BronzeDavid FirthNotts
BronzeRay BlytheSurrey
Ladies
GoldLauren SlaterWest Yorkshire
SilverDebbie ReadWest Midlands
BronzeClare MoyHerts
BronzeSamantha KellyMetropolitan