The Deep River Karate Club is strictly a non-profit organization; all instructors
are volunteers who, after practicing for a number of years, became qualified
for teaching. Adult black-belts are in charge of teaching, and are assisted
by junior black-belts or other senior students, who teach as part of their own
training.
Membership Fees:
For current fees see the Registration Form.
The fees on the form this year are just for the first term, likely September to January. Second term fees
will depend on availability of Mackenzie School for the dojo and other factors that emerge as a consequence of
COVID-19. It is anticipated that the second term would just be an incremental fee (e.g. half the first term fee).
MEMBERSHIP FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE, SO PLEASE BE SERIOUS ABOUT SIGNING UP.
Other expenses
Uniform
A uniform, called a Gi, is required
and it costs about $30-50. They may be purchased through the club or at sports
stores in Ottawa or online. The least expensive option is through the club.
The uniform and a club crest are mandatory for
all gradings and tournaments. Club crests are available from the instructors
for $25.00, the club cost from the parent organization. These costs are approximate.
 Grading
Up to twice annually, usually November
and May/June. Exact dates will be communicated in advance. Note that junior
students are graded once a year. Cost for the grading is subject to change,
but is typically about $90 if you pass or a fee of $10 if you fail to cover expenses.
All grading payments are cash only.
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Tournaments
National and
international, usually held in Toronto twice a year. We aim to take a
group of students to each tournament and participation is encouraged but
not mandatory. The club is not responsible for transportation to and from
tournaments, although informal arrangements can usually be made.
So far no announcement has been made about a fall tournament due to delay
in dojos starting up because of COVID-19. The fall tournament would be in Toronto
while the spring tournament might be held in Deep River. Again, subject to
COVID-19.
The moderate tournament fees are set according to the
number of events and competitor's age group. Travel expenses are
of course separate.
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