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KARATE BC
#220 - 1367 West Broadway
Vancouver, B.C. V6H 4A9
http://www.karatebc.org
e-mail: info@karatebc.org |
IN THIS ISSUE:
1. KBC AWARDS AND RECOGNITION BANQUET
2. KARATE BC MEMBERS TAKE TOP HONORS
3. GET KARATE INTO THE OLYMPICS
4. NEW MEMBERSHIP CARDS
5. HISTORIC EVENTS
6. CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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KBC AWARDS AND RECOGNITION BANQUET
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This year we have established the Karate BC President's Award.
Every Chief Instructor may nominate a person from his/her dojo that will be recognized at the
annual banquet and presented recognized with a presentation.
Deadline for nomination is April 5, 2004.
Karate BC Awards And Recognition Banquet
Banquet tickets are $35 per seat and $300 per table of ten.
Apr 17 2004
Holiday Inn,
700 Old Lillooet Road, North Vancouver
604-737-3051
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KARATE BC MEMBERS TAKE TOP HONORS
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Even though he is in the process of recuperating form major emergency surgery, Fernando, in obvious pain, braved the trip from Duncan to Vancouver to receive the Sport BC President's Award for Karate.
The well deserved award is given annually to a volunteer that has given out of the ordinary effort to promoting his/her sport in the province of British Columbia. Presenting the award was Brian James, President of Karate BC.
Special thanks to Harvey Robinson, without whose assistance, this appearance probably would not have been possible.
(click on photo to enlarge)
Making history again, Norma Foster was honored as the Sport BC Official of the Year at the 38th Annual Athlete of the Year Awards March 9th at the Vancouver Hyatt Regency Hotel.
It is the first time in the history of the awards that a Karate person has been honored at this event. Norma is the highest ranking female karate official in the world and was last year appointed to the World Karate Federation Referee Council.
She is shown here with Premier Gordon Campbell, who congratulated her for her accomplishments.
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GET KARATE INTO THE OLYMPICS
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Do you think Karate should be one of the sports included in the Olympic Games?.
We do, and to achieve this goal, we need your personal contribution.
How? Easy, simply by answering the following question: What has this sport contributed to your life? Your statements will appear in the report the World Karate Federation will present shortly to the International Olympic Committee.
By doing so we will tell them your opinion, so we can all make our sport have a place at the Olympics. (click on the internet address below)
http://portal.enfoque5.com/karateolimpico/ingles/index.php
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NEW MEMBERSHIP CARDS
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New membership cards
Karate BC has sent out laminated cards this year. These cards are intended
to be used for a period of five years. Renewal stickers will be supplied
each year until expiry date.
There will be a replacement charge of $10 for
lost or stolen cards. Volunteers are shown performing the task of
laminating the cards in this photo.
Shown on photo are Brian, Breanna, Rebecca, Ruben James.
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HISTORIC EVENTS
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History Made
For the first time 12 & 13 year old competitors were highlighted at the 2004 BC Winter Games.
This is part of the government's goal to have the games as a developmental tool instead of an elite event.
From the spirit of the competition and the responses of the athletes, it appear to be a popular move.
Seventy two athletes from seven zones took part in the four day event. Results can be found on the BC Games web site.
Another historic event was the pilot project of the Junior Officials Program, which was formulated and conducted by Norma Foster,
who as a member of the BC, NKA and WKF Referee Committees, has played a prominent role in officiating on the world karate scene.
The participants, all members of the BC Karate Team, took part in an intense two day theory and practical evaluation leading to
certification as a Junior Officials. The success of the pilot project will have far reaching effects on karate officiating in BC and in Canada.
Hats off to Norma and the juniors.
Participating were Andrew Thompson, Brittany Fuccenecco, Graydon Green, Valentyna Zolotarova, Erik Chambers, Cindy Jacob, Andrew Burfitt, Kelsey Corbett.
Assisting and officiating were Dan Wallis, Ken Corrigan, Joe Lappan, Cal Moore, Rassamee Ling, Tina Schade, and Ken Schwab.
The final qualifications outcome was as follows
Junior team members
| Name | | | |
Kata | | | |
Kumite |
| Kelsey Corbett | | | |
Judge B | | | |
Judge B |
| Cindy Jacob | | | |
Judge B | | | |
Judge B |
| Brittany Fuccenecco | | | |
Judge B | | | |
Judge B |
| Valentyna Zolotarova | | | |
Judge A | | | |
Referee B |
| Erik Chambers | | | |
Judge B | | | |
Judge B |
| Graydon Green | | | |
Judge B | | | |
No qualification |
| Andrew Burfitt | | | |
Judge B | | | |
Judge B |
| Andrew Thompson | | | |
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Referee B (reconfirmed) |
(source: Ms. Norma Foster)
Conclusions
Having junior officials presiding over junior events works and positively impacts the notion of our sport.
The officials took their jobs very seriously and worked with admirable attitude, good humor and willingness.
More detailed explanations are needed prior to such events so that people can prepare more appropriately.
The examination questions should be addressed before the next theory exam so that people understand what is required.
Over the next two years, the junior development program must be properly implemented, with the Winter Games becomes a real and critical part of the process.
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Mar 20 - 27
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National Karate Black Belt Championships
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Mayfield Inns Trade Centre,
Edmonton, AB
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Karate BC
604-737-3051 |
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Apr 3
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Okanagan/Thompson Officials B/C Level Clinic
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Kelowna Traditional Martial Arts & Fitness Centre,
1894 Ambrosi Ave, Kelowna, BC
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Elizabeth Wijnstra
250-497-6905 |
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Apr 3
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Vancouver Karate Cup
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University of British Columbia,
Vancouver, BC
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Richard Mosdell
604-612-7233 |
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Apr 16
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Karate BC Annual General Meeting & Elections
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Holiday Inn, 700 Old Lillooet Road,
North Vancouver
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James Johnson
604-737-3051 |
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Apr 17
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2004 Awards and Recognition Banquet
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Holiday Inn, 700 Old Lillooet Road,
North Vancouver
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James Johnson
604-737-3051 |
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Apr 17-18
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30th Karate BC Provincial Championships
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Holiday Inn, 700 Old Lillooet Road,
North Vancouver
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James Johnson
604-737-3051 |
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