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Jordan Ivory-Birtles has been selected on to the BJA World Class Start Program 2007-08

Jordan Has been selected on to the BJA world class start program 2007-08.The world Class Start (WCS) is an English development program. It aims to prepare cadet squad players with what they need to maximise their potential in the future. It will prepare players for progression up the BJA world class performance pathway, with ultimately goal of winning medals at the world championships and Olympic games.

Double Success at the 2007 World Masters in Brazil

Lesley and Phil Pulled of the Double for Great Britain in Sao Paulo, Brazil at the World Masters 2007. Phil received a gold medal in the under 100kg category. Lesley received a Gold in the under 70kg category, Silver in the open weight ,and a Bronze in the ladies team event. Congratulations to both from all at yenton judo club.

Ryan and Ashley get there Grades at Junior grading Sunday 17th June 07

Ryan Farley and Ashley Hicks Both went to the Junior Grading held at Kano judo club this Sunday. Both for very well achieving there new grades. Ryan Farley went from a Orange plus two to a Green plus one blue bar. Ashley went from a green plus two to a brown belt. Well done to both.

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Jordan and Lesley bring back medals for Britain in Holland

Jordan Ivory-Birtles won a Bronze medal in the 38 strong under 46kg category. Lesley came back with a silver in the under 70kg.It was an excellent competition with competitors from all over Europe and strong contingencies from other british clubs as well .

Three represent Britain for AJA National Squad in Holland

The AJA National Squad are taking three players from Yenton this year over to Holland to compete in the 12th Houvast judo International tournament in Mierlo on the 18th to the 20th of May this year.

Jordan Ivory-Birtles / Ian Mattox / Lesley Farnell :Click here for Results:

Loren becomes BJC Junior National champion 2006

It's been a busy but very rewarding few weeks for members of the Erdington-based Yenton Judo Club.

First to hit the mats were brother and sister Jordan and Loren Ivory-Birtles when they took part in their first British Judo Council competition Junior Nationals in Hereford. Jordan won his first two contests with fantastic Ippon throws but unfortunately lost his next contest due to a very poor refereeing decision.

That added to Loren's determination and she showed great technique to win all of her contests and the Gold trophy and become the BJC National Junior Champion 2006.

Helen competes as a senior :

Club colleague Helen Richards, competing in her first event as a senior, overcame some early nerves to win Gold in the 16/17-years category at the Amateur Judo Association's Anniversary National Open in Colchester.

Laura 7 becomes star performer :

December 14 2006

The Yenton Judo Club based at Marsh Hill School, in Erdington, has had some fantastic results in the past month.

The first successes came at the Midland Area AJA Open held at Castle Vale Leisure Centre.

The second successful competition was the BJC Midland Area Competition that was held in Tamworth. The instructors were very proud of one of their youngest players Laura Palmer who is 7 years old.She entered the Low Grade Competition and earned a Silver trophy. The instructors also fought at the BJC National Event in Hereford. Phil Smith won the Masters age event of 45-54 years under 100 kilos winning him the Gold trophy. Lesley Farnell not only won her combined Dan grade Masters category of over 78 kilos but also retained her Dan Grade Open trophy. Click here for pic :

Yenton players graded

There were five Yenton club players grading on Sunday 15th at the Midland area junior grading session.

Lucy Jones went from a Novice to a White with two yellow bars. - up 5 grades

Harry Hicks went from a Yellow with two Orange bars to Orange with two Green bars -up 3 grades

Danielle Hicks went from a Orange to a Green with One Blue bar. -up 4 grades

Ashley Hicks went from a Orange to a Green with One Blue bar. -up 4 grades

Jordan Ivory-Birtles went from a Green two Blue bars to a Blue two Brown bars. - up 3 grades .Well done to all of the above you deserved your grades.!! Click here for pic :

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