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25.01.2022 Congratulations to the Riverton students who passed the various Oh Do Kwan Gup Gradings throughout the Perth Metro Area, well over 600 were successful. Good luck to Country members grading through the week. Our central Grading's in Maddington and Gosnells saw some 400 grading candidates. Well done to all who participated. Thanks to our 21 examiners from 4th - 9th Dan who assisted over 3 days.

24.01.2022 Celebrating 1991 in photo's . 2020 is the 40th Anniversary of the opening of our first club in May 1980. To celebrate our 40 years we are posting photos and articles of our history from each year of the 40 years each week. Find photos here from club activities in 1991. We salute all clubs that made it this long or more and we thank our members and friends worldwide over the 40 years that helped the club to its success.

24.01.2022 1995 -Celebrating our Oh Do Kwan club history - 1995 in photo's . 2020 is the 40th Anniversary of the opening of our first club in May 1980. To celebrate our 40 years we are posting photos and articles of our history from each year of the 40 years, each week. Find photos here from club activities in 1995. The year of Unification we left the WTF Body in Australia having athletes in the National team and we returned to WTF recognition in 1995 to the same success, Carmela Hart...nett again won selection. Carmela Hartnett won International medals in fighting & Poomsae at 4 comps, Breaking at 3 and prearranged self defense at 1. Other club members competed in 3 Internationals winning medals. The Club did International Comps in Germany, Great Britain, Malaysia and Singapore. We salute all clubs that made it this long or more and we thank our members and friends worldwide over the 40 years that helped the club to its success.

24.01.2022 Great to see so many of our junior students taking part in online classes. Good Job

23.01.2022 Excellent turn out, 125 students for Dan grading. Our 40th year Anniversary as a club and we continue to grow. Thank you to our 30 examiners ranging from 4th Dan to 9th Dan, who make it possible for us to conduct Dan grading's of this size. Congratulations to all who passed, for those that did not we still applaud your attempt and hope you will persevere to try again. We also presented to examiners present memento's of our 40 years in appreciation of their support. Many have been with the club between 15 and 35 years. Well done to everybody

22.01.2022 Club History 19972020 is the 40th Anniversary of the opening of our first club in May 1980. To celebrate our 40 years we are posting photos and articles of our history from each year of the 40 years, each week, this week 1997. 1997 saw our Head Instructor GM Ross Hartnett appointed as National Coaching Director and Head coach of the Taekwondo Olympic Athlete Program for Australia under a 4 year contract set up by the Australian Sports Commission. 1997 also saw our Members... including GM Carmela Hartnett, Ross Hartnett, Masters Anita Tippet, Master Justin Warren and Master Graeme Hartnett among others continue to win Medals at International Championships at Dutch Open, Commonwealth Championship, Malaysian Invite, Islamic International university Championship. Big thanks to Pete Adamson, Henk Meyer, Ky-Tu Dang, Michael McKenzie, Kathy Hook, Moi Chee Keong, Bernt Konicker and Kevin Woon for helping us overseas on many occasions during the 90's We salute all clubs that made it this long or more and we thank our members and friends worldwide over the 40 years that helped the club to its success.

21.01.2022 Club History remembering Sok Pong Kim To celebrate our 40 years anniversary we are posting photos and articles of our history from each year of the 40 years However this addition we are acknowledging our Instructor GM Ross Hartnett's Instructor during the 80's GM Sok Pong Kim (Deceased) GM Kim was GM Hartnett's 2nd Instructor on moving to Perth in 1977. Our first club was started in 1980 under the guidance of GM Kim. GM Hartnett was his first student to win selection to a National team in 1982 and In 1988 GM Hartnett became the 2nd student of GM Kim to attain 4th Dan Black Belt. We salute all clubs that made it this long or more and we thank our members and friends worldwide over the 40 years that helped the club to its success.

20.01.2022 Merry Christmas To all our students, Families and friends who celebrate Christmas. To those who don't a happy Holiday season. We hope everyone has a wonderful and safe time, wherever in the World you may be

20.01.2022 Congratulations to our Riverton students who received their embroidered belts this week. Sophie Zhang 3rd Dan, June Chong, Caitlin Cheah, Benjamin Cheah & Elise Tan 2nd Dans, and our new 1st Dans Erica Kim, Isaac Cheah, Jayden Lee, Isaac Lee, Jake Hermawan, Hannah Jose and Olivia Chong

20.01.2022 Again another great class yesterday

19.01.2022 1992 - Celebrating club history - 1992 in photo's . 2020 is the 40th Anniversary of the opening of our first club in May 1980. To celebrate our 40 years we are posting photos and articles of our history from each year of the 40 years each week. Find photos here from club activities in 1992. We salute all clubs that made it this long or more and we thank our members and friends worldwide over the 40 years that helped the club to its success.

