Sponsored Walk

The days news channels were announcing 'the worst storms of the year' across most of the UK with gale force winds in Hartlepool too. This didn't stop our club from completing an 8 mile sponsored walk along Hartlepool's North Sea coastline!

Starting position - Hartlepool Divers Club

The annual sponsored event raises funds for the annual club-only competition which will be held on Sunday 6th December. The worst of the weather actually stayed away whilst we were walking and everyone had a great time, we even had some of our newbies turn up to do the walk too!

It was also great to see so many of our Seniors joining us for the walk too. Above shows Andrew (left) and Keith (right) with their bribes of coffee for Sensei Lynne!

We started the walk at Hartlepool Divers Club on Hartlepool Marina and walked over the loch gates and along the promenade and beach to the Seaton Carew clock tower. We paused for a few minutes whilst the juniors practised their kata (no really!) and the seniors grabbed a coffee from one of the local shops. Then we headed back the way we came for hot dogs, snacks and drinks at the Divers club.

Thanks to everyone who turned up in less than perfect weather for the walk, and also thanks to everyone who's sponsored the club too. Please remember to get the sponsors in asap!

All the pictures are now available on the website gallery...

Carl

This is an update of the preparations for the 6th Hartlepool Wadokai Cup, I can guarantee it's going to be bigger and better than ever!

Progress:

• We've ordered the Medals and Trophies from JC Trophies, to the tune of £2178.93.
• We've invited the Hartlepool MP, Mr Iain Wright to the competition view the invite letter here
• Mr Iain Wright, the MP for Hartlepool has kindly accepted our invite to attend our competition and award the medals.
• We have invited Sensei Mick Ryde & Sensei Sue Ryde from Ripley Aiwakai Karate Club to help with the competition.
• Sensei Mick Ryde has agreed to be the Chief Referee for the competition.
• Sensei Nicole Wardell from Kobukan Darlington Karate Club has also agreed to help officiate at the competition.
• Entry forms are now available and can be downloaded HERE
• We've purchased another Electronic scoreboard so that we can run TWO Kumite areas.