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1997 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS - PARIS



nyone lucky enough to get 78kgs and Joyce Heron at under Champion, who had beaten him in championships fought, and fifth
Atickets to be able to attend 48kgs. David Somerville was Ostende,with a lightening fast place is the most soul destroying
this year’s World Championships in named as travelling reserve at drop Seoi-nage. He followed this of places to finish. But this per-
Paris must surely have been im- under 65kgs. with another superb Ippon win formance has announced Randall
pressed by the quality of the judo. The following report and all over the Olympic bronze medal- as a World class fighter. With more
There is no doubt about it — the photographs used in “DojoInfo” list Liparteliani (GEO), and made experience the rest of the World
standard is once again improving, are courtesy of “World of Judo” it three out of three with another had better watch out!
and much to my delight, there magazine -contact the SJF on Ippon score against Sorsak (SLC). Joyce performed well, defeat-
were many examples of what I 0131 317 7270 for details on how Then in the quarter-final it fell ing Berti (BRA), by Ippon in her
would describe as a return to a you can subscribe to the maga- apart against the North Korean Kwak first fight before going down to
more technical style of judo — zine. Simon Hicks writes. Ok Chol. Forced to go the distance, the Pinheiro (POR) in the
let’s hope that it continues. “Graeme Randall had a tough superior fitness of the Korean proving quarter-final. In the repechage she
Scotland had two players on draw, but this only seemed to fire the deciding factor in a Yuko victory. had two good Ippon victories over
the team which represented Great him up, destroying Johan Laats In the repechage he first faced the Krzwda (POL) and Soon Oh (KOR)
Britain - Graeme Randall at under (BEL), the current European Spaniard Domench where he pro- before losing out on an inevitable
duced his fourth Ippon win of the day decision to Sylvie Meloux (FRA).
and then the strong Brazilian Canto This left Joyce in 7th position, (a
against whom he notched up three repeat of which in Birmingham in
scores to put him in the bronze medal two years time would qualify her
fight against the 1995 European for the Sydney Olympics.
Champion Patrick Reiter (AUT). Nik Fairbrother, former
This was a close fight, Reiter world champion, writes…. “Joyce
emerging winner by a solitary Heron, unlucky in losing to the
Shido, but to be fair to the Aus- Portuguese - Pinheiro - on dis-
trian he did look in charge for putable score, came back on a
most of the contest. At the end mission in the repechage, spin-
Graeme looked exhausted, but ning Yoon Young Oh from Korea
who can blame him. Seven fights onto her back with a lightning fast
was the most anyone in the World O-goshi.”












You wont see many as good as this...! Makishi (JAP) throws Pan (CHN)

OLYMPIC CHAMPION TESTS POSITIVE

It has recently been confirmed that Olympic Champion, Djamel Bouras
of France, has tested positive for anabolic steroids. Bouras, who now
awaits the results of the second round of testing, is also current Euro-
pean Champion and World silver medalist. Graeme Randall (GBR) throws European Champion Laats (BEL)

MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR




aving taken over as Chair- know what you think (http:// As 1998 rapidly approaches, I
Hperson only two months ago dspace.dial.pipex.com/camciver). look forward to the challenges
it is amazing how many positive Recently the Federation was ahead of us - the Commonwealth
things have been happening in asked to present a paper to the Championships, new weight
judo in such a short time. I intend annual conference of the Scottish categories, new sources of Lottery
to continue the development of Sports Association on our Devel- funding.
Scottish Judo at all levels and opment Plan. At the end of my 20 There is much work to do and
improve the communications with minute talk there were many progress is slower than we would
you and the member clubs. questions from the audience, all like, but Scottish Judo is well
At the recent World Champi- comprised of representatives of on its way to more success and I
onships, which I attended, many other sports governing look forward to working with you
th
Graeme Randall placed 5 in the bodies. I since received many all in the coming year to achieve
Under 78 kilos category and Joyce favourable comments on our this.
Heron was 7 in the Under 48 developing the various Area and Development Plan which, I believe
th
kilos category, a tremendous National Squad system and a full is further evidence that we are on Richard Kenney 6 Dan
th
achievement for our two players. review will be carried out by the the right track. Chairperson
Over £68,000 of National Lottery Performance and Excellence
Sports Funding has been obtained Committee early in 1998.
for our top 9 players which will I am currently considering PERSONAL ACCIDENT AND PUBLIC
greatly assist them in their prepa- the introduction of some new
rations for medal success. Con- types of judo competitions in LIABILITY INSURANCE FOR MEMBERS
tinuing with our performance and order to cater for a much wider
excellence strategy, two players range of players. Some early Over the past few months we have had several several enquires from
are currently training in Japan - thoughts include randori compe- members who did not understand the cover afforded by our insurance
David Somerville and Graeme titions, demonstration of skills policies. If you have any doubts about the extent of the the cover please
Randall, with Joyce Heron about and newaza only competitions. I refer any enquiries to this office.
to leave also! would like to hear from any of you Anyone holding a BJA Coaching Qualification also has professional
The profile of the Federation if you have some thoughts on how indemnity insurance cover. This cover is exclusive to those coaches who
and its officials continues to we might offer some new and holders valid Preliminary Club Coach, Club Coach or Senior Club Coach
improve with Colin McIver being innovative types of competitions. awards and who have current individual membership. Additional pro-
elected Sports Director for the Drugs in sport is a major fessional indemnity insurance is also available for coaches through the
Commonwealth Judo Association issue and just recently it has been National Coaching Foundation who can be contacted on 0113 231 1310.
and myself joining the Executive reported that a French player, who
Committee. I am also one of the is the current Olympic Champions PERSONAL ACCIDENT £
Assistant Team Managers for the has tested positive. This is a Cover: 1. Death 2000
Scottish Team for the 1998 Com- timely warning to all players of 2. Disablement - Loss of 2 or more limbs
monwealth Games in Malaysia. the dangers and stupidity of or both eyes or one of each. 100,000
Even though judo is not in next taking performance enhancing 3. a) Loss of one limb or eye 100,000
years Games, we are in when the drugs! b) Permanent total loss of speech
Games take place in Manchester If you have to take any kind c) Permanent total loss of hearing
in 2002 and I shall continue to of medication, please check with in both ears
push for the inclusion of judo at your doctor and the Scottish d) Permanent total lossof hearing
all future Games. Sports Council to ensure that it in one ear
One of our hard working does not contain any banned 4. Permanent total disablement 100,00
th
coaches, Bill Berry 6 Dan re- substances. Scottish Judo is drug
ceived a Barclaycard VIP Award at free and I intend to keep it so. PUBLIC LIABILITY
a recent dinner in Edinburgh. It The internet is a rapidly Cover: (Excluding USA where £2,000,000
was great to again see judo being expanding source of information cover applies) 5,000,000
acknowledged at the highest level! on all manner of subjects and
Our three Club Development issues and judo information is Excess: In respect of each and every claim
Officers are continuing to visit the available at an increasing number of damage to property. 250
clubs and please let me know if of web sites. Scottish Judo now
you require a visit. has its own official web site PROFESSIONAL INDEMNITY
Duncan Hewitson, our Direc- currently under construction - Cover: 2,000,000
tor of Performance is currently give the site a visit and let us

THE RESPONSIBLE COACH TECHNICAL TALK




ports coaching helps the development of individuals through im KINSA exceptions being the “falling
Sproving their performance. backwards” Kata Guruma. The
I got into argument the other day Rules are quite explicit with
This is achieved by: about the scoring of Kinsa in regard to this version and Article
tachi-waza and I had to go back to 27 - Prohibited Acts (XXXIII)
• identifying and meeting the needs of individuals the rule book just to make sure I deals with this situation:- “To
was right - of course I wasn’t...! So intentionally fall backwards when
• improving performance through a progressive programme of safe, just in case anyone else is unsure the other contestant is clinging to
guided practice, measured performance and/or competition here is the lowdown. his back and when either contest-
In Tachi-waza, a Kinsa is ant has control of the other’s
• creating an environment in which individuals are motivated to scored when Tori’s attacking movement.” This provides for tori
maintain participation and improve performance. technique knocks Uke down so to receive Hansoku Make when
that he/she lands on the front of performing this technique.
Coaches should comply with thefollowing principles of good ethical the body, on one or both knees, There are several versions of
practice. hand or hands but does not performance of the technique
succeed in scoring Koka or above. whilst falling backwards, but all
1. Coaches must respect the 7. Coaches should, at the outset, This rates higher than an would be considered illegal by
rights, dignity and worth of clarify with performers (and Attack which is defined as an virtue of the fact of falling back-
every person and treat every- where appropriate with their action by Tori which results in wards whilst controlling uke’s
one equally within the context parents) exactly what is ex- considerable unbalancing of Uke movement.
of their sport. pected of them and what without causing him/her to touch It is not immediately obvious
performers are entitled to the mat with any part of the body why the technique is illegal and,
2. Coaches must place the expect from their coach. A except the feet. indeed, some of the entries are
well-being and safety of the contract may sometimes be Both Kinsas and Attacks are most ingenious, and very skilful.
performer above the develop- appropriate. only awarded if they are a direct The danger is that on landing,
ment of performance. They result of Tori’s attacking tech- uke’s body is crushed between the
should follow all guidelines 8. Coaches should co-operate nique. mat and the back of tori’s head,
laid down by the sports gov- fully with other specialists One Kinsa scores higher than and often the head is in the region
erning body and hold appro- (e.g. other coaches, officials, any number of Attacks and is of the ribs. This could result in
priate insurance cover. sport scientists, doctors, therefore very useful if a contest uke sustaining cracked or broken
physiotherapists) in the best is decided on Hantei. It should be ribs or, even worse, some internal
3. Coaches must develop an interests of the performer. noted that it is against to deliber- injury.
appropriate working relation- ately attempting to knock Uke The other version which
ship with performers (espe- 9. Coaches should always pro- onto the front without any at- would also receive Hansoku Make
cially children), based on mote the positive aspects of tempt to throw onto the back and is the “diving forward roll” type
mutual trust and respect. their sport (e.g. fair play) and may result in a penalty being Kata Guruma as being inherently
Coaches must not exert undue never condone rule violations awarded against you. dangerous to tori himself.
influence to obtain personal or the use of prohibited sub-
benefit or reward. stances. KATA GURUMA CONGRATULATIONS