18.01.2022 2020 is the 40th Anniversary of the opening of our first club in May 1980. To celebrate our 40 years we are posting photos and articles of our history from each year of the 40 years, each week, 1996 this week. Find photos here from club activities in 1996. We had students including GM Carmela Hartnett in the National Senior Team to Asian Championships and National Junior Team to World Junior Championships. We also had GM Ross Hartnett selected as Senior National Womens coach and GM Carmela Hartnett selected as Junior National Womens Coach. We salute all clubs that made it this long or more and we thank our members and friends worldwide over the 40 years that helped the club to its success.

18.01.2022 Our last event for 2020 Maddington, Leeming, Riverton and Canningvale Little tigers and Juniors year end wind up and presentation. Congratulations to those that won awards. We hope you all have a great Holiday season. Thanks to our Instructors and helpers Carmela Hartnett, Graeme Hartnett, Thahira Hill, Fei Chew, Jet Chew, Qian Qi Chew, Dhinuki Madurapperuma , Nathan Jackson, Abigail Koh, Thomas Xu, Caitlin Cheah, Qistina Mohd Sharil, Sarah Mohd Raya, Ben Cheah and Clara Blet for helping make the event so much fun.

17.01.2022 Congratulations to all who passed Gup Grading on the weekend, well done Special mention to Amberjill Ken, Abigail Huchins, Abbey Keech, Eric Lim, Frankline Kindipan and Maryam Shakir on achieving honours passes. Thanks to our Examiners GM Ross Hartnett 9th Dan, GM Carmela Hartnett 8th Dan, Masters Graeme Hartnett and Neil Brickwood 6th Dans , Alf Mariassouce, Barbara Schimpf, Gareth Taylor and Shahida Hill 4th Dans

17.01.2022 (Photo history 1985) 2020 is the 40th Anniversary of the opening of our first club in May 1980. To celebrate our 40 years we are posting photos and articles of our history of each of the 40 years each week. Find our 6th year photos here from 1985. Unfortunately some years not many photos exist and others have been lost. Of the overall martial arts clubs and instructors that started over this period there are more that did not make it to 40 years than did. We salute all clubs that made it this long or more and we thank our members and friends worldwide over the 40 years that helped the club to its success.

17.01.2022 Taekwondo Oh Do Kwan Instructors staying proactive - Basic but informative course - Good section on debunking the false info going around regarding Corona Virus.

16.01.2022 Dear Students and Parents, The government announced last night that no sporting venues can operate from midday Monday(today). Therefore we are sad to announce we will be closed from now until further notice, grading's are postponed and will be done on return. All our instructors love teaching Taekwondo to our students and will miss you all, hopefully for a short time only. However our students health and safety are paramount so we support the actions by the government to ensu...re this happens. From today no student will be paying for fees, we will put your fees on hold or in credit to go towards you or your childrens next grading / uniform/training etc once we are cleared to commence classes again. We will try to keep you informed via facebook so keep your eye out for updates. We hope that this crisis does not cause our students or parents too much hardship and we hope you all stay safe. We hope to see you all sooner rather than later, keep exercising and training at home, it is important so you remain healthy, fit and active. On behalf of all our instructors and staff, we thank you for your support and understanding. Stay healthy, stay safe and stay positive in these uncertain times. Regards Ross & Carmela

16.01.2022 Club History remembering Dale Eagling To celebrate our 40 years anniversary we are posting photos and articles of our history from each year of the 40 years However this addition we are acknowledging our Instructor GM Ross Hartnett's Instructor during the early 90's Master Dale Eagling (Deceased) GM Ross Hartnett's first 3 instructors have all passed away. Master Eagling (RIP) passed away in the early 90's at quite a young age. Master Eagling was Secretary General and had a strong leadership role in the Australian Taekwondo Union. He was known for the physical power in his Taekwondo Technique and also his moral code and extolling the value of the tenants of Taekwondo. His club is still going and run by his son Hugh Eagling. Mater Dale Eagling A great Master taken much too early.

