Congratulations to everyone who competed yesterday (11 June) at our Sunshine Coast Tournament. It was wonderful to see representatives from Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast, Sydney & Blue Mountains attending the tournament.
With the Chito-Ryu world championships, also known as the Soke Cup just 2 months away now, this tournament was the final opportunity for many to compete before they go to Japan. As a result there was a very high percentage of Australian team members competing. But even with so many seasoned competitors entered, it didn’t stop first time competitors from jumping in which is always great to see.
As always a big thank you to all of our volunteers: referees, officials, event marshal, first aid, canteen/BBQ, and everyone else. Without your help, this event would not have been possible. Thank you.
A special thank you in particular to Jeanette Marshall who stepped in at the last minute to cover first aid after our local first aid officer called in sick on Saturday. Jeanette, was just planning to bring her daughter to compete from Sydney, but her assistance filling this vital role at the last minute was greatly appreciated. Thankfully she had a very quite day in that role.
Apart from the high standard of competition across all divisions, a highlight of the day was the presentation of Australian team uniform to those members who are attending the Soke Cup in Japan this August. I have to say, we’re going to have a very well dressed team in Japan, thank you to Sensei Sandra for organising the uniforms.
And of course the practice of the Australian chant “Aussie Aussie Aussie, Oi Oi Oi” lead by Senpai Anthony Horgan.
And finally, to result…
Sunshine Coast Tournament (11 June 2017) – Full Result Listing (PDF 37KB)
A special mention to tournament champions, the top performers in individual kata and individual kumite.
- Junior champion – Bailey Keefe (SC)
- Senior champion – Anthony Horgan (GC)
And, a few photos…
Andrea Marshall & Max Condon – Tasseikan, Sydney Dojo.
Etsuko Ishida (Lithgow Dojo) competing in Masters, Advanced Kata
Thank you Jane Graham for this photo
Kazumi Tominaga (Gold Coast Dojo) competing in Masters, Advanced Kata
Thank you Jane Graham for this photo
Rosemarie Caston (Sunshine Coast Dojo) competing in Masters, Advanced Kata
Thank you Jane Graham for this photo
Brendan Young (Gold Coast Dojo) competing in Masters, Advanced Kata
Thank you Jane Graham for this photo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWMniuErgJ8
Kata demonstration by Shihan Martin Phillips – Sanshiru
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0xFzXnqREU
Junior Individual Kata, 4-7 years – Featuring Claire Krausz
This was Claire’s first tournament and she walked away with first place in individual kata.