4. Coaches must encourage and 10. Coaches must consistently At the same time as I was looking Congratulations to the following
guide performers to accept display high standards of into the scoring of Kinsa I came a referees who were successful in
responsibility for their own behaviour and appearance. across this item written by Ray the recent examination held
behaviour and performance. Topple one of the BJA’s most during the Senior Scottish Cham-
The full version of the National senior referees. pionships.
5. Coaches should hold up to Coaching Foundation’s Code of We are experiencing the
date and nationally recognised Ethics and Conduct for Sports return of the Kata Guruma in all NATIONAL ‘C’ LEVEL
governing body coaching Coaches is available from: its forms. There is the almost Graeme MacLachlan MLC
qualifications. “classic” form, the “sitting down” David McSkimming Q
Coachwise Ltd version, the “cart-wheeling” type, John Wightman SJC Alba
6. Coaches must ensure the 114 Cardigan Road the “diving forward” type and
activities they direct or advo- Headingly some of the “throw yourself AREA LEVEL
cate are appropriate for the Leads backwards” versions. Barry Hudson Katanakwai
age, maturity experience and LS6 3BJ Most of the techniques are Patricia Kirk Katanakwai
ability of the individual. Tel: 0113 231 1310. acceptable and legal, one of the Alex Reid Shettleston

RESULTS... RESULTS... RESULTS... RESULTS....




