Judo success at Blacktown

Ten competitors from the Woy Woy Judo Club have had success in the Blacktown City Centenary Games celebrations.

As part of the program, a judo tournament was held at the Seven Hills Sports High School.

In the under-10 division, four players competed.

"For Jared Adams, it was his first time," said Woy Woy Judo Club secretary Ms Lindy Simmons.

"Jared had two bouts and won them both.

"Brianna Bogue took the silver, Kyla Handley entered two divisions and won gold and bronze.

"Summer Potvin in the graded division also entered two divisions, winning gold and bronze.

"In the under-13's, Ben Adams entered for the first time and obtained a silver medal.

"Lachlan Paine entered two divisions and obtained silver in both.

Alex Bogue who has just turned 10, entered in his first under-13 comp and got the silver medal.

"Brandon Stokes also entered the under-13's for the first time.

"Brandon won his first bout and then had to fight off for the gold against the current Junior National Bronze medalist.

"Brandon was in control from the start and performed a textbook throw to beat his opponent."

Ms Simmons said Brandon would now have his sights set on the Junior Nationals in Adelaide next year.

"Current Junior National Gold medal title holders, Kieren Handley and Jordan Smith, entered in the under-13's and under-16's divisions," Ms Simmons said.

"Kieren fought in two divisions in the under-13's taking gold in both, then in the under-16's a silver.

"Jordan Smith took the gold in the under-13's and a silver in the under-16's."

Ms Simmons said each player received a beautiful commemorative medal and a centenary certificate from Blacktown City Council.

Woy Woy Judo Club teaches children aged from seven years and adults all ages.

A "come and try judo" trial period will be held at the club beginning on October 17.

For further information, contact Lindy Simmons on 4342 4121.

Press release, September 26 Lindy Simmons, Woy Woy Judo Club