8th Wado-UK Presentation Evening 2015

The 11th December was the 8th occasion we attended the Hull University for our annual presentation evening. Once again we allmade our way into the Asylum venue where we seem to have made the venue or new home for this event.

There were approximately 230 people in attendance on the night, all there to help celebrate the achievements of our membership. Achievements which were recognised by way of our usual club awards for Best Newcomer, Service, Achievement, Kata and Kumite, along with the Association awards for the Emily Pierce memorial Shield, Service and High Level Achievement.

Last year's magicaian element did not reappear for this year. The cost was simply too restrictive. However we did have another little addition, Play Your Cards Right! Some of our younger members helped get everyone in the mood with a little light hearted fun. Winners received action figures if they were boys, and smelly bubble bath for the girls.

Our association award winners can be seen below being presented their awards by the President of Wado UK Mr. John Moreton 8th Dan and Paul Braid from the Shinken Dojo.

The first association award is the Emily Pierce Memorial Shield. For 2015 the winner was William Miles

William is pictured below with Paul Braid

The next association award was the Association Service Award.

This award is designed to reward someone who has been instrumental in the development of Wado UK through their help and assistance at such things as events. Ian Hartery was this year's winner, following his assistance at competitions, but also for securing us a secure site for our lock up container.

Ian is seen below being presented with his award by the President of Wado UK,
Mr. John Moreton 8th Dan

The next award of the evening was the Association High Level Achievement Award.

This award has been designed to reward the recipient for their achievements throughout the year. The winner for 2015 was Thomas Balaam-Reed, following his two gold medals at the Federation of European Wado Kai Championships in Budapest Humgary in November.

Thomas is seen below being presented with his award by the President of Wado UK,
Mr. John Moreton

Our club award winners can be seen below at the podium area, having just been presented their awards by their club instuctors.

The first club award is the Best Newcomer award. It can be awarded for for anything from enthusiasm, dedication or even reliable attendance.
The winners for 2015 were;

From the Zanshin Dojo McCartney Acton
From the Chikara Dojo Zach Blake-Barnard
From the Shin-Ken Dojo Thomas Dannatt
From the East Hull Woodford Dojo Connor Brown

The second club award is the Achievement award. It can be awarded for for anything from success to outstanding enthusiasm, dedication to determination.
The winners for 2015 were;

From the Chikara Dojo Paul Foster
From the East Hull Woodford Dojo Charan Dhesi
From the Zanshin Dojo Samuel Gray
From the Shin-Ken Dojo Stan Cook

The third club award is the service award. It is awarded for help with running the club or assistance in the development of any aspect of the club.
The winners for 2015 were;

From the Chikara Dojo John Rolland
From the Shin-Ken Dojo Ben Harrison & Jordan Taylor
From the Zanshin Dojo Steve Bell
From the East Hull Woodford Dojo Michael Drabik & Joanna Piotrowska

The fourth club award is the Kata award. It is awarded for success, enthusiasm or ability in relation to Kata practice.
The winners for 2015 were;

From the Shin-Ken Dojo Katie-Leigh Taylor
From the Chikara Dojo Logan Foster
From the East Hull Woodford Dojo Michael Drabik
From the Zanshin Dojo Amrit Dhesi

The fifth and final club award is the Kumite award. It is awarded for success, enthusiasm or ability in relation to Kumite practice.
The winners for 2015 were;

From the Shin-Ken Dojo Lewis Lynn
From the Zanshin Dojo Ellis Miller
From the East Hull Woodford Dojo Oliver Dearing
From the Chikara Dojo Freddie Saunders