The summer gasshuku will be held in Parksville with tent space accommodation.

9th Summer Gasshuku in Parksville, BC

Location:

The Bradley Centre, Coombs BC. Google map for Bradley Centre

Class Schedule :

	Sat. Aug 7	Sun. Aug 8
AM	9:30-12:00	9:30-12:00
Noon	Deli lunch $8
PM	1:00-2:30
Evening	Barbecue at Peter’s at 5pm

Sat. Aug 7 — 9:30-12:00 noon
Sat. — noon deli lunch $8
Sat. — 1:00-2:30
Sat. evening — 5:00 pm BBQ at Peter’s BYOB\BYO-BBC choice (salad, bread etc provided)
Sun. Aug 2 — 9:30-12:00 noon

Fees ($CD):

Regular: $15 per session.
Low income, University or High school student: $10 per session.

Instructors:

CIA 5 & 6 th dan instructors.

Accommodation:

Tent space on Peter’s lawn is available for a limited number of participants (about 25) . Please notify Peter early. Friday night arrival is OK.

Organizer:

Peter Gunstone. RSVP Peter by phone (250-248-5474) or email as there is a limited space (about 25 at Bradley Centre). Extra tent space is available in the Parksville area.

I hope to see you there!

Denton Hewgill, President, Canadian Iaido Association

Denton Hewgill – President, 5th Dan (CIA), BC
Hiroshi Inoue – Vice President, 6th Dan (ZNIR), BC
Peter Gunstone – Treasurer, 6th Dan (ZNIR), BC
James Broadwell - 5th Dan (CIA). ON
Robert Davis - 5th Dan (CIA), ON
Cuong Nguyen – 4th Dan (CIA) , MA, USA
Greg Williams – 5th Dan (CIA) (on leave), BC

The 17th Annual CIA Summer Iaido Seminar will be held at the Oliver Woods Community Centre in Nanaimo on Vancouver Island on June 4-6.

Location:

GYM: Oliver Woods Community Centre Nanaimo BC (on Vancouver Island)

Instructors:

Kato Haruo Sensei, 10th dan Hanshi (ZNIR)
Kaneda Hisato Sensei, Kyoshi (ZNIR)
Masumura Katsumi Sensei, Renshi. (ZNIR)

Travel Information:

Map to the Oliver Woods Community Centre and Malaspina University:
Google map to Oliver Woods Community Ctr.

There are two ways to get from Vancouver to Nanaimo by car on the BC ferries: (Horseshoe Bay –>Departure Bay) and (Tsawwassen –> Duke Point). See
http://www.bcferries.com

Consider a reservation on the ferry if you are short of time.

Class Schedule (Approximate):

	Friday June 4	Saturday June 5	Sunday June 6
AM		9:00-12:00	9:00-12:00
Noon		Lunch	Lunch
PM	2:00-5:00	2:00-5:00	2:00-3:00 then Shodan Shinsa
Evening	7:30-8:45	Group Dinner

Accommodation Information:

Vancouver Island University Summer Accommodation
Booking Tel: 250-754-6338 (15 min by car from Oliver Woods venue, about $35/person)
http://www.malaspinaresidences.ca
manager@viuresidences.ca

Note: The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
http://www.thegrandhotelnanaimo.ca and the Inn on Long Lake http://www.innonlonglake.com are both within walking distance of the Oliver centre.

Here is a link for over 50 places to stay in and around Nanaimo :
Nanaimo Accommodation

BC Government Accommodation link: Tourism BC

Event Coordinator:

Peter Gunstone
(250) 248-5474
gunshot[at]shaw[dot]ca

Signup and Dan Rules:

Signup form here and Dan Rules here.

Bill taught Judo for +30 years in Vernon, took up iaido at the age of 67 and started the Vernon Iaido Dojo.

Preliminary information:
Location:

Harwood Elementary School – Gym
4320 – 20th Street, Vernon, BC

Class Schedule :

	Sat. Apr 24	Sun. Apr 25
AM	9:00-11:30	9:00-11:30
Noon	Deli lunch
PM	1:00-3:30
AGM	5:00 > ?

For lunch RSVP the organizer Manfred by e-mail at m2harter at yahoo.ca or Ph 250-549-1260.

Fees:

Regular: $15 per session.
Low income, University or High school student: $10 per session.

Dinner Location:

BX Bar & Grill
Best Western Vernon Lodge & Conference Centre
3914 – 32nd Street, Phone 250-545-3385

Instructors:

CIA 5th & 6th dan instructors.

Accommodation:

Midway Motel, 4006 – 32nd Street
Phone: 1-800-663-2554, email: midwaymotelltd@shaw.ca
For group rate: Mention Manfred as prompter to the manager, Steve.