15.01.2022 (1986) 2020 is the 40th Anniversary of the opening of our first club in May 1980. To celebrate our 40 years we are posting photos and articles of our history of each of the 40 years each week. Find our 7th year photos here from 1986. Of the overall martial arts clubs and instructors that started over this period there are more that did not make it to 40 years than did. We salute all clubs that made it this long or more and we thank our members and friends worldwide over the 40 years that helped the club to its success.

15.01.2022 Great start to our online junior training sessions with our Maddington Club having 50 taking part in our Junior Session and 9 for our little tigers session, with Grand Master Carmela Hartnett. This follows on from our Belmont club session on Saturday with 35 participants taken by Master Graeme Hartnett. Well done to those who took part. Riverton Oh Do Kwan club will be doing their first session Wednesday at 4.00pm, members should check their e-mails for details.

14.01.2022 We are back to normal classes from tomorrow Wednesday 10th June. Looking forward to seeing everyone back to training :)We are back to normal classes from tomorrow Wednesday 10th June. Looking forward to seeing everyone back to training :)

14.01.2022 Celebrating 1989. 2020 is the 40th Anniversary of the opening of our first club in May 1980. To celebrate our 40 years we are posting photos and articles of our history of each of the 40 years each week. Find photos here from 1989. Good year Club Members GM Ross Hartnett, Tony Curtis and Dominic Destefano won Medals at world Invitational. Gm Carmela Hartnett, Dominic Destefano And Tony curtis make World Championship team to Korea. Of the overall martial arts clubs and instructors that started over this period there are more that did not make it to 40 years than did. We salute all clubs that made it this long or more and we thank our members and friends worldwide over the 40 years that helped the club to its success.

14.01.2022 Club History 2002 & 2003 To To celebrate our 40 years anniversary we are posting photos and articles of our history from each year of the 40 years, today the years 2002 & 2003These years the club had members in the: Senior National team to World Universiade Championships in Korea, our club member Winning a Bronze medal. Junior National team to Asian Championships in Vietnam, Our Member won 3 Bronze Medals Members and a Coach in World Junior Championships Greece. Grand M...aster Ross Hartnett was elected President of the Commonwealth Taekwondo Union on the occasion of the The World Senior Championships in Germany. Grand Master carmela Hartnett won Silver in Korea in the combined female/Male division losing in finals to Kytu Dang. Master Jenny Crutchett became our 4th International referee following in the footsteps of her Instructor GM Carmela Hartnett. Many of our members had great success at Nationals and State competition throughout both year See more

13.01.2022 Great first class back, looking forward to tomorrows class

12.01.2022 Celebrating 1990 . 2020 is the 40th Anniversary of the opening of our first club in May 1980. To celebrate our 40 years we are posting photos and articles of our history of each of the 40 years each week. Find photos here from club activities in 1990. We salute all clubs that made it this long or more and we thank our members and friends worldwide over the 40 years that helped the club to its success.

12.01.2022 Belmont Oh Do Kwan became our first club to do online training on Saturday. Congratulations to all who participated. A number of other Oh Do Kwan clubs will be rolling out online classes shortly. Details will be on facebook or for some clubs details will also be emailed. Stay safe, stay healthy Have a great day.

12.01.2022 1994 - Celebrating our Oh Do Kwan club history - 1994 in photo's . 2020 is the 40th Anniversary of the opening of our first club in May 1980. To celebrate our 40 years we are posting photos and articles of our history from each year of the 40 years, each week. Find photos here from club activities in 1994. Riverton Head Instructor Carmela Hartnett won medals at British Open, Singapore Open, English Open, German Open as well as National and state titles.

12.01.2022 Great Classes over the last week at Maddington, Riverton, Leeming and Canning Vale. Some classes back up to 50 attendees per session. Thank you to all our students for your effort and support in returning to training, well done :) We appreciate your efforts

11.01.2022 Just a note to our students to ensure they follow good hygiene practices. Remember while Corona Virus is not good, currently there have only been 14 cases in WA from a population of 2.7 million. Your chances of catching Corona Virus are very very low. No need for anxiety. just keep abreast of WA government information. If unsure on anything see information links on below.

