October 2006 Newsletter

IMPORTANT DATES

• NOVEMBER 4th: Picture Day
• NOVEMBER 4th: Color Belt Test
• OCTOBER 9th: Columbus Day
• OCTOBER 14th: Black Belt Class
• OCTOBER 28th: Black Belt Class
• OCTOBER 29th: Daylight Savings Time
• OCTOBER 31st: Halloween

USTC GUP TESTING

Color Belt Testing, and Picture Day will be held onSaturday, November 4th.
Pictures@ 9:30 am Testing@ 10:30 am
Testing booklet & fee must be submitted 3 days prior to testing.

CLASS INFORMATION

BLACK BELT CLASS

BB class will be held on Oct.  14th  and 28th@ 9:30 am

NO CLASSES ON HALLOWEEN NIGHT

2nd ITF WORLD CUP - SPAIN

The 2nd ITF World Cup will be held in Benidorm, Spain from October 23–30th.  Good luck to the following students: Mark Parisi, Carlos Resende, Stephanie and Kevin Pham, Bob Hanusey, Brianna Walsh, Brian Malone, Patrick Pires and Chuck McMullin.

US NATIONALS – Orlando, Florida

Black belts interested in competing in the US Nationals on January 27-28, 2007 in Orlando, Florida should contact Sbn Marcello for more information. Competitors must be at least 13 years of age, a black belt and willing to train 3 days a week at Hdqts. starting on November 3rd.

We are looking to prepare 4 teams (Jr. Boys, Jr. Girls, Sr. Male and Sr. Female - 5 black belts/team) by January.  If your team wins, you will automatically represent the US at the World Championships in Canada later in May 2007.

PUERTO RICO CHAMPIONSHIP

A TKD championship is scheduled for Nov. 24-25th in Puerto Rico. This event is for red and black belts and will include team competition. Airfare is approximately $350 and hotel rates are $150/night. Please check the website for more information.

CELEBRATIONS WORLD RESORT

The USTC-Red Tiger is proud to announce Celebrations World Resort as its official sponsor. For more information on your next vacation contact Jerry Rozanski at (843) 513-8148.

STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

For being an example of the tenets of TKD:

• Children:  Nick Cipriano
• Adult: Mike Stern
• Black Belt: Mr. Damian Hassan

QUOTE OF THE MONTH

“The game of life is the game of boomerangs. Our thoughts, deeds and words return to us sooner or later, with astounding accuracy.
Florence Shinn (1871-1940)