The achievements of 2022 were recognised at Lanarkshire Karate Club recently, as youngsters picked up prizes for their accomplishments.
Members of the Airdrie-based club met at the up for their end of year awards presentation and Christmas Party – where a fantastic night was had by all.
LKA also held a raffle with all money raised going towards the club funds for competitions in 2023.
The award winners on the night were as follows:
Best newcomer junior – Jude Greechan
Best newcomer senior – Megan McLean
Most promising junior grade – Amelia Harvie
Most promising Kyu grade – Kian McGeachy
Most improved student – Tyler Gibson
Best attendance – Harrison Carty
Best attitude – Ziva Alexander
Most improved Kumite – Keir McDonald
Most improved Kata – Dominic Griniuk
Kata performance of the year – Keir McGeachy (Liege Open Belgium gold medallist)
Kumite performance of the year – Emmie McEwan (WKF Youth League Croatia gold medallist)
Kumite performance of the year – Sebastian Magilton (Polish International Open Gold medallist)
Coaches choice award – Heather Mackay
Students choice award –Daniel McPake
Team mate of the year –Eva Cochrane
Competitor of the year – Dominic Griniuk
Overall student of the year – Emmie McEwan
Sensei Chantelle Allan said: “A fantastic evening was had last night at our LKA end of year awards presentation and Christmas party.
“Massive congratulations to the club members on their awards and achievements, as well as our 2022 International medallists on their recognition awards.
“Thank you to everyone who bought raffle tickets and handed in raffle prizes, all money raised from the raffle will go to the club fund.
“I would just like to say a huge thank you to all members, parents, families and friends who came along and made it a special and crazy night.
“Let’s see what is in store for 2023.”
If you would be interested in joining the club visit www.lanarkshirekarateacademy.co.uk or email lanarkshirekarateacademy@gmail.com for more information.
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