February Newsletter
Buddy Week: Monday February 24 – Saturday February 29
Our first Buddy Week for 2020 starts on Monday 24th February and runs all week to Saturday 29th February. This is a week to bring your friends, brothers, sisters, mums and dads to training with you so that they can experience the fun and excitement of martial arts at Premier Academy!
Plus, for every friend you bring to training you can enter the draw to win a fabulous scooter or mountain bike valued at over $1000! Simply fill out your details and your friend’s details on a Buddy Week card and place your completed entry in the box on the counter at Reception. Parents beware – instructors will be grabbing people from the waiting area during Buddy Week to take part in their kid’s classes so make sure you are wearing something you can sweat in!
Mini Olympics – now on Saturday May 9
Premier Academy is holding its first competitive event for 2020 – our Mini Olympics for Little Champions and Juniors – on Saturday May 9. The Mini Olympics gives students the chance to compete in different events from sparring to jumping kicks to rope climbing! This is a Free Event but competitors must register online ASAP as places are limited! Simply go to our website:
www.premieracademy.com.au/mini- olympics
to register. Act quick as registrations will close as soon as we reach maximum capacity! The Little Champions will be competing from 8.00AM till 10.00AM and the Juniors from 10.30AM till 12.30PM.
Note: There will be no classes on this day due to the Mini Olympics.
New Timetable
Our new timetable is up and running. After every grading it is necessary to adjust class times and levels I order to get the best possible training opportunities for all our members. There have been a few minor changes to our classes and times, including for our extra-curricular programs. Make sure you have a close look at the latest, most up- to-date timetable visit our interactive timetable on our website at:
www.premieracademy.com.au/our- timetable
If you have any issues with any of your class times please talk to Reception as soon as possible.
New Grading Procedures for Little Champions
The grading procedures for Little Champions has changed for 2020to bring them in line with the rest of the Academy. This means that they must register for grading online and pay the appropriate grading fee.
The procedure is as follows:
- Instructors will assess students in-class to see if they are ready to receive their next belt level. Once your child has received their “red tag” then you are welcome to register for grading online at: www.premieracademy.com.au/little- champions-gradings
- Simply fill out the form, select the belt you are grading for and pay the grading fee. You will then be registered for grading!
- Make sure you know the date and time of your grading session – remember you attend the session that matches the belt you are now.
If you have any problems completing this online, or attending your prescribed grading session, then talk to Reception as soon as possible. We look forward to seeing you in your new belt!
Easter Long Weekend
Premier Martial Arts and Fitness will be closed for the Easter Long Weekend on Friday April 10, Saturday April 11, Sunday April 12 and Monday April 13. Classes will be back to normal from Tuesday April 14th!
Anzac Day Long Weekend
Premier Martial Arts and Fitness will be closed for Anzac Day Long Weekend on Saturday April 25th , Sunday April 26th and Monday April 27. Classes will be back to normal from Tuesday April 28th!
2019 Student of the Year – Garth Leon
Every year the instructors at Premier Academy choose an outstanding member to receive the Waldemar Rozenkiewicz Student of the Year Award. This award is given in commemoration to one of our founding students who tragically lost his battle with cancer several year ago. The student chosen is someone who is an inspiration not only to their fellow students but also to the instructors at Premier Academy. This prestigious award comes not just as a trophy bit also with one year’s free training! In 2019, the instructors unanimously chose Garth Leon as our Waldemar Rozenkiewicz Student of the Year. Garth is one of our most dedicated students, training regularly in the Adults Freestyle Martial Arts program as well as in the Sports Taekwondo and Kickboxing programs. Garth is also a member of our Leadership Team and his helping to inspire our younger students with his enthusiasm for training.
Garth has used his martial arts training to develop himself both physically and mentally as he strives for constant and never-ending improvement.
