Shodokan Aikido Student National 2008
Details in a nut shell
Question? |
Answer ... |
Where |
York, at [http://www2.yorksj.ac.uk/ York St Johns University]. |
When |
All day Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 April |
Social |
Saturday night, in York itself. |
Seminars |
Two seminars open to all by Phil. |
Accomodation |
Up to individuals but see below. |
Food |
Bring your own, none supplied. |
[attachment:Shodokan_Aikido_news_letter Shodokan Aikido news letter]
Accomodation
There are many places to stay in York but do check a map to see how close you will be to the venue (Lord Mayor's Walk, York. YO31 7EX) otherwise, you may find yourself taking taxis a lot. Here are a few ideas for you:
Closest bed and breakfast: [http://www.yorkhouseyork.co.uk/ York House] (tel: 01904 427070) or St. Johns Guest House (2, St. Johns St, York, North Yorkshire YO31 7QT Tel: 01904 645789).
Closest hotel: Papillon Hotel 43, Gillygate, York, North Yorkshire YO31 7EA Tel: 01904 636505
Closest youth hotel: York Backpackers Ltd (88-90, Micklegate, York, North Yorkshire YO1 6JX Tel: 01904 627720) or York Youth Hotel (11-13, Bishophill Senior, York, North Yorkshire YO1 6EF Tel: 01904 625904
Other: If you do not like those, you can contact Debbie on 07950-697076 who can sort you some accomodation at discount rates.
Finally if none of those are what you are looking for, try [http://www.yell.com/ the yellow pages] or [http://www.visityork.org/information/tourist-information.asp the tourist information site].
Note that York Aikido has neither contacted these places nor sorted any special deals. It is advisable to book early.
The rest...
See the latest [http://www.york-aikido.org/46.doc Shodokan Aikido news letter].
Saturday 19th April
- 11:00 am Registration
- 11.20 am Introduction and Taiso
- 11:30 am Embu Competition = Nage no kata Omote (7) beginner to 4th Kyu to final pairs
Embu Competition = Randori no kata (17) - 3rd Kyu & 2nd Kyu to final pairs Embu Competition = Tanto Randori no kata - 1st kyu/1st Dan Embu Competition = Goshin no kata - 1st kyu/1st Dan
- 1pm LUNCH
- 1.45 pm Men's Individual Tanto Shiai preliminary rounds up to quarter finals
- Women's Individual Tanto Shiai preliminary rounds up to quarter finals
- 3.15 pm BREAK
- 3.30 pm Seminar by Sensei Phil Newcombe
- 5pm BREAK
- 5.15pm Individual Tanto Shiai preliminary rounds up to semi finals
- 6.00pm CLOSE
Sunday 20th April
- 10am Taiso
- 10:15am Seminar by Sensei Phil Newcombe
- 11:45am BREAK
- 12.00pm Men's Individual Tanto Shiai Finals = 4 bouts
- 12.30pm Women's Individual Tanto Shiai Finals = 4 bouts
- 1pm - LUNCH
- 1:45pm Embu Competition Finals:
- Nage no Kata Randori no kata Tanto Randori no kata Goshin no kata
- 3.00pm Men's Team Tanto Shiai to finish
- Women's Team Tanto Shiai to finish
- 3:45pm BREAK
- 4.00pm Student Grading with Phil Newcombe
- 4.45pm Medal Ceremony and Farewell
- 5pm CLOSE
These times are approximate. We cannot get into the hall until 10.30 on the Saturday so please be prompt to enable us to get the mats out & get started ASAP.
Venue The venue is York St John University on Lord Mayor's Walk, York. YO31 7EX. The competition will be held in the main sports hall.