Judo

A Major change has occurred in University Judo this year with the introduction of weight limits for the Winter Tournament. Previously, competition was organised on a team basis with two teams of different grades.

The NZUJC felt that this system could be improved and clubs voted to bring in a system of individual competition restricted by weight and not by grade. The weight grades decided on are: Lightweight, less than 11 stone; Middleweight, 11-12 1/2 stone; Heavyweight, over 12 1/2 stone.

There will also be an open competition for the best in each weight grade. This new system will provide more competition for younger and less experienced Judoka and in this way should raise the standard of Judo in New Zealand Universities.

The Vic team this year is Ivan Kenna, Derek Freyburg, Dave Feickert, and Ian McMillan. Ivan and Derek will fight Lightweight. Ian Middleweight and Dave Heavyweight.

Our chances will be best in the Lightweight where Ian should get a place without much difficulty and may well win. All members of this team are keen and have been training consistently.