The INTA Tournament committee consisting of Nigel Stobie, Dave Elson and Mike O’Keeffe hosted their second National Umpire’s Course on Sat/ Sun 17^th /18^th February

Saturday 10th March start time changed from 9.00am to 10.00am. Umpire meeting at 9.00am

The first INTA Junior Sparring Challenge took place recently in a packed to capacity Donnycarney Community and Youth Centre.   The competition was confined to colour belt students under 13 years of age and competitors ranged from yellow belt up to red belts.  The purpose of this event was to give students an opportunity to compete and gain competition experience in a friendly and non-pressurised environment.  Clubs participating included Adamstown, Beaumont, Blanchardstown, Greenhills, Harolds Cross, Maynooth, Meath and Rush.  Also attending this event were Master Val Douglas and Master Gerry Martin.

Juniors fought their hearts out with action packed bouts of sparring.  The competitors showed great skill, spirit and determination and the overall level of courtesy and sportsmanship shown to fellow competitors throughout was tremendous.  The atmosphere in the hall was electric with great support from the spectators urging all fighters on to new heights.

The competition was well organised with experienced...

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