SM Karate: FALL 2024: ASHTON RANCH & CANYON RIDGE WEEK 9

Welcome to the Fall 2024 Semester with Sensei Sean, Sensei Ashton, and Sensei Dave! Please read all the information below, especially the "Important Weekly Notice” section, as it will pertain to any schedule changes or notices. Parents who would like to be in the class to assist must sign the yellow "Parent Helper" sign-in sheet at the front desk. The ActivStars Athletics Policies are located on the ActivStars Athletics website, SM Karate Website, and our Private Facebook Page. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

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IMPORTANT WEEKLY NOTICE!

Please read this weekly for any last-minute schedule changes, added classes, location changes, and other upcoming important events.

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COSTUMES!

Students wear your costumes this week as there will be no class next week due to Halloween on Thursday, October 31. There will be no class next Saturday, November 2, as well due to the Karate Tournament.

* Students be sure to wear costumes you can do karate in!

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PHOENIX VALLEY OF THE SUN KARATE TOURNAMENT

THIS IS THE LAST WEEK TO REGISTER! PLEASE BE SURE TO REGISTER BEFORE THE DEADLINE!!

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: OCTOBER 27, 2024

LOCATION: WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL - 2217 W GLENDALE AVE, PHOENIX, AZ 85021

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2024: GREEN BELTS (AGES 9 & OLDER), BLUE - BLACK BELTS

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2024: WHITE - YELLOW BELTS, GREEN BELTS (AGES 4-8)

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SPECIALS CLASS

The fee for the Specials Class is $4.00 and can be paid when checking in online.

If any gear is needed please go to the 'Get the Gear" section at the end of this post.

SPARRING

ASHTON RANCH

Thursdays 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm

CANYON RIDGE

Saturdays 10:30 am - 11:00 am

SWORD

CANYON RIDGE

Saturdays 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm

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ABSENCES

Students must have perfect attendance in order to test. All absences must be made up by our testing dates below in order for a student to test for their next belt rank. Absences can be made up when a student returns to class, or prior to the date a student will be absent (if you know you will be out of town). Make-up classes can be done at the student's regular location either before their regular class or after, or at Canyon Ridge. Make-up classes can also be done at another location not taught by either Sensei Sean or Sensei Ashton, but a "Makeup Verification" form will need to be filled out in order to do so. Please let me or one of the secretaries know what you would like to do so we can all be on the same page and get any paperwork ready if needed.

ASHTON RANCH

TEST DATE: 12/19/2024

CANYON RIDGE

TEST DATE: 12/21/2024

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FORMS

These forms must be filled out each semester for liability. Please ask one of the secretaries for a form, or respond to this email to receive a copy.

Student Walker Form

Student Medical/Disability Form

Sparring Form - must be filled out in order to spar

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BEFORE COMING TO CLASS

* Parents please be sure to check in online prior to coming to class every week

** You will not need to do this for the first class, as students are automatically checked in when you register

** Online Check-In can be done through the ActivStars App or on the ActivStars Athletics Website (the link is in my signature below)

* Parents please check in with the class secretaries upon arrival every week. If they are not checked in in person, then they will be marked absent.

** This is to ensure proper attendance for each student

* Please be sure to read the Parent Helper Guidelines below if you would like to participate as a Parent Helper

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CLASS ETIQUETTE

* Students please bow before entering the dojo (gym/cafeteria)

* Students please take off shoes or wear karate shoes

** Shoes can be placed in a designated area provided by the instructor

** KARATE SHOES < USE THE LINK

* Students please bow before leaving the dojo (gym/cafeteria)

* Students please use "Yes, Sir" or "Yes, Ma'am" during class

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STUDENT PICK UP

Parents MUST accompany children ages 4-17 during pick up. Children will not be released unless a parent/guardian is with the student. However, A Student Walker Form may be filled out if you feel your child/children are safe to check in and leave by themselves. The form will be available at the check-in desk. Afterward, your child/children will be allowed to leave without a parent/guardian.

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CLASS SCHEDULES *Times and classes are subject to change depending on the number of students in each class

ASHTON RANCH MIDDLE SCHOOL - THURSDAY NIGHTS

* 5:45 PM - 6:30 PM BEGINNER (AGES 4-7)

* 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM BEGINNER, YELLOW, AND GREEN BELTS (AGES 8+)

* 7:30 PM - 8:00 PM SPECIALS ($4.00) - SPARRING

* 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM BLUE BELTS AND ABOVE; ADULTS

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CANYON RIDGE - SATURDAYS

* 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM : ORANGE BELTS & ABOVE; ADULTS

* 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM : SPARRING ($4.00)

* 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM : BEGINNER/WHITE BELTS - GREEN BELTS