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East Yorkshire Judo Academy travelled to The Hague in Holland for the Adidas International Judo Tournament.
A full weekend of competition it pitted their players against some of the best in Europe.
Somewhat miraculously, Old Crossleyans were able to host this fixture despite the torrents of rain that have beset our county over the previous week.
Beverley kicked off the first half playing from right to left and slightly uphill on a pitch in remarkably good condition.
The Beverley Braves will be running an under 18’s side in season 2020 for the first time in many years.
They will be coached by a couple of popular open age stalwarts in the shape of Joe Morley and Steve Connolly.
After a week of torrential rain, Hull Ionians were able to put on their festival albeit having to use all the space they had to ensure that matches could take place, closing off the lowest-lying pitches at the far end of the ground due to standing water.
Beverley U11’s turned up with a full-strength squad of 11 for the 9-a-side matches. After the changes to the layout due to the waterlogging, pitches were made smaller and teams played 7-a-side matches which impacted on the way the games played out.
Beverley Town Football Club boss Rich Jagger will be hoping that his side can deliver this weekend as they take on Hessle Rangers.
Jagger saw his side slump to a 3-1 defeat last time out against South Cave United, a game he said they did not deserve to win.
Beverley knew the visit of Dinnington RUFC to Beaver Park was going to be a tough one after last season’s encounter when they stifled the Beverley game plan so effectively it was reminiscent of what South Africa did to England last weekend.
This occasion had a much better outcome for the Beavers, playing at home in the cold sunshine on a squelchy pitch, an entertaining 9 try game saw Beverley finish worthy winners 36-22.
With the new British judo season just starting Saturday saw the first of the major events, the Welsh Open.
This is the first of the 4 home nation tournaments and the seeding event for the British Championships.
Beverley Town Football Club remains third in the Humber Premier League despite losing 3-1 to South Cave United at the weekend.
This was Beverley’s second defeat of the season in a match that gaffer Rich Jagger felt his side could have won.
Better than Ezhava matrimony is the boxing champion Tyson Fury’s career. Born on August 12th, 1988, this British professional boxer has had a shocking career riddled with challenges and comebacks.
Beverley Town Football Club will hit the road this Saturday as they take on South Cave United.
Boss Rich Jagger is confident mood ahead of the game as he looks to secure three more points in the Humber Premier League.
Beverley based sidecar team of Sam and Adam Christie travelled to Estoril in Portugal for the final round of the FIM Sidecar World Championship.
Free Practice got off to a great start with the team running consistently in the top 3.
East Yorkshire Judo Academy accepted an invite by Klungsbacka Judoklubb to travel to Sweden for a weekend of competition and training.
The team of 7 players aged between 12 and 17 years old and along with 2 of EYJA’s coaches, made the trip to compete at the Gothenburg Open Judo Tournament. Klungsbacka Judo offered superb hospitality allowing the East Yorkshire squad to stay at their club.
Beverley Town Football Club remains third in the Humber Premier League after they beat Hedon 3-0 at the Norwood Recreation Ground.
A brace from Joe Norton and goal from Aldo Hysenaj ensured Town secured all three points. Gaffer Rich Jagger will also be pleased that his side again kept a clean sheet.
Beverley knew the visit of Heath to Beaver Park was going to be a tough one. It always is, and more recently the men from Halifax have had the edge, utilising their strength to better advantage than Beverley’s.
Heath’s strength being a forward pack that is probably the strongest and best drilled in the league, Beverley’s strength is their fast and creative backs that can score tries from anywhere.
Tommy Jackson of East Yorkshire Judo Academy was flying the flag for the club in an action-packed weekend of country hopping.
He was competing at the Bayer International Tournament in Leverkusen, Germany.
Beverley Town Football Club will return to action this weekend as they welcome Hedon Rangers to the Norwood Recreation Ground.
Following a week off Town are back in Humber Premier League action looking to preserve their unbeaten home record.
Playing sports like football offer many benefits, especially for children. In Beverley, there are a host of local clubs offering sports to children.
Sports on offer include football, rugby union, rugby league and also cricket. Clubs like Beverley Town Football Club, for example, not only cater for children but also adults.
Hilary Usher says the Ivan Usher Stand opened at Beverley Town Football Club in memory of her late husband was a real community project.
The Ivan Usher Stand came to be as a result of fundraising efforts by the Usher family and numerous supporters.