We are pleased to welcome back Matthew Raymond and Mami Ito as our guest instructors.
The grading from ikkyu to sandan will be held as usual. Grading application is now open through JustGo. The deadline for both the application and for the written exam is April 19.
The previous hotel is under renovation, so we have blocked rooms at the Hilton Garden Inn near the YMCA. Please use group code 502. The base rate is $152 plus tax, parking and breakfast is extra. It is closer to all of the downtown venues, so hopefully that makes up a bit for the extra cost.
The fees remain $90 for adults, $60 for kids (16 and under). I’m sorry but we are unable to accommodate non-bogu members, although they are welcome as spectators. The fee for spectator lunch has risen to $15. Saskatoon members, please register with Ryan. Members from other clubs, please contact your sensei, he will submit a group registration.
The schedule is as follows, please note that we have added a Sunday afternoon session for those that wish to get more practice in with Raymond-sensei and Ito-sensei.
Friday, May 1
7 – 9:30 pm seminar at YMCA, 25 22nd St E
10 pm drinks at Winston’s Pub, 243 21st St E
Saturday, May 2
9 am – 6 pm seminar and tournament at Marion Graham Collegiate, 602 Lenore Drive
7:30 pm dinner and awards at Great Buffet of China, 302 22nd St W
Sunday, May 3
10 am – 1 pm grading at YMCA (doors open at 9)
3 – 5 pm seminar at YMCA