UPDATE – MUN Dojo reopens Monday evening, Feb. 6

HI Folks;

The sub-floor installation is completed and looks (and feels) great! The normal training schedule will resume on Monday evening. There are a few odds n’ ends to finish up but the main work is done.

Do drop by and try out the new subfloor. It gives a whole new feel to doing breakfalls!

Cheers

George

George Beckett
MUN Judo Club
Email: georger@mun.ca
Phone: 709-895-6716

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Notice – Judo cancelled Saturday, Jan. 28 due to bad weather!

Judo classes are cancelled for today due to the bad weather in the St. John’s area.

George

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Ugent Notice – Dojo closed for Renovations Jan. 30-Feb. 3 & Last call for Labrador Judo Tournament

Sorry for the short notice but the dojo will be closed the week of Monday January 30  to Friday Feb. 3, 2012 for renovations.  Our new sub-floor will be installed which will make landing on the mats a lot easier!  If the dojo is available to open earlier than currently scheduled I will notify you by email.

This is also the last call for anyone interested attending the Labrador Provincial Judo Tournament, Feb. 17-19 in Goose Bay.  The approximate cost for individuals would be $200 for air fare plus tournament registration and food.  The provincial association and the MUN Judo Club will subsidize the air fare to Goose Bay and take care of accommodation costs there.  If you are interested in going email me by Saturday, Jan. 28 at the latest!

Cheers

George

George Beckett
MUN Judo Club
Email: georger@mun.ca

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MUN Judo News – Jan. 15, 2012

Hi Folks;

 Couple of important notices for club members.

Reminder that Winter registration fees are due for club members who did not pay for the full year in the Fall.  The cost for Winter/Spring/Summer term is $150 for returning club members or $100 for post-secondary students and new members.  This covers sessions from January to June for kids, and January – the end of July for teens and adults.  Please pay your coach.  Registration forms are not required for returning members.

Weather cancellations of classes – reminder that our policy is that if schools are closed due to adverse weather then judo classes are automatically cancelled for that day.

 Upcoming tournaments

 The NLJA Winter Judo Tournament will be February 17-19 in Goose Bay Labrador.  NLJA will provide additional funding to help deal with transportation costs and our club will cover accommodation costs but I need to know who is interested in going by next Monday, January 23.  Please let your coach know and email me if you are interested. 

 The Atlantic Judo Championships will be on the March 11 weekend in Moncton, N.B.  Do let your coach know if you are interested in attending this tournament.

The NLJA Spring Judo Tournament will be May 4-6 in Gander.

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MUN Judo Update – Dec. 13, 2011

Hi Folks;

 The Christmas Bowling & Pizza Party start time has changed to 8 PM on Wednesday, Dec. 14 at Plaza Bowl on Ropewalk Lane.  Please be there by 7:50 PM.  The bowling will last for 1 hour followed by free pizza so we should be finished around 9:30 PM.  All club members are welcome to attend!

Hygeine
Now that we have our nice new dojo it is important that we keep it clean.  All members need to remember the following basic hygiene rules for judo:

  • Gi must be clean (washed after every practice)
  • Toe and finger nails must be kept short
  • Body/hands/feet must be clean
  • Bare feet only on the mats
  • Shoes/sandals must be worn off-mat
  • Membership Renewal Fee Increase
    Due to the increased expenses for rental and development of our dojo we are increasing club fees effective January 1, 2012.  The new fee schedule will be:

    # Registering Fall Semester Winter/Spring Semester Year in Advance
    1 Person $150 $150 $280
    Family – 2nd Person $120 $120 $220
    Family – 3rd Person $100 $100 $160
    Post-Secondary Students and first semester new members $100 $100 $160

    Members that paid for the full year in Fall 2011 will not have to pay an additional fee.
    A grading fee will also be applied of $20 for teens and adults and $10 for children

    Parking & Dojo Entrance Reminder
    A reminder that when parking at the dojo to use parking starting the third row back from the Global Gym entrance.  When entering the dojo always do so from the Elizabeth Avenue entrance.

    Recruiting new members!
    We are trying to grow the size of the club.  Tell your friends about judo and see if you can interest them for January!

    Reminder of end of fall semester schedule
    Monday, December 12 will be the last judo class for children before Christmas.  Teens and Senior members will continue to train until Thursday, Dec. 22 subject to confirmation by coaches. Judo training will resume after the Christmas holidays on Monday, January 9, 2012

    Schedule change for Winter Semester
    Kata will move to Thursday evening beginning at 6 PM.  Other class times will remain the same.

    Dojo renovations
    Over Christmas and into January we will be painting the insulation on the walls, installing a sub-floor under the mats, installing coat hooks and a long bench to store coats and bags.  By the end of January the dojo will be significantly upgraded.

    Club Web Site
    Reminder that information about our club is available on our web site at http://www.cs.mun.ca/~munjudo/

    2011 has been a busy year for our club.  On behalf of all the coaches I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Best Wishes for 2012!

     George

    George Beckett
    MUN Judo Club
    Email: georger@mun.ca

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