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- Womens team Kata Appeal Lodged and upheld
Author:Shihan
25/05/2010
KBI WORLD TITLES 2010—WOMENS TEAM KATA APPEAL
An appeal was lodged by Daniel Spice acting as the Australian Team Manager on behalf of
the Australian team in the senior women's team kata at 2.05pm on the 25th of May, 2010.
The appeal challenged the official result of the Women's team kata event held on the 9th of
May, 2010.
Grounds of appeal:
1. Due to the late entry of the India team the coaches from Australia & Wales were given
insufficient time to advise their athletes that 2 Kata may be required.
2. The event was listed as senior women's (16 years and above) and the team submitted
from India had a member that was below 16 years of age.
Following the lodgment of this appeal a meeting was convened with the Indian Chief instructor
who heard these grounds.
Results of meeting:
· It was confirmed the Indian team was submitted for entry 50 minutes prior to the event.
It was unclear when Australia and/or Wales were informed of the late entry.
· It was confirmed that the event was listed as a senior event (+16 years) both online and
on the paper format entry forms. It was also confirmed that only one member of the
Indian team was over 16 years of age.
Results of the appeal:
The team from India has been disqualified from the event. The amended official result of the
Senior Women's Team kata is:
1. Australia
2. Wales
3. India
New medals have been posted to the athletes involved.
As Chief Instructor on behalf of all involved I respectfully apologise for this error in what was
an otherwise wonderful event, sadly this upheld appeal will not replace the missed moment but
I trust that all who witnessed this event will agree that the correct results are now registered in
the records.
Wayne MacDonald SHIHAN
WORLD CHIEF INSTRUCTOR - New Venue for the Championships
Author:Shihan
We have been fortunate to secure the Good Shepherd Lutheran College HPE Centre as the venue for the titles.
The benefit is a brand new, larger auditorium in Noosaville, only 5 minutes for the Honbu Dojo.
This is a wonderful venue with the latest facilities available.
- KBI Worlds Kids from India in the Media
Author:Shihan
Here is a link to a news article on some of our excited athletes from Thane India preparing for the KBI Worlds 2010!
- Recommended Accomodation
Author:Shihan
The Islander Noosa Resort is located only 200 metres from the Dojo in central Noosaville.
While making enquiries please quote that you are attending the KBI World titles for a special rate of 7 nights for the price of 6.
Click here to visit the Islander Website or email info@islandernoosa.com.au
- About Noosa Heads
Author:Shihan
Located at the northern end of Queensland, Australia's Sunshine Coast, Noosa is renowned for its sundrenched beaches, powder white sand and a water temperature that invites year round swimming. And when combined with stylish, low-level architecture nestled against a lush, green hinterland, Noosa is the perfect setting for an unforgettable holiday experience.
The rare natural beauty of Noosa and its surrounds has been recognised by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) as an official Biosphere Reserve. The listing confirms Noosa’s commitment to protecting and treasuring the area’s outstanding environmental values.
Located on the protected shores of Laguna Bay, Hastings Street is a relaxed, pedestrian-friendly thoroughfare. Low-rise and leafy, it is a popular place with visitors who flock to the resort accommodation, cosmopolitan cafes, designer shops and alfresco dining along the length of this wide, paved street.
Visit Noosa National Park where you are almost guaranteed to spot a koala relaxing in a gum tree or locate a vantage point where you may very well spot whales between July and November.
Noosa’s Main Beach is one of the only north facing beaches on the east coast of Australia which makes it a great spot for families and those learning to surf, as the conditions are generally calm and inviting. The pristine Noosa River extends through a series of lakes up to the Noosa Everglades and is best experienced by canoe, kayak or river cruise.
Take in the stunning views from one of Noosa’s many mountain-top lookouts or discover native fish, vegetation and bird populations on the calm waters of Noosa’s lakes, parks and gardens.
Distance from Brisbane (State Capital): 160 kilometres.
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