History Made

Wakefield Tomiki Aikido Club members made history at the recent Junior National Championship competition held at the English Institute of Sport in Sheffield when they won the Team Champions trophy for the first time in 30 years.

All competitors won through to the final stages of their respective age group events (under 8's, 10's, 12's, 14's and 16's).

The team were successful in achieving first place in the under 12's and under 16's age groups.

Best individual trophys were achieved in the under 8's and under 10's age groups.

Head coach, Adrian Tipling, praised their commitment, enthusiasm and sportsmanship displayed throughout the day and thanked the coaching and instruction staff for their dedication and hard work in preparation for the competition.

The club is based at Lightwaves Leisure Centre in Wakefield. Further details can be obtained from either reception (tel no. 01924 302315) or Catherine Moran, Secretary (tel no. 01977 599128).

Summary of Results

Age Group	Result
Under 8's	Bronze Medal	Randori-no-Kata
	Best Individual Trophy
Under 10's	Gold Medal	Randori-no-Kata
	Gold Medal	Tanto Kakarigeiko
	Gold Medal	Ninindori
	Best Individual Trophy
Under 12's	Gold Medal	Randori-no-Kata
	Gold Medal	Tanto Kakarigeiko
	Gold Medal	Ninindori
	Team Trophy
Under 14's	Silver Medal	Ninindori
	Bronze Medal	Randori-no-Kata
Under 16's	Gold Medal	Randori-no-Kata
	Gold Medal	Tanto Kakarigeiko
	Gold Medal	Ninindori
	Silver Medal	Open Kata
	Team Trophy
Overall	Team Champions Trophy