SCOTTISH SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP Under 60kgs SCOTTISH YOUTHCHAMPIONSHIP Under 60kgs
EDINBURGH - 23 NOVEMBER 1997 1.Craig McKenna Perth WISHAW - 30 NOVEMBER 1997 1.Craig McKenna Perth
2.David Winning Whitburn 2.Stuart Mallan East Kilbride
Under 44kgs 3.Stuart Mallan East Kilbride Under 48kgs 3.Andrew Swinburne Carnegie
1.Fiona Robertson Glasgow Alba 1.Esther Ferguson East Kilbride 3.Jonathan Wright Whitburn
Under 66kgs
Under 52kgs 1.Paul Leishman Camberley Under 52kgs Under 66kgs
1.Nicola Rae Phoenix 2.Gavin Rattray Hibari Kan 1.Nicola Rae Phoenix 1.Andrew Malone Hibari Kan
2.Lara Banham Carnegie 3.Andrew Malone Hibari Kan 2.Lindsay Tait Ainslie Park 2.Andrew Knott RCP
3.Amanda Weir SJC Alba 3.Kerr Wright East Kilbride 3.Pamela Irvine Aberdeen 3.David Graham Whitburn
3.Lindsay Tait Ainslie Park 3.Peter Scott Phoenix
Under 73kgs
Under 57kgs
Under 57kgs 1.Fraser Menzies Whitburn 1.Kirstin Reid Carnegie Under 73kgs
1.Kirstin Reid Carnegie 2.Lee McGrorty Whitburn 2.Louise Rennicks MLC 1.Iain Myles Whitburn
2.Shona Purvis Highland Budokan 3.Iain Myles Whitburn 2.Andrew Cassidy Mansell
3.Laura Slevin MLC 3.Jon Fleming JSJ
Under 63kgs 3.Stephen Kane Hamilton
3.Louise Porter Dundee Univ. 1.Charlene Hutton Carnegie
Under 81kgs 3.Alistair Menzies Whitburn
2.Claire MacAlpin Carnegie
Under 63kgs 1.Jonathan Gavin JSJ
1.Sarah Clarke CSJ 2.David Brennan Glasgow Univ. Under 81kgs
2.Shani MacAloney Bellahouston 3.Paul McGuiness SJC Alba Over 70kgs 1.Euan Burton Edinburgh
3.Michele Galeitch Highland 3.Raymond James Edinburgh 1.Lisa Moffat Hibari Kan
3.Claire MacAlpin Carnegie Under90kgs
Under 90kgs Under 46kgs 1.John Goldie Hamilton
Under 70kgs 1.Thomas Hardie Focus 1.Darren Brown Mansell 2.James Ramsey Highland Budokan
1. Amanda Sneddon Hibari Kan 2.Stephen Sadowski JSJ 3.Gavin Peden Strathclyde Univ.
2.Elizabeth Normand Glasgow Univ. Under 50kgs
Under 100kgs
1.Steven McIntosh SJC Alba Open
Over 70kgs 1.Jonathan Imrie Craigshill 2.Ian Feenan Carnegie 1.Iain Myles Whitburn
1.Fiona Thom Glasgow Univ. 2.Stuart Ward AJC 2.Andrew Cassidy Mansell
3.Craig Ewing RCP
Under 56kgs 3.Mark Goldie Hamilton
Open
Under 56ks 1.Nicholas Rattray Hibari Kan 3.John Goldie Hamilton
1.Stephen Vidler Whitburn
1.Adam Ferguson East Kilbride 2.James Millar Invergordon
2.Robert Muldoon East Kilbride
2.Nicholas Rattray Hibari Kan 3.David Graham Whitburn
3.Paul McGuiness SJF Alba
3.Scott Cumming Aberdeen
3.Jonathan Imrie Craigshill
BRITISH JUNIOR NATIONALS 1997 HOME INTERNATIONAL - TEAM RESULTS &
THE SCOTTISH MEDALISTS INDIVIDUAL EVENT SCOTTISH MEDALISTS
GOLD
+55kgs Jamie Williams Highland Budokan Youth Team Events -73kgs Fraser Menzies Whitburn
-44kgs Kirsteen Feenan Carnegie -81kgs Steven Vidler Whitburn
+52kgs Lindsay Sorrell Glasgow Alba Male -90kgs John Goldie Hamliton
+72kgs Nicola Green Highland Budokan 1. England +100kgsRobert Muldoon East Kilbride
2. Scotland
SILVER 3. Wales Silver
-30kgs Graham Roxburgh ScotDan 4. Ireland -63kgs Sarah Clark CSJ
+55kgs Paul Mapplebeck Highland Budokan -56kgs Adam Ferguson East Kilbride
-55kgs Colin Baxter Whitburn Female
-65kgs Andrew Malone Hibarikan 1. England Bronze
-71kgs Alistair Menzies Whitburn 2. Scotland -52kgs Lara Banham Carnegie
-78kgs Steven Vidler Whitburn 3. Wales s -57kgs Kirstin Reid Carnegie
-72kgs Stephaine Hart Kyu Shin Kwai -63kgs Michele Galleitch Highland
Individual Event - Scottish Medals -70kgs Stephanie Hart Kyu-Shin-Kwai
BRONZE -78kgs Lisa Moffat Hibari Kan
-50kgs Graeme McKay Deans
Gold -78kgs Fiona Thom Glasgow Univ.
-60kgs Christopher McMullan Whitburn
-44kgs Esther Ferguson Whitburn +78kgs Nicola Green High. Budo.
-50kgs Steven McIntosh Glasgow Alba
-48kgs Fiona Robertson SJC Alba -65kgs Nicholas Rattray Hibari Kan
-71kgs Lee McGrorty Whitburn
-57kgs Jennifer Brien Camberley -60kgs Stuart Mallan East Kilbride
-71kgs Ian MacKenzie Whitburn
-70kgs Amanda Sneddon Hibari Kan -66kgs Gavin Rattray Hibari Kan
-71kgs Iain Myles Whitburn
-60kgs Craig McKenna Perth -81kgs David Brennan Glasgow Univ.
-48kgs Samantha Wilson Aberdeen
-66kgs David Somerville SJC Alba +100kgsJohn Watt Glas. Katana
-40kgs Susie Falkner Highland Budokan
+52kgs Karyn Devlin Monklands