11.01.2022 Thank you to all our students who have returned to training, well done, Riverton Oh Do Kwan club doing great. 8 x 8 rows of students, 64 students with 24 beginners on Wednesday Keep up the great work

11.01.2022 2020 is the 40th Anniversary of the opening of our first club in May 1980. Our head Instructor Mr Ross Hartnett had started Taekwondo 5 years earlier. To celebrate our 40 years we will be posting photos of some of our history of each of the 40 years each week. Find our first year photos here from 1980. Unfortunately some years not many photos exist and others have been lost. If you have photos of interest feel free to pm to us. Of the clubs that started over this period there are more that did not make it to this point than did. We salute all clubs that made it this long or more and we thank our members and friends worldwide over the 40 years that helped the club to its success.

11.01.2022 Congratulations to all those who passed grading on the weekend, well done Little Tigers can find more photo's on facebook at: Taekwondo Kids Little Tigers Oh Do Kwan Thanks to our examiners for the weekend GM Ross Hartnett 9th Dan and GM Carmela Hartnett 8th Dan, Masters Neil Brickwood 6th Dan, Graeme Hartnett 6th Dan and Jean D'Cruz 6th Dan. 4th Dans Thahira Hill, Barbara Schimpf, Fei Chew, Jet Chew and Luke Monforti Special Congratulations to Mikayla Smith, Zainab Hakimi, Ilaha Ahmadi, James Yap, Kayva Ramachandran and Qassem Shaia on getting Honours passes

11.01.2022 1993 - Celebrating club history - 1993 in photo's . 2020 is the 40th Anniversary of the opening of our first club in May 1980. To celebrate our 40 years we are posting photos and articles of our history from each year of the 40 years each week. Find photos here from club activities in 1993, USA, Germany, Holland, England, Malaysia and Australia. WTF, ITF and Open Martial Arts Comps. We salute all clubs that made it this long or more and we thank our members and friends worldwide over the 40 years that helped the club to its success.

11.01.2022 Congratulations to Oh Do Kwan Head Instructor Carmela Hartnett who won a Bronze Medal at the European Online poomsae International Competition. Carmela demonstrated 4 mandatory poomsae, two in semi finals winning her way to finals and two in finals winning her way to 3rd place behind the 2018 World Championship Silver medal winner. Carmela's first International medal was in 1986 Asian Championships in sparring and since then she has won more than 100 International medals and still challenging herself through seminars, training and competitions. Online competition a new experience, 1200 competitors, who would have imagined in 1986 Congratulations to other medal winner from Australia Barry Jordan, Gary Thorpe and Rob Schembri

11.01.2022 Club History 2008 To celebrate our 40 years anniversary we are posting photos and articles of our history from each year of the 40 years, today the year 2008 These years the club members participated in: Our members were selected in the National Poomsae Team and National Sparring team to World Championships in Turkey. The club won 32 Gold, 25 Silver and 12 Bronze at the 2008 national Titles Our club members continued to win Medals at International Competitions. Mas...ter Jenny Crutchett Refereed at World Championships Many of our members and instructors had great success at State, interstate and local competition, seminars, gradings and other activities throughout the year See more

10.01.2022 We should never forget those who helped us, our society is today to a large extent the way it is, because several generations put their lives on the line to do what they believed to be right. Even at the worst of times for most of us our worst times pale into insignificance compared to the worst times they experienced. Hats of to them and never forget who are the real heroes in society. Respect

10.01.2022 Club History 2006 To celebrate our 40 years anniversary we are posting photos and articles of our history from each year of the 40 years, today the year 2006 These years the club members participated in: GM Carmela Hartnett won Bronze at World Poomsae Championships. The club won 38 Gold, 29 Silver and 26 Bronze at the 2006 national Titles GM Carmela became first WTF/Kukkiwon Australian female 7th Dan. We were visited by GM Yong Dai Cho and Sung Soo Lee for seminars... and both subsequently graded Master Carmela to 7th Dan. Many members won selection to the National teams, including for Oceania Championships, Commonwealth Championships, World Poomsae Championships and World Taekwondo Festival winning medals at all these competitions. Including coaches Anita Tippet, Graeme Hartnett and Brad Emmett. Masters Carmela Hartnett and Jenny Crutchett completed International Referee refresher course. GM Ross & Carmela Hartnett were inducted into the Taekwondo Australia Hall of Fame. GM Ross Hartnett oversaw the Commonwealth Championships in his role of President of the Commonwealth Taekwondo Union. Many of our members had great success at State, interstate and local competition, seminars, gradings and other activities throughout the year See more

10.01.2022 (Photo history 1983) 2020 is the 40th Anniversary of the opening of our first club in May 1980. To celebrate our 40 years we are posting photos and articles of our history of each of the 40 years each week. Find our 4th year photos here from 1983. Unfortunately some years not many photos exist and others have been lost. Of the overall martial arts clubs and instructors that started over this period there are more that did not make it to 40 years than did. We salute all clubs that made it this long or more and we thank our members and friends worldwide over the 40 years that helped the club to its success.

