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               NEWSLETTER

 

"VERY SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT"

 

KARATE MANITOBA
200 Main Street
WINNIPEG, MANITOBA
R3C 4 M2
March 27, 2008


Dear Karate Manitoba Members,


I am pleased to inform you that Karate Manitoba has officially been accepted as a provincial
member with the NKA. I received a letter yesterday as confirmation. We are looking forward in
working with the national body and taking part in their events and activities. There will be
greater opportunities for our athletes, coaches and officials as the NKA is the body that is
recognized by Sport Canada and the Canadian Olympic Committee.
It has taken us a number of months, but last week the NKA executive sent their recommendation
to the national counsel which was approved and ratified by vote. As further developments
unfold, those will be shared with you and posted on our web site.
Sincerely yours,


Meron Solonynka
President
Karate Manitoba

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Special Events – Bingo:

 

 Please contact Al Suchan for details

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 Calendar of Events:

 

 

National Team Training in Brandon Sunday April 20th, 1:00p.m. at 114 Whillier Drive, Brandon.  For further details contact Sensei Wendy.

 

Officials/Team training, in Winnipeg, for the National Karate Association national tournament at St. John, N.B.   April 26th and 27th. 

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June 14th and 15th.  Please mark your calendars for these important training dates.  More details to come.  Contact Meron Solonynka/ Sensei Marr for details

The commitment dates for the nationals are: we will be leaving Winnipeg July 1st and returning July 6th, 2008.  You must be in attendance for the entire period due to the various events happening throughout the week.  If you are selected to attend this event, you must be prepared to be there the entire time. There will be no exceptions.

The final team selection will be made shortly.

 Please note that for travel, picture I.D. is required.  Ideally a passport.  The N.K.A. is affiliated with Sport Canada.  There will be drug testing, as well as certain equipment required such as foot gear, chest protectors, groin protectors, red/blue belts, etc.   (Equipment will be at athlete’s expense) The coaches will be in touch with the athletes with the final equipment list, once finalized.  FYI the Provincial Coaches are:  Sensei Don DeGrow/Sensei Wendy Flannigan/Ron Porath.

 

I.S.K.F. Seminar with Sensei Yaguchi May 7th to 9th, 2008.  Contact Sensei Porath  for information.

 

I.S.K.F. Provincials May 10th, 2008.  Contact Sensei Porath for information.

 

I.S.K.F. Nationals in Quebec City, May 16th to 19th.  Contact Sensei Porath for information.

 

J.K.A. International Canada Invitational National tournament May 31st.  Officials’ seminar May 30th.  Contact Sensei Marr for details.

 

I.S.K.F. Master Camp June 6th to 14th, 2008 in Philadelphia.  Contact Sensei Ron Porath for information. 

 

 

National Karate Association (N.K.A.) national tournament July 2nd to 5th, 2008, St. John, New Brunswick. Contact Sensei Jerry Marr for details.

 

I.S.K.F. Denver Camp July 31st to August 3rd, 2008.  Contact Sensei Porath for details.

 

The Pas Training Camp August 21st to 24th.  Contact Jen Henderson 623-4484 or Jodie Kuhl 623-2296

 

I.S.K.F. seminar August 21st to 23rd  with Sensei Yaguchi.  Contact Sensei Porath for details.

 

I.S.K.F. World Shoto Cup Tournament, in Toronto October 9th to 13th, 2008

 

I.S.K.F. November 6th, Sensei Yaguchi seminar in Winnipeg.  Contact Sensei Ron Porath for information.

 

Dojos do not hesitate to let us know of any upcoming events, news, new black belts, etc.  and I would be most happy to put in our monthly newsletter.  We also have a Karate Manitoba Website karatemanitoba.ca that you can access with all activities coming up, policies, etc.  Should you need the Karate Manitoba Registration form it is also accessible through this web page.  If you would like anything added to the web page contact Jenn Cook.

 

 

FUNDRAISER FOR BRANDON

Brandon/Westman is doing a fundraising social May 3rd.  Tickets are $10.00 each.  Please contact Sensei Wendy if you would like tickets to attend our fun event.  (Some billeting will be available for those travelling out of town)

 

 

Midwest Affiliates

If you are interested in obtaining a high quality black belt ring in either gold or luster, and have attained a Dan level please contact Sensei Marr, Sensei Bob Stegmaier, Sense Don McKenzie or Sensei Don DeGrow.

 

 

On behalf of the Executive of Karate Manitoba:

 

Technical Director – Sensei Jerry Marr

President – Meron Solonynka

Secretary – Bill Murray

Finance Officer – Cindy Glacken

Membership Officer – Wendy Flannigan

Marketing Officer – Jenn Cook

Fundraising Officer – Al Suchan

Director – Leon Flannigan

Director – John Selinger

Director – Jerry Marr

Director – Ron Porath

Central Rep. – Bob Mulvey

Eastman Rep. – Dave Ogren

Norman Rep. – Jack Hebert

Westman Rep. – Stephen Hackler

Winnipeg Rep. – Craig Blair

 

Keep training!

 

Wendy Flannigan

Membership Director

For Karate Manitoba

 

 

Special Events – Bingo:

 

 Please contact Al Suchan for details

Nationals July 3rd to 5th, 2008.  Contact Sensei Jerry Marr.

The Pas Training Camp August 21st to 24th.  Contact Jen Henderson 623-4484 or Jodie Kuhl 623-2296

 

Dojos do not hesitate to let us know of any upcoming events, news, new black belts, etc.  and I would be most happy to put in our monthly newsletter.  We also have a Karate Manitoba Website karatemanitoba.ca that you can access with all activities coming up, policies, etc.  Should you need the Karate Manitoba Registration form it is also accessible through this web page.  If you would like anything added to the web page contact Jenn Cook.

 

 

 Respect in Sport Program

 

Sport Manitoba has mandated that all coaches identified with a Provincial Sport Organization must complete the Respect in Sport Program by December 31st, 2007.  All Karate Manitoba Instructors and Assistant Instructors are required to take this online course.

 

The Respect in Sport Program can be accessed at http://sportmanitoba.essentialtalk.com   Full information on this program is http://sportmanitoba.ca/respectinsport.php

To take this course, choose your language and register, selecting Karate as your association.  The course is divided into six half-hour modules, each of which is divided into shorter sections.  You can complete the course at your own pace, either a module at a time or by completing individual sections as you have time.

 

This is a very valuable course put out by Coaching Manitoba.

 

Karate Manitoba Membership director (Wendy Flannigan) will be keeping record of those who complete this course.

On behalf of the Executive of Karate Manitoba:

 

Technical Director – Sensei Jerry Marr

President – Meron Solonynka

Secretary – Bill Murray

Finance Officer – Cindy Glacken

Membership Officer – Wendy Flannigan

Marketing Officer – Jenn Cook

Fundraising Officer – Al Suchan

Director – Leon Flannigan

Director – John Selinger

Director – Jerry Marr

Director – Ron Porath

Central Rep. – Bob Mulvey

Eastman Rep. – Dave Ogren

Norman Rep. – Jack Hebert

Westman Rep. – Stephen Hackler

Winnipeg Rep. – Craig Blair

 

Keep training!

 

Wendy Flannigan

Membership Director

For Karate Manitoba

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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