CLACTON, Harwich and Walton Judo Clubs came together to compete in one of their annual Merit Badge events.

The competition is divided into age categories and each child receives a Merit Badge for their efforts.

The winners from each age group were Mila Vertigen (six years), Logan Sprott (seven years), Oliver Ward (eight years), Harley Cipov (nine years) and Hannah Lovell (ten years).

The following gained their next Merit Badge: Red: Jack Pearce, Callum Cocker, Mila Vertigen, Fraser Willing, Archie Vandepeer, Luca Vertigen, Haydn Morgan. White: Scott Norwood, Logan Sprott, Keaton Lovell. Yellow: Ellie Greenham, Sam Cocker, Cassie Moyler, Alex Gerard, Oliver Ward, Oliver Blanes, Finlay Blanes, Joseph Blanes. Orange: Reece Lawrence. Green: Harley Cipov, Amy Passmore, Karl Lawrence, Emily Betts. Blue: Elie White, Logan Lacey. Brown one: Mac Buisson, Jonathon Wells. Brown two: Natasha Ireland. Brown three: Hannah Lovell. Brown four: Daragh Bucke, Joshua Mallett.

The whole day was a great success, with everyone gaining some very useful knowledge in coaching, refereeing and officiating.