Rushall News - February

Pelsall / Rushall Community Showcase

To take place at Pelsall Community Centre on Saturday 10th March, 10:00 - 3:00 pm. There will be all different activities from the area to create public awareness. I have been asked and am considering doing a demo on the stage. If you can help me with this demo, please let me know. Also I will have a table, handing out flyers by attractive and or cute people (that rules me out). How about it moms? I will be buying tea and biscuits for all volunteers!

Website

Near enough sorted now. There is a theory and syllabus section for students eyes only. You will need to set up an account to enter this. Click on the E & R Online link under the Student Area menu, then click on the grade you want to view. An entry, registration form will come up. On your first visit you will need to register an account. For this you need an email address to receive a confirmation email for account activation. When you receive the confirmation email, click on the message link to activate your account (instructions included within email). In future you will only have to enter your Username and Password. For each grading level, you will require an enrolment key for course access. You can ask me for this during your training sessions.

Grading

congratulations to all the entrants for successfully passing.

Training Times and Apologies

Many apologies for the recent cancellations due to the tree, then the snow. Whenever possible I try to email you, but if its short notice (that day), I’ll be at work, so best bet is if ever you are in doubt, give me a ring. General rule of thumb is:- if the school is open, training is on, if the school has to shut on a Thursday, I can generally re-arrange the 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. children's class to Pelsall Community Centre. Unless told otherwise, training is always on during school holidays.

English Championship Sunday 25th March – Nottingham Arena

See the noticeboard for details. Closing date for entries is Wednesday 1st March. If you are considering entering the World championships, you really need to be entering this tournament.

World Championships 2007

These will be held at the NIA in Birmingham on June 30th / July 1st. This will be the largest martial arts world championship ever, with a separate coloured belt championship included for the first time. More information about the championships can be found on the official T.A.G.B. World Championships website.

Black Belt Gradings 2007

If you intend to grade for black belt or star gradings this year, see me asap. October 18th / 21st, Bristol. The pre black belt sessions take place at Bishop Walsh School, Sutton Coldfield. If you are grading, you must attend all 3 sessions relevant to the grading date. Black belts not grading must attend one session every 6 months. If you are not grading the fee is £5 for these sessions September 29th, October 6th and 13th. All forms and fees to me before September 11th.

Birthdays

Many Happy returns to you all:

February
Joe Melia - 1st
Petrina Ellis - 8th
Craig Horobin - 14th
Sophie Bentley - 27th

March
Elliot Holt - 4th
Jessica Till - 7th
Matthew Bentley - 12th
Luca New - 12th
Joseph Kerrigan - 19th
Gary Moran - 24th
Alexander Baker - 29th

Licence Renewals

March: Richard Newcombe
Now expired: Simon Denham, Billie and Jack Carroll

Licences

From January 1st, the cost of a licence will rise by £3 to £32. By way of showing loyalty, I will only charge £30 for renewals. Due to the loss I am making, if you renew later than one week before your expiry date, you will need to pay the full £32 + £5 late renewal fine.

Equipment Info New arrivals:

T.A.G.B. manual, covers all the syllabus from white to black belt, priced at £20.00. Club suits - I will be ordering blue/black club suits in about six to eight weeks. If anybody wants one, see me asap. I have a size 4 in stock.