NLJA News Archive 2007-2008
Ian Ash
May 15, 2008 Ian Ash
We sadly regret to announce the passing of Ian Ash who died suddenly on Friday May 15th while running with a group of his friends. Ian was a former very active member of MUN Judo Club up to a few years ago. Ian could be seen at most tournament, including our last one of March 29th. Ian will be remembered in our circle as one with an enthusiasm and knowledge of the martial arts and was always willing to engage in conversation. Our condolences go out to his friends and family.
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ASH, Ian — Passed away suddenly on Friday, May 16th, 2008, Ian Ash, 53 years. Predeceased by his mother Louise Ash and stepmother Monica Ash (Flight). Leaving to mourn his wife Christine; his father V.L. Roy Ash; sister Glenys Taylor (Robert); nieces: Danielle Taylor and Ashley Macleod (Daniel); nephew Damian Taylor (Karen); mother and father-in-law Dorothy and Raymond Curtis; sisters-in-law Phyllis Regular (Kerby), Kay Norman (Harry), Nancy Norman (Bill), and Marsha Curtis; brothers-in-law: Terry Curtis (Kim), Tony Curtis (Kim), and John Curtis (Lynn); step-sisters: Judy Noseworthy (Ron) and Barbara Flight; special cousin Mary Lou Malone, as well as many other relatives and friends. Resting at Barrett’s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue on Sunday, May 18th and Monday, May 19th, 2008 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service to take place on Tuesday, May 20th, at 11 a.m. from St. Michael’s Anglican Church. Interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Kenmount Road. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Autism Society, NL Chapter. Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign the online memorial guestbook. “I will be part of the team today. I will do my best to do my share and cheer on my teammates as they do their part. Working together, we will accomplish great things.”
We sadly regret to announce the passing of Ian Ash who died suddenly on Friday May 15th while running with a group of his friends. Ian was a former very active member of MUN Judo Club up to a few years ago. Ian could be seen at most tournament, including our last one of March 29th. Ian will be remembered in our circle as one with an enthusiasm and knowledge of the martial arts and was always willing to engage in conversation. Our condolences go out to his friends and family.
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ASH, Ian — Passed away suddenly on Friday, May 16th, 2008, Ian Ash, 53 years. Predeceased by his mother Louise Ash and stepmother Monica Ash (Flight). Leaving to mourn his wife Christine; his father V.L. Roy Ash; sister Glenys Taylor (Robert); nieces: Danielle Taylor and Ashley Macleod (Daniel); nephew Damian Taylor (Karen); mother and father-in-law Dorothy and Raymond Curtis; sisters-in-law Phyllis Regular (Kerby), Kay Norman (Harry), Nancy Norman (Bill), and Marsha Curtis; brothers-in-law: Terry Curtis (Kim), Tony Curtis (Kim), and John Curtis (Lynn); step-sisters: Judy Noseworthy (Ron) and Barbara Flight; special cousin Mary Lou Malone, as well as many other relatives and friends. Resting at Barrett’s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue on Sunday, May 18th and Monday, May 19th, 2008 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service to take place on Tuesday, May 20th, at 11 a.m. from St. Michael’s Anglican Church. Interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Kenmount Road. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Autism Society, NL Chapter. Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign the online memorial guestbook. “I will be part of the team today. I will do my best to do my share and cheer on my teammates as they do their part. Working together, we will accomplish great things.”
April 12, 2008 - Whey to go Rebekah!
Rebekah Whey made her father proud in more ways than one at the Kiyokan Invitational judo tournament in St. John, NB, April 12.
Rebekah - whose father, Terry Whey, is also her coach - competed in two categories: -39 kgs and -42 kgs, and won the gold medal in both. Her ability and spirit didn't go unnoticed by the judges, who also named her Female Judoka of the Day.
Rebekah was one of approximately 100 Atlantic Canadian judoka between the ages of seven and 12 who participated in the tournament.
Rebekah Whey made her father proud in more ways than one at the Kiyokan Invitational judo tournament in St. John, NB, April 12.
Rebekah - whose father, Terry Whey, is also her coach - competed in two categories: -39 kgs and -42 kgs, and won the gold medal in both. Her ability and spirit didn't go unnoticed by the judges, who also named her Female Judoka of the Day.
Rebekah was one of approximately 100 Atlantic Canadian judoka between the ages of seven and 12 who participated in the tournament.
Rebekah Whey - Goose Bay Judo Club - receives her "Female Judoka of the Day" award from John Parent, tournament organizer and Sensei of the host Kiyokan Judo Club
2 Gold / 2 Silver at the Atlantic Championships
Four members from Memorial University Judo Club represented Newfoundland and Labrador at the Atlantic Judo Championships in Charlottetown, PEI on March 22nd. The result was 2 Gold medals and 2 Silver medals. The event was held at the Delta Prince Edward in Charlottetown and was attended by approximately 170 competitors from the four provinces and St. Pierre.
The group was coached by Marco Chiaramonte who also competed.
