Children and Youth Programs 2020

January 1 2020

Dear parents,

As the new year gets under way, we are excited and happy to welcome back and practice with the young aikidoists in our dojo. As in previous years, our Children and Youth Programs will continue to be closely aligned with the school year, with classes taking place in three Terms, with time off periods during March Break, the Summer months and the Winter holiday season, as follows:

WINTER TERM	Early January to late March
SPRING TERM	Early April to late June
SUMMER BREAK	Early July to early September
FALL TERM	Early September to mid December
WINTER BREAK	Mid December to early January

CLASS TIMES
The Children and Youth class times are as follows:

	CHILDREN	YOUTH
Mondays	5:00 pm - 5:50 pm	6:00 pm - 6:50 pm
Wednesdays	5:00 pm - 5:50 pm	6:00 pm - 6:50 pm
Fridays	-	6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Sundays	10:30 am - 11:20 am	11:30 am - 12:30 pm

TESTS
Tests for the next belt level will take place in June, close to the end of the Spring Term and in December, close to the end of the Winter Term. There will be make-up dates as required should your child be away on the day of the test. Only those who meet the time and technical requirements will be testing for a new belt.

IMPORTANT DATES
Here are some dates to keep in mind for 2020:

WINTER TERM	Mon Jan 6 to Sun Mar 29 2020
Mon Jan 6	Winter Term starts
Sun Feb 16 and Mon Feb 17	Dojo closed - Family day weekend
Mon Mar 16 to Sun Mar 22	March Break - No Children or Youth classes
Sun Mar 29	Winter Term ends

SPRING TERM	Mon Mar 30 to Wed Jun 24 2020
Mon Mar 30	Spring Term starts
Fri Apr 10 to Mon Apr 13	Dojo closed - Easter
Sun May 17 and Mon May 18	Dojo closed - Victoria Day weekend
Mon Jun 15 and Wed Jun 17	Tests
Wed Jun 24	Spring Term ends

SUMMER BREAK	Fri June 26 to Mon Sep 7 2020

FALL TERM	Wed Sep 9 to Wed Dec 16 2020
Wed Sep 9	Fall Term starts
Sun Oct 11 and Mon Oct 12	Dojo closed - Thanksgiving weekend
Wed Dec 9 and Mon Dec 14	Tests
Wed Dec 16	Fall Term ends and holiday celebration

WINTER BREAK	Fri Dec 18 to Sun Jan 03 2021

The Children and Youth class instructors and I are very happy that you and your child/ren are part of our Toronto Aikikai extended family, and wish you a wonderful holiday season and all the best in 2020!

Sensei

Robert Zimmermann Shihan
Chief Instructor
Toronto Aikikai