Members and Instructors,<br><br>I hope beginning practices have gone 
well for each martial art! As you know, each year we have new members 
and returning members fill out new waivers and submit dues. Dues are $45
 per semester- same as last year. Instructors: please appoint one 
representative from your club gather waivers and organize them in the 
martial arts folders. Each side of the waiver should be complete (except
 for the driving information- unless you plan on driving others to 
tournaments). This means that every line except the driving section 
should have information on it! Failure to complete and compile waivers 
within a reasonable time frame (three weeks) will result in suspension 
of practice- we cannot have our members practicing without waivers 
complete. Dues are of the same policy, but if players do not have their 
$45 at their third practice they will not be allowed to participate. 
(Exceptions will be made to students with financial complications)<br>
<br>Instructors:<br>If you have not emailed your yearly or semester 
syllabus to Dr. Tyrell outlining your club&#39;s class schedule, do so soon.<br>Please
 keep a sign-in sheet that can be placed in the martial arts folders at 
the end of each practice- Dr. Tyrell specifically requests these in 
regard to matters of safety, insurance, injury, and potential lawsuit 
affairs. <br>
<br>Judo:<br>If you plan on competing this year, all first division 
entry fees will be paid for by the Martial Arts Club. If you wish to 
compete in a second wight or belt division, you must provide the amount 
for the additional division(s).<br>
<br>Competitors must sign up by at least two weeks prior to any 
competition. If you do not have a definite answer regarding your ability
 to participate by two weeks prior, you will not be able to compete or 
travel to the planned event. If you do commit to an event by the 
designated sign-up date and do not attend, you forfeit your right to 
compete in future tournaments. Additionally, if major preparations are 
made for important tournaments that involve national flights and 
bookings and you are not able to attend after committing by the 
specified deadline, the club will determine your future activity as a 
member. <br>
<br>If your commitment to practice is such that practices are missed due
 to other reasons beside work/studies, church, or family your privileges
 of competition, refereeing, and coaching will be evaluated and decided 
upon accordingly. In general, missing practice is more detrimental to 
other members&#39; learning experience than it is to your own.<br>
<br>Members:<br>Safety is very important, keep in mind your 
responsibilities when you are learning martial arts inside and out of 
the dojo. Practice or use of your martial art outside the dojo in an 
improper setting will result in your loss of membership.<br>
<br>Keep in mind you are representing the University of Tennessee as 
well as the Martial Arts Club! Set a good example!<br><br>We have many 
events planned for this year and many new members coming our way! Do 
your best to welcome them and take part in the Martial Arts Club.<br clear="all"><br clear="all"><br>-- <br>Tucker Netherton<br><br>Martial Arts Club President<br>Dean&#39;s Student Advisory Council<br>