News from the Sunshine Coast

Shawn Sutton

2014 National Championship Accommodation Suggestions

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Accommodation in and around Nambour

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Nambour Heights Motel is a 10-minute drive from Nambour Train Station and 450 metres from Selangor Private Hospital. There is 1 person looking at this motel. More

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The refurbished Nambour Lodge Motel offers an outdoor pool and free secure parking. It is within a 20-minute drive of Sunshine Coast Airport, the Eumundi Markets and Maroochydore. There is 1 person looking at this motel. More

Woombye ( 3.3 km from Nambour ) • Show map

Sunshine Valley Cottages offer self-contained accommodation with a private balcony, BBQ facilities and garden views. 1 person is looking at this bed and breakfast. More

Red Bridge Motor Inn

Woombye ( 3.3 km from Nambour ) • Show map

Red Bridge Motor Inn offers a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and room with free internet access. It is a 5-minute drive from central Nambour, Nambour Civic Centre and Big Pineapple. There is 1 person looking at this motel. More

Sunshine Coast Motor Lodge  

Woombye ( 4.2 km from Nambour ) • Show map

Sunshine Coast Motor Lodge offers spacious rooms with en suite bathroom, air conditioning and covered parking at your door. Guests can relax in the landscaped tropical garden or the outdoor pool.

Amytis Gardens Retreat & Spa

Kiels Mountain ( 6.5 km from Nambour ) • Show map

Located on 16 acres of countryside, Amytis Gardens Retreat boasts an ozone-treated swimming pool, a day spa and a sauna. There is 1 person looking at this aparthotel. More

Accommodation near Sunshine Coast Airport

Marcoola Motel  900 David Low Way, Marcoola(0.8 km from Sunshine Coast Maroochydore Airport)
Just 2.6 km from Sunshine Coast Airport, Marcoola Motel is one of the closest accommodations to the airport. Guests enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and barbecue facilities. More…

 
Marcoola Beach Resort  855 David Low Way, Marcoola(0.8 km from Sunshine Coast Maroochydore Airport)
Situated by the white sands of Marcoola Beach, this resort features a lagoon-style pool, full-size tennis court and an air-conditioned fitness room. More…
Accommodation San Marino by the Sea 917 David Low Way, Marcoola(0.9 km from Sunshine Coast Maroochydore Airport)
Featuring direct access to the beach, San Marino by the Sea offers spacious holiday apartments with full kitchen and laundry facilities. More…

 
Atlantis Marcoola  903 David Low Way, Marcoola(0.9 km from Sunshine Coast Maroochydore Airport)
Just 2 minutes’ walk from Marcoola Beach, this resort offers a heated lagoon-style pool, a hot tub and half-size tennis and basketball courts. More…
Ramada Marcoola Beach  923 David Low Way, Marcoola(0.9 km from Sunshine Coast Maroochydore Airport)
There is 1 person looking at this resort.Situated directly on the beach, Ramada Hotel Marcoola Beach offers modern accommodation and great leisure facilities. More…

 
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Shawn Sutton

Advanced Training Sessions

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What a great way to start the off New Year with an advanced training session conducted by Trent Hayden. For those of you that missed out I am sorry as we are already way ahead of you. Trent’s experience with competition sparring is up there with some of the best Australia has. He has travelled extensively throughout the world to bring this knowledge to you. The sacrifices that he has made along the way and commitment to training set him way above the rest. It is a pleasure to be a part of this and hope we can work towards some really top rate competitors. Sparring TrainingOur next session is schedule to be the Sunday prior to the Mark Trotter seminar, were we hope to be able to show him something to be proud of.
Please remember there are rules to be followed to be part of this advanced training, you must have commitment to attend all scheduled training sessions or risk missing out on a spot. Spots are capped at 14 only, preferences will be given to those who work hard and show greater commitment, therefore not wasting our time.
Trent PunchThe training is full steam ahead and if you haven’t been practicing from our last meeting you will find it hard to keep up. Trent brings a lot of enthusiasm and positive support to all, guiding each individual to obtain the goals. The techniques that he uses are not only physical but also mental to prepare the body to withstand the forces that it will encounter.
To secure a spot you must confirm your intention to be a part of the 14, as we will not be making room just because you turn up. Send your request to attend to john@itftaekwondogoldcoast.com.au to confirm your spot now.

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Shawn Sutton

Sunshine Coast Master Class and Grading Report

Sunshine coast master class and grading report from Gerard Kelly After an informative trip from the Brisbane airport and an informal meeting with another master, Master Daher and I arrived at the Nambour pcyc to commence the master class and grading. Tonight’s class was going to be aimed at sparring!!! Straight into it we got and the drills were as usual fantastic, keeping the participants light on their feet and their brains working hard.

Avoidance was the key for the first drill and everything went on from there. Stepping and countering were also covered in detail. As we have had an influx of new students there were quite a few heads reeling with the speed and efficiency of Master Daher’s teachings but they handled it quite well. Master Daher emphasised the importance of focus and used my favourite game of make the other person smile!!! After a few laughing fits most of the students got it and soon everyone was focused on the job at hand. I never tire of watching Master Daher teach and I always come away with some new drills to hammer into my students!

All too soon, however it was time for the grading. It’s funny, this was one of the first gradings where I was not very nervous for my students, and the reason why is that I took Master Daher’s lessons on board about stances and ran with it. We have been working very hard drumming the importance of stances into the students and the results spoke for themselves!

Master Daher was very pleased saying it was an 85% on the last grading so keep it up! Very proud instructor! All in all it was a very productive grading and time with my master and I can’t wait for the next valuable time I get to spend with him!

Thankyou sir for your tireless dedication to our club!

Taekwon

Gerard Kelly, IV Dan
Il Shim Sunshine Coast
Il Shim Umpiring Manager
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Shawn Sutton

Have you got the IL Shim spirit?

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Have you got the IL Shim spirit? Sunshine Coast sure does!
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Not content with standard advertising I wanted a way to get our name right out there and as we have done this sort of thing with our subway busines I knew that it was very effective in creating top of mind awareness amongst prospective clients, and it just looks good too!!! 
Complete with embroidered car seat covers the il shim mobile really stands out and keeps heads turning! coming to a tournament or seminar near you!!!!
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Taekwon,
Gerard Kelly IV dan IL Shim Sunshine Coast
IL Shim Umpiring Manager
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Shawn Sutton

Old Hands – Sunshine Coast

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 Mr Van Beelen and Mr Kelly featured in the Maroochy Journal 18th Feb 2011!! The old guys still have it!!!!!

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Source: MAROOCHY JOURNAL, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2011

 

 

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Shawn Sutton

Flexible Students!!!

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Luke and Amba have been training at our club for about 3 and 2 years respectively. Although young and rubbery already they have shown great commitment in getting their flexibility to improve.
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Luke and amba train nearly every night on their stretching and it shows! Luke is very keen and wants to grade for his black belt and has been doing extra training at home to ensure he gets there! Amba although still very young shows that with continued training she will be an excellent sparer as she has that killer instinct!
Taekwon
Gerard Kelly
IV Dan IL Shim Sunshine Coast
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