ACT Open 2009 results
Congratulations to all Budokan athletes who competed in the ACT International Open last weekend.
Overall our 17 athletes competed in 21 divisions with the following results:
1st x 4; 2nd x 3; 3rd x 4; 4th x 1; 5th x 4.
In summary, Budokan had a number of U/13 year old athletes playing U/16s as there was no lower age limit for this event. They played very well with some good wins. We also had a number of U/16 junior girls playing U/20 junior women also with some good wins there, and some junior men playing senior men gaining valuable experience and establishing their potential future for senior national team selection.
The ACT Open is also the first of 2 national team selection events for the Junior World Championships. We had a number of athletes who medalled in these divisions. If their performance is consistent at the National Championships in June, then they are in contention for selection to the Junior Worlds later this year.
This is very encouraging considering a number of our athletes competed for the first time in new weight and age divisions. The athletes gaining minor placings or being unplaced in no way reflects the great matches they played and the fighting spirit displayed. Sometimes it's the luck of the draw - in a large division, if you only just lose to someone who then loses his next match to (say) an Olympic representative, that can put you out of the opportunity to go into the repechage knock-out pool for a chance at a bronze medal.
Our coaching support was solid with Kerrye, Rob and Dale looking after our athletes on 2 mat areas and our club families were as always very encouraging and supportive. Saturday's performance was rewarded with over 20 pizzas and numerous beverages around the pool at our accommodation. Thanks to our athletes for giving 100%, Marcel and Naomi for manning the Camcorder, Donna for arranging the accommodation, and everyone for supporting a great show from our athletes!
Results
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NAME
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DIVISION
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RESULT
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Comments
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Karen DA SILVA
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Girls (U/16) U57kg
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2ND
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One of Budokan’s U/13 athletes, Karen displayed great skill against the older Brown (NSW) by scoring Ippon with Tomoe Nage. In her final against Barks (SA), who is almost out of the U/16 division, she put up a good fight losing with Ippon Seoi Nage. Great fighting spirit!
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Vanessa HALL
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Girls (U/16) U/63kg
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2ND
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In a round robin of 3, Vanessa had to play club-mate Jessica in her first match. This was a good match with a Yuko going to both players. Vanessa eventually threw Jess with Seoi Nage for Ippon. A very close-fought and spirited match against Kelly (NT) saw a win to Kelly with the lowest margin of Yuko. A fine result.
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Jessica KLAJMAN
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Girls (U/16) U/63kg
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3RD
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With two Budokanis in the same round robin pool, Jess had to play Vanessa first and scored a nice Yuko from her favourite counter. Vanessa’s Seoi Nage attack was too strong to counter and Jess then had to fight Kelly (NT) in which she was held down. A good effort and another rung in the experience ladder of major competition.
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Ashley de BRUINE
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Girls (U/16) O/63kg
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4TH
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Ashley had a good win on Parrington (ACT) with a counter for Waza Ari but lost her other 3 matches although displayed tenacity and spirit. She would be disappointed with that given her better performance in Junior Women.
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Josh KATZ
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Boys (U/16) U/35kg
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1ST
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One of Budokan’s U/13 athletes, Josh had 4 matches against athletes from 4 different States, winning 3 by Ippon from Tai Otoshi, Ouchi Gari and Seoi Nage. He also achieved minor scores from Kouchi Gari/Makikomi including a Koka win in the last seconds of his match against P. Hill (ACT). A strong and consistent overall performance. Well done!
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Conor EDWARDS
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Boys (U/16) U/35kg
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2ND
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In the same division as Josh, Conor also played consistently well in his 4 matches winning 3 of his matches by Ippon (Ura Nage, Deashi counter, Osae Komi) and only losing to Josh. This was a very sound performance especially considering Conor is only just out of U/10s. Great work!
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Cameron LEISHMAN
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Boys (U/16) U/42kg
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1ST
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2 Ippon wins in 2 matches against athletes from NSW and ACT gave another of our U/13 athletes a very good win. Cameron used Ogoshi/Tai Otoshi and strong ground work to secure these wins and with every competition shows more confidence and ability. Good stuff!
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Nathan KATZ
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Boys (U/16) U/50kg
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3RD
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With an Ippon win against Emery (VIC) with Osoto Gari, Nathan faced his old adversary Riley (ACT). Whilst delivering some strong attacks, during an Ouchi/Kouchi combination, he was countered for Ippon. In the repechage, he won with convincing Ippon wins against his two opponents using Osoto and Seoi Nage. A very good come back!
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Aidan SANDRI
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Boys (U/16) U/55kg
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5TH
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Losing the main draw match against Langley (TAS) from Kouchi Gari, Aidan fought for Bronze in the repechage pool against Harrison, but unfortunately was countered from his Kouchi attack and then thrown with Deashi Harai. This division is very competitive and Aidan will improve with every competition behind him. A good effort!
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Jakob EDWARDS
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Boys (U/16) U/60kg
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UNPLACED
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With Jakob thrown for Ippon by Crane (ACT), he needed Crane to win his next match for a chance in the repechage pool, but this was not to be and Jakob had to settle for one match at this competition. Another case of improving step-by-step with every competition experience behind him. A good effort!
