Membership Common Bond … member schools sharing activities for the benefit of all AJF members … appreciation to
Koshinryu Jujutsu Australia
The WCJJO has a history spanning over 40-years conducting championships around the world
Congratulations Team Australia: 3 Gold Medals, 9 Silver Medals, and 5 Bronze Medals
Congratulations Team Australia:
Australian Team Captain: Joe Bracks.
Note – The total event medal results are available on the WCJJO website
Australian Officials: … Roger Quick – Mat Arbitrator, Referee and Judge; Jody Whymark – Referee and Judge; Lynne Quick, Norm McInerney, and Tyler McInerney – Table Officials.
Special thanks to Larry Papadopoulos and Gordon Griffiths with the preparation of the Team.
Congratulations Team Australia: 5 Gold Medals, 7 Silver Medals, and 9 Bronze Medals
Note – The total event medal results are available on the WCJJO website
Australian Team Captain: Matthew Cugola, Vice Captain: Moti Ram
Australian Officials took on a major role throughout the championships… Arbitration, Refereeing and Judging: Roger Quick; Refereeing: Jim Stackpoole and Steffi-Louise Stackpoole; Gordon Griffiths and Nick Donato; Judging: Jody Whymark; Gary Taylor; Lee Hayes; Ben James; Admin/Table Officials: Lynne Quick; Meladee Stackpoole; Norm McInerney; Jacinta Nagle, Tyler McInerney, and Ronald Middleton. Medical Officer: Dr Amy Stoke, Medical Support: Dr Adam Szlezak, Suzanne Foster and Kylie Taylor; Mat Coordination: Chris Bruschi and Photographer: Greg Elkenhans. Special support: Joy Griffiths and Shaynee Taylor.
Roger Quick (Australian Director and WCJJO Vice President) welcomed Mr Michael Hart Member MP for Burleigh (LNP) Shadow Minister for Housing and Public Works, Energy, Innovation and Digital Technology; who gave a warm welcome to overseas, inter-state and Queensland participants. This was followed by a special welcoming presentation of aboriginal cultural dance from the Bungarre family of the Yugumbeh language group of the Bundjalung nation; the taking of the oath on behalf of officials and competitors, and welcome to the championships by WCJJO President Michael McGarry from England.
After completion of all competition on Sunday afternoon, competitors and guests adjourned to the Star Gold Coast for an evening of dining and enjoyment.
Congratulations Team Australia: 7 Gold Medals, and 2 Silver Medals
Dylan Voncina … GOLD MEDALS in … the Individuals Grappling division; Plus in the Sport Jujitsu Individuals Division; Plus The Sport Jujitsu Country Team Championship; Plus the Demonstration Team
Alex Stadnichenko … SILVER MEDALS in both the Sport Jujitsu Individual Masters Division; and the Sport Jujitsu Individual Division; Plus GOLD in the Demonstration Team
Luke Schmidt … GOLD MEDALS in both the Sport Jujitsu Country Team Championship; and the Demonstration Team.
The gold medal in both the Country Teams Division and the Demonstration Division both went to AUSTRALIA
Lynne Quick took on officiating duties throughout the event, receiving a standing ovation at the post event celebration dinner;
Roger Quick – Australian Director and WCJJO Vice President … throughout the event was either Arbitrating, Refereeing or Judging.
Special awards were issued to both Dylan for Sportsmanship and Alex for the ‘Rocky award’
Congratulations Team Australia: 1 Gold Medal, 4 Silver Medals, and 13 Bronze Medals
Jeremy Juhas … GOLD MEDAL in the Individuals Grappling division; Plus a BRONZE MEDAL in the Sport Jujitsu Team
Conrad van Dort … SILVER MEDAL in the Sport Jujitsu individual Masters division; Plus a BRONZE MEDAL in the Sport Jujitsu Team
David Murray… both a SILVER and BRONZE MEDAL in the Sport Jujitsu individual Masters division; Plus a BRONZE MEDAL in the Sport Jujitsu Team; Plus a BRONZE MEDAL in the Country Demonstration … David was also awarded the SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD decided on popular choice of all participants
Martin Wilson … four BRONZE MEDALS – Grappling, Sport Jujitsu, Team divsion, and Country Demonstration
Steffi-Louise Stackpoole … SILVER MEDALS in both the World Team, and the Sport Jujitsu individual division; Plus BRONZE in the Country Demonstration
Additionally in the Country Demonstration – Gordon Griffiths, Lynne Quick and Roger Quick – BRONZE MEDALS
Nicholas Lovison … put up a valiant effort and display of sportsmanship, however was forced to retire after receiving an injury competing in the Grappling division
The gold medal in both the Country Teams Division and the Demonstration Division went to England
Gordon Griffiths … took on the role of Australian Team Captain
Jim and Meladee Stackpoole together with Roger and Lynne Quick all took on officiating duties; and Roger – Australian Director and WCJJO Vice President … was awarded a special award in appreciation for his contributions over the past 3-years to the WCJJO.
Important Team support was provided by: Joy Griffiths, Zarnia Wilson, and David and Megan Class.
Special thanks also to Matthew Cugola with the preparation of the Team
Congratulations Team Australia: 2 Gold Medals, 1 Silver Medal, 1 Bronze Medal
Matthew Cugola (Team Captain) … Attained a GOLD MEDAL in the Individuals Grappling Weight Division PLUS a SILVER MEDAL in the individuals Sport Jujitsu Weight Division
Larry Papadopoulos … Attained a GOLD MEDAL in the individuals Grappling Weight Division
Moti Ram … Attained a BRONZE MEDAL in the individuals Grappling Weight Division
Graham White and Conrad van Dort … put up valiant efforts and displays of sportsmanship, however were forced to retire after they both received injuries competing in the Country Teams Division
The gold medal for the Country Teams Division went to the Republic of Ireland, and the gold medal for the Demonstration Division went to England
Vince McCann … took on the role of providing first aid care throughout the event
Roger Quick – Australian Director and WCJJO Vice President … was awarded a special award in appreciation for his contribution to the WCJJO and in the redrafting of the WCJJO Tournament Rules
Angie Cugola – Team Photographer
Lynne Quick – Team Support
Dianne McCann – Team Support
Special thanks also to Jim Stackpoole and Gordon Griffiths with the preparation of the Team, and very special thanks to Colin McManus who was to be the Team Captain however had to withdraw prior to departure to USA due to injury.