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Northern Championship Results

BCCMA Northern Championships - Nuneaton, Coventry

November 20th 2005

Nam Yang Medal Tally   26

Gold                12

Silver                8

Bronze              6

Fighting   Sanda/Qingda:

Andrew Allsopp    Gold Paul Clawson          Silver   Teresa Tomassi       Bronze

Troy Kenchington  Gold Oliver Howes          Silver   Amy Beale              Bronze

Ethan Simmonds    Gold Francesca Hughes   Silver   Richard Pickering    Bronze

John Garrod          Gold Anika Gower           Silver

Jack Tomassi         Gold

Kung-Fu Routines:

Freehand

Ethan Simmonds    Gold Troy Kenchington   Silver Stephen Keen Bronze

Teresa Tomassi     Gold Amy Beale              Silver

David Fidget          Gold

Long Weapon

Troy Kenchington   Gold Ethan Simmonds   Silver Stephen Keen Bronze

David Fidget           Gold

Short Weapon

Ethan Simmonds Gold

Double Weapon

Troy Kenchington Gold Ethan Simmonds   Silver Stephen Keen Bronze

Overview

The Northern Championships held at Nuneaton, Coventry was a good event this year for Nam Yang. Taking a total of 26 medals from the event; 12 of which being Gold.

Whilst it was a long drive to get to the venue, we did lay on a mini bus for those without transport of their own; "the camaraderie was excellent".

On arrival at the venue everyone was in eager anticipation as we checked in and registered ourselves for our respective events.

It was very encouraging to see the support from our younger members' families in attendance; very much appreciated and a very big thank you.

"In addition a special thank you to Warren Mead School Banstead, Therfield School Leatherhead & Glyn technology school Ewell, for their support and assistance to our members who attend the above mentioned educational establishments".

After weighing in everyone got down to warming up and practicing their competition routines. Then suddenly after what seemed and age, the event opened with the adult female Qingda & the veterans Qingda.

The events continued throughout the course of the day without too much delay and still the atmosphere remained positive among our members - the support was un-equalled.

It was also nice to see friends from other clubs across the country doing well in their events and encouraging to see our members making new friends both within the club & to create rapport with competitors from rival clubs.

The traditional category was quite well supported given that it was only the events second time in operation and the judging panel worked very well together. This event definitely showed the promise of things to come by way of traditional Kung-Fu competition entries within the UK.

All in all a very successful day out. If you weren't there you missed out on a good day. Check your diary and make sure you make the next competition.

Andrew Allsopp

Instructor/Manager - Tattenham Martial arts centre.