Action-packed karate camp to end the year
Those who excelled during the year were acknowledged during the year-end function and prize-giving held in Newcastle
Last year ended with an adventure-packed karate camp where, as always, the Saturday morning started off with a brisk and challenging run, followed by a hearty breakfast. Each and every individual had the same opportunities and chances to participate in all the activities, which included go-cart racing, crossbow shooting, windpipe blowing, cross-fit challenges and most certainly ‘kleilat’.
This was extended to include parents who felt up to the challenge. A much-anticipated ‘ice bucket challenge’ was held to end off the day’s physical activities. Every karateka had an opportunity to nominate and be nominated in this challenge. The Ladysmith JKA club once again excelled at national level. Competition was tough and with over 3500 entries in the tournament, the Northern KwaZulu-Natal Team successfully managed to achieve 90 medals: 21 gold, 22 silver and 47 bronze.
Those who excelled during the year were acknowledged during the year-end function and prize-giving held in Newcastle.
The following karatekas were acknowledged at the prize-giving: Tharan Schulmann was awarded the trophy for ‘Senior Karateka’ after winning a gold medal for Kumite at the South African JKA championships.
Jeandre Minnaar won a silver medal and received the trophy for ‘Most Talented and Promising Senior Boy’. Abigail Crocker won a silver medal and was awarded the trophy for ‘Best Senior Girl’, Cameron Wessels ‘Best Junior Boy’, Lathan van Deventer ‘Best Dinky Boy’, and Fathima Zahra Kader ‘Best Dinky Girl’ of the year. Other trophy winners were Rowan Yssel for ‘Most Spirited’, Martin Louw ‘Most Dedicated’, and Alexander Blignout ‘Most Improved’.
All the karatekas are to be congratulated on their performance and dedication throughout 2014, and are wished best of luck for the challenges ahead in 2015.
Karate classes are held at the Scouts Hall on Tuesdays and Thursdays: beginners’ class from 5pm to 5.45pm and senior classes from 5.45pm to 6.30pm. For information regarding fees, contact Sensei Shani Mason on 072-375-5174.
