We all have a very busy time with Iaido over February and March 2010. We are preparing for our Master Shihan Go Ho Wonho Chong’s visit to New Zealand together with our grading training, rehearsal for the Auckland Lantern Festival and Japan Day demonstrations. To help you with your times please note the following calendar of events.
| Day | Date | Time | Whats Happening |
| Wednesday | 24-Feb-10 | Shihan arrives in Auckland | |
| Friday | 26-Feb | 5:45pm | Auckland Lantern Festival Demonstration |
| Saturday | 27-Feb | 1:00pm to 3:00pm | Sensei and Instructor Session |
| 5:45pm | Auckland Lantern Festival Demonstration | ||
| 7:30pm | HSRINZ Annual Dinner at Tanuki Restaurant | ||
| Sunday | 28-Feb | 10:30am to 11:30am | Honbu Grading Kyu grades |
| 3:00pm | Japan Day Demonstration, ASB Showground’s | ||
| 5:45pm | Auckland Lantern Festival Demonstration | ||
| Tuesday | 2-Mar | 7:00pm | Visit Ken Ren Kan, North Shore / Grading |
| Wednesday | 3-Mar | 8:00pm | Visit Ken Bu Kan, West Auckland / Grading |
| Friday | 5-Mar | 6:30pm | Honbu Grading, Mt Albert |
| Saturday | 6-Mar | 9:00am | BuGei Kan Grading at Navy Gym, Devonport |
| 10:00am to 3:30pm | HSRINZ Annual Seminar, Navy Gym, Devonport | ||
| 4:00pm to 5:00pm | HSRINZ Annual General Meeting | ||
| 5.30pm to 7:00pm | HSRINZ Seminar BBQ | ||
| Sunday | 7-Mar | 10:00am to 3:30pm | HSRINZ Annual Seminar, Navy Gym, Devonport |
| Wednesday | 10-Mar | Shihan departs for Adelaide |
HSRINZ Annual Seminar –
There is still time to register with the secretary per contact details below. This seminar is a great opportunity to learn valuable insights from Master Shihan GoHo Wonho Chong. Not to be missed!
HSRINZ Annual General Meeting –
This is open to all current registered members. An agenda will be circulated together with minutes of the previous AGM.
HSRINZ Seminar BBQ –
Your seminar fees include the catered BBQ but please bring your own alcohol or drinks.
Auckland Lantern Festival Demonstration –
A wonderful festival and celebration of our community. Please make sure you are at the Martial Arts tent before the scheduled start times. You will need to arrange your own transport and parking
HSRINZ Annual Dinner –
This is a must do on our calendar. Tanuki’s restaurant on Queen Street Auckland (above the town hall) is authentic Japanese and we have booked the private function room from 7:30pm on Saturday 27th Feb 2010. The set menu is $30 per person and it is a BYO (or buy your drinks there). Christine Chan will contact you all for your dinner confirmations for this event. Partners are most welcome.
Japan Day 2010 –
Held at the ASB Showground’s on Sunday 28th Feb 2010 starting 3:00pm. Unfortunately there is limited space for this demonstration as it is to be held on a smaller stage. For those who have been invited to participate please be there by 2:00pm at the latest. See Rod for further details
Instructors Session –
Shihan will hold an Instructor’s Training session on Saturday 27th Feb 2010 at YMCA Mt Albert commencing at 1:00pm to 3:00pm. All instructors are expected to attend to ensure renewal of their instructors certificate for 2010.
Secretary HSRINZ
rod.gardner@xtra.co.nz Ph 09 579 4484 or 021 344416
We are looking forward to seeing you all there.