We have been advised that participating in the BKF Championships this year could be interpreted as a contravention of the WKF statutes. This situation is unique in world karate as the BKF is the official body of all four nations and for one nation to fall foul of the WKF could lead to a blanket ban on us all. The BKF has no option but to act on this advice from the WKF, in view of the fact that in 2006 all four nations were within 48 hours of expulsion from the WKF.
It has therefore been decided, with deep regret, and in agreement with all four nation representatives and our tournament organiser, that the Championships be cancelled this year
We have, up until the last possible moment, tried to avert this situation, but the risks are too high. All of us are deeply saddened by this turn of events.
I personally apologise to all competitors, officials, coaches, families and Elite Promotion and British karate as a whole for all the disruption and upset caused.
Event 3 – Boys/Girls kata 10 – 16yrs 3rd kyu and above
1st Sarah Fairley JKA Scotland 2nd Blair Stryke JKA Scotland 3rd Chris Skipsey JKA Scotland 3rd Ben Mitchell JKA Scotland
Event 4 – Ladies kata over 16yrs 10 – 4th kyu
1st Brenda Wills JKA Scotland 2nd Kerry Lawrie JKA Scotland 3rd Maryann McLeod JKA Scotland 3rd Laura Dickson JKA Scotland
Event 5 – Ladies kata over 16yrs 3rd kyu and above
1st Sarah Queen JKA Scotland 2nd Heather Nimmo JKA Scotland 3rd Lydia Van Beers JKA Scotland 3rd Kim Stephens JKA Scotland
Event 6 – Gents kata over 16yrs 10 – 4th kyu
1st Gareth Phillips JKA Scotland 2nd Iain Clark JKA Scotland 3rd Paul Lawrie JKA Scotland 3rd Graham McLeod JKA Scotland
Event 7 – Gents kata over 16yrs 3rd kyu and above
1st Lewis Scobie JKA Scotland 2nd Martin McGookin UKTKF 3rd Steven Kane JKA Scotland 3rd David Johnstone JKA Scotland
Event 8 – Team kata under 16yrs 10 – 4th kyu
1st William Renton, Hope Johnston, Morgan Coull JKA Scotland 2nd Cheryl Cathcart, Claire Cathcart, Helen Daglish JKA Scotland 3rd Jamie Simpson, Ryan Simpson, Liam Gaughan JKA Scotland 3rd Blair Stewart, Lewis Stewart, Liam Sinclair JKA Scotland
Event 9 – Team kata under 16yrs 3rd kyu and above
1st Max Penman, Cameron Scobie, Ross Doig JKA Scotland 2nd Sam Penman, Paul Muller, Ben Mitchell JKA Scotland 3rd Hollie Watson, Emma Fairley, Amy Green JKA Scotland 3rd Kerry Ferguson, Lois Divine, Sarah Fairley JKA Scotland
Event 10 – 11 Team Kata over 16yrs
1st Sarah Queen, Lewis Scobie, Steven Kane JKA Scotland 2nd Iain Clark, Gareth Phillips, Paul Lawrie JKA Scotland 3rd Lindsay Brown, Joanna Currie, Michele McKeown JKA Scotland 3rd Maryann Mcleod, Kerry Lawrie, Neil Sullivan JKA Scotland
The Motivation and Mental Toughness workshop will be held on the 14th September 2007 at the Jurys Inn Glasgow from 7pm until 10pm.This workshop relates to the 3rd two year section of the S.K.G.B. Coaching Licence. All application forms have been sent to all association Chairpersons.
Mr Miller Executive Administrator received an invitation from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth and H.R.H Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh to attend a royal reception at The Palace of Holyrood in recognition for his contribution to Scottish life in the development of karate.
At the reception Mr Miller representing Scottish Karate was formally introduced to Her Majesty the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh.
Scottish Government recognition
30th June 2007 The Chairman Mr Donald MacInnes and the Executive Administrator Mr James A Miller were invited to attend the 3rd opening of the Scottish Parliament on the 30th June. This is the first time that Scottish Karate has been invited to such a prestigious event, in recognition of the development that the Scottish Karate Governing Body has made.
Mr MacInnes represented Scottish Karate at the opening of the Parliament where he was introduced to H.R.H. Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh and Mr Miller took part in the Riding process.
Scottish Karate would like to thank Sportscotland for the nominations.
