UK ITF Scotland (Region 1) Fundraising Race Night View all articles
On Saturday 14th July, UK-ITF Scotland, Region 1 (QMU Taewkon-Do Club) held a Race Night and Disco to help raise
funds to go towards sending QMU Instructor & Scotland Coach Mr Peter Scott (IV Degree) and his two
students Mr Brad Robertson (III Degree) and Gavin Robertson (II Degree) to the
ITF World Championships in Canada next month.
The night was really well attended with families and friends
coming along to support the occasion, recognising what an achievement it is to
be selected to represent your country at a World Championships.
The Race Night proved tremendously popular with guests
purchasing their horses for the races and cheering the horses on (and cursing
them when they failed!). The 8 races were sponsored by local businesses who
were keen to support the night.
The horses for the final race of the night was an auction
only race with guests bidding up to £65 for a horse, raising the stakes
substantially higher than the previous races where a horse was £1!!!!
The winning horse went to Brad Robertson (like he doesn’t
win enough?!) and his friends who shared their winnings between their group.
Once the races had concluded, Brad and Gavin gave a little
speech to say thanks to everyone for coming along to support them, their
instructor, parents and club mates for their support and that they hoped
everyone had a good night.
During the night there were also several other popular party
games such as Stand-up Bingo (which after a few beverages proved slightly
confusing) and a coin-toss competition to see who could get closest to a bottle
of Whisky – with the winner taking home the Whisky.
The night concluded with a disco with many people strangely
showing less coordination dancing than they do in the dojang practising our
martial art, but only after Kerry brought out a cake to a chorus of happy
birthday for Mr Scott who celebrated his 21st birthday (again?) the
next day.
Mr Scott then gave a little speech of his own, summarising the
countless achievements both young men have had throughout their Taekwon-Do
careers and adding that it is rare to have two such special talents at a club
as small as our own, finishing by wishing them good luck in Canada.
Overall, the night raised approximately £1,300.00
and this will feed into the UK-ITF
pot for supporting all UK-ITF athletes in Canada.
Our thanks go to everyone who played a part in organising
the event and who contributed to its success on the night, especially Kerry, Mr
Scott, Tommy and Lynsey who were all on official duties for a lot of the night.
Special thanks go to the local businesses that very kindly
sponsored the races, making the night possible.
Thanks to:
P&H Marr Grocers, Tranent
The Bakers, Tranent
Short Self-Drive, Dalkeith
K. Paxton
Blacksmiths
Scottish Mauy Thai
Council (East Calder Camp)
Mario’s Kebab &
Pizza House, Musselburgh
John Lynch Flooring
No.1 Dance &
Martial Arts Studio, Irvine
Richard Harkin
Enterprises, Irvine
East Lothian
Council
Dunbar Community Council
Further, a short promotional video was used to publicise the
night on Facebook and YouTube and can be seen by clicking the link below:
http://youtu.be/JO3_Txx5si0
Good luck in Canada
boys!!!!!!!!!!
Written by: Christopher Devine - 31st July 2012
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