Good evening everyone,
Sorry for spamming your inboxes with emails and everything, but I just wanted to give an update concerning our Sunday practices.
I had a quick call with the owner of the Martial Arts America facility about continuing practice there. She said that they will be committed to keeping the place open as long as they can, with a few measures to keep everyone safe. In addition to cleaning the place twice per week instead of once per week, she is having everyone in her classes take a quick temperature check with an infared thermometer and wash their hands with hand sanitizer upon entering the building. She has asked me if we'd be comfortable with the additional measures and report back to her about the responses.
Chris George
Queen City Kendo Club
Saturday, March 14, 2020
Promotion Exam and Wednesday Practices Now Canceled
Good morning!
A few days ago, the ECUSKF had to make the difficult decision to postpone the Kentucky Tournament due to the concerns surrounding the COVID-19 virus. Due to the smaller crowds that the promotion exams usually draw, we thought that it would be okay to hold it, but in a different location.
Over the last few days, there have been a few updates to the situation:
- There's been an increase in the amount of confirmed diagnoses for COVID-19 all around the country, including here in the Cincinnati area.
- Mike DeWine has issued a ban on all public gatherings where more than 100 people would be in a single room.
- The Worthington Community Center, where the promotion exam is set to be held, has closed its doors.
Because of these late-breaking updates, we have to postpone the promotion exam. We understand that all of you that want to take the exam worked really hard up to this point, but we have to put the safety of our members and visitors first. However, we will still have the Kentucky Tournament at a later date once conditions improve. In the meantime, continue your track of training and working hard for when that time comes!
If you've already sent in your application forms, the checks have not been processed. If you need your checks back, please let me know. Otherwise, they'll be destroyed.
IMPORTANT NEWS
While typing up this email, I found out that ALL recreation centers will be closed until Monday, April 6th so that they can be cleaned and disinfected. This includes the College Hill Rec Center, where we practice on Wednesdays, so we will have to cancel all Wednesday practices during this time. For the time being, Sunday practices will still go on as normal, but please pay attention to your email inboxes in case the situation changes.
Chris George
A few days ago, the ECUSKF had to make the difficult decision to postpone the Kentucky Tournament due to the concerns surrounding the COVID-19 virus. Due to the smaller crowds that the promotion exams usually draw, we thought that it would be okay to hold it, but in a different location.
Over the last few days, there have been a few updates to the situation:
- There's been an increase in the amount of confirmed diagnoses for COVID-19 all around the country, including here in the Cincinnati area.
- Mike DeWine has issued a ban on all public gatherings where more than 100 people would be in a single room.
- The Worthington Community Center, where the promotion exam is set to be held, has closed its doors.
Because of these late-breaking updates, we have to postpone the promotion exam. We understand that all of you that want to take the exam worked really hard up to this point, but we have to put the safety of our members and visitors first. However, we will still have the Kentucky Tournament at a later date once conditions improve. In the meantime, continue your track of training and working hard for when that time comes!
If you've already sent in your application forms, the checks have not been processed. If you need your checks back, please let me know. Otherwise, they'll be destroyed.
IMPORTANT NEWS
While typing up this email, I found out that ALL recreation centers will be closed until Monday, April 6th so that they can be cleaned and disinfected. This includes the College Hill Rec Center, where we practice on Wednesdays, so we will have to cancel all Wednesday practices during this time. For the time being, Sunday practices will still go on as normal, but please pay attention to your email inboxes in case the situation changes.
Chris George
Monday, March 9, 2020
COVID-19 Situation
Good evening fellow Kenshi,
The last few days has included a lot of changes and updates going on concerning the operation of the Kentucky and Cleveland tournaments that have been planned to occur over the last few weeks. As I'm sure all of you know, the spread of the COVID-19 virus around the world has caused event organizers to weigh the risks of hosting an event where large amounts of people plan to gather. Some of those planned events have, unfortunately, been canceled or postponed out of consideration to public health.
Unfortunately, after weighing the risks to our own Federation and possible visitors, the ECUSKF has decided to postpone the Kentucky Tournament for the time being. For those of you that have already sent in your money for the tournament, those checks will not be processed. The silver lining is that the promotion will still go on as planned, but it will be moved to Columbus. We're still trying to nail down a time, but the location will be at the following location:
Worthington Recreation Center
345 E Wilson Bridge Rd
Worthington, OH 43085
There was also a series of joint practices that were going on this month to prepare for the Junior Nationals and the AUSKF National Tournament this year. Those have also been postponed until a later date (the Jr. Nationals have also been canceled. The AUSKF Tournament's fate hasn't been decided as of this email).
