****PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL KARATE CLASSES FOR 2011-2012 ARE FULL AND WE ARE NOT CURRENTLY TAKING ANY NAMES ON THE WAITING LIST AS THERE IS UNLIKELY TO BE AVAILABILITY FOR AT LEAST THE NEXT YEAR****

• About the Club

Karate classes for girls and boys in P1 – P7, are proving very popular.  The class instructor , Peter Rogers 5th Dan, already runs a number of popular children’s Karate classes around Edinburgh and is a member of the Scottish Karate Federation.

Children’s Karate classes aren’t just for fun, fitness and self defence, the classes also focus on:

• Teaching respect for self and others by focusing on problem solving and decision-making abilities
• Developing quicker reflexes and reaction skills
• Maintaining attention and sustained concentration
• Building flexibility, balance and core strengh in the upper and lower body
• Training for sport Karate kata and sparring competitions

As with other PTA clubs there may be a need for parents to help out by being present (no participation required!) once each term on a rota basis.

• Where

Dean Park Primary School Main Building Gym Hall

• When

The classes are on Mondays at 3.25 – 4.25pm (P3-P7) and 4.25 – 5.25pm (P1-P2). The 2011/2012 classes are as follows:

• Application Process and Fees

If your child/children would like to come along to Karate  Club please complete the PTA club application form below.  Remember to complete the slip even if your child attended the club last year.  The fees are £2.50 per class which is payable by the term.   Cheques are preferred and should be made payable to Dean Park PTA.  The cheque should be returned with the application form to the School Office by Friday 26th August in an envelope marked for the attention of the Karate Club Co-ordinator.  New members should enquire with the club coordinator regarding availability of spaces after the first session.

If you have not heard from the club co-ordinator please assume that your child has a place.

Payment for subsequent terms will be collected by the club co-ordinator at the start of each term or alternatively a cheque can be returned to the School  Office marked for the attention of the club co-ordinator.

We would like to respectfully remind parents of the discipline code that is applied to all clubs and would like to emphasise that all clubs are for children who are interested in the activity.  The provision of any club is subject to sufficient interest, and we reserve the right to withdraw a club if enrolment numbers are low.

• Contact

Brent Hurley, Karate Club Co-ordinator
0131 451 5382
brentjhurley@googlemail.com

Please click here to download our application form and please ensure you read our Important Information.