CLUB DEVELOPMENT BITS & PIECES




There is no doubt that judo is a SAD TO LEAVE been changed. The event will now
club based activity and the real Olympic silver medallist, Yoko be held a week later on the 28
strength of Scottish Judo lies with Tanabe of Japan, has just returned March 1998.
its member clubs. It is the clubs to Tokyo after spending a year
that hold the key to the future studying in Scotland. When I MATS TO LEND
development of the sport in spoke to her at the recent Scottish The Federation currently has
Scotland and it therefore makes Championships at Meadowbank some 100 judo mats that they are
sense to provide clubs with as she told me how much that she prepared to lend to clubs who
much support as possible. enjoyed her visit and that she was can make good use of them. The
Club development is a key very sad to be leaving. Originally mats are good quality tatami, and
element in our Development Plan she had planned to spend six any club wishing to apply for their
and, to better help us deliver months in Edinburgh and six use, should contact me 0131 317
services to both clubs and mem- months in London, but as she 7270 for details of how they
bers we have appointed three TRACEY MCBRIDE enjoyed living Edinburgh so much should apply.
part-time Club Development CDO WESTERN AREA she decided to spend all her time
Officers — one for each of our in Scotland. EUROPEAN JUNIORS
new geographic Areas. Tracey is a 1st Dan, and a graduate The British Team recently re-
The Club Development in Psychology who has just com- MEMBERSHIP PRICE INCREASES turned form the European Junior
Officers have been in place for pleted her Masters Degree in Exer- The British Judo Association Championships held in Slovenia
some months now and have been cise and Health Science later this recently informed us that they with 3 medals — Shane Authurs
visiting clubs and attending year. She is a member of Glasgow have increased the cost of both (Hardy Spicer) under 60kgs gold,
events in their Area. If you would University Judo Club, having been individual and club membership. Mandy Costello (CSJ) under 72kgs
like a visit, or would simply like to both Club Secretary and Woman’s Membership costs have been kept silver and Karina Bryant
contact your Club Development Captain. She also gained a Univer- at their current level for the past (Camberley) over 72kgs silver.
Officer, then please give us a call sity Blue for Judo. Tracey has three years and these increases,
at Scottish Judo Federation Head- represented Scotland at both Junior which will become effective on 1 TRAINING IN JAPAN
quarters on 0131 317 7270. and Youth levels. At present she is January 1998, are unavoidable. Thanks to Lottery Funding sev-
working with difficult youngsters in The new charges are as follows eral of the top Scottish players
a residential school. with longer-term membership have been able to spend some
being increased pro rata. time training in Japan. As I write
John Buchanan is training at
Junior Membership £12.00 Tsukuba University, David
Senior Membership £20.00 Somerville and Graeme Randall
Club Membership £35.00 are training at Tokai University,
and Joyce Heron will leave within
CHANGE OF DATE the next few days to train at
Due to problems with accommo- Tscuba for two weeks before
dation the date of the 1998 Com- competing in the Fukuoka Cup.
monwealth Championships has

BRITISH CLOSED CHAMPIONSHIPS - CANNOCK
6/7 DECEMBER 1997SCOTTISH MEDALISTS
DEREK SCOTT DAVID MCNALLY
Young Men & Young Women Senior Men & Senior Women
CDOEASTERN AREA CDO NORTHERN AREA
Gold Bronze
-78kgs Stephanie Hart Kyu-Shin-Kwai -48kgs Fiona Robertson SJC Alba
Derek is a 2nd Dan, and a gradu- David is a 2nd Dan, and a quali- -52kgs Shona Purvis Highland Budo.
ate in Maths from Heriot Watt fied Club Coach. He is Coach to Silver -56kgs Jennifer Brien Camberley
-63kgs Claire MacAlpin Carnegie -66kgs Amanda Sneddon Hibari Kan
University. He is a qualified Club Aberdeen University Judo Club, is
-78kgs Lisa Moffat Hibari Kan +72kgs Lisa Moffat Hibari Kan
Coach, a BJA Referee and an involved with Aberdeen Judo Club
-81kgs Euan Burton Edinburgh -65kgs Paul Leishman Camberley
active competitor - currently he and is currently one of the sup-
th
has his sights set on attaining his port coaches working with the Bronze 5 Place
3rd Dan. Derek currently works Northern Area Squads. On leaving -73kgs Lee McGrorty Camberley -71kgs Iain Myles Whitburn
-78kgs Steven Vidler Whitburn
for an insurance company in school he went into engineering,
th
5 Place
Edinburgh. but is now at University in Aber-
-71kgs Andrew Cassidy Mansell
deen studying Politics.

