Our wake-a-thon is a fun activity for Tsuruoka Karate. Each participant will have their name put in a draw for some great prizes for participation and again for every $25.00 raised.

Our goal is to help the fundraising committee raise at least $4000.00 to fund the 9th Tsuruoka National Karate Championships. We hope that each family will participate in the wake-a-thon to the best of its ability. If each family to raise $100, we should achieve our goal. We’re hoping to make this wake-a-thon the best ever, so the more contributions you raise, the more successful we’ll be at achieving our goal. Thank you very much for your participation!

Rules
1. Participants may start collecting pledges as soon as they receive the pledge sheets. Reminder: Pledge sheets need to be turned in on wake-a-thon day, Friday, June 1, 2012.
2. Pledges may be made by anyone. However, participants may not ask for pledges from any of the staff members of Tsuruoka Karate. Please ask everyone who pledges if his or her company has a matching gift fund policy.
3. Each sponsor making a pledge should write their own name, and pledge. Students should collect the pledge in advance.
4. On wake-a-thon day, at least one person will be awake during the 12-hour period.
5. Participants are encouraged to bring sleeping bags pillows and indoor games to occupy themselves and a snack.
We look forward to all our participants having a great time! For questions or concerns call Paula Chaplin at 834-2262 or e-mail newmum12001@yahoo.com

If you have not received a Pledge and Consent Form, please contact Sempai.

The next Karate NL tournament of the 2012 year is scheduled for Saturday, May 12, 2012 at the Powerplex on Crosbie Road.  The tournament is open to all students of NL Tsuruoka Karate who have a minimum of one yellow stripe.  The details are outlined below:

Location:  The Powerplex, Crosbie Road, St. John’s
Date:  May12, 2012
Time:  9:00AM – 1:00PM (Junior events for 12 years and younger)
1:30PM – 4:30PM (Junior events for 13 years and older, Senior Events)

The events are individual kata, team kata, and kumite.

Team Kata – 3 members with a designated captain.  The divisions will be determined by the highest ranking/age member on the team.

Kumite – all competitors must have their own gum sheild, jock for male, jill for female (optional), shin guards (optional), gloves and belts (red and blue)

• 1 Event  - $20.00
• 2 Events – $30.00
• 3 Events – $35.00

Please ensure that you complete the attached form, and return it to Sempai no later than Saturday, May 5, 2012, with the correct fees.  NOTE:  All fees must be paid in cash

Karate NL Tournament – May 12, 2012

Tsuruoka NL Karate will be hosting an in-house tournament open to all students, Saturday, April 28, 2012 at St. George’s Elementary in CBS.  Details are as follows:

Location:  St. George’s Elementary, 234 Conception Bay Highway, CBS

Time:

• 9:00AM – 1:00PM – Junior Events (12 years and under)
• 1:30PM – 4:30PM – Junior Events (13 years and older), and Senior Events

Cost:  $20 per person

Events will include kata, team kata, and both sanbon and jiyu kumite.  Please ensure that you bring all the necessary equipment for the events that you are competing in.  All registrations must be received by Sempai no later than Thursday, April 26, 2012.  The registration form is attached below:

Tsuruoka NL Tournament Registration Form

Our Annual Breakfast with the Easter Bunny will be on Saturday March 31st, 2012 at the Holy Innocents Church on Paradise Road. Breakfast will include pancakes and sausages, with your choice of beverage (milk or juice for kids, coffee or tea for adults).

Time:
8:30AM – 12:30PM

Cost:
$3.00 per child
$5.00 per adult

Other activities will include face painting, prize tables, lollipop tree, and your chance to have your picture taken with the Easter Bunny!  All proceeds will go toward the NL Tsuruoka Karate Competition team.  This event is open to the public, so feel free to spread the word, and bring a friend.

