12th. Annual Interclub Tournament 2007

We just had our 12th Annual Interclub Tournament. The purpose of this tournament is to give some insight as to what to expect from the coming season and to primarily showcase what the beginners have learned so far. The referees were Sensei Paul, Sensei Soo and Sensei Julie, with the additional black belts rotating to gain experience as referees.

We would like to thank our sponsors, Chris & Kathryn Knight, A1 Cleaning, the Earley family, Fawcet Memorial Hospital, Buckingham Automotive and the VFW Post 8203 who generously sponsored our perpetual trophies.

Awards were also given out for hard work, self discipline, self confidence, dedication and honor. just some of the attributes that karate instills in our students.

Last year's winners were, Jesse King, Kathryn Knight, Cameron Lee, Alexi Defeo, Guy Guenther, Jr., and Martina Vale.

This year's winners are:

Jr. Kata: Ryan Joyce

Novice Kata: Jahmai Gonyea

Intermediate Kata: Patrick Hanko, Sr.

Advanced Kata: Caroline Vale

Beginner Kumite: Kailin Blessit

Novice Kumite: Hayley Freed

Intermediate Kumite: Jahmai Gonyea

Teen Kumite (new category): Guy Guenther, Jr.

Ladies Kumite: Roscelyn Guenther

Senior Kumite: Patrick Hanko, Sr.


Special Awards:

Most Promising Student: Jahmai Gonyea

Most Improved Student: Mario Charles, Jr.

Etiquette and Respect:  Patrick Hanko, Sr.

Spirit and Attitude:  Heather Deemer

Parent of the Year: Roscelyn Guenther

A new award this year, the Shotokan Tiger Award for courage went to Deric Ramos.

The winner of the private lesson, raffled for the booster club was Michael Laconca.

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