Refereeing Seminar

14th April 2007

There will be a refereeing seminar covering all aspects needed to become a BKA registered referee.
The President of the BKA has asked for more people to attend this seminar as the association requires an increase in registered and qualified referees to continue the high level of expertise [as we have often noted...] required at BKA taikais.
This seminar is an open invitation for all dan grades and again I stress the importance of attending (not only to comply with current qualifying requirements) but to the detriment of future taikai both at home and overseas.

The venue for the seminar is;
Bordesley Green Girls School
Bordesley Green
Birmingham
B9 4TR
Please contact Malcolm Goodwin
malcolmgoodwin@blueyonder.co.uk
0121 744 9310

Prompt start 10.00am

Open Invitation from Nagamitsu Dojo

13th -15th April 2007

There will be a party from Ireland visiting Birmingham and Nagamitsu dojo are their hosts for the weekend
This visit coincides with the refereeing seminar and we intend to host a taikai workshop and jigeiko, team and individual taikai to run alongside the seminar. This should have several opportunities for all attendees.
1, the chance for referees to hone their skills in a friendly atmosphere but with the advantage of real time shiai.
2, with the European championships in Portugal, the GB team have expressed an interest to enter a team and to compete in the individual competition on Sunday.
3, the opportunity to compete against some of the UK and Irelands finest shiai people and help in their preparations for the Euro championships.

Q&A
Who can attend ? Any BKA member
How much does it cost ? Free
Do I have to notify anyone ? Yes please malcolmgoodwin@blueyonder.co.uk
Can I join a team if there are not enough from my dojo ? Yes, we will endeavour to place you in a team.

Schedule;
Friday 7.30pm – 9.00pm Jigeiko Nagamitsu dojo Muntz Street Small Heath


Saturday 10.00am Start Refereeing seminar Bordesley Green Girls School
Bordesley Green
Birmingham
B9 4TR

Preparations for team shiai
Dojos are requested to enter 5 member teams (possibly including juniors as we have junior members at Nagamitsu/please advise). If you cannot get 5, please attend as we will make up teams.
5.00pm finish
A Meal is planned for Saturday evening at a Toby carvery.


Sunday;
10.00am Start
Individual Taikai.
Again, all are welcome to attend and help with the GB and Irish preparations for the Euro championships.
Could somebody please come and beat Gibbo !
Jigeiko, if there is time.
2.00pm finish

I hope you can attend and make this weekend a success

Well Done Guys

Well done to all who braved the club grading tonight. Everybody tried really hard and it showed.

Congratulations on your results.

Well Done Guys

Well done all those who passed their grading today.

John Deans
David
Kile Brogan
David Buchannan
Kerr Brogan
Quinnan

Also, I'm looking for submissions for a seminar report to be posted on the blog page. Email to shred_lord@hotmail.com