| The South Island Regional
Taekwon-Do Tournament was held on the 16th and 17th
April 2005 at the Anchor Stadium in Blenheim. With over
70 competitors it was also an opportune time to celebrate
the 50th birthday of the naming of Taekwon-Do.
The tournament was opened by our Regional Director,
Mr Kris Herbison, who set the scene for the tournament.
Many members of the local community came to watch and
support the events over the two-day period.
Thankfully injuries were kept to a minimum. There were
only four accident and emergency visits and no major
injuries. St Johns provided excellent coverage throughout
the tournament.
Saturday night a birthday celebration was held at Springlands
Tavern with a beautiful three-course meal, decadent
calorie infested chocolate cake and awesome company
to boot. Thanks to Mr Grant Evans who as normal entertained
us with his distribution of over 20 spot prizes. Mr
Herbison gave a wonderful birthday speech and all Juniors,
Seniors and supporters seemed to have a good time.
Organiser Lorraine Eade and Regional Director Kris
Herbison cutting the Taekwon-Do 50th Birthday Cake
Major Results from the tournament were
as follows:
Best Club - Dunedin
Best Men's Team - Otago University
Best Women's Team - Dunedin
Tenets Award - Andrew Sullivan, Threshold
Best Overall Black Belt - Natasha Kettings, Dunedin
Best Overall Red Belt - Natalie Walker, Dunedin
Best Overall Blue Belt - William Shearman, Otago University
Best Overall Green Belt - Shiloh Walsh, Redwoodtown
Best Overall Yellow Belt - Melissa Taane, Dunedin
Best Overall White Belt - Sam Iverson, Dunedin
(Full
Results Here)
Many thanks to Mr Kris Herbison who assisted with the
draw and technical aspects of the tournament, all of
our officials and supporters for ensuring that the tournament
ran smoothly.
Lorraine Eade
Tournament Organiser
Redwoodtown Taekwon-Do
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