2007 Red Deer Tournament

Kyodokan Fighters Pick Up 30 Medals In Red Deer


Judoka from the Lethbridge Kyodokan Judo Club hauled home a total of 30 medals on the weekend including 15 gold, 9 silver and 6 bronze. Clubs from across Alberta competed at the Red Deer Open Judo Shiai, an important tournament for IJF and Juvenile athletes as they can earn selection points towards participation in the 2008 Junior National Championships to be held in Toronto next summer.

In Juvenile Boys action, Colin B. finished first in the -73 kg division. Colin fought extremely well, and managed to prevail over more experienced fighters to earn the gold medal. Fighting in Junior Boys +30 kg, Jack S. topped the podium, putting in a big effort to win his category. Other fighters picking up gold were Joel S., Adam L., Jaxson T., Matt S., Brenden L., Tristan B., Luke B., Andrew S., Dean C., Brett C., Virginia N., Nicole T. and Hope L.

Complete results are below:

Junior Boys

1999 -00

  • Joel S. -26 kg gold>
  • Adam L. -30 kg gold
  • Jack S. +30 kg gold
  • Dawson M. +30 kg bronze

1997 -98

  • Kyle S. -30 kg bronze
  • Jaxson T. -30 kg gold
  • Matt S. -34 kg gold
  • Brenden L. +42 kg gold

1995-96

  • Tristan B. -30 kg gold
  • Naithan L. -30 kg silver
  • Michael B. -46 kg silver

Junior Girls

1998-01

  • Virginia N. -23 kg gold

1995-97

  • Hadyn S. -30 kg bronze
  • Kima H. +46 kg bronze
Juvenile Boys
  • Joey P. -51 kg silver
  • Brett I. -60 kg silver
  • Blake A. -60 kg bronze
  • Billy A. -66 kg silver
  • Colin B. -73 kg gold
  • Tim R. -73 kg silver
  • Luke B. -81 kg gold
Juvenile Girls
  • Kennedy C. -57 kg silver
IJF Men
  • Andrew S. -66 kg gold
  • Kyle N. -66 kg bronze
  • Dean C. -73 kg gold
  • Tim R. -73 kg silver
  • Brett C. -81 kg gold
IJF Women
  • Nicole T. -48 kg gold
  • Brynley T. -52 kg silver
  • Hope L. -63 kg gold
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