17 Schools, Over 170 competitors and a burning desire to be
the new 2015 STOMP Champion!!!
After a prompt set up and umpire delegation the event was
ready to get under-way. Up first were the Generation-X competitors who were looking
excited and ready to compete. With spectators watching on from the stands, the
students began getting called to their rings………The event was on.
Performing their patterns with clear focus, precision and
determination, it was a true pleasure to watch the children performing beyond
their years. One by one it was encouraging to see each competitor excited to
step up and showcase all their hard work and dedication, taking each decision
with courtesy and humility. Once patterns were finished it was time for
sparring!!!! Nervous yet fuelled by adrenaline, the young competitors battled
it out in the centre of the ring, each giving 100% in every bout.
After a short lunch break it was time for our cadets and
juniors to step up and represent their clubs (which they all did in spectacular
fashion). As patterns were being
performed it was fantastic to watch the progression from our novice white belts
to our experienced junior black belts, performing patterns worthy of the world
stage.
As the final medals presentations for patterns were announced
it was time to pad up and prepare both physically and mentally for sparring. With
current European and World champions in attendance, the atmosphere surrounding
the arena was electric as region 1 warriors battled it out for the top spot on
the podium. This was also a great opportunity for our up and coming competitors
to test themselves against top level competition and an opportunity to provide
our junior students with a target to aspire to.
We would like to thank all the instructors and clubs that
helped to support the event and umpire team that worked tirelessly throughout
the day. We would also like to personally thank all the generation-X, cadet and
junior students that supported the day, making the event the success it was.
With each STOMP competition we are still humbled by the
maturity and ability of our young students and look forward to seeing them all
compete at our next STOMP event scheduled for the 20th June at
Brunel University. Let’s all return to our clubs, train hard and prepare
ourselves for the next exciting region 1 competition!!
Written by: Region 1 - 25th March 2015
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