Organizer:
Travel Information:

Plan to be there!

Denny Hewgill, President, Canadian Iaido Association

Fini: One day seminar at the Scottish Cultural Centre in Vancouver.

Location:

Scottish Cultural Centre 8886 Hudson Street, Vancouver, BC.

Times:

Saturday AM — 9:30–12:00
Saturday PM — 1:30–4:00

Fees:

Regular: $15 per session.
Low income, University or High school student: $10 per session.

Instructors:

CIA 5th & 6th dan instructors.

Organizer:

Hiro Inoue (604) 732-5308 Email: mjer_iaido@hotmail.com

Travel Information:

Website and map for the Scottish Cultural Centre.

The centre is a large square building with a Blue Scottish Lion mural on both sides facing the road. It is easily accessed by bus, the Marpole Loop at Hudson and Marine is a short walk away, and many bus lines stop right in front of the centre.

I hope to see you there!

Denny Hewgill, President, Canadian Iaido Association

Three day Iaido Seminar in Winnipeg on Sept 25-27, 2009.

Class Schedule:

	Friday Sept. 25	Saturday Sept. 26	Sunday Sept. 27
AM		9:00-12:00	9:00-12:00
Noon		Lunch	Lunch
PM		2:00-5:00	2:00-5:00
Evening	7:00-9:00

Fees ($CD):

$20 per session. ($80 for all five sessions)

Locations:

Contact Organizer — Glenn Nakauchi.

Instructor:

Denny Hewgill Sensei, 5 Dan

Event Coordinator:

Glenn Nakauchi
(204) 803-0753
werik[at]shaw[dot]ca

The summer gasshuku will be held in Parksville with tent space accomodation.

8th Summer Gasshuku in Parksville, BC

Location:

The Bradley Centre, Coombs BC. Google map for Bradley Centre

Class Schedule :

	Sat.  Aug 1	Sun.  Aug 2
AM	10:00-12:00	9:00-12:00
Noon	Deli lunch $8
PM	2:00-5:00	2:00 Beach Practice
Evening	Barbecue at Peter’s

Sat. Aug 1 — 10:00-12:00 noon
Sat. — noon deli lunch  $8
Sat. — 2:00-5:00
Sat. evening — BBQ at Peter’s BYOB\BYO-BBC choice (salad, bread etc provided)
Sun. Aug 2 — 9:00-12:00 noon
Sun. — afternoon beach practice weather permitting

Fees ($CD):

Regular: $15 per session.
Low income, University or High school student: $10 per session.

Instructors:

CIA 5th dan instructors.

Accommodation:

Tent space on Peter’s lawn is available for a limited number of participants. Please notify Peter early.

Organizer:

Peter Gunstone. RSVP Peter by phone (250-248-5474) or email as there is a limited space (about 25 at Bradley Centre). Extra tent space is available in the Parksville area.

I hope to see you there!

Denton Hewgill, President, Canadian Iaido Association

A one day Summer Iaido Seminar will be held at the Oliver Woods Community Centre in Nanaimo on Vancouver Island on May 23.

The three day summer seminar May22-24 has been canceled and participants will have all fees for that seminar refunded either at this seminar or by mail. Click on sensei travel problems for more information.

Note that the Dinner at the Nanaimo Golf Club is also canceled but for those who are able to stay for a dinner we will get together somewhere.

Please make an effort to attend this one day seminar and remember that continuous dedicated practice is the key to good Iaido.

Class Schedule (Approximate):

Sat. — 9:00-12:00 noon
Sat. — noon deli lunch served in the Oliver Woods Centre kitchen for $8
Sat. — 2:00-5:00

Gym Times Booked 8:30 to 5:30 for classes and free practice.

Fees ($CD):

Regular: $15 per session.
Low income, University or High school student: $10 per session.

Locations:

GYM: Oliver Woods Community Centre Nanaimo BC (on Vancouver Island)

Instructors:

Peter Gunstone Sensei, 5 Dan
Denny Hewgill Sensei, 5 Dan
Hiro Inoue Sensei, 5 Dan
Greg Williams Sensei, 5 Dan

Travel Information:

WARNING: May 25 is a US holiday so ferries may be busy.

Map to the Oliver Woods Community Centre and Malaspina University:
Google map to Oliver Woods Community Ctr.

There are two ways to get from Vancouver to Nanaimo by car on the BC ferries: (Horseshoe Bay — Departure Bay) and (Tsawwassen — Duke Point). See http://www.bcferries.com

Accommodation Information if you need it:

Vancouver Island University Summer Accommodation
Booking Tel: 250-754-6338 (15 min by car from Oliver Woods venue, about $35/person)
http://www.malaspinaresidences.ca
manager@viuresidences.ca

Note: The Grand Hotel Nanaimo http://www.thegrandhotelnanaimo.ca and the Inn on Long Lake http://www.innonlonglake.com are both within walking distance of the Oliver centre.

