JACK PETCHEY ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
The Jack Petchey Foundation was established by the successful East London entrepreneur, Jack Petchey, in 1999. It is now among the largest and most influential London charitable foundations. It gives grants on projects and programmes that benefit 11-25 year olds. The Foundation is eager to help young people take advantage of opportunities and play a full part in society.
The club is on the 'Bronze Award' with three awards presented every year. Winners are voted for by the students. The award is for students aged between 11 and 25 in recognition of achieving the three E's:-
Effort; What you put into the club through training and support
Endeavour; Working through difficulties, striving to achieve your goal
Exceptional achievement; This is about the outcome of the other two Es.
The winners receive a certificate from the Foundation and a Cheque to be spent on the club or other students. At the Annual Awards ceremony in November, a formal presentation of a special boxed medallion will be made to the year’s winners.
Previous years winners can be found on the 'Previous Award Winners' Page under Jack Petchey Awards.
Jack Petchey Achievement Award Winner - Spring 2025 - Beau Parry
Beau Parry
Beau has been training at the club for the last six years. He has been 'Student of the Month' twice and part of the display team for many years.
He is always keen to try new techniques and is willing to take on more experienced opponents. He also volunteers to assist Instructors in the demonstration of techniques.
He has a very good knowledge base of both throws; ground-holds; strangles and armlocks.
A valuable, dependable and solid member of the club whose behaviour is always exemplary.
Jack Petchey Achievement Award Winner - Summer 2024 - Elsie Starrs- Feeman
Elsie Starrs- Freeman
Elsie originally started training at one of the club’s satellite sessions at Cudham School. Gradually she moved over to the sessions at Biggin Hill and has never looked back.
She is keen to try new techniques and is a formidable opponent when it comes to fighting. She has been part of the display team and has been successful in many competitions.
She is also taking part in this year’s London Youth Games representing Bromley. She always works hard and takes everything in her stride.
The money is being spent on providing a full days training in Nage-No-Kata. The course will be free to club members and there will be lunch and refreshments provided at no cost to the students.
This is the first time the club has organised such a course in this way and it is hoped will be a template for future courses in the katas of Judo.
Jack Petchey Achievement Award Winner - Autumn 2024 - Albert Caton
Albert Caton
Albert has been coming to the club for nearly six years. Initially coming once a week but in more recent months he has increased this to twice a week.
Albert is one of the most polite, helpful, patient and kind student's we have. He is always ready to volunteer, either to demonstrate a technique , act as a uke for an Instructor or to help another student.
He always tries hard to get the techniques right and is equally willing to take part in shiai (contest)against any opponent. He is without doubt a great ambassador for the club and its values.
It has been decided to spend the money on taking the club ten-pin bowling , which was felt to be a great chance for the Wednesday and Saturday students to mix in a relaxed atmosphere.