08.01.2022 Club History 2004 & 2005 To celebrate our 40 years anniversary we are posting photos and articles of our history from each year of the 40 years, today the years 2004 & 2005These years the club members participated in: We won 32 Gold, 30 Silver and 19 Bronze at the 2005 national Titles We won 42 Gold, 35 Silver and and 28 Bronze at the 2004 National Titles We won numerous Medals at 2004 Taiwan International Championships ITCO and the Malaysian Invitational Championship.... Several members won selection to the National team. 2005 We won Numerous medals at ITCO Malaysia. Grand Master Ross Hartnett as Commonwealth Taekwondo Union president met with World Taekwondo Federation president CW Choue in Korea to organize recognition for the Commonwealth Taekwondo Union. The club was visited by Dr Amr Khairy former World Heavyweight Champion, Coach of Egypt and Mahmoud Shalaby World Cup Champion. Both are extremely nice people. The club was visited by our great friend former British National Coach Peter Adamson, who has helped the club many times over the years. Many of our members had great success at State and local competition throughout both years See more

07.01.2022 (Photo history 1982) 2020 is the 40th Anniversary of the opening of our first club in May 1980. To celebrate our 40 years we will be posting photos and articles of some of our history of each of the 40 years each week. Find our third year photos here from 1982. This year is important in that Grandmaster Carmela Hartnett won her first competitions and Grand Master Ross Hartnett became the first West Australian to represent Australia in a WTF National team. Unfortunately some y...ears not many photos exist and others have been lost. Of the clubs and instructors that started over this period there are more that did not make it to 40 years than did. We salute all clubs that made it this long or more and we thank our members and friends worldwide over the 40 years that helped the club to its success. It is also our Head Instructor Ross Hartnett 45th year training in Taekwondo See more

06.01.2022 Happy International Womens Day to All our female instructors, students and parents. Taekwondo would be much less if women were not involved. To our instructors pictured and not pictured we thank you for being so great.

06.01.2022 Martial Arts Magazine Article on 1988 Asian Championships, Team Australia which included three Oh Do Kwan Members, GM Ross Hartnett who had a points draw with 3 time World Champion before medal round (loosing on superiority rule), Mr Dominic Destefano and GM Carmela Hartnett who narrowly lost the finals against World Champion, taking the Silver medal.

06.01.2022 (Photo history 1984) 2020 is the 40th Anniversary of the opening of our first club in May 1980. To celebrate our 40 years we are posting photos and articles of our history of each of the 40 years each week. Find our 5th year photos here from 1984. Unfortunately some years not many photos exist and others have been lost. Of the overall martial arts clubs and instructors that started over this period there are more that did not make it to 40 years than did. We salute all clubs that made it this long or more and we thank our members and friends worldwide over the 40 years that helped the club to its success.

05.01.2022 Attention Riverton Members, an email has been sent with updates. Please check and PM if you have not received it. Attention Riverton Members, an email has been sent with updates. Please check and PM if you have not received it.

05.01.2022 (Photo history 1981) 2020 is the 40th Anniversary of the opening of our first club in May 1980. To celebrate our 40 years we will be posting photos and articles of some of our history of each of the 40 years each week. Find our second year photos here from 1981. Unfortunately some years not many photos exist and others have been lost. Of the clubs and instructors that started over this period there are more that did not make it to 40 years than did. We salute all clubs that made it this long or more and we thank our members and friends worldwide over the 40 years that helped the club to its success. It is also our Head Instructor Ross Hartnett 45th year training in Taekwondo.

05.01.2022 Riverton Oh Do Kwan Instructor Carmela Hartnett has won selection to the National Poomsae team and won best performance in Female Masters division at the National Selections on the weekend. Congratulations to Carmela who has won selection to World Poomsae Championships for the 9th time.

