TKD classes are still on Saturday mornings at 10.

Date to remember:
August 21, 2010: Practice and Black Belt Test, Gilboa, NY

Links of interest:
World Martial Arts Association
Brockport Tae Kwon Do
Ohanamalu Tae Kwon Do

We’ll be leaving in the 9:00 am area, and we will be getting home in the early afternoon. Bring your uniform and a $10 donation. If you need any more information, speak with your teacher/instructor.

There are a few events in March, and I’ll update you soon!

Safety Officer CPR Re-certification: February 6 in the evening; the handful of people getting certified have the details.

Black Belt Winter Camp: President’s Day Weekend; Everyone going has made their travel arrangements. And if you have not made your travel arrangements, do so!

Ohanamalu Exhibition and Children’s Test: February 27th, 10am; See your teacher/instructor for travel arrangements. $10 donation suggested.

I think we’re all looking forward to spring. I am, anyway. There are plenty of events every month, and I’ll try to keep them updated before they actually happen!

The weekend of January 15th, 2010 is the college weekend at the Cabin. There will be no outdoor practice in the park on that weekend.

This winter, it looks like we’re expanding! TKD East in Webster Park (times TBD). James Arnold will be teaching class this winter!

So bundle up and head out into the snow! We’re waiting for you!

The Flower City Challenge includes a Duathlon, Triathlon, Half Marathon, and a 5k!

The dates are:
Saturday, April 24th, 2010 for the Duathlon and Triathlon.
Sunday, April 25th, 2010 for the Half Marathon and 5k.

Get your training on!
I only say that because May 30st, 2010 is the Buffalo Marathon. Which, incidentally, is my father’s birthday.

Fleet Feet holds an annual Winter Warrior motivational competitiony-type thing where you accrue points and win fabulous prizes while you work your way through winter to stay fit and running. And it looks like you can meet people and make new friends and stuff like that, too. They have free social runs as well as fee-based races that you can earn points from participating in. Take a look at their website for the schedules!

Winter Warriors

This year, my mom and I will be putting together Shoe Box Christmas Gifts for the Open Door Mission in Rochester, NY. This is a call for anyone interested in donating items for us to pack, giftwrap, and drop off. There is need for travel sized personal hygiene items for men, women, and children. This includes, but it not limited to: bar soap, deodorant, disposable razors, lotion, toothbrush/toothpaste, etc. Also, we need to include winter accessories like scarves, hats, or mittens. These items should be new.

We also need shoe boxes!

If you wish to donate items or money for items (or even let me know where you saw a great deal on something), please email me at darkfact@rocketmail.com.

I am trying to collect everything by December 15th so we can put everything together and drop them off by the 18th.

Many thanks for your help!

-Carolyn

Oh, and Matt Bala is now the president of the Brockport-Gilboa Running Team! The inaugural run was Bull Hill! Watch what you say around him, or he might want to run ‘around the block.’

With November (and turkey) tucked under our belts, we have a few things to look forward to in December. Most importantly, the Holiday Semi-Formal Party this Friday at the Jones’ household. If you don’t already plan on attending, plan on attending. It’s full of food and finery! Speak with your teacher/instructor if you wish to attend.

Brown and Black Belts should already have this on their calendar, but the annual Brown and Black Belt practice is Saturday, December 12, 5-7:30. As Mike says: “It promises to be an enlightening evening of immersion in the art!!” But you probably got that email, too. So I’ll see you then!

We should be back to regular Saturday morning practices in the park now that the NYC tournament and Thanksgiving weekend are behind us. 10 am at the Genesee Valley Park tennis courts, Saturday mornings. I’ll be there. You should be there too! (We’ll have the discussion this weekend to decide if we want to practice the morning of the 12th or save ourselves for the evening.)

College Weekend at the Cabin has been scheduled for January 15th. Speak with your teacher/instructor regarding your eligibility to attend. This is a historic weekend for Brockport, because two years ago, Dave Horak and Devon Starks became the only two WMAA students to take a belt test at the Adirondack Lake.

Oh, and one more thing. For those able to attend, Ohanamalu TKD in Buffalo will be holding a self-defense workshop on Wednesday, December 9, 6:00pm at St. John’s Grace Episcopal Church. There is a $10 donation for attending the event.

See you Saturday morning! Remember, the weather is beginning to cool off a little. Dress appropriately!

Buffalo Turkey Trot:  For those interested, the Buffalo Turkey Trot will be on Thanksgiving morning (November 26, 2009) at 9:00 am.  Get ready to run the oldest foot race in America!
Buffalo Turkey Trot

Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis:  If you participated in the Rochester Marathon, then you probably got the paperwork for this one.  I don’t plan on running it, but don’t let me stop you from doing so.  It is on December 5, 2009 at 9:00 am.
Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis

Flower City Half Marathon, Duathlon, and Triathlon:  This is not 100% confirmed as of yet, but it looks like an exciting step in the right direction for our Flower City!  This event will be planned for April 24th and 25th, 2010.  I will keep you updated as I get the information.

Flower City Half Marathon Article

Buffalo Marathon and Half Marathon: We are looking at Sunday, May 30, 2010!  So keep yourselves moving all winter!

Buffalo Marathon

Rochester Marathon and Half Marathon: We don’t have next year’s date for this yet, but plan on it being in September.  Keep yourself moving all summer!  Of course you will, you’re planning for TKD summer camp, too!  The 2009 marathon and half was the one that started it all.  Now we have no choice but to continue the madness!  Set a goal!  Better time?  Greater distance?  Bigger group?  New cute little outfit to show off in?  You name it, it can be done!  Oh, and remember to get your fancy certificate from 2009 if you haven’t yet.

Rochester Marathon

Later, rinse, and repeat for 2011!