Sixty-five schools from across the State took part in the event, but that didn’t stop the Great Lakes team from returning home with seven gold, eight silver and seven bronze medals. 

Fay made a presentation at Great Lakes College Forster campus on Thursday (Spetember 20) to a number of the students who received medals.

“We had lots of black belts who only graded this year and have had outstanding performances,” Fay said.

“It was a high standard of competition where all students did extremely well.

“Standout fighters were Adam Koutts, Jai Freyler, Crystal Kotts and Jacey Hewitt, all claiming black belt wins.

“At this level that was a thrilling result.”

Dylan Koutts And Blake Wearne assisted in coaching the junior students and Adam Nathan and Dylan Koutts, along with Ian Wearne assisted in corner judging.

“The competition was run at a hectic pace, with three mats running all day,” Fay added.

“I am very pleased with the Forster students who have turned their hard training into medals.

“Thanks to the volunteers who attended and helped padding up players.”

Great Lakes gold medalists from the competition were Jai Freyler, Jai Sinclair, Adam Koutts in the black belt division, Crystal koutts, Jacy Hewitt  in the red belt division, Ecko Herder in the blue belt division and Peter Smith in the yellow belt division.

Silver medalists were Cody Wearne in the black belt division, Tyson Koutts, Dylan Fletcher, Jayden Herbert, Jye Gatland in the red belt division, Echoe Herder in the blue belt division, Tayz Herder and Chloe Shubert in the yellow belt division.

Bronze medalists were Lochlan Freyler, Amber Freyler, Ely Hunter, Nathan Koutts, Noah Medhurst in the black belt division, Blake Dunn and Lacey Herbert in the red belt division.

Congratulations to all students who participated.