Heading up the volunteers was coordinators Trevor Walmsley (top) and Pat Neuraumont.

Tournament chairman Bob Thurston (centre) is a 20 year veteran of the sport. He was pleased to welcome Washington's Kevin Hammond (left) and former U.S. national champ Jerry Ferguson (right) to North Vancouver.

Incumbent MLA Jeremy Dalton (left) and former North Van City mayor Jack Loucks (right) caught up on events with the community centre's executive director, Anne Mooi (centre).

North Van City mayor Barbara Sharp (from left) and Gary Young were welcomed by The Unison Way's owner Daniel Lo.

Fourteen-year-old brown belt Welton Vo was concentrating hard to perform a perfect Kata routine which won him first place.

National masters champion Gail Thurston (centre) competed in the 35+ category. She was only too proud to pose with her two girls Taylor (left) and Elisse.

Visitng from Sacramento, CA was Chelsey Elkik (from left), coach John Limcaco and Adam Peterson.

The Unison Way is proud to have chief instructor Ron Bagley (left) and Michelle Pierce as teachers.

Fourteen-year-old yellow belt Shawn Cooke (left) won two silver medals and was all smiles as friend Christian Cretu (right) congratulated him.

Originally from Japan, Akira Sato is the senior "sensei" of Karate BC. He is proud to have the tournament named after him.

They are a true dynamic duo. Chief referee Robert Shen is a mere 77 years young, while Norma Foster was the first woman to qualify as a referee in the Karate Federation.

Kieng Lux (front) and Dave Klippenstein took a stance in the warm-up room while they waited for their event.

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Nine-year-old Kathryn Wong is just as cute as a button. But this little lady can play it tough and took home a silver medal for high scores in her Kata division.