Thistle Cup

Aberdeen's annual Taikai is coming up on the May 5th and it's time to be registering.

You need to get this form printed and handed in at practise with a check for £5 made out to "Aberdeen Kendo Club"

Yamazaki Sensei needs these back before the 30th so hand them in to the club by next Thursday (26th) at the very latest.


Full details follow.

The 3rd Aberdeen Kendo Thistle Cup in 2007

1. Date: Saturday 5th of May

2. Time: 11:00 - Registration
11:15 - Opening Ceremony
11:30 - Competition starts ( " Ladies " first )
12:30 - Embu - Performance ( Aikido, Kids Kendo )
13:00 - Competition starts again
16:30 - Prize Giving & Closing Ceremony

3. Place: Banks O'Dee Sports Club:
Abbotswell Road, Aberdeen AB12 3AB
Map; http://www.banksodee.co.uk/howto.htm
Tel. 01224 893 333 / Fax. 01224 893 344

4. Category & Prizes: Open for anybody

A) 9 years and under = Embu only, no competition: Some prize for everybody.
B) Competition 10 years to 12 years: Shinai for the winner, and Medals 1, 2 & joint 3
C) Competition 13 years to 15 years: Shinai for the winner, and Medals 1, 2 & joint 3
D) Competition 16 years to 18 years: Shinai for the winner, and Medals 1, 2 & joint 3
E) Competition 19 years and over Ladies up to 2nd Dan inclusive
Shinai for the winner, and Medals 1, 2 & joint 3
F) Competition 19 years and over Men up to 2nd Dan inclusive
Shinai & Cup for the winner, and Medals 1, 2 & joint 3

I would appreciate any helps from the people with 3rd Dan and above for Shimpan.
All the participants and helpers will receive a memorial Tenugui.

5. Competition: 2 minutes 3-Bon Shobu + Encho 2 minutes ..
From Semi-Final for F): 3 minutes 3-Bon Shobu + Encho 2 minutes ...
No Hantei.

6. Free Ji-Geiko: 10:00 - 12:00 on Sunday 6th of May 2007 at Banks O'Dee

7. Entry fee for Thistle Cup: GBP 5 each
Fee for Ji-Geiko on 6th: Free

8. Pre-registration:
Please fill in the attached registration form and send it together with the Entry Fee ( Check )
by Monday 30th of April;
I would appreciate if Dojo Leaders could gather the information and fees of their Dojo members.
Aberdeen people can pay by cash together with the registration form.

The 3rd Aberdeen Kendo & Japan Day in 2007

1. Date & Time: Saturday 5th of May ( Same as " The Thistle Cup " )

2. Time: 13:00 - 16:30

3. Place: Banks O'Dee Sports Club ( Same as " The Thistle Cup ", next court )

4. Contents: Open for anybody

A) Thomas Blake Glover Corner
B) Tea Ceremony: 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00
C) Flower Arrangement
D) Bonsai
E) Calligraphy
F) Origami
G) Igo
H) Japanese Toys
I) Japanese Comics
J) Japanese Snacks
K) Sake Tasting

5. Entry fee: Free - appreciate any donations.

BBQ Party

1. Date: Saturday 5th of May

2. Time: 18:30 -

3. Place: Yamazaki House Garden

4. Entry fee: Free - All participants and helpers for the Thistle Cup, and all helpers for Japan Day.

5. Pre-registration:
Please pre-register with the attached form by Monday 30th of April;

Organization

Organizer: Aberdeen Kendo Club
Aberdeen University Kendo Club
Aberdeen Friends of Japan ( AFJ )

Sponsors: Glasgow Taiseidokai Kendo Club
Edinburgh Kendo Club
Aberdeen Kendo Club

Co-Organizer: Glasgow Taiseidokai Kendo Club
Edinburgh Kendo Club
St. Andrews Kendo Club
Edinburgh University Kendo Club
Aberdeen University Aikido Club
Aberdeen University Igo Club
Mr. George Henderson ( Bonsai )

Prizes donated by: Emai Shop Budogu UK
Nine Circles

Japanese goods donated by: TenarisNKKTubes

Medals made by: Nagaoka Kisho Co. Ltd. - Niigata Japan
Tenugui made by: Shoji Budoguten - Akita, Japan


Thanks and best regards, Kazuo

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Kazuo Yamazaki
Aberdeen Kendo Club
Mobile 07764 274 123
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