National Champions 2013
SDTKD would like to offer a massive congratulations to our team who attended the 2013 ITU National Sparring Championships in Phibblestown Community Centre on 1st December. Alot of pre-planning had gone into this event with club in hope of players achieving their goals on the day. Whilst it would be impossible for all to win their divisions, we do hope all learned from the experience, and will proceed to be driven to get to next level by the time next years championships comes around.
SDTKD Retained Their Title – Team National Champions 2013
Below are a list of the medal winners from the day………………………..
National Champions:
Nathan Bowes – National Champion – A Class PeeWee -34kg
Leeroy Dilandu – National Champion – A Class PeeWee -43kg
Jed Rena – National Champion – B Class PeeWee -23kg
Kim Rena – National Champion – A Class PeeWee -30kg
Kim Rena – National Champion – B Class PeeWee -30kg
Kim Rena – National Champion – B Class Cadet -33kg
Micheala Byrne – National Champion – B Class PeeWee -20kg
Jamie Gaffney – National Champion – A Class Cadet -53kg
Jack Woolley – National Champion – A Class Junior -48kg
Jack Woolley – National Champion – A Class Junior -59kg
Glen Leonard – National Champion – B Class Junior -55kg
Glen Leonard – National Champion – B Class Junior -59kg
Nashat Basel – National Champion – B Class Senior -87kg
Aoibhe Thornton – National Champion – A Class Cadet -51kg
Louise Lawless – National Champion – A Class Cadet -59kg
Louise Lawless – National Champion – A Class Junior -55kg
Megan Murphy – national Champion – B Class Cadet -59kg
Silver Medals:
Adam Nugent – 2nd Place – B Class Cadet male -41kg
Ebrima Leigh – 2nd Place – A Class Senior Male -68kg
Ryan Woolley – 2nd place – A Class Senior Male -74kg
Sheevaughn Gammad – 2nd Place – B Class Cadet -59kg
Aoibhe Thornton – 2nd place – A Class Junior -55kg
Bronze Medals:
Eireonn Gammad – 3rd Place – B Class PeeWee -34kg
Jophert Depakakibo – 3rd place – B Class PeeWee +43kg
Craig Grant – 3rd place – A Class Cadet +65kg
Jamilah Depakakibo – 3rd place – A Class Junior -55kg
Francesca Chango – 3rd place – B Class PeeWee -38kg
One of the biggest bonuses from the day is the feedback from the team of the efforts of the black belts on the day. The SDTKD coaching volunteers comprised Dylan Leonard, Ryan Woolley, Pauline Martin & Anas Belmaati, the 2 latter who were on their 1st day out with such a responsibility. There was also an outstanding effort behind the scenes from junior black belts, parents & players alike.
SDTKD took thew opportunity to enter some players in multiple divisions for player development reasons, and we would like to mention one in particular who picked up a staggering 3 national Titles – Kim Rena was active in A Class, B Class, PeeWee & Cadet, proving why SDTKD coaches were confident in her ability to make a big impact.
Thank you to the Irish Taekwondo Union for this event, the feedback has been excellent.
Finally, a massive personal thank you from Head Coach RT, who was ‘otherwise occupied‘ on this very special personal day. There was good news reported all round, and it was refreshing to hear of the serious club efforts from the organisers, players & coaches.
Next Up, Irish International Challenge Cup – January 12th
Videos:
Pocket Rocket Michaela on way to national title….
Double National Champion Louise Lawless…..
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