The tournament is over. Congratulations to all the ITFNZ members that did us proud!

A huge thanks to Mr Doug Hanna for providing such amazing updates under what we are sure were trying conditions. Read all his updates by clicking on his photo below.

Mr Doug Hanna's News & Photos of the Kiwis

General Photo updates (for ITF Website) (Thanks also to Mr Doug Hanna)

Updates on the Europe website

DAY 4

NEWS JUST IN:

		BEST OVER-ALL AWARDS Sonya Robinson BEST OVER-ALL FEMALE 35 - 45 Don Leong BEST OVER-ALL MALE 46 and over
Don Leong	Sonya Robinson

Courtney Meleisea - Bronze in Sparring
Claire Kendal - Bronze in Sparring

DAY 3

Luke Thompson and Mark Trotter	Hanna Kendall	Don Leong

DAY 2

LATEST NEWS: DAY 2 GOLD FOR NEW ZEALAND

Melissa Timperley	Sonya Robinson	Jeremy Hanna	Carolina Dillen	Don Leong

DAY 1

		Today’s Gold Medals: Helen Caley Patterns -Gold Don Leong Patterns -Gold	Today’s other medals: Hanna Kendall Special Technique - Silver Hanna Kendall Patterns - Bronze Mera Horton Patterns - Bronze Phillipa Henry Patterns - Bronze
Helen Caley	Don Leong

[10 pm] BREAKING NEWS - Melissa Timperley and Sonya Robinson win GOLD in their patterns divisions.

[17.10.08] From Mr Pellow

Everyone has done well - putting in, in some cases the best performances I have seen them do.

Micheal Davis places 12 or so out of 99 - the guy that beat him went on to win. Philipa got third - should have been 2nd, but like Micheal was beaten by the draw. Hayden from Papatoetoe got 4th out of 78 and Don Leong won his patterns as did Helen. Paige got all the way to the round before the semis just like she did in Canada.

Everyone made their weight including Toni. Mera Houghton got 3rd. Hanna Kendal pulled one out of the bag in Special. Mel, Courtney and all the guns tomorrow - it will be a big day for us I am sure.

Venue is a good size for 300 people but is crazy with 1500 plus cant move - barriers up all round the rings no gates so you have to climb over them to compete. Waited 4 hours to weigh in - one set of scales but did buy another set later in the morning.

A great day - they know we are here. More of the same tomorrow I hope.

PRE-TOURNAMENT UPDATES

Update from the Manager - 16 June 2008:

UPDATE - APRIL 2008

Next training Saturday 26th April 2-4 pm for all those going to Italy.

Venue: Paul M Papakura. $1 donation to cover hall cost.

Mr Steve Pellow
Coach

UPDATE - MARCH 2008

Thank you to all those who attended the training and meeting held on 8th March 2008.

The meeting covered the following points:

• The World Cup is open to anyone, blue belt and above, however it should be noted that it is an international competition and you should be well prepared for it.
• Rules for the World Cup are available on the ITF Website here. Please read them. Also read Information bullettin.
• We would like to travel together as a team to Italy. We have received several quotes, all around $2600. We will look over the quotes and try and choose the best one in terms of price / stop overs / internal travel and so on. After the tournament, you are free to holiday and make your own way back to New Zealand.
• If you wish to make your own travel arrangements that's fine, but we would like to enter all competitors as one team from ITFNZ and have the oranisers arrange our accommodation.
• Auckland based Training sessions are being organised by Mr Pellow and dates for these will be announced on the page soon.
• We are lookingin ideas for a team jacket / shirt. Any ideas please let us know.

We now need to start getting a list of names together of those intending travelling to Italy. Please fill out the REGISTRATION FORM now and watch this page as we publish the list of names.

Thank you.

Mrs Chris Henry | Mr Steve Pellow

UPDATE - FEBRUARY 2008

A meeting is called by all those ITFNZ members intending participating in the ITF World Cup.

Saturday 8th March 2008
3.00 - 5.00 pm
Paul M Papakura

There will be a short training session first, followed by a meeting. Family members welcome of course. THose out of Auckland or if you can not make this meeting, please let Mrs Henry know so you can be forwarded all the information in the future. Please spread the work.. and don't forget your dobok.

UPDATE - JANUARY 2008

We are please to announce that Mrs Chris Henry has accepted the position of Manager for the Kiwis competing at the World Cup. Mrs Henry will be co-ordinating travel, accommodation and entries for those that require it. Please contact Mrs Henry if you are intending competing at the World Cup: dccbsp@xtra. Ph Ph: 09 298 7231 or mob: 027 221 0570.

It is not compolsory to travel all together as a team, as some clubs may wish to do their own thing. However, please keep in touch with Mrs Henry so she knows what your arrangements are and who is going.

Here is the latest information from the organisers:

Information bullettin | Invitation | Event Schedule

UPDATE - NOVEMBER 2007

There is a lot of interest in the 2008 World Cup. We have a number of updates about the tournament but as yet these are un-confirmed. Please check back here over the next few weeks for more details.

Please also note that according to the rules published on the ITF website, the tournament is open to 12 year olds and older, blue belt and above. Any members under the age of 18 would have to be accompanied by their parent or caregiver.

Anyone intending attending the 2008 World Cup must at least compete in the Oceanias to qualify. You can enter for the Oceans now here.

Proposed changes to rules for 2008 World Cup:

• Special Techniques will be added to the competition including a new event - flying high side kick
• to reduce the competition floors to 8x8 meters
• to change the optional pattern to designated pattern in the eliminations

Members from ITFNZ are attending the 3rd ITF World Cup. Competitors must be blue belt and above and can compete in patterns, sparring and pre-arranged free sparring. Note that the team is not a "New Zealand Team", as anyone can enter, regardless of experience or ability. Those competing will represent ITFNZ. The tournament is an event where many "clubs" or "organisations" enter, often many from each Country. The tournament is a great experience for those who are serious about competition.

COACH APPOINTED

Mr Steve Pellow has been appointed Coach of the ITFNZ team to travel to Italy for the ITF World Cup 2008.

There will be no compulsory training sessions leading up to the World Cup, however Mr Pellow will no doubt have extra sessions closer to the time for those that want to take part. The coaching role is more to support those competing at the actual competititon, seconding and offering coaching advice. Other Instructors are free to also coach their own members before and during competition.

Grant from Minister of Sport & Recreation

Those attending are already off to a good start, receiving $2000 from Mr Trevor Mallard. Download Letter.

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