On Saturday, October 29th the 14th annual Calgary Friendship Tournament was held at the McKenzie Lake Community Centre in Calgary AB. This year 161 individuals participated in the event. Divisions were held in non-contact and knockdown kumite as well as Kata. As in the past all participants were put on a team and gathered points for their teams with each victory. The tournament allows for first timers to get their feet wet in the ring and everyone is guaranteed at least two matches. Results were as follows:
Non-Contact
Super light weight – Mateo Pagliaroli
Light weight – Lana Al-Digs
Middle weight – Ashlee Milligan
Heavy weight – Emma Gardener
Adult – Eric Marr
Knockdown
Super lightweight – Rowan McNelly
Light weight - Ryan Adib
Middle weight -Taya Nield
Heavy weight -Kohen Meckelborg
Tean Male- Kendall Smith
Women - Rowan Gibson
Men- Patrick Smith
Kata
Leo Gillespie
Spirit - Adrianna Hrycyna
Technical – Taya Nield
Stand Out - Alyssa Bobye
This year it was team two who ended up in first place with 58 points. Congratulations! As always, whether as a participant, official, marshal or volunteer everyone did an outstanding job and gained very valuable ring experience. This event is only made possible because of the co-operation, time and help of all of the members of Calgary Kyokushin Karate. A great big Thank you goes out to all of you for once again working together to make this happen. THIS IS KARATE. OSU!!