QUALIFICATIONS AND PROCEDURES FOR SELECTION




he Scottish Judo Federation tion, are a basic requirement and viding they meet the current as the draw, the opposition, offici-
T(SJF) will utilise the following must be satisfied prior to a player Commonwealth Games ating, injury and any other factors
qualifications and procedures to being considered for selection or Association’s eligibility which may have impinged on the
select players (both male and becoming involved in the selection requirements. final results.
female) to represent Scotland in procedures. In considering ‘Attendance’,
competitions and events classified STAGE 1 SELECTION PROCEDURES factors other than the attendance
as being ‘A’ category events. ‘A’ INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPATION will be taken into account. These
category events are those defined Selection will be based on the factors may include performance,
as such by the SJF and where the Should a member club, or an Area, following criteria: attitude etc.
results are considered important or an individual wish to partici-
to Scotland and/or the player. For pate in any country outwith the 1. Results in predetermined STAGE 2 SELECTION PROCEDURES
other category events, differing United Kingdom, prior approval international competition.
criteria may be used depending must be obtained in writing from As previously indicated, if the
on the classification of the event Headquarters. 2. Results in predetermined Director of Performance and
and/or the purpose for which the domestic competition. Excellence considers that it is not
SJF is using the event. REPRESENTATION possible to make a selection in
The Management Committee 3. Attendance at predetermined terms of the stage 1 procedures,
is the ultimate authority on the 1. Individual members will be training camps/sessions. he may refer such selection deci-
selection of players and teams but eligible for selection to repre- sions to the Performance and
has delegated the responsibility sent the Federation provided 4. Results in other international Excellence Committee who will
for all selection matters to the that they have been resident competition (recent). make the required selection
Performance and Excellence for 6 months and that they decisions on the basis of such
Committee. In terms of proce- have held membership for a 5. Results in other domestic additional criteria as they con-
dures approved by the Perform- period of 6 months. competition (recent). sider appropriate.
ance and Excellence Committee
selection in the first instance will 2. Individual members will be In considering ‘Results’, factors Such criteria might include:
be made by the Director of Per- eligible for selection to repre- other than the final placing will
formance and Excellence in sent the Federation in the be taken into account. These 1. The potential to win a medal,
consultation with the Chairperson Commonwealth Games pro- factors may include such things to perform well and/or ben-
of the Performance and Excel- efit from the experience.
lence Committee, the Chief Execu-
1998 COMMONWEALTH CHAMPIONSHIPS
tive and appropriate staff coaches 2. Past results in international
in accordance with the stage 1 TEAM SELECTION - PREDETERMINED EVENTS competition (not recent).
selection procedures referred to
In accordance with the Scottish Judo Federation’s Qualifications and
below. If the Director of Perform- 3. Past results in domestic
Procedures for the selection of players, the following events have been
ance and Excellence considers it competition (not recent).
classified as predetermined events for the 1998 Commonwealth
appropriate he may refer any
Champioships. The results of these events will be considered under the
selection decisions to the Per- 4. Suitability as a team member.
Stage 1 Selection Procedures.
formance and Excellence Com-
mittee who will select in accord- 5. Availability to attend training
ance with the stage 2 selection SCOTTISH SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS 23 NOVEMBER 1997 and post competition events.
procedures referred to below. BRITISH SENIOR CLOSED CHAMPIONSHIPS 6 DECEMBER 1997
At all times players/teams COMMONWEALTH TOURNAMENT TRIALS TO BE DECIDED 6. Physical condition.
must be considered to be suitable
While participation in the above events is at the discretion of the player,
ambassadors for the sport and be 7. Medical condition (injury
players should note that the results of these events are a major criteria
prepared to act in such a manner free).
for selection. It should also be noted that attendance at squad sessions
befitting of a representative of the
is also a major criteria. The following events, although not classified as
Scottish Judo Federation. 8. Weight (ability to make the
predetermined events, the results will be considered under the Stage 2
weight).
Selection Procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS
9. Previous attendance at train-
The following qualifications, SCOTTISH YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIPS 30 NOVEMBER 1997 ing camps etc.
which are extracted from the BRITISH JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS 1/2 NOVEMBER 1997
Scottish Judo Federation Memo- BRITISH YOUNG MEN/WOMENS CHAMPS 7 DECEMBER 1997 (Continued on next page.)
randum and Articles of Associa-

CLUB PROFILE - CLUARANKWAI JUDO CLUB LOOKS 1ST INTERNATIONAL YOUTH TOURNAMENT
FORWARD TO GOLDEN JUBILEE AND TRAINING CAMP - NICOSIA, CYPRUS


