9.6.10 This weekend’s training will now be Saturday at Ji Shing Maraetai 1pm -4pm.

Congratulations Mr Raukura

2010 Blues Awards

Nominations are being accepted for any University of Auckland students who have represented their region or country for Taekwon-Do from August 2009 to July 2010.

For a copy of the Application please contact your Regional Director. Entries close on Friday the 30h of July.

Thanks,Regards
Sonya Robinson
Auckland North RD

We have decided to change venues for Sundays Nationals trainings commencing Sunday 16th May to the following;

Dragon Spirits Papatoetoe
Papatoetoe High School Gym, Carlie St, Papatoetoe.
1pm to 4pm

Mel does it again

Congratulations again go to our very own Melissa Timperly for winning Junior Sports Women of the Year at the Manurewa Sports Awards on the 11th of April 2010. She also won the International Achievement Award for her two gold medal and one bronze medal performances at the World Champs in Argentina last year.

Regional Trainings

First training Sunday 25th April from 1-4pm at Ji Shing Maraetai, Maraetai School, Maraetai Drive, Maraetai. “This training is compulsory for all who want to be part of the team this year”.

Thereafter trainings will be at Tribal club situated at Otahuhu Primary School Hall, 41 Station Rd Otahuhu, on Wednesday evenings from 6.30pm – 8.30 pm and Ji Shing Maraetai on Sunday afternoons from 1.00pm to 4.00 pm.

Congratulations to Mr Brett Kimberley (3rd dan) and Mr Allan Little for being appointed Counties Manukau Coach and Manager for the 2010 team to compete in Wellington for the Nationals / OTF Championships.

Combined Training

Combined training was held on Sunday 14 February at PaulM Papakura 4pm - 7pm. Here are some photos from the event.

First Aid Course

Venue: ITFNZ – Otahuhu Primary School, Main Hall, 41 Station Road, Otahuhu
Date: Saturday 27th February 2010
Start time: 9:00am
Finish time: 1:15pm
$40 per person (Max 40 participants )

Just what you need – a First Aid Course straight after a hard day in the classroom…
We can assure you that the TIME WILL FLY and YOU’LL HAVE A LOT OF FUN. Sure, you’ll probably miss Shorty Street, but it’s never been the same since Dr Ropata left anyway…

Try to get there on time – if you’re late you’ll most likely be used for any demonstrations.
We’ll provide a course handbook. If you want to take notes, bring a pen! Mind you, we are yet to see someone in a real first aid situation get a text book out of their first aid kit, so our focus is on practical application as this is where the most valuable learning occurs.
Comfy clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty, and won’t reveal too much when you’re being used as a patient is vital! The time will fly – we promise!

Help Wanted

I have you thought you would like to get more involved but didn't know what you could do? Well here's your chance.

At the recent meeting of all the Counties Manukau Instructors, it was decided to create some new roles that are desperately needed in our region. The first is an EQUIPMENT OFFICER.

The EQUIPMENT OFFICER would be responsible firstly to find out what equipment we have in our region and make an inventory. He or she would then be responsible for arranging the storage of the equipment and keep track of it. Sometimes we lend mats to other regions fora tournament for example, so the the EQUIPMENT OFFICER would be the person they contact to arrange this.

Secondly, we would like to sent up a FUNDRAISING TASKFORCE. We know we have members out there with the skills and enthusiasm to really make a difference in our region. The plan is to get a group of people together initially to throw around ideas of how we could be of help to the CM members. There are lots of opportunities for fundraising, and for sure many of our members could do with our help. It is just a matter of finding a few people with the DRIVE to get it done.

If you are interested in this, we are planning to hold a meeting on Monday 1st of March to get things started. The meeting will be held at Mrs Julie Thompson's work, Puffing Billy Daycare Centre, 14 Taka Street, Takanini at 7 pm. Julie is one of our key personnel in CM and has kindly agreed to oversee the meeting. Please email or Phone Julie to let her know you intend being there. Ph 298 1185 or 027-484-0885.

Combined Training!!

Where: Papakura Normal School
Map is here!

When : 14th of Feb

Time : 4 till 7 pm

What : Lots of really cool training with SM Instructors and a delicious barbecue!

Tina Grey Visits Papakura

Legendary ITFNZ Instructor Mrs Tina Grey called in to Paul M Papakura this weeks just to say hi. She watched with interest as the Papakura members of the New Zealand Team (we have 5!) were put through their paces. Mrs Grey was the former instructor of the Blenhiem branch and former National Champion. She now lives in Australia.

Tina Grey with husband Mike.

Melissa does it again

We hate to think were Melissa puts all her trophies... with yet another award last week! Melissa won 2009 SPORTS WOMEN OF THE YEAR from Rosehill College. Congratulations Mel and good luck for the Worlds!

2nd Academy Black Belt Pre-grading Programme coming soon.

Our Black Belt Patterns Sessions are nearly over (Juche this Sunday, Choi Yong next) so following on from our first successful Pre-grading Programme our second starts on Sunday 23 August.

This time it's longer and even better value as it includes a full day's pre-grading as well as training and learning from some of our top senior Instructors like Master McPhail, Master Bhana, Mr Steve Pellow, Mr Matthew Breen, Mr Kane Raukura, and others!

Give yourself the best chance for a great result by signing up and training along with other committed practitioners. For programme details check out the ATKDA website or contact Mrs Sonya Robinson.

