Category: News

  • New Poco Judo Blackbelts!

    Four Poco Judo members were promoted to Shodan (First Degree Black Belt) after a successful grading this past June in front of the Judo BC Grading Board. From left to right, Head Instructor Dave Speight, new Black Belts Tom Argue, Chad Roots, Beth Roots, and Kristi Roots, and Assistant Head…

  • Poco Judo June 2011 Update

    June is another busy month for Poco Judo. Poco Judo Mini II Tournament We’re having a second Poco Judo Mini II Tournament scheduled for Thursday, June 2, 2011. Be sure to register at the club. Entry fee is only $20. The 6PM class starts fighting at 6:15PM. All other classes…

  • Poco Judo grabs 2 Golds and a Bronze at the Nationals!

    The team from Poco Judo was at the Nationals again – this time in Edmonton, Alberta! Everyone did a great job, and we had some winners as well. Here are the results for Poco Judo: MASTERS GOLD – Eric Cherneff (+100 kg, ages 40 – 44) SENIORS BRONZE – Matt…

  • Poco Judo Pub Nite – Hey, Ya Gotta Eat!

    Last Family Fundraiser Before the Junior Nationals There will be three meal options: 6oz Bistro Burger (beef or chicken) w/ fries OR house salad Spaghetti w/ Rose’ Sauce & Garlic Bread Ginger Beef Bowl You can bring your children to this event, as it is in the Restaurant section of…

  • Spring Banquet Awards Winners

    Congratulations to the following Judoka whose outstanding achievements were recognized at our Awards Ceremony AWARDS Dedication Most Improved Spirit Award Spirit Award Gabriela K. Nathan J. Cengizhan D. Nicholas H. Feargal K. Kyle S. Rory J. David M. Tom Argue Chad R. Devon . Julian P. Spirit Award Best Technique…

  • 2011 Poco Judo Awards Night a Success

    Thanks to everyone who showed up at the 2011 Poco Judo Awards Night! We had many great door prizes and some people were repeat winners from last year! All judoka who went to the Nationals were awarded with plaques. Kristi Roots won several awards, including 2011 Judo Player of the…

  • Kristi Roots wins Silver at 2011 Canada Winter Games

    Kristi Roots won her first medal at the 2011 Canada Winter Games – a fancy Silver Medal – fighting in the Women’s 70kg division!!! Kristi was one of 12 Judoka (6 men, 6 women) who took the trip to Halifax, Nova Scotia. She was the only representative from the Poco…

  • Poco Judo February Fundraiser – support our athletes

    Dewey`s Pub Sunday February 20th – 5:30 p.m. 1125 Nicola Avenue, Poco location, click here Tickets now available from Beth or Al ON THE MENU Can`t make the fundraiser – a donation would be appreciated PRIZES   |   50/50 DRAW |  TWOONIE TOSS  |  DOOR PRIZES

  • Congratulations!!!

    VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL OPEN – Richmond Olympic Oval – Feb. 5/11 FIRST PLACE Liam R. Valeriy S. Kurt R. Harley M. Kristi R. Matt Roots SECOND PLACE Ashkean T. Feargal K. Mitchell B. Drew Roots THIRD PLACE Sherwyn D. Joel P. HONOURABLE MENTION A. J. S. Chad R. Tom Argue Michael…

  • Steveston IJF Kata Clinic a Success

    The Kata clinic on the weekend was a success – the 3 days of learning Kata was a great way to improve the minor points in our Kata techniques.