Off to Sheffield B.S.J.C went,
For the 2012 British Schools Event
Full of hopes anxiety and fear,
That was the parents, they needed a Beer!

Saturday morning, Ben Attwood’s up first,
Full of adrenalin, and ready to burst.
Getting the first of our medals today,
Yes it was gold, hip hip hooray.

But Ben wasn’t happy with the way that he fought,
Not using all, the techniques he was taught.
Wanting to do Judo the best that he can,
He may only be 16 but he thinks like a man!

Then to Adam Bourne who competes with such flair,
Looking so cool, but fighters beware.
Went on to the mat, knowing what he could do,
Well done Adam, a bronze medal for you!

Then all eyes, were on Bethan Grace,
Who managed to fight with such pain on her face.
She got a bronze medal and we were so pleased,
But she wanted a gold so was really peeved!

Marc used his arms for his Judo all day,
Not wanting his body to get in the way.
He tried so hard, that much was clear,
5th place for you and a great big cheer!

Then out came Joe, he was ready to fight,
Feeling the nerves, would he do all right?
Winning his fights, his confidence grew,
Taking home silver, well done to you!

Liss missed her weight by the teeniest fraction,
But this didn’t stop her going into action.
The lightest in her group, but we could not tell,
Getting the silver, didn’t she do well!

Tasha Okoye, wow what a fighter,
The tougher they are, the more they delight her.
A broken ankle in November, didn’t get in her way,
As she earned her gold, what a fantastic day!

One weight category’s wasn’t enough for our Meggy Moo,
Fighting and beating the next weight up too.
You couldn’t get gold for the higher weight band,
But you did get your silver, will I ever understand?

Isaac oh Isaac it will soon be YOUR DAY,
If only that foot of yours, would go the right way.
You tried so hard, you’re such a lovable lad,
May be it’s because so are slightly mad!

Eli/ “Captain Chaos” – yes that’s you,
Causing confusion in all that you do.
You were fighting so hard and you gave it your best,
Getting 5th place and a well deserved rest!

Ben Emmanuel did his first big competition,
Fighting like he was on a real mission.
He did all he could, but no medal today,
You should still be proud, you did well anyway.

Scott was fighting like he wanted to win,
Finding determination from deep within.
But unfortunately today it was not to be,
Maybe next time? We’ll wait and see.

Well Ellie Young, you have come so far,
Proving you’re a real super star.
A true professional, never the same throw,
A well earned gold Ellie, Way to Go!

The achievements were amazing, I’m sure you’ll agree,
Making us proud to be B. S. J. C.
But we all know, who the stars really are,
That’s our fantastic coaches, you know who you are!

You turn up each session. You never complain,
When the kids frustrate you, and drive you insane.
You help them to be the best they can be,
With encouragement and support like a real family.

And finally the supporters, well what can I say?
You cheer and you whoop, throughout the whole day.
Not just your own kids, but the whole of the club.
It doesn’t even stop when you’re eating your grub!

Well done to everyone, your hard work shone through,
Who will medal next, will it be you?
Train with the best and never give up.
For our next competition I wish you GOOD LUCK!

By Tanya