Academy Update 12 March 2010

Factor10 Fly Around
Friday 12 March 2010

Key Dates

Sat 27 Mar              Yellow Jacket Club Comp 1 - 6pm
Fri 2 - Mon 5 Apr     Easter Public Holiday F10 Closed
Fri 2 - Mon 12 Apr   School Holidays F10 Open
Mon 12 Apr              Vacation Program 9am - 3pm
Sat 17 Apr               Staff Development Meting
Mon 26 Apr             Anzac Day Public Holiday F10 Closed

Greetings!

Wet N Wild was a real hit last weekend - I think the rainy weather kept other people away last Sunday which was just great for us as there were hardly any line ups on the slides. The sun actually came out, it wasn't cold at all and was just a great day. Hope you can join us for the next social event if you missed this one.

The Factor10 Yellow Jacket tournament is our next fantastic event and we really look forward to seeing all members in attendance. Parents this is an absolute must as the experiences your child will gain from this one event are immeasurable. We will put out a text countdown with a tally of registrations starting next week so we can all see how we are going with our target of 150 registrations.

Mums and Dads please encourage other parents who may be a little concerned about participating as the more participants we have the better the experience for everyone.

This years tournament is held on a Saturday and this has been done to help all members have the opportunity to participate on the Saturday and have Sunday for family time.

Please put in a great effort to make this Yellow Jacket tournament a real success.

Take it easy and have a great week.

Mr O

Yellow Jacket Tournament Saturday 27 March

Applications Being Taken Now

Make sure to get your Factor10 Yellow Jacket tournament registration in now and benefit from an extraordinary Martial Arts experience.

Click here to go to the Factor10 Website and download the Yellow Jacket Tournament registration form.

Sparring Safety Kits 1 April 2010

Arm Shin and Mouth Guards

At Factor10 we are constantly reviewing systems across all areas of operations. After a recent review of safety we noticed that most minor injuries occur as a result of accidental clashes while sparring. From 1 April arm, shin and mouth guards are required when sparring. Many students have this safety equipment however it is available for purchase at reception if required.

Martial Arts Bags

For the month of March members receive a 10% discount on safety equipment if purchased with a Factor10 Sports Bag. Back Packs, Junior Bags and Senior Bags are available now.

Factor 10 Health Tips Hey Dads

Are You An "At Risk" Male?

This one is for the Dads out there! If you have any of the following:

1. Around the age of forty   AND
2. Carrying extra weight OR
3. In a stressful job or you often feel stressed OR
4. Are often cranky with the kids or your partner/wife   OR
5. Have trouble sleeping   OR
6. When sleeping you snore and sometimes stop breathing for a bit   OR
7. Have blood pressure problems or are on medication for this   OR
8. Get puffed when you do any activity, like mowing the lawn OR
9. Suffer headaches or general aches and pains   OR
10. Just don't generally feel positive and well.

YOU NEED TO GIVE MR O A CALL - HE CAN HELP!

Grading Update Grading Action Shots

Download Your Grading Photos Now!

You may be aware that you can view grading action shots on the Factor10 website. Go to the home page and click on "Grading Photos" under the "Notice Board" on the left hand side of the website.

You can then go to the Blogg and search for the grading date you are looking for. Photos can be viewed or downloaded from here. There are literally thousands of photos on the website now so feel free to download the shots you want.

This weeks photo feature is Katie and John Paul Mills who graded to Cho Dan Bo. Congratulations!

Click here to go to the Grading Photos blogg on the Factor10 Website

Click on the "Archive" link at the bottom of the page to get photos from gradings a few weeks ago if you cannot see yours on the grading photos page.

Factor10 Thinking Skills The Golden Goose

Don't Forget About the Goose!

Do you remember that great story of "The Goose and the Golden Egg"? It's about a poor farmer who wakes up one day to find his goose is laying golden eggs - real gold - and it lays one egg each day. He gets greedy after a while and kills the goose to get all the golden eggs out but discovers there are none in there.

I think the following quote from Stephen Covey (author of "The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People") is great about this:

"If you adopt a pattern of life that focuses on golden eggs and neglects the goose, you will soon be without the asset that produces the golden eggs. On the other hand, if you only take care of the goose with no aim toward the golden eggs, you soon won't have the wherewithal to feed yourself or the goose".

Calendar Mar - Apr 2010

		Key Dates to Remember Sat 27 Mar Yellow Jacket Club Comp 1 - 6pm Fri 2 - Mon 5 Apr Easter Public Holiday F10 Closed Fri 2 - Mon 12 Apr School Holidays F10 Open Mon 12 Apr Vacation Program 9am - 3pm Sat 17 Apr Staff Development Meting Mon 26 Apr Anzac Day Public Holiday F10 Closed Click here to go to the Academy Calendar on the website.

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