FIGHTING FOR GOLD; ANTELOPE VALLEY JUDO TEAM WINS BATTLE FOR U.S. MEDALS.Byline: Greg Botonis Staff Writer The Antelope Valley This article is about the Los Angeles County region. For the census-designated place in Wyoming, see Antelope Valley-Crestview, Wyoming. The Antelope Valley Judo Club has returned from two national tournaments with more than 20 medals and double crowns for two members. The victories earlier this month made the 6-year-old club among the top-ranked clubs in the country. ``Our club has gone from nonexistence non·ex·is·tence n. 1. The condition of not existing. 2. Something that does not exist. non to (being) one of the most successful in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. ,'' said Karen Wood, a club assistant. ``Our members were incredible.'' Club members won gold, silver and bronze medals in U.S. Judo Federation competition. They also won gold, silver and bronze medals in U.S. Judo Association competition. Matthew Beran, Pauline Macias and Ben Wood were gold medalists in both tournaments. ``They were exceptional,'' Karen Wood said. ``They competed convincingly and (were) very strong.'' Other medal winners include: Carleigh Hobson, one gold and one silver; Jake Hartwell, one gold and one bronze; Kimberley Cagalawan, two bronze; and Elias Lagos, Alanna Alanna may refer to:
Although the team's standing could let it attend the U.S. Judo Organization competition - the last of the three national tournaments - finances will prevent attempts at a triple crown. The Antelope Valley Judo Club is a nonprofit organization Nonprofit Organization An association that is given tax-free status. Donations to a non-profit organization are often tax deductible as well. Notes: Examples of non-profit organizations are charities, hospitals and schools. that provides lessons to beginners as well as to team members. There are more than 30 members and four black-belt volunteer coaches. The club occupies a 3,000-square-foot gym with Olympic-style mats and crash pads. Coaches say the program was developed to promote camaraderie, motivation and a sense of self worth while students learn and practice self-defense in a drug-free, gang-free environment.Dues and fees for the club fluctuate and are used to cover the running costs running costs npl [of business] → gastos mpl corrientes [of car] → gastos mpl de mantenimiento running costs npl [of business of the facility. For information on the club or events, call (661) 723-9533 or visit their web site at www.ptw.com/(tilde A symbol used in Windows, starting with Windows 95, that maintains a short version of a long file or directory name for compatibility with Windows 3.1 and DOS. For example, the short version of a file named "Letter to Joe" would be LETTER~1. Then "Letter to Pat" becomes LETTER~2. )avjudo. CAPTION(S): Photo: The Antelope Valley Judo club earned gold, silver and bronzemedals at two National Competitions. Box: Medals |
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