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SARACEN MARTIAL ARTS

EVENTS CALENDER 2008

Issue 1

26th January          Pre-Grading Course (14:00 - 16:00 hrs)

          • At the Watton Youth centre. Not just restricted to February grading candidates
          • Cost :- £5.00/ head
          • Details :- Ian Soame 01953 882034

9th February          Club Grading (10:00 - 18:00 hrs)

          • At Sportspark UEA, Norwich
          • For further details see your club instructor

23rd February         Pattern Workshop (14:00 - 16:00 hrs)

          • At the Watton Youth centre.
          • A chance to learn your new pattern (if you graded in February, or indeed spend quality time practicing your pattern with a number of Instructors present to assist.
          • Cost :- £5.00/head
          • Details :- Ian Soame 01953 882034

15th March     Watton Club’s Sponsored board break (14:00 - 16:00 hrs)

          • At the Watton Youth Centre.
          • Learn to break boards and support two good causes – Quidenham Hospice and our Watton black belt candidates.
          • Cost :- FOC if £20 raised, otherwise £5.00.
          • Details :- Mark Reeve 01953 884370

15th March            Black Belt Grading Meeting (16:00 - 16:30 hrs)

                         

          • At the Watton Youth Centre.
          • For all candidates who are taking their Black belt grading in May. We will be running through requirements, cost and special training sessions. Not to be Missed !
          • Cost :- FOC
          • Details :- Ian Soame 01953 882034      

27th March            Black belt Training begins

                        Invitation Only

          • At Wells Cole Community Centre, Saham Toney, Watton.
          • Compulsory special training sessions start for Black belt candidates. For 8 weeks, finishing 15th May.
          • Instructors :- Chris Hemstock and Ian Soame.
          • Cost :- Part of Black Belt package.
          • Details : -Ian Soame 01953 882034

29th March            Self Defence Session (14:00 _ 16:00 hrs)

          • At the Watton Youth Centre.
          • Learn new techniques, perfect old ones with Dave Robb’s super self defence session !
          • Cost :- £5.00/head
          • Details :- Dave Robb 01953 882848

26thApril              Pre-Grading Course (14:00 - 16:00 hrs)

          • At the Watton Youth Centre.
          • Not just for the May Grading Candidates !
          • Brilliant opportunity to work through your syllabus, with similar grades, and an excellent Instructor to Student Ratio.
          • Latest date to hand in grading application.
          • Cost :- £5.00/head
          • Details :- Ian Soame 01953 882034

10th May              Club Grading (10:00 - 18:00 hrs)

          • At the Sportspark UEA, Norwich
          • Junior grade registration 09:45 hrs.
          • Senior grade registration 13:15 hrs
          • For further details see your club Instructor.

17th May           Black belt grading Master’s Meal (19:00 hrs Onwards)

                        Invitation Only.                     

          • At Barnham Broom Golf Club Hotel
          • With Guest of Honour, UKMAF Chairman, Mr Roy Stanhope 8th Dan Black belt.
          • Part of Black belt weekend and exclusive to SMA members holding rank of 1st Dan Black belt and above.
          • Cost :- £28.00/head
          • Details :- Ian Soame 01953 882034

18th May              Black Belt Grading (10:00 hrs onwards)

                         Invitation Only.    

          • At Barnham Broom hotel.
          • Arrive at 10:00 hrs for registration in preparation for Grandmaster’s Opening Ceremony and Grading.
          • One of those events that you will never forget !
          • Cost :- Part of Black belt package
          • Details :- Ian Soame 01953 882034

31st May              Pattern Workshop (14:00 - 16:00 hrs)

          • At the Watton Youth centre.
          • A chance to learn your new pattern (if you graded in May) or indeed spend quality time practicing with a number of club Instructors present to assist.
          • Cost :- £5.00/head
          • Details :- Ian Soame 01953 882034

 12th July       Gladiators Ready ? Contenders Ready ? (13:00 - 16:00 hrs)

          • At the Watton Sports Centre - Badminton Court
          • Fun Inflatable ‘Gladiator’ style tournament.
          • Cost :- TBA
          • Details :- Ian Soame 01953 - 882034 !

