Wrestling at Gold Coast PCYC

 

Wrestling Coach 'Ken Matsuto' took 3 Gold Coast PCYC Wrestlers to 4 Gold Medals in the 'Wrestling Queensland State Titles' in May 2011.

They are: Leigh Gapp Seniors U55Kg, Davies-Webby Brothers, Luke - Cadets/Juniors U63/U66Kg and Benn - School-Boys U46Kg.

(all in Free-Style Wrestling)

 

Leigh, who is also an assistant coach, now adds this medal to a State Gold and National Silver won several years ago. In-between competitions he regularly trips overseas extending his training. Luke and Benn have now medaled 5 years in a row at the QLD State Titles, all Gold except one Bronze. In 2010 they also entered their first 'National School Age Wrestling Titles' and came away with a Silver and Gold respectively in their weight/age divisions.

 

They are a few of the champions Ken has produced over the many years he has dedicated to the Gold Coast PCYC Wrestling Club.

When you look at Ken's history briefly it's easy to see why. Ken was a 1978 National U82Kg Free-Style Wrestling Japanese Champion, a great feat in a very competitive wrestling nation, and one of his coaches was 1968 Gold Olympic/World Wrestling Champion 'Shigeo Nakata'. Ken also has expertise in other codes, Sumo, Submission and Sambo... which provides a complete Grappling experience.

 

Other coaches who provide time on the mat when available are Rod Wallace and Mark Brady.

 

General Information:

 

Training is offered to the recreational to competitive Olympic Wrestler. Wrestling is a very affordable sport with the opportunity to reach high levels in an internationally recognised Olympic and Commonwealth sport. New members welcome, all you need is a pair of shorts, 'T'-shirt or a singlet, no Jewelry or sharp objects, (optional mouth guard, wrestling boots & head guard) meet the coach and you're ready to go!

 

Training Times:

Tuesday and Thursday 5-7pm

 

Events:

About 7 Interclub and State competitions are held throughout the year in Brisbane and 5 National events at the following States: QLD, NSW, VIC, SA and WA. 

 

At present Queensland's events are Olympic Freestyle and Greco Wrestling Rules. Some of the other states now include Fila Grappling at their events. Its possible QLD will follow these states in the future.

 

Links of interest are:

 

Wrestling QLD

www.wrestlingqld.org.au

 

Wrestling Australia

www.wrestling.com.au

 

 

Gymnastics

 On the weekend we held our level one to four Gymnastics Competition with gymnasts competing from our various clubs on the Gold Coast and Brisbane.

Our Gymnasts representing the Gold Coast PCYC did a wonderful job and every one of them took home at least a ribbon, and the lucky ones a medals and trophies.


From the girls in level one that did their very first competition to the girls in level four that have spent a lot of time and dedication into their training, each and every gymnast that competed made us coaches very proud.

The level one and two girls showed their parents how hard they have been working and it certainly paid off with their total domination of the awards podium.

The level three and four girls looked absolutely stunning in their new leotards, and did an amazing job with their routines.

Congratulations to all gymnasts that competed you all did a fantastic job.

Skye Haddy

Mt Warning hike with Merrimac and Benowa Kokoda Youth Challenge

The Branch Manager, Sergeant Linda Baade joined the Merrimac and Benowa Kokoda Youth Challenge Groups on a hike up Mount Warning today.  It was a pretty fast pace set by the teenagers who have been training for months for the Kokoda Youth Challenge, a 96km walk leaving Mudgeeraba on the 16th of July 2011.  The walk is 96km straight only stopping briefly for a quick meal, change of socks or call of nature.   This is an amazing effort by these young people and the adults who will be walking with the teams of four. They are creating memories that will last a lifetime and I commend them.

You have to admire their spirit as they still had energy to burn after walking the 4.4 km straight up the side of Mt Warning, as you can see here where they are pictured pole jumping.

I had a fantastic day and I look forward to cheering them on through the Kokoda Youth Challenge.

Sergeant Linda Baade
Gold Coast PCYC