Brittany Stevenson (brown belt) had 5 matches total in two divisions. She won 4 and lost 1, which brought her Gold in Junior -70kg division and Silver in the Senior -70kg division.
Morgan Blakley (brown belt) won 3 matches and lost 1 for the silver in the -73kg Senior division. One of his wins was against a Sandan (3rd degree black belt)
Marco Chiaramonte won all 3 of his matches in round-robin competition for the gold in the -90kg division.
Seamus O'Brien (green belt) had a very tough draw in his first inter-provincial competition. Both of his matches were against black belts in the competitive -81kg division. He lost both of them but fought well.
Four members from Memorial University Judo Club represented Newfoundland and Labrador at the Atlantic Judo Championships in Charlottetown, PEI on March 22nd. The result was 2 Gold medals and 2 Silver medals. The event was held at the Delta Prince Edward in Charlottetown and was attended by approximately 170 competitors from the four provinces and St. Pierre.
The group was coached by Marco Chiaramonte who also competed.
Brittany Stevenson (brown belt) had 5 matches total in two divisions. She won 4 and lost 1, which brought her Gold in Junior -70kg division and Silver in the Senior -70kg division.
Morgan Blakley (brown belt) won 3 matches and lost 1 for the silver in the -73kg Senior division. One of his wins was against a Sandan (3rd degree black belt)
Marco Chiaramonte won all 3 of his matches in round-robin competition for the gold in the -90kg division.
Seamus O'Brien (green belt) had a very tough draw in his first inter-provincial competition. Both of his matches were against black belts in the competitive -81kg division. He lost both of them but fought well.
Morgan blakely spins out of a throwing attempt by Sean McMannis from New Brunswick at the Atlantic Judo championiships
NLJA News November 18, 2007
Brittany Stevenson of MUN Judo Club captured a bronze medal at the prestigious Hatashita International Judo Tournament held in The Hershey Centre in Mississauga, Ontario on November 17-18. This is the first medal for our province at such a high level tournament in quite some time. There were more than 800 competitors fighting over the two day period. Britanny won her medal in the -70kg Junior female division but she also fought in the -70kg Senior division. Congratulations Brittany!
Brittany Stevenson of MUN Judo Club captured a bronze medal at the prestigious Hatashita International Judo Tournament held in The Hershey Centre in Mississauga, Ontario on November 17-18. This is the first medal for our province at such a high level tournament in quite some time. There were more than 800 competitors fighting over the two day period. Britanny won her medal in the -70kg Junior female division but she also fought in the -70kg Senior division. Congratulations Brittany!
Presenting Brittany with her medal was Nicholas Gill, Olympic Silver and Bronze medalist and Judo Canada Head Coach. Also on hand for the presentation was Brittany's coach at the tournament, Sensei Maurice Sheppard
NLJA News November 11, 2007
There was a very successful Judo Weekend held in St. John's on the weekend of November 11-12. Included was a black belt grading as well as instruction by a variety of coaches and demonstrators. The two-day event was well attended by most of the clubs across the province. The components of the instruction were as follows:
In addition Maurice Sheppard was presented with his Yondan (4th degree black belt) certificate by Bob Simms at the conclusion of the event. Maurice had a successful evaluation in Sydney, Nova Scotia on July 22nd of this year. Congratulations Maurice!
From Bob Simms, Chair of the Provincial Grading Board:
This may have been an historic grading with ten successful candidates. It was indeed a great event not only for those graded but also for all participants to enhance their kata and technical skills I believe it also contributed significantly to building camaraderie for the Association Hopefully some of the new shodans will continue and help in the building of judo throughout the province.
Additional pictures can be found online at the following link: http://www.flickr.com/gp/10709482@N08/29A42f
There was a very successful Judo Weekend held in St. John's on the weekend of November 11-12. Included was a black belt grading as well as instruction by a variety of coaches and demonstrators. The two-day event was well attended by most of the clubs across the province. The components of the instruction were as follows:
- Video Instruction on Nage No Kata and Katame No Kata
- Nage No Kata Clinic
- Katame No Kata Clinic
- Video Instruction covering the Gokyo
- On the mat instruction of the Gokyo
- Sandan: Blair Bradbury, Marco Chiaramonte and Bob Simms
- Nidan: George Beckett and Noel Murphy
- Shodan: Bob Bugden, Princie Corbin, Ed Quinn, Patrick Walsh and Chris Wass
In addition Maurice Sheppard was presented with his Yondan (4th degree black belt) certificate by Bob Simms at the conclusion of the event. Maurice had a successful evaluation in Sydney, Nova Scotia on July 22nd of this year. Congratulations Maurice!
From Bob Simms, Chair of the Provincial Grading Board:
This may have been an historic grading with ten successful candidates. It was indeed a great event not only for those graded but also for all participants to enhance their kata and technical skills I believe it also contributed significantly to building camaraderie for the Association Hopefully some of the new shodans will continue and help in the building of judo throughout the province.
