Upcoming Events, Student Nationals & Club Filming Project

Hello everybody,

Spring in the dojo is a time of preparation for the Student Nationals and with Sheffield hosting the competition this year too, things are even more serious. There are a host of extra events this month that are aimed at giving everyone - both competitors and referees - the practice opportunities to do their very best at the competition. If you are not a competitor or referee, please consider turning up for the event anyway to help it run along. There are numerous tasks that need doing throughout the weekend and the event cannot run without this extra support.

The other big news of the month is that the dojo is currently involved in a professional-level filming project to promote aikido within Sheffield and the rest of the UK. Because of this, we would like as many dojo members as possible (including students) to make themselves available for the 18.30-20.00 session on Tuesday 14th March. Thank you in advance for your support at both events! 

Finally, WSAF are hosting their first World Championships tournament this August in London. Please look at the attached documents for more information. Please note that SAUK members interested in competing at the competition have to go through the national squad route of training and selection. 

And the usual monthly list of upcoming events:  

March

Saturday 4th - Shodohai, Sheffield, 14.00-16.00

Saturday 11th - Shodohai, Leeds, 16.30-18.30

Tuesday 14th - Filming Project, 18.30-20.00

Saturday 18th - Women Only Session

Saturday 25th - Sunday 26th - Student Nationals, Sheffield Hallam Pearson Building

Sunday 26th - BAA Championships, Kidbrooke (London)

April

Saturday 1st - National Squad, Location TBC

April 25th - Grading, 18.30-20.00

Please note:

• All events are in the dojo unless otherwise stated and details are subject to change 
• The Leeds shodohai will have a minibus transport option. Please let Scott or Celine know in advance if you wish to go
• Please contact Celine if you are interested in attending her women-only session Saturday 18th March
• For those that it applies to, March's national squad session will be moved to the first weekend of April due to the Student Nationals taking place during the usual time

As always, if there are any further questions, just let me know

James