Garden State Karate Invitiational Games

THE 2008 GARDEN STATE INVITATIONAL GAMES HAS BEEN POSTPONED TILL MARCH OF 2009

Last years Garden State Karate Invitational Games WERE HELD ON Sunday,
March 11, 2007 at the Rahway Recreation Center

THE 2007 GSKIG WAS SUCCESSFUL WITH 300+ ATHLETES COMPETING FOR THE GOLD, SILVER AND BRONZE. SEE RESULTS BELOW.
GOOD SHOW TO ALL THOSE WHO COMPETED AND TO THOSE WHO REFEREED AND HELPED MAKE THIS ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL DAY.

2007 Rules (download)*PLEASE NOTE CHANGE TO RULES FOR TIES IN FORMS AND WEAPONS

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Please contact GSKIG at 732-232-0373 for further info or questions. or at Kampop@aol.com
Press Release (download) --

Surprise visit to GSKIG by Joe and Marie Scotto (over 30 year with the Games. ) They pitched right in an helped out. Both of them looked svelt and great and as always, did a
great job of keeping things organized.

The Gerry Little Awards were presented to Charles Malmburg and posthumously to Grand Joseph Versocki

2007 GSKIG STAFF INCLUDED:
A. VERRONE ROMEOLETTI--CHIEF REFEREE COORDINATOR/ARBITRATOR
B. GEORGE CRAYTON--CHIEF ARBITRATOR
C. LOIS JOYCE- CHIEF RING COORDINATOR./HEAD OF TIMEKEEPERS/SCOREKEEPERS
1.ERIC S. KLEIN -RING COORDINATOR/HEAD OF TIMEKEEPERS/STOREKEEPERS
D. NANNY JORDAN/LADEVA DAVIS- GSKIG OFFICIAL SCORERS/ RING ASSIGNMENT CONTROL
E. DEANNA GAUDIOSI- RING COORDINATOR FOR LI'L DRAGONS/HEAD OF SPECIAL KARATE ATHLETES
F. KAREN KLEIN-CO-CHAIRPERSON AND DIRECTOR OF GAMES
G. MARGARITA SANCHEZ-ASSISTANT TO OFFICIAL SCORERS
7. KAREN M. KLEIN- STAFF MEMBER
8. BRENDA MARSHALL- STAFF MEMBER
9. NICOLE ADLER-MEDIC/MEDICAL ADVISOR
10.PAUL KLEIN- PUBLICITY DIRECTOR/SECURITY

*As of 3/19/08----There is no legislative controls on the Martial Arts here in the State of New Jersey, thanks to my ad-hoc committee and those who believed in freedom of expression, which we have in the our teaching of the Martial Arts. Keep on the alert for any type of
legislation regarding the Arts or those who would like to control the ARTS. Remember 'A FREEDOMLOST IS A FREEDOM LOST FOREVER"

NEWS
The GSKIG is no longer associated with KAM Sports. The company was sold to Mireya Vallejo and her authorized representative Edgard Torres on June 8, 2006. Lots of luck to the new owners as they assume full responsibility for making their company, Kam Sports, a huge success for years to come.

* We are saddened to announce the passing of Grand Master Michael Depasquale SR. in September of 2006. He was not only a notable Martial Artist, but a true and personal friend.

* We are also saddened at the passing of Grand Master Joseph Versocki in March of 2006
At the request of the late Grand Master, Joe Versocki, a fund has been setup to help a deserving student receive Martial Arts instruction. Mr. Versocki had his lady, Dolores Rose contact me to set up this fund. All Instructors who wish more details kindly contact Mel Klein at 732-232-0373 OR 732-286-0085

* We at the GSKIG also lost Mr. Edward Davis, father of Ms. Ladeva Davis, Pennsylvania and Mrs. Romona Hussey, Martial Artist and beloved wife of Sensei Cliff Hussey and mother of Sensei Greg Hussey of
Toms River, NJ

* Al Acevedo, a long time member of the GSKIG family has retired and gone to Florida. We are going to
miss him. Good Luck and health in your retirement Al and thanks.

RADIO/MEDIA NEWS

* Mel Klein, Bob O'brien and Ted Smith are doing a radio show on WPAT in New York from 1-3:00 am. Anyone wanting to call the show can call 212-219-9695 or to be a guest on the show can contact Ted Smith at 1-917-670-2429. We'd love to have you on the show. It is called "In Touch with the People" and deals with various topics including the GSKIG, Martial ARTs and will report on any attempt by the
Government to try to control the ARTS.

*Anyone interested in advertising or being a guest on the show can contact Mel, Ted or Bobby O' at: 917-670-2429

Ocean County Freeholder Director, Jerry P. Little receives an Award for his contribution over the years to "Keeping the Arts Free", from GSKIG Chairman Mel Klein,while Karen Klein and Bob Longo,representing all of the members of the GSKIG, look on.