Monday 26th of April marks the end of the Beginners' Course. To celebrate this occasion, free pizza will be had after training. All beginners and seniors are invited.
Monday, April 27, 2009
Pizza Night
posted by Viet at 1:51 am 
Camp Details
1. VERY IMPORTANT: We will be meeting at 5pm on Friday outside the Dojo (Sports Stadium) to allocate everyone their bogu and seats on the bus or cars. Please be there on time!!! If you have trouble making it, you must contact me at 04 3710 4317.
2. We will then be taking a two hour drive to Ballarat which is a city west of Melbourne
3. All meals are provided throughout the camp except for Friday night when we stop at Ballarat Central along the way. Please remember to bring some cash for this and possibly for purchasing tennugui sometime during camp.
4. Our accommodation is set for the Sovereign Hill Youth Hostel and we will be training at the Eastwood Leisure Centre in Ballarat
5. Some stuff to bring to camp:
- Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, towel, soap, shampoo, moisturizer)
- Enough clothes for 3 days and 2 nights
- A jacket (May be cold during camp)
- Shinai and Bokuto (if already purchased)
- Shinai repair kit (sandpaper, blade, oil, cloth)
- Kendo gi and hakama (if already purchased)
- Camera, pack of cards, anything you can think of
- etc.
6. It is expected that we will return to UniMelb by 5pm Sunday
That is all for now. I look forward to seeing everyone soon.
Best Regards,
Kin-On Tham
UMKC President
posted by Viet at 1:43 am
Thursday, April 23, 2009
2009 Committee
President: Kin-On Tham
Vice President: Andrew Lam
Secretary: Richard Zhou
Treasurer: Viet Hoang
Armourer: Jeffrey Khor
IT Administrator: Tony Shearer
Social Representative: David Tay
General Representatives: Richard Loi, Edward Morrissey, Peter Huynh
posted by Viet at 12:23 am
Monday, April 20, 2009
20th Anniversary applications
We are now calling for official bookings and entries for our Tournament and Dinner. Both these events will take place on Saturday 23 May, the Tournament running from about 12.30 to 5.00 pm, and the Dinner venue open from 6.00 pm, serving meals from about 6.30.
The attached spreadsheet should be used for both events, and should be forwarded to Michael Dunn: mdunn AT umkc.org.au, no later than the evening of Sunday 10 May. Payments must also be made by this date.
As numbers are limited preference will be given to early entries, and refunds will be given to those who miss out.
Further information about these two events below:
Tournament:
The UMKC 20th Anniversary Kendo Tournament will be held on the afternoon of Saturday 23 May. West Stadium, Melbourne University Sports Centre.
We currently envisage having 4 Divisions – up to 3rd kyu, 1st & 2nd kyu, 1st & 2nd Dan, 3rd & 4th Dan. The event is open to all VKR/AKR members. The planned format is have 4 pools of 3 in each division, with the top 2 from each division going through to the next division.
Depending on the numbers the format may be changed to a straight knockout format to accommodate more competitors.
Shinpan for the "Up to 3rd Kyu" division will be drawn from the 1st & 2nd Dan" division, and Shinpan for the "1st & 2nd Kyu" division will be drawn from the "3rd & 4th Dan" division.
Senior VKR Members will be invited to Shinpan the two Dan Grade divisions.
Due to time and space constraints overall numbers will be limited, hopefully split 50/50 between UMKC members and other VKR/AKR members, so get your entries and payments in early! (Closing date Sunday 10th May)
Spectators most welcome, of course.
Dinner
The Dinner will be held at the conclusion of the Tournament, with the venue open from 6.00 and meals being served from about 6.30.
The dinner is open to all, but places are limited so please confirm your attendance and payment by the due date - Sunday 10th MAY.
The Venue is:
Cafe Italia
56 University St (off Lygon St), Carlton
6pm for 6.30
$40 (2 course meal + side dishes)
Drinks at bar prices
Vegetarian and gluten free options will be available - please indicate when paying.
Entries/Bookings:
VKR Kendo Club members - Please submit competition entries and dinner bookings together in the attached spreadsheet as a club. Payment to be direct debit into the UMKC account.
UMKC Members - Please pay at training and write your name on the list. If you cannot attend training please email mdunn AT umkc.org.au
and direct debit into the UMKC account.
Others - If you are not currently a member of a VKR club, please email mdunn@umkc.org.au and direct debit into the UMKC account.
UMKC account details are:
Commonwealth Bank
BSB No: 063238
Acct No: 00903203
Acct name: University of Melbourne Kendo Club
Once again thank you for your interest and we look forward to your company at both these events.
Kind Regards,
Michael Dunn
mdunn AT umkc.org.au
0438 745 735
posted by Viet at 10:44 pm
Monday, April 06, 2009
UMKC Camp 2009
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- Details -
Dates: Friday 1st of May, 5:00pm, to Sunday 3rd of May, 5:00pm
Price: $90
Deadline for payments: 20th of April
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The camp is a rare opportunity to fast-track your kendo learning, as well as an opportunity to socialise with your fellow kendoka, both at UMKC and other clubs too. Though a challenging camp, you will immediately notice a huge difference in skill and stamina between those who attended the camp, and those who didn't. In the past, the camp has also been an opportunity to learn rare kendo techniques and practices, from massive go-ju-dan waza to gyaku doh and even jodan. The camp integrates the club and many new friendships are created between beginners, juniors, and seniors, with the dormitory-style accomodation, the 'Iron-Chef' cookoff, and plenty free time to mingle. In any case, this camp is an excellent opportunity to advance your kendo careers.
The camp will be $90 for all attendees, which will cover accommodation; transport; breakfast, lunch, dinner (except for Friday night); and venue hire.
We will require drivers to help carpool our members to and from Ballarat. The club will cover your petrol costs. We will also require keen chefs who would like to cook for the masses. Your ingredients will be covered by the club!
Please note that beginners will require their own shinai for the camp. Uniform will not be necessary but is recommended.
If you would like to attend the camp, then please write your name down on the Camp list at training, and pay the money box. Alternatively, please fill in the form in the email sent around. The deadline for payments is the 20th of April. If you have any problems meeting the payment, please send an email.
If you have any questions please send an email.
posted by Viet at 2:56 pm