Here is a link for over 50 places to stay in and around Nanaimo :
Nanaimo Accommodation

BC Government Accommodation link: Tourism BC

Event Coordinator:

Peter Gunstone
(250) 248-5474
gunshot[at]shaw[dot]ca

With sincere regret Esaka sensei from the All-Japan Iaido Federation (ZNIR) has canceled the travel plans for Kato sensei and his assistants to our annual summer seminar. In Japan the swine flu procedures for people traveling to and from Japan and North America have become very restrictive in order to protect Japan from this flu.

Coincidentally Kato sensei has been hospitalized with a heart problem and could not come in any case. Kato sensei is very important to us and I know everyone will be hoping for a favourable recovery.

Since the ZNIR sensei cannot come, the dan examinations that were to be held at the May 22-24, 2009 seminar have been canceled. According to our dan regulations we must have a ZNIR representative present at these examinations — we have no other choice.

All participants will have their fees for the three day seminar refunded.

Dr. Denton Hewgill

President of Canadian Iaido Association

This seminar has been canceled. Click on sensei travel problems for more information. Participants will have all fees refunded.

The 16th Annual CIA Summer Iaido Seminar will be held for the first time at the Oliver Woods Community Centre in Nanaimo on Vancouver Island on May 22-24.

2009 Summer Iaido Seminar, May 22-24

Class Schedule (Approximate):

	Friday May 22	Saturday May 23	Sunday May 24
AM		9:00-12:00	9:00-12:00
Noon		Lunch served $8	Lunch served $8
PM	2:00-5:00	2:00-5:00	2:00-3:00 then Shodan Shinsa
Evening	7:30-8:45	Group Dinner 6:45 $30

Fri. — 2:00-5:00
Fri. — 7:30-8:45
Sat. — 9:00-12:00 noon
Sat. — noon lunch served in kitchen $8
Sat. — 2:00-5:00
Sat. — 6:45 pm Dinner at Nanaimo Golf & Country Club $30 each. Doors open at 6:30 Dinner served 7:30
Sun. — 9:00-12:00 noon
Sun. — noon lunch served in kitchen $8
Sun. — 2:00-3:00   (free if registered for another session)
Sun. — 3:30-5:00?  Shodan Shinsa (Dan Testing)

Gym Times Booked:

Friday — 12:00-9:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday — 8:30 am — 5:30 pm

Fees ($CD):

Regular: $45 per session.
Low income, University or High school student: $30 per session.
Second family members: $15 per session.

Locations:

GYM: Oliver Woods Community Centre Nanaimo BC (on Vancouver Island)
DINNER: Nanaimo Golf and Country Club
Google map for Oliver Woods Community Ctr and Nanaimo Golf Club.

Instructors:

Kato Haruo Sensei, 10th dan Hanshi (ZNIR)
Kaneda Hisato Sensei, Kyoshi (ZNIR)
Masumura Katsumi Sensei, Renshi. (ZNIR)

Translators:

TBA

Techniques Covered

• Seiza no bu
• Battoo ho
• Tatehiza no bu
• Okuiai no bu
• and more.

Travel Information:

WARNING: May 18 and May 25 (US) are holidays so ferries and accommodation may be busy.

Map to the Oliver Woods Community Centre and Malaspina University:
Google map to Oliver Woods Community Ctr.

There are two ways to get from Vancouver to Nanaimo by car on the BC ferries: (Horseshoe Bay — Departure Bay) and (Tsawwassen — Duke Point). See http://www.bcferries.com

Consider a reservation on the ferry if you are short of time.

Accommodation Information:

Vancouver Island University Summer Accommodation
Booking Tel: 250-754-6338 (15 min by car from Oliver Woods venue, about $35/person)
http://www.malaspinaresidences.ca
manager@viuresidences.ca

Note: The Grand Hotel Nanaimo http://www.thegrandhotelnanaimo.ca and the Inn on Long Lake http://www.innonlonglake.com are both within walking distance of the Oliver centre.

Here is a link for over 50 places to stay in and around Nanaimo :
Nanaimo Accommodation

BC Government Accommodation link: Tourism BC

Social Event Coordinator:

The Saturday night dinner will be $30 (Canadian) per person at the Nanaimo Golf and Country Club.

Event Coordinator:

Peter Gunstone
(250) 248-5474
gunshot[at]shaw[dot]ca

Signup form here:
http://www.iaido.ca/?page_id=238
With Dan Rules here:
http://www.iaido.ca/?page_id=332