Competitions
Shotokan Open 2012
SUNDAY 14TH OCTOBER
Congratulations to everyone who took part in the tournament today and helped make it an extremely enjoyable and special occasion. We would like to also extend our special thanks to Sensei Cummins and the officials, helpers, leisure centre staff and volunteers who contributed their time and energy to help make it a successful day. Finally we would like to thank all the competitors and spectators from all the clubs who came and helped create a great atmosphere throughout the day.
THANK YOU!
The final trophies table :-
1st Birmingham and Halesowen Shotokan Karate Clubs – 12 trophies
2nd Kiryoku – 6 trophies
3rd South Staffs Karate – 5 trophies
4th Lichfield, Preston, Solihull, Warwick, Zenshin – 2 trophies each
5th Lancashire and Tigers – 1 trophy each.
Kumite Events :-
| Category | Medal | Winner(s) |
| Senior Female Individuals | Gold | Lyndsey Smylie |
| Senior Male Individuals | Gold | Wayne Ricketts |
| Junior Individuals – Under 10 | Silver | Jake Ricketts |
| Team Event | Gold | Wayne Ricketts, Jason Elliman, Matt Russell |
Kata Events :-
| Category | Medal | Winner(s) |
| Junior Individual Beginner to 1st Kyu | Gold | Jake Phipps |
| Senior Individual Beginner to 1st Kyu | Gold | Melissa Smylie |
| Silver | Yvonne Skalban | |
| Bronze | Sophie Stoll | |
| Senior Black and Brown Individual | Gold | Matt Russell |
| Bronze | Christie Price | |
| Team Event | Gold | Christie Price, Holly Wells, Lyndsey Smylie |
| Special Award for Outstanding Spirit | Gold | Nathan Meir |
