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CLOSE WATCH – Referee Liam Gishler keeps a close eye on competitors Marianna Pacaud of the Marsh Lake judo club (MJC), left, and Kelsey Belling of Faro judo club (FJC) during the Northern Lights judo tournament at Elijah Smith Elementary School in Whitehorse on Jan. 20. Photo courtesy of TIM HODGSON
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THROW-DOWN – Lia Hinchey (in white) throws Leah MacLean down during their exhibition fight. Despite the throw, MacLean came out on top in the bout. Photo courtesy of TIM HODGSON
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HANGIN’ ON – Rowan Hodgson (upper right) of Shiroumakai (SHK) has a tight grip on Aydri Mosquera from Carcross’ Hiroshikai club (HRK). Hodgson lost a close bout despite moving up to the U14 age group to gain experience. Photo courtesy of TIM HODGSON
This year’s Northern Lights judo tournament saw 60 judokas take part.
This year’s Northern Lights judo tournament saw 60 judokas take part.
The action took place at Elijah Smith Elementary School in Whitehorse Jan. 20.
Participating clubs included:
Golden Horn Judo (Whitehorse/ Mt. Lorne)
Hiroshikai Judo (Carcross)
Shiroumakai Judo (Whitehorse)
Northern Lights Judo (Whitehorse)
Marsh Lake Judo Club
Faro Judo Club
Twenty one females and 39 males participated: 10 U8s, 20 U10s, 12 U12s, nine U14s, four U16s and two U18s.
Three volunteers helped hold the matches.
Northern Lights Head Sensei Dan Poelman said the tournament went well overall, adding there were a “few items that we can improve upon as we learned prior and throughout the tournament.”
Further feedback can be sent to the club via email to northernlights.judo@gmail.com
Poelman added,”I’d like to thank all the competitors and coaches, especially the clubs from the communities like Faro, Marsh Lake and Carcross.
“A further shoutout to all the referees, scorekeepers, timekeepers, drawsheet staff, first aiders, photographers, volunteers and parents that provided support to our tournament.” For compete Northern Lights results, go to http:// judoyukon.ca/tournaments/39-northern-lights-2024-shiai-results
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