Message to All Canadian Team Members
To all National Team members:
I would like to congratulate the Canadian Mens A & B,and the Womens A
& B teams on their competitions at Soke Cup. In your individual events
you were separated, but in the teams you united in a group sharing event
which you all did so inspiringly.
MENS A Team - SILVER MEDAL
- Dave Hodge-BC
- Stephane Dubuc-Que.
- Roch Laflamme-Que.
- Gary Sabean- NS.
- Mitchell German-NS.
- Glen Kirk-BC.
- Ron DiCarlantonio,-Ont.
They
had very hard calls, but showed great team spirit, discipline, and
supported each other really well. The excitement was felt throughout
the whole tournament.
MENS B TEAM - BRONZE MEDAL
- Randy Rix-PEI.
- Marc Waterfield-NS
- Ed Docherty-Ont.
- Steve Cryans-Que.
- Marc Gautier-Que.
- Jason Loken-BC.
- Chris Taneda-BC.,
They also joined together and fought very well
showing true spirit from a team. Chris Taneda showed great dedication, as
he was hurting, but never let the team down.
CONGRATULATIONS to you Chris
on Male Soke Cup Champion as well.
WOMENS A TEAM - GOLD MEDAL
- Balraj Shergill-BC.
- Btissama Essadiqi-Que.
- Alana Welch-Ont.
- San Fung- NS.
They took the GOLD MEDAL. You women made Canada proud and fought as World
Champions should.
CONGRATULATIONS to San Fung for Female Soke Cup
Champion. I'm so proud of you words can't express.
WOMENS B TEAM - SILVER MEDAL
- Karine Lalande-Que.
- Sonia St-loise-Que.
- Gita Harris-BC.
They took SILVER MEDAL. Thanks to you for coming together so
quickly with only a minutes notice, to show the real spirit of Karate-Do.
You all looked so stunning in your uniforms, they made Canada
stand out in the crowd. I hear Glen Kirk was pleased it fit.
Last of all, Head Coach Paul Oliver, did a great job putting the
Teams together and Coaching with his great determination and leadership to
take you all the way. I would also like to thank Paul for giving me this
great opportunity to help out and meet you all.(THE GREATEST CANADIAN
ATHLETES IN THE WORLD)
Respectfully,
Wendy Oliver, Asst. Can. Coach