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News from the Federation

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The Shintani Wado Kai Karate Federation is pleased to announce, Sensei Heather Fidyk has been appointed by election to become one of nine Senate Members.

On June 23rd 2012 Sensei Lawrence Blakemore retired from his position on the Senate.  I would like to thank Sensei Lawrence for his many years of dedication and welcome Sensei Heather in his place.

Sensei Heather will start transitioning from her current role as Alberta Provincial Representative to her new role as one of nine Senate Members.  She will also carry on with her other responsibilities to the SWKKF as well continue to lead her organization in Calgary.

Heather has proven to be a valuable asset in her time with the Shintani Wado Kai Karate Federation.   Please join me in wishing Sensei Heather every success as she assumes her new responsibilities.

Denis Labbé

President, Shintani Wado Kai Karate Federation

Senate Members: Jim Atkinson, Ron Mattie, Bruce Perkins, Brad Cosby,

Rick Leveille, Danial McCoy, Willie Lebrun, Heather Fidyk and Denis Labbé

Senate Advisors: Peter Ruch, Lawrence Blakemore

Just for Kicks Grading and Club Wind Up Tonight! Make-up Class Tomorrow.

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The Just for Kicks grading is tonight at 6:00 p.m. sharp! Be there early and warm up so we are ready to start the grading promptly at 6.

Following the grading will be the club wind-up. The Senseis hope to start the wind-up around 7:30 or so.

Remember, the burgers and buns are provided and everything else is pot-luck. See you there!

There will be an adult/jr. make-up class tomorrow night (Wednesday, May 16) at 7 p.m. here at the dojo.

The kyu belt grading will be held next Tuesday.

Just for Kicks Grading and Club Wind-up on Tuesday!

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Just a short reminder that the Just for Kicks grading will be this Tuesday, May 15. The grading will begin at 6:00 p.m. sharp! Be sure to be on the floor ready to start.

The club wind-up will begin immediately following the grading. Likely around 7:30 p.m. Burgers and buns will be supplied. Everything else is pot luck.

We have booked the gym to hold a “make up” adult/jr class on Wednesday, May 16 at 7:00 p.m. The kyu belt grading for this group will be the next Tuesady, May 22.

Last Regular Class!

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Today is the final regular class of the 2011-12 season! Remember that your gradings are being held the next two weeks. Be sure to come out and get those last minute pointers!

Next week, May 15, is the Just for Kicks grading AND after the grading, the club wind-up! Burgers and buns will be provided and everything else is potluck.

May 22 is the adult/junior kyu belt grading. The grading will begin at 6:30 so be sure to come and get warmed up ahead of time.

AND DON’T FORGET that before all this grading goodness, is the WEYBURN WADO-KAI KARATE TOURNAMENT. It is being held on Sunday, May 13 at the Weyburn Jr. High School (600 – 5th Street NE). What a great way to prepare for a grading! Having your kata judged by other senseis and participating in tournament kumite just 2 days prior to your grading is a great final tune-up! Sure it’s Mother’s Day… but what great mother wouldn’t understand the importance and dedication you’re showing by attending this nearby tournament?! Registration is from Noon till 1 p.m. The tournament begins immediately following registration.

Tournaments Coming Up Soon…

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Two tournaments are just around the corner. The information is posted below and on the “Events” page. These would be two great events to help prepare for our upcoming grading!

Saturday, April 28, 2012 – Melfort Wado-Kai Karate Tournament                           Melfort Tournament Poster; Melfort Tournament Registration; melfort BBQ poster

Sunday, May 13, 2012 – Weyburn Wado-Kai Karate Tournament – more info to follow.

NEW SESSION and…

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This week was the start of Session 3. If you haven’t yet paid your fees, please do so next week.

Congratulations to Telia Dolphin who medalled in Kumite at the Calgary Tournament. Way to go, Telia! That’s a big tournament! Thanks for representing our club so well.

We would also like to send our condolences out to the karate families in Boissevain who are mourning the loss of a young member of their club who died in a tragic snow mobile accident last week.