Note:  As this is a fund raising event, volunteers will be needed to help decorate the hall, and prepare the food.  As well, items will be required to make this event an success.  Donations are accepted for the following:

• Pancake mix (the just add water kind with no EGGS)
• Syrup
• Ketchup
• Burners for chafing dishes
• Plates
• Napkins
• Plastic Cutlary
• Plastic Christmas table cloths
• Prizes for the Games

If you prefer to donate money towards the costs of these items, please contact Kimberley Street-Hemeon (street.hemeon@nf.sympatico.ca)

The next regional Karate NL tournament of the 2012 year is scheduled for Saturday, March 03 ,2012 at the Powerplex on Crosbie Road.  The tournament is open to all students of NL Tsuruoka Karate who have a minimum of one yellow stripe.  The details are outlined below:

Location:  The Powerplex, Crosbie Road, St. John’s
Date:  March 03, 2012
Time:  9:00AM – 1:00PM (Junior events for 12 years and younger)
1:30PM – 4:30PM (Junior events for 13 years and older, Senior Events)

The events are individual kata, team kata, and kumite.

Team Kata – 3 members with a designated captain.  The divisions will be determined by the highest ranking/age member on the team.

Kumite – all competitors must have their own gum sheild, jock for male, jill for female (optional), shin guards (optional), gloves and belts (red and blue)

• 1 Event  - $20.00
• 2 Events – $30.00
• 3 Events – $35.00

Please ensure that you complete the attached form, and return it to Sempai no later than Saturday, February 25, 2012, with the correct fees.  NOTE: WE NEED EXACT WEIGHT AND HEIGHT OF EACH COMPETITOR to reduce issues during matches.

Karate NL Tournament – March 03, 2012

The Newfoundland and Labrador Atlantic Karate Team participated at the 2012 Atlantic Karate Championships during the weekend of February 11-12, 2012.  Competitors were registered in individual kata, team kata, and kumite.  Out of a possible 25 medals, the Newfoundland and Labrador team won 20.  NL Tsuruoka would like to extend congratulations to all the members, especially NL Tsuruoka members Andrew Au, Samantha Au, and Brooke Peyton.

For more pictures, please see the gallery below!

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Karate NL is offering a day of karate fun as part of its Active Start Program to promote fitness through karate fundamentals.
There is “no charge” but the number of participants is limited. Each karate member may invite one friend (free) to participate with him/her in the karate fun & fitness session on that day. There is no charge for the invited friend/Family.

Who : Members of Karate NL and friend/family
When: Saturday Feb 18th, 2012
Where: St. George’s Elementary School Gym
             234 Conception Bay Hwy, CBS NL
Time: Age Category

Up to 8 years of age 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
9 years of age and up 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Karate NL members may participate by completing a registration form to be submitted to your Sensei/Sempai
Please register only if you are completely committed to attending.
Do not waste a place which another child would be able to fill.
Deadline Monday Feb 13th, 2012

Karate NL Active Fundamental Form

Please be advised of the following class schedule update.

February 11, 2012 – Paradise Dojo – Classes will run as scheduled.  There was an initial indication that classes might be cancelled, but this is not the case.

February 12, 2012 – CBS Dojo – Two optional classes have been added for this day.   These classes will be for kumite training only.  The classes are as follows:

• Juniors (Under 13) – 1:00PM – 2:30PM
• Seniors (13 and Over) – 2:30PM – 4:00PM

February 21, 2012 – Paradise Dojo – There will be no classes on this day as the Church requires the space for Shrove Tuesday.

Spread the word, and bring a friend!  A  Texas Holdem Tournament in support of  2013 Tsuruoka Nationals in Kelowna, BC is scheduled for Saturday, February 18, 2012 at the Paradise Dojo.  Details are as follows:

Registration: 7:45PM
Start Time: 8:00PM

Rules:

• Tournament is open to ages 19 years and older.
• $20 initial buy-in
• Re-buys are permitted for the first hour at $20
• At the end of the first hour, you are permitted a $10 top up

Prizes will be awarded for first, second, and third place.  There will be food and beverages available for purchase, and as well, tickets available for door prizes.  So spread the word, and invite your friends.

Lotto License #:  12-100373-00-LG

Please be advised that due to weather conditions, all classes for the Paradise Dojo for tonight, Tuesday, January 31, 2012 are cancelled.