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Surrey Police hosted this
year’s national Police Sport UK (PSUK) Championships at the University
of Surrey Sports Complex, a magnificent venue with outstanding
facilities.
PSUK Judo offer competition
to all level of judoka employed within the British Police service,
as such 25 forces with 113 entries saw competition in categories
from standard IJF, to masters, veterans and kyu grade events.
The standard of judo was
particularly high with the majority of contest ending with ippon
throws, there were many memorable contest but one in particular
must be between Scott McKeating of Lothian and Borders Police
who had won the under 73 Kilo category and the over 100 kilo bronze
medallist John Ellis of West
Midlands Police, Scott
and John met in the final of the Open Category with Scott throwing
John for ippon.
PSUK Judo were fortunate
to be supported by some of the top referees and tournament officials
in the BJA who were entertained to dinner at the presentation
ceremonies that evening , once again we would like to thank all
those BJA officials who gave up their time to make this championships
the success it was.
Following the results of
the open categories a new PSUK British squad will be selected
to represent Great Britain in a triangular match between Britain,
Holland and Belgium, in Holland in October.
Our thanks to Andy Grand
and his team for organising a fantastic event which will be remembered
long after the bruises have faded.
Chris Hunt
Director of Coaching and
Examiners
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