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Completed Event Report For
The Northeastern Regional USAKF Championship
Mt. Airy Lodge PA, June 28-30, 1996
The Northeaster Regional USAKF Championship, Mt. Airy Lodge PA, was held on June 28-30 . Tournament started Friday at 12 noon and was wrapped up by Saturday PM. The 5 state regional was directed by: From NY--Hall of Famer Tom Lapuppet, National Administrator .Carmel "Babe "Sorrento, ---from New Jersey, National Development Chairman-Al Santucci---from Pennsylvania, National Coaching Staff member Pat Byrnes.
A VERY happy CHAMPION! ---Anxious to do another one!
David Copper II
143-24 253 rd Street, Rosedale, New York 11422 (718) 481-8549
Gold Medalist in Kumite ---Silver Medalist in Kata
left: Grandmaster Tom Lapuppet in command
right: Dr. Al Santucci and Shihan Pat Byrnes
Left: Shihan Bernard Scarda and Sensei Carmel "Babe" Sorrento after conference
Right: Sensei Bobby Oliveri (didn't want his picture taken)
Referees working (almost)
Who's into the POP?
This report from From Grandmaster Tom Lapuppet,
Members of the karate community were treated to an outstanding event in the mountains of PA. The weather was fair and the competition was held in the tennis area
This event was hosted by NY, PA, NJ, DE, and Conn. Each state recruited members from all organizations to take part. While there were some athletes unable to attend (due to other commitments) I am sure that -they won't miss next -years event.
The Karate group was happy to entertain Mr. GEORGE ANDERSON, our National Chairman. Mr. Anderson, as you all are aware by now, got karate into the Pan-Am Games. This was one of the goals the USAKF set out to do- contrary to some statements floating around.
Other noted personalities were present in the form of Mr. Al SANTUCCI, senior member of the karate community, and his champion karateka wife, the lovely ANITA Santucci, the living proof on the benefits of staying with a good program. Thank you ! Al and Anita.
Also what would the event have been like without the help of Sensei PAT BYRNES and his group from the PA area.To Mrs. STANKUS ,Thank You ! To the workers from the various areas and schools. We all had a great time!
Everybody went shopping at The Crossing, a great outlet for almost everything. There was a movie and a mall with bowling just down the road. Golf, bow and arrows, tennis, game room, indoor -out door pools, and, to top it all, all you could eat.
We hope to see everyone again next year and THIS WAS a GREAT event! (Shouting)
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