Kettering Premier Judo Club were again among the winners at this year’s Kettering Sports Awards as they claimed two awards at Wicksteed Park on Wednesday 27 October.

The East Midlands club won the Developmental Club of the Year for the third year in a row and Coach Kevin Simons took the Volunteer of the Year Award.

Among the club’s widespread success has been attracting four whole families to practice the sport, with mums taking to the mat in the beginner’s class on a Saturday.

Kettering Premier also hold a bronze clubmark award which is a quality accreditation recognised by the British Judo Association and Sport England.

The highly-active club have hosted beginners and development camps this year as well as masterclass sessions with famed former British coach Roy Inman and former world and European champion Craig Fallon.

The club train at William Knibb Centre Dojo, Alfred Street, Kettering, Northants, NN16 8AE. Junior beginners train on Tuesday and Thursday at 18:30 – 19:30 while Juniors (advanced) train on the same days at 19.30-20.30. Adults train 20:30 – 21:45 on both days Junior beginners also train on Saturday at 10:00 – 11:00 while senior beginners follow at 11:00 – 12:00.