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Hamish McDOUGALL
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Boys (U/16) U66kg
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UNPLACED
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Hamish was thrown for Ippon by the strong Kearney (NSW) with Deashi Harai. Unfortunately he lost his second match against Rozic (SA). Like Aidan and Jakob, Hamish has moved up a weight division and will settle into the new competition with each event. A good effort!
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Vanessa HALL
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Junior Women U/63kg
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5TH
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Backing up from Junior Girls, Ness had a good win on Everden-Kelly QLD) by Ippon with Ura Nage, and in a very controversial decision against which we protested, lost to a Spanish Dan grade by Sutemi Waza. Our belief is that Ness actually threw the Spaniard with a Gake. In the match for Bronze against Kelly (NT), despite her strong commitment to Osoto, she was countered. An excellent effort for this (just) 15 year old.
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Ashley de BRUINE
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Junior Women U/70kg
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3RD
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Ashley also stepped up to Junior Women with another round robin pool of 5. With two losses against Collins (ACT) from Ouchi/Leg grab and Betts (NT) from Juji Gatame, she recovered well scoring 3 Yukos with Harai and counters and Ippon from Osae Komi on Hill (ACT) and securing the Bronze with Yuko (Harai) on McGorm (ACT). Great effort!
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Kevin DA SILVA
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Junior Men U/60kg
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1ST
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With good wins against Benstead (VIC) using Kouchi Makikomi for Yuko and Bradley (NSW) with Seoi Nage for Ippon, Kevin was matched in the final against McMahon (SA). This was a convincing match with Kevin dictating from the start. 2 Yuko scores from Kata Guruma were followed by a crashing Ippon with Seoi Nage. A comprehensive win!
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Jake YOUNG
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Junior Men U/60kg
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5TH
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Looking a little vulnerable standing, Jake secured a tight hold down for an Ippon win against Dickins (QLD). He controlled McMahon (SA) until a hesitation in attack resulted in McMahon getting his hip across for Ippon with Ogoshi. The match for Bronze with Benstead (VIC) went to golden score and a Seoi Nage to Benstead with a hamstring tear to Jake. Jake was disappointed with this performance and will resolve this ‘flat’ day next time.
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Shaun McDOUGALL
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Junior Men U/90kg
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1ST
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Played in a combined U/90 and U/100kg division and gained a silver medal with a huge counter to Ura Nage against the other 90kg player Aranda (ACT) and then putting up a good fight against the older and more experienced 100kg division Dan grade Dahl from QLD. Great spirit!
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Jennifer PURCELL
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Senior Women U/57kg
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5TH
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A closely fought match against McDade (QLD) resulted in a win to Jen. Against Dabner (TAS) she almost scored with Uchi Mata, but was ultimately countered and held down. In repechage against Stewart (VIC), another close match going into golden score resulted in a crashing Ippon to Jen from Uchi Mata. In the match for Bronze with Manuel (WA) she over-reached her grip and was thrown for Ippon with Seoi Nage. Not a bad day’s work!
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Kevin DA SILVA
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Senior Men U/60kg
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3RD
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Kevin backed up from Junior Men. Dickens did not want Kevin to settle and dealt out a barrage of attacks scoring Waza Aris from a leg grabs and Kata Guruma. In the Bronze medal match against Carapovic (SA) Kevin dominated with Seoi Nage for Waza Ari and Kata Guruma putting him on the senior national points map – well done!
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Jake YOUNG
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Senior Men U/60kg
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WITHDREW INJURED
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As noted in Junior Men, Jake withdrew form Men’s after injuring his hamstring.
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Patrick WAITE
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Senior Men U/81kg
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UNPLACED
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After a year’s break from competition, Patrick had a mighty battle against Kim (KOR), scoring Yuko from 2 Shidos by the Korean and almost scoring with strong drop Sode and Osoto Gari attacks. Kim pressured his grip to take Patrick with Sukui Nage for Waza Ari and Yuko with a leg grab. Unfortunately Kim did not fire against Olympic rep Anthony (VIC) putting Patrick out of the comp. A real shame but a great come-back for Patrick!
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Shaun McDOUGALL
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Senior Men U/90kg
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7TH
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Also backing up from Junior Men, Shaun played extremely well and stuck to good basic strategies against the experienced Hill (ACT). He was eventually thrown by a frustrated Hill with Osoto Gari. In repechage against Kwon (KOR), he evaded a barrage of attacks by Kwon and also gave some back but was eventually thrown with Osoto Gari. Tremendous spirit!
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Jake HICKEY
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Senior Men U/90kg
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UNPLACED
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Like Patrick, another hard draw for Jake in his first major senior competition. Against Gordon (NZ) he put in some good Harai and Osoto Gari attacks and kept good controlling grips. In one short instance of relaxing the grip, Gordon crashed in for Osoto Gari. Unfortunately, Gordon lost his next match putting Jake out, but great spirit shown!
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U/60 Junior men final -
U/60 Junior men final - Kevin DaSilva vs C. McMahon
Congratulations to all
Congratulations to all Budokan athletes for their efforts in ACT. Well done guys and gals