It was in Plouaret that the Brittany Karate League held its general meeting this Saturday, November 16. After validating the move of the League’s headquarters to Plouaret, President Yann Charles was able to present his moral report for the 2023-2024 season: “For my first meeting, as president, I am happy to welcome the representatives of the Breton clubs to Plouaret. After serving as interim president for the first six months of the year, you placed your trust in me last June to serve as president for the next four years, for which I thank you. ».
“Without you, the League of Brittany would be nothing”
The League of Brittany has returned to its pre-Covid workforce level, i.e. 8,825 members, 63% of whom are men. In terms of financial results, despite the last two years of losses, the board of directors does not seem worried, and will continue a rigorous management policy, in order to regain balance. This assembly was an opportunity to present the new regional technical director, Manon Lambert. Well known in the karate community, as vice world team champion in 2015, and coach of the French parakarate team.
Another newcomer, Christophe Mounier, to the position of regional technical manager. The various commissions then reported on their work. In particular the arbitration commission, which notes difficulties in recruiting new referees. New avenues to raise awareness of karate and increase the number of licensees were also discussed. In particular, at the level of the elderly, young people in schools, and women.
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Project proposals related to health, self-defense, the fight against violence against women and school bullying. To close the session, President Charles wanted to thank all the clubs, leaders and volunteers for their work. “Without you, the League of Brittany would be nothing.”
Composition of the office: Yann Charles (president), Michel Pétagna (vice president), Chantal Le Bihan (secretary), Nathalie Jachimiak.