Additional pictures can be found online at the following link: http://www.flickr.com/gp/10709482@N08/29A42f
NLJA Judo Weekend, Nov 11-12, 2007 held at MUN Dojo
NLJA News September 1, 2007
The Newfoundland and Labrador Judo Association has a new logo. You may have noticed it at the top of this page. The logo was designed by Stephen Wheeler of Kokoro Budokai, CBS. Below is the interpretation from Stephen:
The Newfoundland and Labrador Judo Association has a new logo. You may have noticed it at the top of this page. The logo was designed by Stephen Wheeler of Kokoro Budokai, CBS. Below is the interpretation from Stephen:
- The red spot is meant to represent the place of Judo's origin: Japan
- The circle represents circular motion. One of the tenants of judo.
- The image within the circle are of two judoka, one throwing and the other thrown, yet if you were to turn it you would see how one can become the others.
- There are also elements of the yin/yang symbol and represents balance, another tenant of judo (give and take, push and pull)
- From a design point of view the simplicity of the logo will translate well to t-shirts, caps, lapel pins and particularly crests and medals
Tony Simmonds, August 8th, 1943 - July 15, 2007
NLJA News July 15, 2007
We regret to announce the passing of Tony Simmonds. Tony was a very active member of judo in the 1990's as were his three children, Sean, Dion and Roberta. He was a member and former president of MUN judo club and very active in the NCCP program. He continued his leadership role in judo after moving to Yellowknife and was a member of Judo Canada's NCCP Committee. He had recently returned to the province. Tony will be missed and will always be remembered for his exuberance and positive attitude. Our condolences go out to the family
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Simmonds, Dr. Tony – (August 8th, 1943 – July 15, 2007) – Passing with the dignity and positive attitude he lived with, Tony was in the company of a large circle of family and friends as he passed peacefully away Sunday July 15th, 2007, after a courageous fight with Cancer. Born and raised in Conche Newfoundland, Tony taught at Memorial University of Newfoundland for more than 30 years, worked in Yellowknife for the past 6 years, and spent his life volunteering with sport and recreation as he touched the lives of thousands. Tony leaves to mourn his loving wife Mae, precious daughter Roberta, sons Sean (Amanda) and Dion (Melissa) and wonderful grandson Jack; his brothers John (Mary), Bill (Sandra), Mike (Hilda), Conche, Kevin (Marilyn), brothers-in-law Don Kearney (Laura), Frank Kearney (Mariella), Jerome Kearney (Margaret), sisters-in-law Angela Dillon (George), Gertrude Bromley (Gerry) and a large circle of family and friends in Newfoundland and Yellowknife. Tony is predeceased by his parents John and Kathleen and most recently his uncle Con Bromley. Tony's impression on this world was apparent by the incredible support network assembled during his battle over the last month. His impressive spirit and attitude were remarkable... never faltering from his approach to life. He will be greatly missed, forever loved, and never forgotten. Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road with visitation Monday 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Funeral Mass will take place at Mary Queen of Peace Church, Torbay Road, Wednesday, July 18th at 11 a.m. Cremation to follow. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Care Foundation.
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We regret to announce the passing of Tony Simmonds. Tony was a very active member of judo in the 1990's as were his three children, Sean, Dion and Roberta. He was a member and former president of MUN judo club and very active in the NCCP program. He continued his leadership role in judo after moving to Yellowknife and was a member of Judo Canada's NCCP Committee. He had recently returned to the province. Tony will be missed and will always be remembered for his exuberance and positive attitude. Our condolences go out to the family
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Simmonds, Dr. Tony – (August 8th, 1943 – July 15, 2007) – Passing with the dignity and positive attitude he lived with, Tony was in the company of a large circle of family and friends as he passed peacefully away Sunday July 15th, 2007, after a courageous fight with Cancer. Born and raised in Conche Newfoundland, Tony taught at Memorial University of Newfoundland for more than 30 years, worked in Yellowknife for the past 6 years, and spent his life volunteering with sport and recreation as he touched the lives of thousands. Tony leaves to mourn his loving wife Mae, precious daughter Roberta, sons Sean (Amanda) and Dion (Melissa) and wonderful grandson Jack; his brothers John (Mary), Bill (Sandra), Mike (Hilda), Conche, Kevin (Marilyn), brothers-in-law Don Kearney (Laura), Frank Kearney (Mariella), Jerome Kearney (Margaret), sisters-in-law Angela Dillon (George), Gertrude Bromley (Gerry) and a large circle of family and friends in Newfoundland and Yellowknife. Tony is predeceased by his parents John and Kathleen and most recently his uncle Con Bromley. Tony's impression on this world was apparent by the incredible support network assembled during his battle over the last month. His impressive spirit and attitude were remarkable... never faltering from his approach to life. He will be greatly missed, forever loved, and never forgotten. Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road with visitation Monday 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Funeral Mass will take place at Mary Queen of Peace Church, Torbay Road, Wednesday, July 18th at 11 a.m. Cremation to follow. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Care Foundation.
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