MERSEA Island Judo Club held it’s annual Club Championships in front of a packed hall of spectators.

An excellent day of competition was held at the Mersea Centre.

Joe Keating was awarded with best throw of the day, after throwing his opponent high into the air for a maximum score.

Sensei Kate Dawson said: “As usual there was always the highest degree of sportsmanship from every judoka. Win or lose there was always a handshake at the end to each other.

“This year’s sponsors were Fen Farm – thank you very much for your generosity and putting big smiles on every child’s face when they received their medal.”

“It is always lovely to see the children looking so proud and pleased with their achievements after a hard-fought competition.”

Margret Lawford, of Fen Farm, made the presentation of medals to all the competitors.

The annual awards were then presented by Dawson.

Results: Best Beginner: Logan Holt.

Best Senior: Sensei John Dowsett.

Peter Dawson Memorial Trophy: Marilyn, Steve, Tom and Rosie Daines.

Barry Spence Memorial award: Alfie Wheeler.

Best Girl: Ellie Dawson.

King Trophy: Joe Douglas.

Judoka of the Year award: Tim Crossley.

Black Belt Trophy: James Marchant.

Competition Results: Gold: Joe Keating, Alfie Wheeler, Cameron Findlay, Cameron Higgins, Lauren Creasey, Rosie Daines, Tim Crossley, Joe Paramor, Tom Paramor, Harry Baxter, Ed Lee, James Marchant.

Silver: Ellis Higgins, Logan Holt, Jamie Lawford, Dan Milgate, Harvey Newton, Ellie Dawson, Mars Blake, Finley guest, Paige Findlay, Taylor Caroll, Steve Daines, Ed Lee.

Bronze: Matt Purdie, Max Newton, Lara Newton, Joe Douglas, Sam Campbell, Matt Paramor, Cameron Dix, Harry Button, Zac Gosling, Steve Daines.

Medal winners: Tyler Lawford, Joe ward, Toby Mole, Ben Milgate, Jasmine Campbell, Eleana Baxter, Corrie Andrews, Harry Baxter, Taylor Caroll.

Doug Powell Memorial Cup: Corrie Andrews.