In Garth’s own words:
“Premier is like a family to me. The tough love and the inspiration really helps me cope with the tough times in life. I also like that we can connect to so many different types of people. Over time I feel like my devotion to Premier keeps getting stronger. I like it how both the instructors and students always say ‘never give up’. It’s hard to beat someone who never gives up. I can proudly say I devote my life to Premier. I cannot thank Premier enough for what they do for me. In return, I will always strive to make a better me. Thank you Premier! I’ll be holding my head up high and screaming at the top of my lungs LET’S GO PREMIER!”
In the words of Garth’s mum Cathy:
“Garth is so proud to belong to Premier. Being part of Premier has completely changed Garth’s life. It has made him happy, confident, fit, strong and healthy. He enjoys every minute of his time at Premier and loves every member of his Premier family. He is incredibly grateful and deeply humbled by receiving this award and has committed himself to always give Premier his best.”
First Gradings for 2020!
Our first gradings for 2020 will begin for Little Champions, Juniors, Teens and Adults on Wednesday April 1st, and continue through till Wednesday April 8th. Grading times for each belt level are on display at the Academy, as well as on our website and our Facebook page. If for some reason you cannot make the designated date and time for grading please see Reception as soon as possible to discuss possible alternative arrangements.
The procedure for grading is now the same for Little Champions, Juniors, Teens and Adults:
- In the weeks leading up to grading students will be tested in class by the instructors to see if they are ready to receive their next belt level, and if they have been training regularly. Once the instructors feel the students are demonstrating the skills and abilities required, as well as the appropriate attendance and attitude, they will receive their “red tag”.
- Once you have received your “red tag” then you must register for grading online at our website at: www.premieracademy.com.au/apply- for-grading
- Make sure you know the date and time of your grading session – remember you attend the session that matches the belt you are now.
Note: there are no timetabled classes on grading days.
IMPORTANT DATES FOR SPORTS TAEKWONDO
For those people training regularly in our Sports Taekwondo program, here are some competition dates to put in your calendar:
- 16th February – National Poomsae Selection Event for World Championships in Denmark – Belmont Oasis
- 3rd May – WA Cup – Belmont Oasis TBC
- 25-26th July – State Championships – Belmont Oasis
- 4-6th September – AT National Championships – Gold Coast
- 25-27th September – Unisport Nationals – UWA
Leadership Seminar – Saturday May 2
If you would you like to help out in classes, inspire others to achieve their full potential and maybe become a fully-qualified Martial Arts Instructor one day, or even just take your own training to the next level, then this seminar is for YOU! This seminar is compulsory for all current Leadership Program members and is also the entry point for students who would like to join the program.
To be eligible to attend the Seminar you must be:
- Juniors – Aged 9 or older and a Green Belt Black Stripe or higher
- Teens and Adults – Yellow Belt Black Stripe or higher
If you meet these criteria and have a desire to help others while improving your skills as a Leader then we would love for you to attend the Leadership Seminar on Saturday May 2.
At the Leadership Seminar you will learn to
- Speak confidently in front of a class
- Become an inspirational coach
- Teach traditional techniques and correct terminology
- Assist other students with learning their Self Defence
- Understand how our training cycle’s work
- Administer basic first aid
- Lead a group of students within a martial arts class
Date: Saturday 2nd May
Time: 11:30am – 3:30pm
Cost: $75 Includes Food and Drink What to bring: wear your full uniform, bring all your sparring gear and a drink bottle
To book your place for the Leadership Seminar on Saturday 23rd Nov, please apply online by Monday November 18 by visiting the link below:
www.premieracademy.com.au/premier- members/team-premier/leadership-team
WORD OF THE WEEK
At Premier Academy each of training plans usually runs for two to three weeks and has a slightly different focus to the preceding plan. Along with the physical techniques and skills the instructors also focus on a different “word of the week”. Instructors will use the word of the week as a key motivating term during training and also discuss it with students at the end of their training session. We would like to encourage parents to listen in at the end of the session so they can discuss the word of the week at home with their kids. This will help to ensure they understand what each word means and how can live up to that word in their training, at school and at home. The instructors would also greatly appreciate feedback from parents about the word of the week and student’s understanding of it. Keep an eye out on our digital signage for the new “word of the week” posters which will be coming soon!