Yesterday, we were also informed that ALL events surrounding the Cleveland Tournament (tournament, promotion exam, seminar and godo-keiko) have been canceled. At this time, I'm not sure if it will be rescheduled at a later date, but I'll let you know about the latest developments. If anyone has already pre-paid for the tournament when they signed up, the organizers are working on a way to make sure that everyone gets a refund.
As for our regular practices, I currently don't see a need to cancel practice at this time. The only thing I can really say at this point is to pay close attention to your health and stay home if you start to feel sick (don't try to "brave" it out for the sake of ego). You also want to keep yourself, and others, healthy by practicing good hygiene (washing hands, showering, etc.), getting enough sleep and eating properly.
There's still a lot of activity going on behind the scenes with the situation, so I'll be sure to keep everyone posted. If there are any questions or concerns, feel free to ask!
Chris George
The last few days has included a lot of changes and updates going on concerning the operation of the Kentucky and Cleveland tournaments that have been planned to occur over the last few weeks. As I'm sure all of you know, the spread of the COVID-19 virus around the world has caused event organizers to weigh the risks of hosting an event where large amounts of people plan to gather. Some of those planned events have, unfortunately, been canceled or postponed out of consideration to public health.
Unfortunately, after weighing the risks to our own Federation and possible visitors, the ECUSKF has decided to postpone the Kentucky Tournament for the time being. For those of you that have already sent in your money for the tournament, those checks will not be processed. The silver lining is that the promotion will still go on as planned, but it will be moved to Columbus. We're still trying to nail down a time, but the location will be at the following location:
Worthington Recreation Center
345 E Wilson Bridge Rd
Worthington, OH 43085
There was also a series of joint practices that were going on this month to prepare for the Junior Nationals and the AUSKF National Tournament this year. Those have also been postponed until a later date (the Jr. Nationals have also been canceled. The AUSKF Tournament's fate hasn't been decided as of this email).
Yesterday, we were also informed that ALL events surrounding the Cleveland Tournament (tournament, promotion exam, seminar and godo-keiko) have been canceled. At this time, I'm not sure if it will be rescheduled at a later date, but I'll let you know about the latest developments. If anyone has already pre-paid for the tournament when they signed up, the organizers are working on a way to make sure that everyone gets a refund.
As for our regular practices, I currently don't see a need to cancel practice at this time. The only thing I can really say at this point is to pay close attention to your health and stay home if you start to feel sick (don't try to "brave" it out for the sake of ego). You also want to keep yourself, and others, healthy by practicing good hygiene (washing hands, showering, etc.), getting enough sleep and eating properly.
There's still a lot of activity going on behind the scenes with the situation, so I'll be sure to keep everyone posted. If there are any questions or concerns, feel free to ask!
Chris George
Saturday, February 22, 2020
Changes To Tomorrow's Practice Schedule
Good morning everyone,
Sorry for the last minute notice, but there will be a joint practice tomorrow from 10 AM - 3 PM at the College Hill Rec Center. Iaido will still go on as normal in Dillonvale, but we will be joining everyone for the joint practice for Kendo.
Chris George
Sorry for the last minute notice, but there will be a joint practice tomorrow from 10 AM - 3 PM at the College Hill Rec Center. Iaido will still go on as normal in Dillonvale, but we will be joining everyone for the joint practice for Kendo.
Chris George
Friday, February 14, 2020
No Practice Sunday
I will have to cancel practice this Sunday because I will be in Detroit for the Kendo tournament. See you all on Wednesday!
Monday, December 23, 2019
Holiday Practice Schedule
This is everyone's notice that, due to the holidays, we won't have any
practices for the rest of the year. That will make the next practice
happen on Sunday, January 5th. Happy Christmahanakwanzaka!
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
No Practice Wednesday
The College Hill Rec Center will be closing early tomorrow for the Thanksgiving holiday, so we won't be able to have Iaido or Kendo practice. I will be in town, so we will have practice for those that will be available.
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