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Tournament Shield Results - January 2012
The 2011 Tournament shield is now decided:

NamePoints
Oliver Parsons12
John Scott11
Lucy Scott8
Effie Evans7
Beatrice Golley6
John Parsons6
Joshua Wallace6
Darren Cooper6
Dillan Evans6
Pragash Nantha5
Charlie Hutchinson2
Michael Pang2
Amine Sabia2

Congratulations to Oliver - it was a close contest this year! Remember you don’t just gain points for winning medals - taking part, spectating and officiating all count towards your total. See our roll of honour here


Training Hall floor replacement - January 2012
The Battery Hall is having its floor replaced, commencing 23rd January.
Please note the altered times / training rooms for the following three sessions:

Monday 23rd Jan - Bushfield Hall - usual training times
Wednesday 25th Jan - Bushfield Hall - *starting 6:45pm for junior grades* (usual finish times)
Monday 30th Jan - Whiteshute Room - *Junior grades 6.30-7.45pm; ALL Senior grades 7:45-9:00pm*

New Instructor - December 2011
Lucy Scott is now a fully qualified TAGB Instructor, having attended and passed Part 2 of the TAGB Instructors’ Course at the Bristol Academy. As for all Instructors, she holds instructor’s insurance and an enhanced CRB check, and is listed on the BTC website.


Coloured Belt Grading - December 2011
Congratulations to all those who were successful at the grading in Romsey on 3rd December:

Beatrice Golley2nd2nd Kup A-Pass
Pragash Nantha3rd.23rd Kup
Jack Wallace3rd.23rd Kup
James Tickle4th4th Kup
Dillan Evans7th7th Kup A-Pass
Norman Godfrey7th7th Kup Plus-Pass
Alex Young7th7 th Kup A-Pass
Edmund Freeman8th8th Kup A-Pass and Grading Award
Adam Farley9th9th Kup A-Pass


British Championships - November 2011
Well done to those who took part in the British Championships in Telford on 27th November:

Dillan EvansBlankBoys’ Yellow Belt Patterns
John ScottBlankMen’s Red Belt Patterns
Effie EvansBlankCadet females’ Red Belt Patterns
Officials: Darren Cooper, Lucy Scott


South East Championships - October 2011
Well done to our competitors at the South East Championships in Crawley on 2nd Oct:

Dillan EvansBronzeBoys’ Yellow Belt Patterns - 3rd place
John ScottBronzeMen’s Red Belt Patterns - 3rd place
John ScottSilverMen’s Red Belt Lightweight Sparring - 2nd place
Official: Lucy Scott


Coloured Belt Grading - September 2011
Congratulations to all those who were successful at the grading in Andover on 11th September:

John Scott2nd2nd Kup Plus-Pass
James Tickle5th5th Kup Plus-Pass
Dillan Evans8th8th Kup Plus-Pass
Norman Godfrey8th8th Kup Plus-Pass
Edmund Freeman9th9th Kup A-Pass
Bruno Modiano9th9th Kup


New Club Secretary - September 2011
After 25 years, Mrs Barrett is taking a well-earned retirement as club secretary, although she will be popping back to help out from time to time. Lucy Scott has now taken over in this role.


New Assistant Instructor - June 2011
Lucy Scott is now qualified as an Assistant Instructor, having attended Part 1 of the TAGB Instructors’ Course at the Bristol Academy. She holds instructor’s insurance and an enhanced CRB check.


Student of the Year - June 2011
Congratulations to Darren Cooper on being awarded Student of the Year 2010. See our roll of honour here


Coloured Belt Grading - June 2011
Congratulations to all those who were successful at the grading in Romsey on 18th June:

Joshua Wallace2nd2nd Kup
Beatrice Golley3rd.23rd Kup A-Pass
Pragash Nantha4th4th Kup
David Cox6th6th Kup
John Parsons6th6th Kup
Oliver Parsons6th6th Kup A-Pass
Max Giles8th8th Kup
Alex Young8th8th Kup A-Pass and Grading Award
Dillan Evans9th9th Kup Plus-Pass
Norman Godfrey9th9th Kup


Welsh Championships - May 2011
Well done to our representatives at the Welsh Championships in Cardiff on 22nd May:

Oliver ParsonsSilverBoys’ Yellow Belt Patterns - 2nd place
John ScottBlankMen’s Blue Belt Patterns
Lucy ScottBlankLadies’ 1st Dan Black Belt Patterns
Officials: Chris Barrett, Darren Cooper, Lucy Scott


Black Belt Grading - April 2011
Congratulaions to Amine Sabia and George Smith on their promotion to 1st degree black belt, and to Darren Cooper on his promotion to 6th degree black belt.