2020 Black Belt Gradings
Our first Black Belt grading for 2020 will be on Saturday May 23 for all Probationary Belt Stripes and Above. The grading times are:
- 8.00 AM Probationary Stripes All Junior / Teen / Adults
- 11.00 AM Junior Black Belts
- 12.30 PM Teen and Adults Black Belts
You will need to make sure you have been attending regularly with at least 2-3 sessions every week, and have mastered the necessary skills and techniques for this grading.
If you are unsure of what you need to work on please talk to your instructor ASAP.
Once you have received your “red tag” you will need to apply online at:
www.premieracademy.com.au/apply-for- black-belt-grading
Note: Our second Black Belt grading for 2020 will be on Saturday
October 24.
OTHER IMPORTANT DATES FOR 2020
As well as the dates listed above, here are the important dates for the rest of 2020. All of these can be found in our Calendar, where you will also find the most up-to-date information about these events.psum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.
March 20: Parent’s Evening
On Friday June 12 we will be holding a Parent’s Evening. The purpose of this evening is to give parents an insight into training at Premier Academy so they can help their children to get the best possible outcomes out of their martial arts experience at the Academy. The instructors will take you through some drills and skills, and answer any question you may have about Premier Academy. There will be a chance to meet the instructors and other parents in a more social setting afterwards. Keep an eye out for the event poster for further details.
June 12: Parent’s Evening
On Friday June 12 we will be holding a Parent’s Evening. The purpose of this evening is to give parents an insight into training at Premier Academy so they can help their children to get the best possible outcomes out of their martial arts experience at the Academy. The instructors will take you through some drills and skills, and answer any question you may have about Premier Academy. There will be a chance to meet the instructors and other parents in a more social setting afterwards. Keep an eye out for the event poster for further details.
June 26: Teen Night – Movie / Pizza
Friday June 26 will be a chance for our Teen members to get together to socialise with games, pizza and movies. Keep an eye out for the event poster for further details.
July 29 – August 5: Gradings for Little Champions, Juniors, Teens and Adults
Our second set of gradings for 2020. Days and times will be posted around the Academy and online by the end of June. Keep an eye out for the grading posters for further details.
August 15: Leadership Seminar
Our second Leadership Seminar for 2020 will be on Saturday August 15. This seminar is compulsory for all current Leadership team members and is also the entry point to the Leadership Program for new members. Keep an eye out for the Leadership Seminar poster for further details.
September 12: Mini Olympics
Our second Mini Olympics for 2020 will be another fun-filled and exciting day of competition in martial arts-themed events for all our Little Champion and Junior members. Keep an eye out for the Mini Olympics poster for further details.
September 19 – 20: Advanced Belts Training Camp
On Saturday the 19th and Sunday the 20th of September we will be running an Advanced Skills Training Camp for our higher belts. Keep an eye out for the event poster for further details.
October 17 – 18: Relay for Life (Leadership Team)
For 2020 our Relay for Life Team will be made up from our Leadership Team, with the aim of completing more laps than any other team! Keep an eye out for the Relay for Life poster for further details.
October 30: Halloween Disco
Our ever popular Halloween Disco will be on Friday October 30. Get your costume ready for a fun night of games, bouncy castles and our amazing Haunted House! Keep an eye out for the Halloween Disco poster for further details.
December 2 – 9: Gradings for Little Champions, Juniors, Teens and Adults
Our last set of gradings for 2020. Days and times will be posted around the Academy and online by the end of June. Keep an eye out for the December grading posters for further details.
December 5: Adult Function
All of our Adult members and all of our Parents are invited to help us celebrate the end of another fantastic year. Keep an eye out for the event poster for details of venue and times.
December 12: Christmas Party
Bring the whole family along to our annual Christmas Party at Premier Academy. We will have bouncy castles, face painting, sausage sizzle, games, awards and maybe even a visit from Santa! Keep an eye out for the Christmas Party poster for further details.
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