Darron Letemplier and Camille Lavallee, black belts in the art of Chinese kenpo karate, have been chosen to represent Team Canada at the World Karate Championships in Dublin, Ireland this November.
They travelled to Quebec City on March 7 and qualified at the WKC Provincials Tryouts held by Master Sensei Clermont Poulin. From there the top eight competitors from each province in Canada advanced to the Canadian Karate Championships, which were held in Ottawa last month and hosted by president John Douvers and Sensei Michel Bernardo.
The tournament determined three top black belt competitors in the respective divisions who would be members of Team Canada and represent the country at the world tournament. Letemplier and Lavallee both earned silver medals at the Canadian championships.
Letemplier is a resident of Blanc Sablon, Quebec, and is the Sensei of his own karate school. He placed second in Canada for traditional kata and fifth for point fighting. He is listed as an alternative in point fighting.
Lavallee, a native of Middle Bay who has lived in St. Barbe for the past 30 years, has been training out of the Kenpo Karate School with Sensei Letemplier. He placed second in Canada in the 85-middle weight division in point fighting.
Letemplier and Lavallee say they're anxious and excited about the opportunity to represent their country at a world competition. They have five months to prepare for the tournament and a shot at a podium finish.
Letemplier, Lavallee earn trip to World Karate Championships
Black belts Darron Letemplier (left) of Blanc Sablon and Camille Lavallee of St. Barbe proudly display the silver medals they received at the national championships in Ottawa. Their performance earned them positions on Team Canada at the World Karate Cham
- Published on June 1st, 2009
- Published on July 8th, 2010
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Clarissa Smith
Darron Letemplier and Camille Lavallee, black belts in the art of Chinese kenpo karate, have been chosen to represent Team Canada at the World Karate Championships in Dublin, Ireland this November.
They travelled to Quebec City on March 7 and qualified at the WKC Provincials Tryouts held by Master Sensei Clermont Poulin. From there the top eight competitors from each province in Canada advanced to the Canadian Karate Championships, which were held in Ottawa last month and hosted by president John Douvers and Sensei Michel Bernardo.
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- Arlette
- - July 9th, 2010 at 09:24:32
Congrats Darron and Camille, we are all so proud of you both,we will all be anxious to see you both go all the way,,,love to you all,,
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- Stanley
- - July 9th, 2010 at 09:24:31
Congratulations Darron and Camille: br Darron , Mom and Dad is behind you all the way. br Also, Tracy-Megan-Quentin-Caroline and br Bianca--wish you every success.. br br Fr All the Family: br br We love you: br br Mom & Dad
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- Adrienne
- - July 9th, 2010 at 09:24:30
Congratulations Dad and Darron!! br Your devotion, hard work, skill and love of karate have earned you a privileged rank of being a member of Team Canada. We are so proud of your br accomplishments. Enjoy your success! br br We will be there by your side to cheer you on at the world competition. br br Love, Adrienne & Alicia
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- Sheri
- - July 9th, 2010 at 09:24:27
Congratulations to the both of you! A great accomplishment and well deserved. What a dream to represent your country in any sport be proud Darron and Camille and good luck to you both in the worlds this fall.
Paul and Sheri
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