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Sensei's Message Happy Holidays !! This is the time of year when we look back at our accomplishments and look forward to the new challenges. We have had an excellent year! We hosted 4 outstanding tournaments. We sent athletes to more events nationally and internationally then last year. We continue to have great success on the competition floor. Our referee corps is growing and we are getting more referees national and international exposure. We expanded our elite training oppotunities. We held outstanding seminars. Our Booster Club sponsored the US team to the World Shotokan Karate Association World Championships in Poland and held another amazing Kick-A-Thon Against Cancer raising over $70,000. All things considered, I would say we had an outstanding year. This coming year is our 30th Anniversary. Sometimes it's hard to imagine that 30 years has gone by this fast. But when I think about our program I'm reminded that the strength of our club is really the organization itself. What makes us unique is the strength we have in all areas of our program. We have built strong partnerhips wth our park districts. We have an outstanding staff of instructor and assistants. Our junior leaders are developing the skills to become great instructors. Our office staff keeps everything running smoothly. Our Booster Club is like no other, they provide financial support for academics, athletics, hard workers and those in need. We run some of the best karate tournaments because of the professionalism and dedication that our Boosters provide. And most importantly our students and their families who are dedicated to training in the art of Shotokan Karate. For 30 years we have stayed true to our roots and trained mind, spirit and body as represented by our club patch. So as we move into this 30th year l encourage you to get involved, participate in all the club has to offer and I'm sure you will find it rewarding. It is my hope that each of you enjoys great health and prosperity in the new year. Best Wishes, Sensei DiPasquale |
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Kick-A-Thon Against Cancer raises over $70,000
Illinois Shotokan Booster Clubs hosted Kick-A-Thons at 3 locations on November 4. With over 500 participants we raised over $70,000. The monies will be used to support various charities as well as our Families in Need program and the Jennifer Malloy Scholarship Fund. |
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Team USA competes at the World Championships in Poland
American Shotokan Karate Asociation fielded a team at this years World Shotokan Karate Association Championship in Bydgoszcz, Poland on September 22 and 23. Several ISKC instructors and students were members of the team: Alysa Berenson, Sean Budzban, Brad Carrera, Ashley DiPasquale, Jaclyn DiPasquale, Will Gatch, Kaz Gunning, Brian Mertel, Carlos Sanchez, Meghan Tellone, Dale Weber and Jenna Weber The team was coached by John DiPasquale and Jim Buchen. Dr Kathy Bailey and Glenn Schirmer were part of the referee corps. In Junior competition, Jenna Weber earned a second place medal in Ladies Individual Kumite and Ashley DiPasquale placed third. Our Junior Ladies Kumite Team took third place, team members included Ashley DiPasquale, Jenna Weber, Jaclyn DiPasquale and Alysa Berenson. In Senior competition, Cheryl Murphy took second place in Ladies Individual Kumite. Brian Mertel and Adam Older placed in the top 8 for Mens Individual Kumite. Our Senior Laidies Kumite Team took third place, team members included Cheryl Murphy, Ashley DiPasquale, and Meghan Tellone. Our Senior Mens Kumite Team took second place, team members included Brian Mertel, Adam Older, Javier Strohmeier, Sean Budzban, Brad Carrera and Dale Weber The 2009 WSKA World Championship will be held in Mexico. |
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