26th July              Pre-Grading Course (14:00 - 16:00 hrs)

          • At the Watton Youth Centre.
          • Not just for the August Grading Candidates !
          • Brilliant opportunity to work through your syllabus, with similar grades, and an excellent Instructor to Student Ratio.
          • Latest date to hand in grading application.
          • Cost :- £5.00/head
          • Details :- Ian Soame 01953 882034

9th August            Club Grading (10:00 - 18:00 hrs)

          • At the Sportspark UEA, Norwich
          • Junior grade registration 09:45 hrs.
          • Senior grade registration 13:15 hrs
          • For further details see your club Instructor

23rd August           Pattern Workshop (14:00 - 16:00 hrs)

          • At the Watton Youth centre.
          • A chance to learn your new pattern (if you graded in August) or indeed spend quality time practicing with a number of club Instructors present to assist.
          • Cost :- £5.00/head
          • Details :- Ian Soame 01953 882034

27th September        Session to be decided (14:00 - 16:00 hrs)

          • At the Watton Youth Centre
          • Could be session on Bagwork, Self Defence
          • Sparring, Mini Competition or Fun Inflatable ‘Gladiator’ style tournament.
          • Cost :- TBA
          • Details :- Ian Soame/watch this space !

18th October           Session to be decided (14;00 - 16:00 hrs)

          • At the Watton Youth Centre
          • Could be session on Bagwork, Self Defence
          • Sparring, Mini Competition or Fun Inflatable ‘Gladiator’ style tournament.
          • Cost :- TBA
          • Details :- Ian Soame/watch this space !

1st November          Pre-Grading Course (14:00 - 16:00 hrs)

          • At the Watton Youth Centre.
          • Not just for the November Grading Candidates !
          • Brilliant opportunity to work through your syllabus, with similar grades, and an excellent Instructor to Student Ratio.
          • Latest date to hand in grading application.
          • Cost :- £5.00/head
          • Details :- Ian Soame 01953 882034

15th November        Club Grading (10:00 - 18:00 hrs)

          • At the Sportspark UEA, Norwich
          • Junior grade registration 09:45 hrs.
          • Senior grade registration 13:15 hrs
          • For further details see your club Instructor

29th November Student of The Year Course & Competition 10:00 - 16:00 hrs

          • At the Watton Youth Centre
          • All members should attend this once a year event. Train with all the Instructors, mix with students from other clubs and have a great time ! Deciding event for SOY Awards !
          • New members very welcome
          • Costs :- Under 16 - £7.50/head (discounts
          • Over 16 - £10.00/head for families)
          • Details :- Ian Soame 01953 882034 or your club instructor !

6th December Student of Year Presentation & Club Party 19:30 hrs onwards

          • At the Watton Sports centre Gallery bar.
          • Presentations at 20:00 hrs after that have a party !
          • This has been a great night out over the past years and we expect this year to be even better !. All welcome, including our newest members, friends and family.
          • We will keep with the popular and effective ‘bring a plate’ solution to the buffet
          • Cost :- FOC
          • Details :- Ian Soame 01953 882034 or your club instructor !

13th December        Pattern Workshop (14:00 - 16:00 hrs)

          • At the Watton Youth centre.
          • A chance to learn your new pattern (if you graded in November) or indeed spend quality time practicing with a number of club Instructors present to assist.
          • Cost :- £5.00/head
          • Details :- Ian Soame 01953 882034

Events yet to finalised:

Paintballing Day

Laser quest evening

Ju-Jitsu Instructor Exchange – Details Ian Soame (Over 16s I’m afraid)

External Competitions (as and when)

Cinema- Pixar martial arts film – Details Michelle Rogers (June/July)

Summer event – open/fun day

Summer event – Car treasure hunt/run, finishing with meal – Details Ian Soame (strictly non competitive driving !, but with fun quiz along the way)

Be positive – let your instructor know if you are willing to attend these events, or if you have any other ideas- these are arranged for your benefit !