Nationals Trainings

The Counties regional team to go to the Nationals has now been training since the 22 April. We need more members to represent our fabulous region! The whole idea of starting the training early this year was to try to get away from having to train 2/3 or 5 times per week leading up to the tournament. To compete we need a large team and we need BLACK BELT teams - please put your name forward.

Sportswomen of the Year

First Aid Course

Reminder: Sunday 9am - 12.00pm, please dress in comfortable clothes and bring a pen please

All instructors and Assistant Instructors are required to keep their First Aid Certificate current, so Regional Director Mrs Natasha Iotua has organised a course for our Instructors. The course is open to any ITFNZ members but preference will be given to Instrucotrs and Assistant Instructors. This limited to 24 participants. Date: Sunday 3rd May 2009.

IMPORTANT!! Please bring: Pens for notes (we supply course workbooks), comfortable clothing that may get dirty during scenarios (shorts or long pants are a MUST). As this is a certificated course, the certificate can only be issued upon full attendance of the entire course. The time will fly – we promise! We look forward to working with you and having a FUN course!

CM Coaching Staff

Mr Butchers will be in contact with instructors re schedules for training etc. Due to the distance in travelling anyone that can assist the team in sponsorship, ideas for fundraising etc please contact Mr Little.

Marshalling course

for all Auckland North and Counties Manukau Black Belts.
Mon 30th March 6.30pm Dragon's Spirit Dojang. Papatoetoe.

CM Coach/Manager

Interested in being the Counties Manuakau Manager or Coach this year? It is an away team (Nationals are in Christchurch) please apply to our Regional Director by 22nd Mar 09.

New RD for Counties Manukau

Congratulations to Mrs Natasha Iotua - the new Regional Director for the Counties Manukau Region.

Mrs Iotua will be a familiar face to everyone in ITFNZ - having been a major force behind the region for the past 7 years. She is approachable and always willing to lend assistance where ever possible. Mrs Iotua says she prefers to tackle things head on with a ‘never done it but will give it a try attitude’. She has had had hands on experience in every aspect of administration within ITFNZ, through her mentor Mrs Breen, I has been fortunate to have picked up tricks of the trade from other members of our organisation through observing and taking a hands on approach.

Mrs Iotua is passionate about the art but also about the people within the organisation and prefers to have a transparent process at all times. She is a positive person and believes that communication links should always be honest but diplomatically. Good luck Mrs Iotua!

New Baby

Hi all,

Our second little girl, Merryn Bree arrived at 10.25am on the 15th of December weighing in at 8lb 4 oz (3.79kg). A reasonably easy delivery compared to Emily and both of us are home now which is lovely. Emily really likes her 'baby' and loves having cuddles.

Hope you are all well and have a great christmas

Meredith, Kane and family

Paul M Papakura Final Session

Counties Seeks new RD

Counties Manukau's long standing and legendary Regional Director Mrs Sue Breen is standing down from her role as Regional Director this year. All the instructors thanked Mrs Breen at their regional meeting on Friday 12 December. Sue has been an awesome regional director for over a decade! She was presented flowers, chocolate cake and a special mural from Paul M Waiau Pa. Thanks Sue!

Counties is now asking for expressions interest in the RD role commencing 2009. A job description is available here. Those interested should email Mrs Breen by 23 December 2008. Thank you.

Maara John

Mr Maara John is here from the Cook Islands to grade to his 3rd dan. He and Mr Richard Iotua are pictured below catching some last minute training with Master McPhail before the weekend.

Franklin News - 18 November 2008

A touch of culture

Beach Training

Alisa Parker Wins Award

Pat Lam (coach of the year), Alisa, Ofisa Tonu'u (rugby), Peter Fatialofa (President), Linda Vagana (netball)

CM Instructor Finalist

Extreme Instructor and World Champion Mr Luke Thompson is a finalist in the Maori Sports Awards. See website here.

Luke Thompson (Ngapuhi), Manukau City – Tae Kwon Do
Carl Hayman (Ngati Tuwharetoa), Dunedin – Rugby Storm
Uru (Ngai Tahu), Cambridge – Rowing

Pee Wee Tournament

Congratulations to all those who competed at the CM Pee Wee Tournament on Sunday 24 September 2006. A big thanks to Mr Butchers for organising the event.

50th Anniversary Photo's

Mr. Graham cutting our 50th Anniversary Cake on a Dragons Spirit grading night which just happened to fall on April 11th (very convenient) . It was a great grading with awesome spirit - everyone put on a good show for such a special day.

CM Team Camp

Counties Manukau Coach Daniel Jackson took his team on a camp on the weekend of 8-9 May 2004. "...by the end of the weekend everybody was getting on really well and acting as one unit. They are now functioning as a team..."

Harmony & Roseanne Selected for Sports Academy

Harmony Moki and Roseanne Tehau are two of only twelve athletes chosen to be a part of the new Bruce Pulman Park Sports Academy to be launched on 24th February 2004. They were selected from applications from schools throughout the Counties Manukau region.

The Counties Manukau Team and Mr Jackson are finalists in this year’s Counties Manukau Sports Excellence awards. Congratulations! The Awards night is Friday 31st October at the Lakeside Convention Centre. Tickets are $65 available from Nicole Phone 269 0066.