Peter Simpson trophy - Yorkshire and Humberside Judo

Peter Simpson was the central figure in the running of Knottingley Judo Club and a long serving member on the West Yorkshire committee involved in organising gradings, competitions and running the West Yorkshire Squads.

He was also a long serving member of the Y & H committee at one time helping to running the Area squad but mainly organising and working to promote Area competition events.

Peter was lost to the Area under tragic circumstances.

At the annual Yorkshire and Humberside teams, the trophy awarded to the winning junior red & yellow belt team is named in his honour.

2017 : Sheffield & Penistone combined team

2016 : East Yorkshire Judo Academy

2015 : Steel City

Seniors & veterans point fest weekend

14th and 15th of June saw players from around country converge on York for our Senior & Veterans events. From Scotland, Cornwall and even Portugal & Gibraltar !

A competition (results) on Saturday followed by a competitive dan grading (results) on the Sunday, a whole lot of points won by players towards their respective grades. Alongside the points winners were the lower grades competing, for many of whom it was their first competition.

National teams preparation

At the weekend we had a number of players from our teams get together for a training session at Pudsey club led by Caroline Brayson.

We got the team t-shirts sized up.

Players did some drills, randori and games. Some discussion of rules.

Great to see players putting in the work ahead of the national teams.

It's coming together!

Ben George passes A badge and Cian Maris passes B ref badge

More referee success for the Yorkshire & Humberside area as Cian Maris passes hie B exam at the first attempt and Ben George gains his A badge. Both being assessed at the 2024 national pre-cadet & cadet event.

Becoming a referee can be challenging at times, but it rewarding in it's own way - best seats in the house!

If you might be interesting in becoming a referee, talk to the area Referee Representitive, Cameron McDowall.