SRPING 2023 : ASHTON RANCH AND KINGSWOOD WEEK 1

 Hello Parents and Students!

Welcome to the Spring 2023 Semester at Ashton Ranch Week and Kingswood with Sensei Joeffrey Abitong Sr. Please read IMPORTANT NOTICE weekly. All children must be checked-in online, AND in-person in order for us to get a proper attendance count. On the first day of your child/children's class they will be automatically checked in ONLINE, as you have paid for registration which includes the class fee and the registration fee. If you have paid for the whole semester PLEASE be sure to check-in IN PERSON with the secretaries as you arrive at the location. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me.

Click Here > ActivStars How to Check in Online YouTube Video < Click Here
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 ~ IMPORTANT NOTICE ~ PLEASE READ THIS PORTION WEEKLY!!! ~

EQUIPMENT AND GI (UNIFORM) RAFFLE! (FREE)

We will be having a raffle for various equipment and gi. All are used, as they have been donated due not fitting anymore. We will be handing out raffle tickets for the first three weeks. In the fourth week we will announce the winners. 

How it Works: 

• You will be given the number of tickets you would like
• Write the ticket number under the item(s) you want (There will be a list available at the check-in desk)
• Winners will be announced in Week 4 through email. If a ticket is not claimed in by Week 6, the item will be given to the next ticket holder

SPARRING : 30 minutes ($3.00) ~ ASHTON RANCH (THURSDAY NIGHTS) 7:30 PM - 8:00 PM / KINGSWOOD (SATURDAYS) 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

• Open to students ranked green, blue, purple, orange, red, brown, and black belts
• Sparring is safe, light-contact, controlled fighting, which is highly recommended for students advancing in ACTIVSTARS.  Students will learn how to use their techniques in actual self-defense and sports scenarios.  All sparring students are required to have sparring gear.
• You may purchase sparring gear by using the link below:

SPARRING GEAR < CLICK HERE TO USE LINK

ESSENTIAL SPARRING GEAR < CLICK HERE TO USE LINK

*STUDENTS will need to be barefoot for class or use karate shoes. You can purchase them from ActivStars Athletics by using the link below. Stock is low, so get them while you can!
MARTIAL ARTS SHOES < CLICK HERE TO USE LINK

*Children (infants up to age 17) that are not in our Karate Program are NOT ALLOWED in the gym during class

*Only WATER is allowed in the GYM, NO other drinks or food

*Parents that would like to stay for class may sign the yellow Parent Helper sheet - please read the PARENT HELPER GUIDELINES below

*Student Etiquette

  *Students BOW before entering the gym/cafeteria

  *Students will take off shoes if they do not have karate shoes, the Instructor will let students know where to place their shoes

  *Students BOW before leaving the gym/cafeteria

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PARENT HELPER GUIDELINES

> If you sign-in as a Parent Helper, then you will be REQUIRED to assist with class/practice. Parent Helpers are NOT ALLOWED TO SIT DOWN AND MERELY OBSERVE THE CLASS. If we allow this then other parents will view this as unfair.

> Please sign the Parent Helper sign-in sheet before assisting in class/practice.

> Please do NOT bring OTHER CHILDREN TO CLASS - (i.e. a younger sister or brother).

> Parent Helpers AT NO TIME may discipline students, always alert the instructor to problems. ALWAYS BE COURTEOUS & POLITE WHEN TALKING WITH STUDENTS & PARENTS.

> Please use a calm and reassuring tone of voice while talking to students.

> Use positive reinforcement towards students. EXAMPLE "Good job, you're doing very well!" NEVER "belittle a student".

> Parent Helpers must always go in pairs when escorting students to bathrooms. If no other parent helpers are available, have the class secretary or advanced student assist you.

> Please be as quiet as possible during class/practice, noisy helpers will be asked to wait outside.

> Parent Helpers at no time may get into inventory/merchandise, drop box, or class materials without consent of the instructor.

> Please dress in appropriate clothing to assist. EXAMPLE: do not wear bikini tops, mini skirts, T-shirts with foul language, etc.

HELPFUL TASKS TO ASSIST DURING INSTRUCTION

* DOOR GUARD: Primary duty is to effectively guard all exits,  do not allow students to leave the facility unless with a parent/guardian.

* Keep a helpful eye on students,  look for students who may have to use the bathroom or students who may be getting sick. Watch for dangerous situations and advise the instructor immediately.

* Help with lining up students and preparing students for instruction.

* Help to keep the facility clean and parents in their designated areas to wait for pick-up. Assist with putting the facility back into order at the end of the day/night.

* Help with holding body shields. etc.
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PLEASE NOTE THAT TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

ASHTON RANCH MIDDLE SCHOOL

5:45 PM - 6:30 PM : WHITE BELTS - YELLOW BELTS (AGES 4-7)
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM : WHITE BELTS (8+); GREEN BELTS AND BLUE BELTS
7:30 PM - 8:00 PM : SPECIALS/SPARRING ($3.00)
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM : PURPLE BELTS AND ABOVE; ADULTS

KINGSWOOD ELEMENTARY

10:15 AM - 11:00 AM : WHITE BELTS - YELLOW BELTS (AGES 4-7)
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM : WHITE BELTS - GREEN BELTS (AGES 8+)
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM : SPECIALS/SPARRING ($3.00)
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM : BLUE - PURPLE BELTS
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM : ORANGE BELTS AND ABOVE; ADULTS
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GET THE GEAR BY USING THE LINKS BELOW

BEGINNER GI, WORKBOOK, AND ACTIVSTARS PATCH < CLICK HERE TO USE LINK

TO GET THE CLOSEST SIZING POSSIBLE. GO BY HEIGHT, THEN BY WEIGHT. EXAMPLE: A STUDENT IS 5 FT 3 IN = SIZE 3, IF THE STUDENT IS ABOUT 220, THEN THE STUDENT WOULD NEED TO GO SIZE 6 TO FIT AROUND. THE UNIFORM WILL NEED TO BE HEMMED AT THE PANTS, AND THE SLEEVES MAY NEED TO BE ROLLED UP. THE UNIFORM SIZE WILL ALSO BE THE STUDENT'S BELT SIZE AT THE BEGINNING.