After all the questions that everyone was asking me after training on Monday night about the Ballarat Camp, here's a quick FAQ and a rough overview of what's happening:
Things you need to Bring - Shinai + Shinai maintenance kit (eg stanley knife, sandpaper, newspaper to collect scrapings, oil & rag)
- Training clothes (eg Hakama & keikogi, a change of Track pants & T-shirt)
- Towel & Thongs/Sandals for the shower
- Personal Hygiene needs
- a little spending money to buy your own dinner on Friday night. Apart from dinner on Friday night, all other meals will be provided for.
"The Plan" Friday 7th April 5:00 pm Assemble at the Armour Room, allocate armours and finalise car seating arrangements
6:00 pm Target time for departure from Melbourne
8:00 pm Arrive at Ballarat. Dinner. Settle in at accommodation
Saturday 8th April Training all day! Schedule TBA (To Be Announced)
Sunday 9th April Training all morning. Schedule TBA
12 noon Lunch & Pack up
1:00 pm (approx.) Depart from Ballarat
3:00 pm Arrive back at Melbourne. Return Armours.
Accommodation Options: Dojo Stay: $35 - You will spend two nights on the Dojo Floor!! No bed provided. Need to bring own sleeping bag, air mattress/sleeping mat.
Sovereign Hill Lodge YHA (Youth Hostel): $75 - Enjoy a great night's sleep at Sovereign Hill Lodge - a converted Barracks dating from the Victorian Gold Rush days. Dormitory style accommodation. Pillows and Blankets provided. Please bring own pillow case.
Remember the last day to pay for Camp is next Monday 3rd May
UMKC Annual General Meeting to be held on 28 April 2004
The UMKC Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Wednesday 28th April 2004 at 8pm at Undergraduate Lounge B, second floor, Union House. A number of Constitutional amendments will be proposed followed by the election of a new committee for 2004/05.
The AGM is a forum that gives ordinary club members a chance to have a say in the running of the club and to ensure the accountability of the club committee. All financial club members have an equal vote on any matter arising at the AGM. All members are expected to attend. Apologies can be emailed to kendo@sports.unimelb.edu.au
Training will finish at 7.30pm on Wednesday 28 April so that the AGM can start on time and to avoid the meeting running too late.
2004 Autumn Kendo Camp Friday 7 May - Sunday 9 May
Are you ready for the Autumn Kendo Camp? !!!That's right, Kendo Camp is coming again and with it a weekend away of training at Ballarat from (Fri) 7- (Sun) 9 May!! We will depart from Melbourne on Friday evening (7 May) and return on Sunday afternoon (9 May). We will be staying at Sovereign Hill YHA Lodge situated in the historic Sovereign Hill barracks.
The cost will be $75 covering all transport, accommodation and food.
Camp is a great chance for beginners and seniors alike to get to know everyone and a rare opportunity for some serious training! Tickets can be purchased at training. The last date to buy tickets will be Monday 3 May 2004. NO LATE PAYMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED!!
