BLACK BELT GRADING - new venue! - 6th March 2010
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Friday, January 22, 2010BLACK BELT GRADING - new venue!
DATE: SATURDAY 6TH MARCH 2010 - 9.30am registration
NEW VENUE: Bridgewater School, Drywood Hall, Worsley Road,
Worsley, Manchester, M28 2WQ
Telephone: 0161 794 1463
Fax: 0161 794 3519
E-mail: admin@bridgewater-school.org.uk
The school is only 5 minutes drive off junction 13 of the M60 so it is very easy to get to
The school website is http://bridgewaterschool.publishpath.com/home
There will be a catering area on the day of the test
There are plenty of things for parents to do whilst they are waiting for their children…
Here are some useful websites:
The Trafford Shopping Centre is about 10 minutes drive away coming off the M60 at junction 9 will take you straight into the car parks (http://www.traffordcentre.co.uk/)
The Chill Factor is one of the biggest indoor ski centre's in Europe and well worth a visit if you enjoy Skiing, Snowboarding or Rock Climbing. You will need to book a time slot if you are interested though (http://www.chillfactore.com/main/Home)
The newest craze in Manchester is Sky Diving in a Wind Tunnel. Again if you would like to do this then please book in advance (http://www.airkix.com/manchester/default.asp)
If you like playing Golf then why not try out the two floor golf range (http://www.manchestergolf.co.uk/)
The golf, skydiving and skiing are all opposite the Trafford Centre. If you would like to visit any of these then come of Junction 10 of the M60.
If you would just like a more relaxing time then there is a canal and woods that you can walk around in Worsley, where the grading venue is, as well as some nice bars and restaurants that you can go to (http://www.bolton.org.uk/worsley.html)
If you are planning to make a weekend of your visit then there are plenty of hotels around the Trafford Centre “BOOK EARLY” Please visit the following website for the closest ones
to the Trafford Centre (http://www.traffordcentre.co.uk/customerservices/directory/hotels)
There are also hotels around Worsley. Please follow the link (http://maps.google.com/maps)
Host of the black belt test - Mr James Miley V degree
If you are traveling down from Scotland ect. please contact Mr. Miley for further information
Thank you
THE NEW A’ APPLICATION FORM MUST BE DOWNLOADED FROM OUR WEB SITE, OLD FORMS
WILL NOT BE EXCEPTED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES
INFORMATION:
All application forms must be with the administration at least one week (28th of Feb) in advance of the test date, for approval. After this deadline date applications will be rejected. This is to ensure certificates can be presented on the day
Over 17yrs *Photo copies* of A’& B’ course certs / Umpire course certs / Seminar certs
Jee-Goo attendance cards must be attached to black belt application form “A”
Clarification of the above will be checked against the association database
A black belt certificate will not be presented on the day to any adult (over 17yrs) who passes the test who has not proved they have attended both “A & B” instructor courses. At a later date upon attending the next “A & B” courses their black belt certificate will be presented on that day
INSTRUCTORS make sure that all applicants photo copy their insurance licence card & attach it to their black belt application form “A” Applicants will not be taking the test without this proof of insurance. Write “absent at last test” or “retest” at the bottom of application forms if this is relevant
Application for 1st degree test fill in forms A / B Juniors & Seniors. Bring thesis on the day
Application for senior 2nd & 3rd deg test fill in forms A / C, form C’ must fill criteria to take test
Application for junior / pee-wee star test’s fill in form A
Application for half - degree tests fill in forms A & C, form C’ need not fill criteria to take test
Payments on the day;
All applicants please bring correct fee in an envelope no passport photo’s required
National Certificate: Under 17 yrs old for 1st Deg - £45.00 /
Star Certification: Under 17 years old - £30.00 (Part Payment Towards)
National Certificate: Over 17 yrs old for 1st Deg - £55.00
1/half - £65.00 - (First payment)
2nd Deg - £65.00 - (Second payment)
2/half - £78.00 - (First payment)
3rd Deg - £78.00 - (Second payment)
3/half - £105 - (First payment)
First re-test through failure is “free of charge”
Pee-Wee & Junior star grades take place each year that follows either a 1st or 2nd degree tests
(Full details on star grades have been previously sent to all instructors)
An association embroider black belt plus lapel pin will be presented on the day to all successful applicants jointly with their black belt certificate
Instructors please ensure that all your red - black tags & black belts enter these grading exams. You must represent your students on the day or appoint your assistant instructor to be
present, and ensure your students fulfill all requirements above for this grading examination to save any disappointment, thank you.
To all applicants good luck on the day! Examiners board