Region 1 End of Year
STOMP 2017
With over
170 students competing across 12 clubs, the end of year Regional STOMP was set
to once again be another exciting day of friendly competition. With all funds
raised added to the regional sponsorship pot for Argentina 2018, it was
encouraging to see so many students attending and ensuring the day was a real success.
Kick-starting
the competition were our 4-7 year olds competing in the Generation-X divisions.
Originally designed to introduce students into the world of Taekwon-Do, our
regional Generation-X have far surpassed all expectations, entering the event
with the confidence and professionalism of our most experienced competitors. After watching an exciting display of pattern
work it was time to pad up and prepare for sparring. With busy divisions across
all grades, there was certainly no easy route to the top spot on the podium.
The morning
session ended with our junior 13+ categories. With black belts called to their
rings, this was a great opportunity for our Generation-X to see our champions
of tomorrow battle it out for the gold. Whether win, lose or draw each decision
was taken graciously, once again showing how great a role model our juniors are
becoming to the Generation-X students.
After a
short break it was the turn of our cadets to step up and compete. With three rings
running throughout the day, the spectators were treated to a nail-biting display
of competitive taekwon-Do, once again highlighting the vast amount of talent progressing
through the ranks of Region 1.
As always
each competitor performed to a high standard and it was a true pleasure to
watch. As we progressed from white belts through the grades it was encouraging
to see their competition experience shining through, shedding light on the
importance and positive impact these Regional STOMPS have on the development of
our competitors.
To add to
the excitement we also introduced a special technique activity to the day where
our cadets and generation-X were encouraged to turn their hand to a bit of
breaking. After the event each student
was given their broken board as a STOMP memento and symbol of their hard work,
courage and perseverance.
At this
point we would like to thank all the regional competitors that participated at
the end of year STOMP, our friends from Fishponds TKD, Poole TKD, Stoke Gifford
TKD and Welwyn TKD, all the umpires/admin that worked tirelessly throughout the day and
of course the parents and friends that cheered along from ringside.
We invite
and look forward to seeing you all at the next Region 1 STOMP Championships on
the 17th March 2018. Keep training hard!
Written by: UK ITF Admin - 4th December 2017
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