The Sunshine Coast Cup has come and gone for 2012 and saw the introduction of the Round Robin System into the sparring event, which seemed to be a success. We ran the sparring this way for the first time, after getting some valuable feedback from Mr Ken Hayden, with his experience travelling to other countries where they run their events this way. The reason for taking on this type of system gives all competitors equal chance of the first place trophy. Each competitor competes against each other, scoring 2 points for the win and 1 for a draw. The Jury records flags for and against and also notes down the warnings in the event of multiple wins in a single division. If by chance there are multiple competitors on the same score, a playoff for either 1st and 2nd or 2nd and 3rd is held to confirm the placing’s. The other advantage is that competitors travelling from other countries or interstate will be assured of more than 1 fight, even though they lose their 1st fight. Each division has only 6 competitors giving a minimum of 5 fights each in a full division. The senior Dan’s did 1 x 2min round, the colour belts 1 ½ min and the juniors 1min round.
The medal presentation saw the introduction of the David Cassidy award for the most spirited competitor which went to Jessie Lumsden.This award means a great deal to IL Shim members and in particular the Sunshine Coast Club. David Cassidy was a highly devoted and well respected member of IL Shim. With his passing, this award is a way of remembering him and carrying on his good spirit and awarding it to the one that shows they are worthy of this great award, congratulations Jessie.
A great day was had by all and as we now prepare for the next IL Shim tournament in Aberdeen, I would like to thank everyone for their support in making these events safe and fun for all ages.
See you all at our next event.
Kind regards
John Abdallah
Manager ITF Australia
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