04.01.2022 Wishing all our students and friends a happy and safe Easter :) Riverton online class will be on again on Wednesday :)

02.01.2022 Some of our classes over last few days, well attended. Juniors Maddington, Mixed class Riverton,Little Tigers Maddington mixed class Leeming and different Little Tigers class Maddington. Well done to all who turned up

02.01.2022 The World Wide Campaign 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence Campaign Has ended, however domestic violence continues and is a every day problem. Taekwondo Oh Do Kwan is pleased that again a number of our clubs have taken on supporting through the Pink Belt scholarship program in a small but we hope meaningful way toward helping eliminate Violence Against Women. As we are the club with the highest number of high Dan's in Australia even though the principle founder is a... male, Mr Ross Hartnett we strive to show through our actions and record our support for females as equals, who should never have to face violence or bias. It is even more important for us in that over the years we have found even in a club so overtly supportive of women, accusations of domestic Violence against at least one past member and on occasion disrespect toward female instructors. Do not turn a blind eye to these kinds of attitudes and behaviour. Be supportive and help were you can in these instances. We are glad that Oh Do Kwan and its instructors can contribute in a positive way to women in need. We look forward to welcoming our new scholarship holders over the next few weeks. https://youtu.be/Yue4oGa8RZ8 See more

01.01.2022 Club History 2000 Olympic GamesTo To celebrate our 40 years anniversary we are posting photos and articles of our history from each year of the 40 years, today the 2000 Olympic Games The year 2000 saw our Head Instructor GM Ross Hartnett was National Coaching Director and Head Coach of the Australian Taekwondo Olympic team. Our club member Cynthia Cameron was the u57 kg category athlete for Australia. We salute all clubs that made it this long or more and we thank our members and friends worldwide over the 40 years that helped the club to its success.

01.01.2022 Club History 2001 To To celebrate our 40 years anniversary we are posting photos and articles of our history from each year of the 40 years, today the year 2001 The year 2001 was a little less hectic than previous years, the club had members in the Junior National team to Asian Championships, Senior National team to World Cup, Senior National Team to East Asian Games and the club went to Thailand and took friends of the club along for the ICTO Championships. Grand Master R...oss Hartnett was elected to the National Executive Board and was elected to the International Clubs Organization Board and we of course continued to have success at National & State competitions. Some of our present Instructors won Medals at International Comps in the year, Master Graeme Hartnett, Anita Tippet, Brad Emmett, Grand Masters Carmela & Ross Hartnett We salute all clubs that made it this long or more and we thank our members and friends worldwide over the 40 years that helped the club to its success.

01.01.2022 Congratulations to Grand Master Carmela Hartnett on winning Gold at Lents online Taekwondo Open.

01.01.2022 Club History 1999To To celebrate our 40 years anniversary we are posting photos and articles of our history from each year of the 40 years, this week 1999. 1999 again saw our Head Instructor GM Ross Hartnett busy in the role of National Coaching Director and Head coach of the Taekwondo Olympic Athlete Program. Comps and training camps as part of the plan developed for Australia by GM Hartnett kept him away from Perth for up to 6 months of the year. A number of our members... were also travelling extensively as part of the National OAP team. This was the first year for Australia to win a major International Championship, with overall victory in the US Open. GM Carmela Hartnett won her 3rd US Open Championships. Trips overseas by our members included USA, Holland, Spain, Denmark, France, Germany, Canada and Korea. Many of our own club members won selection to National teams and or won medals at a variety of international Competitions. We salute all clubs that made it this long or more and we thank our members and friends worldwide over the 40 years that helped the club to its success.

01.01.2022 Club History 1998To To celebrate our 40 years anniversary we are posting photos and articles of our history from each year of the 40 years, this week 1998. 1998 saw our Head Instructor GM Ross Hartnett busy in the role of National Coaching Director and Head coach of the Taekwondo Olympic Athlete Program. This was the first year A & B teams were utilized for different benchmark events as part of building the base so as to give more Australian athletes experience at the eli...te level and bring up the competitive level of a wider range Australian Athletes, so as to build a more competitive level at National and International competition.1998 saw the National Team winning Medals at world Cup, Asian Championships, Mexican Open, Spanish Open, US Open, Canadian, Commonwealth, Choson Cup among others and participating in various domestic comps and training camps as part of the plan developed by GM Hartnett. 1998 Also saw our Head instructor win the Blitz hall of fame award. Many of our own club members won selection to National teams and or won medals at a variety of international Competitions, including Carmela Hartnett, Anita Tippet,Cynthia Cameron, Odin Nel, Kavita Kumar, Fabien Quaid, Nicole Shortland, Duncan Hundley, Justin Warren, David Southern, Richard Bakewell among others . We salute all clubs that made it this long or more and we thank our members and friends worldwide over the 40 years that helped the club to its success.