The year 2001 marks a Golden days a week thanks to a perma- More than 120 judoka from the U.S.A. Austria, Netherlands, England,
Jubilee for Cluarankwai Judo Club nent Dojo. Due to some vigorous Scotland and Cyprus attended the camp and participated in the tourna-
in Kilmarnock. “DojoInfo” takes a fund raising over the years club ment, which was opened by the mayor of Famagusta, Mr. Andreas
look at the club’s history and has been able to improve facilities Pouyiouros. Scottish results as follows:-
examines the reasons for its’ - the installation of showers,
success. In 1951, the Cluarankwai carpeting and central heating. GOLD Gayle Falconer Culloden
Judo Club was established by Ted Recently they have secured fund- Liam Foy Culloden
Routley, a student of the ing for a new tatami. Plans for the Gemma Crawford Invergordon
Budokwai. Other founding mem- future include the construction of Niccola Green Highland Budokan
bers included Roger Traynor, Bert a new Dojo with a competitive SILVER Ewan Maclennan Invergordon
Houston, John K Young, Pat mat area, spectator seating and James Millar Invergordon
Hughes, Paul Cassidy and Eddie food area. The project has been BRONZE Daniel Ashford Highland
Cassidy. The name of the club is accepted and the area secured, Scott Maclennan Invergordon
attributed to Bill Shearer and however funding may take some Scott Ross Alness
translates from the Gaelic and time. John Young acknowledges
Japanese as “The Way of the the support of the local council, BLUE JUDOGI ACCEPTED
Thistle”. Sports Council and grant authori-
Over the years the club has ties in helping them to survive The World Judo Congress held recently in Paris approved the use of blue
been honoured by visits from and expand. However, he states judogi at the World and Olympic Championships. The European Judo
Anton Geesink, Saburo that their greatest asset has been Union had successfully adopted use of blue judogi at European events
Matsushita and George Kerr. Since the quality and integrity of the and the British Judo Association had approved optional use at major
the club started they have pro- members - no one person is domestic events.
duced 34 Dan Grades, 9 BJA responsible for the clubs’ survival,
Coaches (6 still take classes at it has been a team effort with a NEW DOJO FOR ALL CHANGE
Cluarankwai), 8 personal safety great number of committee and
CITY OF GLASGOW
advisors; 2 referees and 6 table club members making invaluable The World Judo Congress has
officials as well as Scottish and contributions. approved changes to the interna-
British Internationalists. Work has recently been completed tional weight categories and age
The present membership, Tracey McBride on the upgrading of the dojo in groups. The new weights are now
some 40 to 50 juniors and 35 Club Development Officer the Palace of Arts at Bellahouston in operation and will be used at
seniors, are able to practice seven Western Area Leisure Centre. The ‘new’ dojo is all ranking events. Changes were
housed in what was originally the also made to the osaekomi times
tea-room but was being used for and, at the next Junior World
storage. The upgrading work Championships, they will be using
QUALIFICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURES (CONT) involved a number of alterations 4 minute contest times for both
and improvements including wall men and women as a trial. The
any player who considers that a padding, new tatami (10m x 12m) junior age will be 20 for both men
WARRANTY
decision taken not to include him complete with foam underlay. and women.
Inherent in any selection process or her in any team is unjustified The Scottish Judo Federation
(whether selection decisions are and unreasonable shall be entitled has designated the new dojo as a WOMEN MEN
being taken by the Director of to request written reasons for that ‘Performance Centre’ and will be -48kgs -60kgs
Performance and Excellence or decision. Requests should be using the dojo for squads ses- -52kgs -66kgs
the Performance and Excellence made in writing to the Director of sions, courses etc. -57kgs -73kgs
Committee) is an element of Performance and Excellence and The City of Glasgow Alba -63kgs -81kgs
subjectivity. It is warranted how- written reasons of the decision Judo Club has a full programme -70kgs -90kgs
ever, that all selection decisions shall be given as soon as practica- of classes catering for adults and -78kgs -100kgs
will be taken on the basis of ble. children from novice through to +78kgs +100kgs
material facts. Further, the Direc- If you require further infor- advance level competitive players.
tor of Performance and Excellence mation or clarification on the For information contact Duncan OSAEKOMI TIMES
and the Performance and Excel- above please contact Colin McIver, Hewitson on 0141 952 2616. 10 seconds = Koka
lence Committee shall endeavour Chief Executive at the Scottish 15 seconds = Yuko
to act reasonably in selection Judo Federation on 0131.317 7270 20 seconds = Waza-ari
matters and, in this connection, (Phone) or 0131.317 7050 (Fax). 25 seconds = Ippon

