An Official’s Journey through the 2009 Nationals

The Journey there

Arriving at Brisbane Airport on Wednesday September 30, on a flight that is paid for by the National Governing Body is always a good feeling. Knowing that one of the perks of being an official is the possibility that the flights and accommodation are paid for, is fantastic!

Funny that, because all the (3) people I sat next to on my flghts (one to Sydney and then to Brisbane) were all on business trips too. So really, none of us paid our own way.

There was a plan beforehand, to possibly hire a vehicle for our West Australian official’s use. There were quite a few of us this year. Raffaele DiRenzo, Richard Huynh, Aleisha Vincent and Roy Khoh from ATA-WA. Additionally, M. Rajendran and Jenny Crutchet from ODK in WA; and Harry Kim from SWTA.

Unfortunately, the decision was to just catch taxis and cabs everywhere instead. It was difficult because we all arrived in Brisbane at different times and days. Despite being only about 20 minutes away from the airport, the cab-fare was just over $50.

Luckily, the place we were accommodated at – Carindale Hotel – was actually part of a shopping complex, no surprise it was called Carindale Shopping Centre. So getting extra food and accessories was only about a 200m walk away. Too bad we didn’t get much time to do any shopping.

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Videos of ATA members performing at the 2009 Australian Taekwondo Nationals

I brought my video camera to tape our members at the 2009 Australian Taekwondo Nationals held at the Sleemans Sports Centre in Brisbane, Queensland. I was the primary videographer, of course, and because of this – not all members were recorded and not all footages were taken by me. Here is my favourite:

In order of performances, here is a list to all the youtube clips I’ve uploaded containing our ATA members:

Richard Huynh Individual Traditional Poomsae

Miranda Seng Individual Traditional Poomsae

Roy Khoh Individual Traditional Poomsae

Richard Huynh & Cesar Pairs Traditional Poomsae

Aleisha Vincent & Harry Kim Pairs Traditional Poomsae

Richard Huynh Indiividual Creative Poomsae (with music)

Cesar & Felicia Family Traditional Poomsae

Monika Wodzynska Individual Traditional Poomsae

Skip Sommerville Fight

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Peel region grading – at Mandurah 20th September 2009

Date: Sunday 20th September 2009

Time: 1 pm – 4 pm

Venue: Mandurah Senior High School Gymnasium

The end of school term nears again, and grading is confirmed to be held on the last Sunday before the school term finishes. It will be held at the Mandurah Senior High School Gym. This will be available to all the students south of the Swan River and the Peel region.

You will already have a sense of whether you are ready and prepared to go for the grading this time around. If you are unsure, please check with your instructor.

You can print a copy of the grading form here and submit with the appropriate fee to your instructor.

Here are some photos taken at the grading:

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WA State Team Training for 2009 Nationals

Thought I’d mention quickly that there is state team training for the 2009 Nationals in Brisbane.

Thought I’d get this up quickly because the first session started last week and the next session is coming up this weekend at Kwinana.

As a reminder, even if you are going to the Nationals or not, you can still train with the state team for experience. The cost is $5 per session.

Sunday 16^th August, at ATI gym, in Unit 7, 1924 Beach Road, Malaga; from 10 am to 11:30 am

Sunday 23^rd August, at Kwinana Rec centre, corner Gilmore and Chisham Avenue, Kwinana; from 10 am to 11:30 am

Sunday 13^th September, at ATI gym, in Unit 7, 1924 Beach Road, Malaga; from 10 am to 11:30 am

Sunday 27^th September, at Kwinana Rec centre, corner Gilmore and Chisham Avenue, Kwinana; from 10 am to 11:30 am

Team photo taken on last state squad training on 27th September 2009:

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Classes resume for 3rd term 2009

Taekwondo training will resume for the third term of 2009 this week.

I trust you all had an enjoyably wet holiday break this past 2 weeks and everybody stayed safe on the roads – and that you can safely return to training.

I’m not entirely sure about school holiday schedules. From what I’ve heard, today (Monday) is NOT a public holiday and is NOT part of your mid-term or mid-semester school holidays. I heard it was a pupil free day or "teacher’s planning day" or something similar.

So, training resumes today. For Rockingham at least. All other clubs should be resuming some time this week, if not today.

See you back at training – or at the State Championship.

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