The first A.I.M.A.A Scotland Nationals took place on Sunday the 13th of May at Blantyre Sports Complex. Over 100 Irish competitors, Instructors and parents flew in for the event.  Mr Long of Chos Narvan Rd TKD Club and Mr Phillips of A.I.M.A.A. Wexford arrived with competitors and parents on the Friday morning, followed by Miss Walsh and her group from A.I.M.A.A Irleland arriving on Saturday morning. The last group to arrive was Mr Farrell who brought a large group from Cho's Airport TKD Club. Other competitors who arrived were from Mr Fitzgerald Cho's Arklow TKD Club.

Unfortunately at this time Master Darcy was unable to attend due to commitments in Ireland, as he was undertaking grading's all over Ireland, however he sent his best wishes to all those in Scotland and to all participating competitors at the event.

The Groups from A.I.M.A.A Ireland had a fantastic weekend in which they went to Strathclyde Theme park, undertook some major shopping! and some even went to the Celtic match on the Saturday.

On the actual day of the Nationals the groups all converged in Blantyre Sports centre for a day of excellent sportsmanship's and friendship. Students from both Scotland and Ireland did extremely well in the 42 categories with nearly all competitors winning at the event.  Competitors under 17yrs were presented with participation medals on the day also.

The event was run in a professional manner with excellent help from Irish Instructors and Black belts. A.I.M.A.A Scotland Regional Director Mr Kirkwood would like to thank all referees, judges and helpers on the day for their contribution in making this event the success it was and wishes everyone future success at the forthcoming A.I.M.A.A Ireland Nationals.

Next years event has already been booked for the 10th and 11th of May 2008 and will be a two day event.

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