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SCOTTISH AGE BAND CHAMPS Under 52 Under 46 Over 78
1. Nicola Rae Phoenix 1. Darren Brown Mansel 1. James Ramsay Highland Budokan
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2. Shona Purves Highland Budokan 2. Scott Wilson Kobayashi Kwai 2. Paul Boal Three-towns
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3. Lara Beagent Highland 3. Jamie Ross Broxb. & Linlithgow 3. Gavin McNeill RCP
3. Mark Kennedy Highland Budokan
Under 56 AGE BAND D
AGE BAND A 1. Laura Slevin MLC Judo Club Under 50 Under 60
Under 36 1. Stuart Sandeman Edinburgh Club 1. David Winning Whitburn
1. Lyndsey-claire Barnes Hibari Kan Under 61 2. Iain Feenan Carnegie 2. Andrew Swinburne Carnegie
2. Kellie Short Deanburn 1. Claire MacAlpin Carnegie 3. Calum Woods Danderhall
3. Louise Burnett Yoshin 2. Charlene Hutton Carnegie 3. Richard Burton Deanburn Under 65
3. Catriona Walker Invergordon 1. Gavin Rattray Hibari Kan
Under 40 3. Susan Hogg Leith Judo Kwai Under 55 2. Steven Craig East Kilbride
1. Susie Faulkner Highland Budokan 1. Colin Baxter Whitburn 3. Colin Reid East Kilbride
2. Claire Binnie Brox. & Linlithgow AGE BAND A 2. Christopher Neal Kyu Shin Kwai 3. Peter Scott Phoenix
3. Michelle Greaves St M-Sportif Under 30 3. Clark Sutherland Edinburgh Club
3. Shereen Peshrowian St M-Sportif 1. Graham Roxburgh Scotdan Under 71
2. James Ross Highland Budokan Under 60 1. Fraser Menzies Whitburn
Under 44 1. Christopher McMullan Whitburn 2. Iain Myles Whitburn
1. Kirstene Feenan Carnegie Under 34 2. Ewan MacLennan Invergordon
2. Jayne Clason Deanburn 1. Lee McDowall East Kilbride 3. Andrew MacKenzie RCP Under 78
2. Keith MacPherson Ross Judo Kwai 3. Paul Winton East Kilbride 1. Steven Vidler Whitburn
Under 48 3. Scott MacLennan Tain 2. Euan Burton Edinburgh Club
1. Annette Auld Milton 3. Gary MacFarlane Whitburn Under 65 3. Andrew Cassidy Mansel
2. Cara McDonald Stewartfield EK 1. Andrew Malone Hibari Kan
3. Lesley Miller MLC Judo Club Under 38 2. Colin McCaig East Kilbride Over 95
1. Vincent Wilson Aberdeen 3. Allan Stokes RCP 1. Bryan Boal Three-towns
Under 52 2. Lyall Alexander Gray Brox. & Linlithgow 2. Christian Syrett RCP
1. Deborah Orr Leith Judo Kwai 3. Colin Wood Highland Budokan Under 71
2. Lisa McGhee Meadowmill SC 3. William Gray Hibari Kan 1. Alisdair Menzies Whitburn TOP FIVE CLUBS IN THE EVENT
2. Michael Boyd Brox. & Linlithgow (BASED ON THE NUMBER OF MEDALS WON)
Over 52 Under 42 3. Graeme Milne Three-towns
1. Lindsay Sorrell Glasgow Alba J C 1. Joseph Charles Katanakwai 3. Russell Combe Danderhall GIRLS
2. Karyn Devlin MLC Judo Club 2. William Ramsay Highland Budokan 1. CARNEGIE
3. Katrina Geary RCP 3. Lee Davidson Hiekokwai Over 71 2. HIGHLAND BUDOKAN
3. Catriona Plenderleith Glasgow Alba J C 3. Finlay Freir Highland Budokan 1. Kenneth Carson Dumfries Judo Acad. 3. MLC
4. WHITBURN
AGE BAND B Under 46 AGE BAND C 5. RCP
Under 44 1. Andrew Leishman East Kilbride Under 50
1. Lee-ann Earl Whitburn 2. Tommy Simpson Deanburn 1. Steven McIntosh SJC Alba
2. Michelle Wyles Carnegie 2. James Millar Invergordon BOYS
Under 50 1. WHITBURN
Under 48 1. Chris Hutcheson Highland Budokan Under 55 2. HIGHLAND BUDOKAN
1. Samantha Wilson Aberdeen 2. Graeme MacKay Deans 1. Nicholas Rattray Hibari Kan 3. EAST KILBRIDE
2. Anna-teraysa Murray Irvine 3. Murray Kennedy Highland Budokan 4. HIBARI KAN
3. Thomas Brown Milton Under 60 5. RCP
Under 52 1. Stuart Mallan East Kilbride
1. Ann Murdoch Stonehaven Under 55 2. Daniel Watson Stonehaven
2. Sarah Jones RCP 1. Donald MacKintosh Culloden 3. Jonathan Wright Whitburn
Scottish Judo Federation
3. Gemma Halley Hiekokwai 2. James Allan Glasgow Alba J C
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Under 56 1. Jamie Williams Highland Budokan 1. Andrew Knott RCP
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2. Louise Renicks MLC Judo Club 3. Scott Simpson Lasswade 3. Barry Hudson Katanakwai
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Over 61 AGE BAND B Under 71
1. Pamalla MacKenzie Highland Budokan Under 38 1. Lee McGrorty Whitburn
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Scottish Judo Federation
3. Shereen Aitchison Phoenix 3. John Murphy MLC Judo Club
Caledonia House
3. Gemma Crawford Invergordon Under 42 3. Alastair Carson Dumfries Judo Acad.
South Gyle
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Under 48 3. Gordon MacKenzie Highland Budokan 1. Craig McMillan East Kilbride
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