University of Sheffield International Student Teams (USIST)

University of Sheffield International Student Teams (USIST) is an event that has been held annually by Sheffield University Judo Club since 1998, which usually takes place between February and March. We host university judo teams from all over the country, and several from abroad – past guests have included universities from Germany and Holland.

Teams consist of six judoka, comprising four male and two female competitors. We usually receive entry forms for at least 20 teams, often getting close to 30, making USIST one of the biggest competitions of its kind in the UK. Maybe even THE biggest!

The teams participating in the competition usually represent a wide range of levels, which makes it a worthwhile and enjoyable event for everyone. It also offers the opportunity to compete against judoka from abroad, which many participants may not have experienced before.

Accommodation and catering is provided at the venue, which makes the event accessible to those even a long distance from Sheffield.

Aside from the prospect of being able to experience some truly high-quality judo, the event also provides the opportunity to enjoy our sport on a more social level.

With this in mind, the programme for the weekend will include an evening of socialising, to unwind and relax after a hard day's competition. This is an excellent opportunity to forge friendships and strengthen links between university clubs, and lay the foundations for future competitions and social interaction.

2019

• Gold - Mattekloppes A (Groningen)

• Silver - Aachen A

• Bronze - Munster A

• Bronze - Mattekloppers C (Groningen)

• Throw of the day men - Pim Snippe (Mattekloppers B)

• Throw of the day women - Viola Haupt (Munster A)

• Number of teams - 21

2018

• Gold - Groningen A

• Silver - Radboud

• Bronze - Munster B (Lost to Gronigen A)

• Bronze - Munster A (Lost to Radboud)

• Throw of the day men - Thomas Gerhmann (Aachen C)

• Throw of the day women - Josine van Eck (Gronigen B)

• Number of teams - 23

2017

• Gold - Radboud (NLD)

• Silver - Aachen A (DEU)

• Bronze - Muenster A (DEU)

• Bronze - Edinburgh A

• Throw of the day men - Ulrik Heselhaus (Muenster)

• Throw of the day women - Sophie Gatenby (Northumbria)

• Number of teams - 24

2016

• Gold - Groningen A (NLD)

• Silver - Groningen B (NLD)

• Bronze - Muenster A (DEU)

• Bronze - Edinburgh A

• Throw of the day men - Michael MacLennan (Edinburgh)

• Throw of the day women - Clare Rimicans (Strathclyde)

• Number of teams - 22

2015

• Gold - Muenster A (DEU)

• Silver - Manchester A

• Bronze - Sheffield A

• Bronze - Edinburgh A

2014

• Gold - Muenster A (DEU)

• Silver - Warwick A

• Bronze - Sheffield A

• Bronze - Edinburgh A

• Throw of the day men - Erik Janen (Muenster A)

• Throw of the day women - Amy Dougan (UWS)

2013

• Gold - Birmingham

• Silver - Edinburgh

2012

• Gold - Munster

2011

• Gold - Munster

• Number of teams - 25

2010

• Gold - London A

• Silver - Warwick A

• Bronze - Sheffield A

• Bronze - Aberystwyth

2009

• Gold - Muenster A

• Silver - Munster B

• Bronze - Manchester A

• Bronze - Warwick A

• Throw of the day men - Matthew Clempner (Manchester A)

• Throw of the day women - Daniela Kabbeck (Muenster)

• Number of teams - 23

2008

• Gold - Muenster A (DEU)

• Silver - London A

• Bronze - Sheffield

• Throw of the day men - Ben George (Sheffield)

2007

• Gold - Muenster A

• Silver - London A

• Bronze - Cambridge A

• Bronze - Oxford

• Throw of the day men - Rahul Bose

• Throw of the day women - Gemma Edwards

2006

• Gold - London A

• Silver - Muenster

• Bronze - Manchester

• Bronze - Royal Netherlands Naval College (NLD)

• Throw of the day men - Archi Shrimpton (Sheffield)

• Throw of the day women - Noortje Ten Broehe

2005

• Gold - Muenster A (DEU)

• Silver - Leuven (BEL)

• Bronze - London

• Bronze - Loughborough

• Throw of the day men - Ted Lessaware (Sheffield)

• Throw of the day women - Ameline Gerbel (Loughborough)

2004

• Gold - Muenster A (DEU)

• Silver - Muenster B (DEU)

• Bronze - Sheffield A

• Bronze - Loughborough

• Throw of the day men - James Hornsby (Sheffeld)

• Throw of the day women - Steffanie Wernelt (Muenster)

2003

• Gold - Birmingham

• Silver - Muenster (DEU)

• Bronze - Sheffield A

• Bronze - Sheffield B

2002

• Gold - Muenster (DEU)

• Silver - Leuven (BEL)

• Bronze - Sheffield A

• Bronze - Hertfordshire

2001

• Gold - Muenster (DEU)

• Silver - Hertfordshire

• Bronze - Sheffield A

• Bronze - Royal Naval Institute (NLD)

2000

• Gold - Muenster (DEU)

• Silver - Sheffield A

• Bronze - Brussels (BEL)

• Bronze - Hertfordshire

1999

• Gold - Hertfordshire

• Silver - Leuven (BEL)

• Bronze - Hull

• Bronze - Stratford

1998

• Gold - Sheffield A

• Silver - Leuven (BEL)

• Bronze - Hertfordshire

• Bronze - Durham