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Members and Instructors, 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) Instructors: If you have not emailed your yearly or semester syllabus to Dr. Tyrell outlining your club's class schedule, do so soon. 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. Judo: 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). 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. 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' learning experience than it is to your own. Members: 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. Keep in mind you are representing the University of Tennessee as well as the Martial Arts Club! Set a good example! 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. -- Tucker Netherton Martial Arts Club President Dean's Student Advisory Council