Milan Receives the Duke of Edinburgh Silver Award

15596426288_bd2d726fec_oMilan Elliot received the Duke of Edinburgh Silver just this week.  Milan completed all of the requirements for the under 16 year old category.  Read this description from their website:

“The Award is a non-competitive programme in which participants set and achieve personal goals for community service, skills, fitness, and adventure. It is a great way to explore new interests and try new challenges you might not have done otherwise, and even stretch your ‘comfort zone’. The Award is open to all young Canadians age 14 yrs to 24 yrs old, and has 3 levels:

 

  • Bronze (for ages 14 yrs and up)
  • Silver (for ages 15 yrs and up)
  • Gold (for ages 16 yrs and up)
Participants can expect to spend at least 6 months completing the Bronze level, and a year or more on Silver or Gold, depending on whether the participant registers as a direct entry or continues from one level to the next.”
“The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award challenges you to set and accomplish personal goals in 4 or 5 different areas:

  • Service
  • Skill
  • Physical Recreation
  • Adventurous Journey
  • Residential Project (for Gold Level only)

These components may be completed simultaneously or one at a time. As a result, the total amount of time required to complete The Award will be slightly different for each participant.”

Milan also achieved the gold medal in his division and a silver in the open weight class in the 2014 Vancouver Jiu Jitsu Championships.
Congratulations Milan for your great progress both on and off the mats, looking forward to more.