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Wednesday, January 25, 2023

SRPING 2023 : ASHTON RANCH AND KINGSWOOD WEEK 1

 Hello Parents and Students!


Welcome to the Spring 2023 Semester at Ashton Ranch Week and Kingswood with Sensei Joeffrey Abitong Sr. Please read IMPORTANT NOTICE weekly. All children must be checked-in onlineAND in-person in order for us to get a proper attendance count. On the first day of your child/children's class they will be automatically checked in ONLINE, as you have paid for registration which includes the class fee and the registration fee. If you have paid for the whole semester PLEASE be sure to check-in IN PERSON with the secretaries as you arrive at the location. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me.

Click Here > ActivStars How to Check in Online YouTube Video < Click Here
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 ~ IMPORTANT NOTICE ~ PLEASE READ THIS PORTION WEEKLY!!! ~

EQUIPMENT AND GI (UNIFORM) RAFFLE! (FREE)
We will be having a raffle for various equipment and gi. All are used, as they have been donated due not fitting anymore. We will be handing out raffle tickets for the first three weeks. In the fourth week we will announce the winners. 
How it Works: 
  • You will be given the number of tickets you would like
  • Write the ticket number under the item(s) you want (There will be a list available at the check-in desk)
  • Winners will be announced in Week 4 through email. If a ticket is not claimed in by Week 6, the item will be given to the next ticket holder

SPARRING : 30 minutes ($3.00) ~ ASHTON RANCH (THURSDAY NIGHTS) 7:30 PM - 8:00 PM / KINGSWOOD (SATURDAYS) 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Open to students ranked green, blue, purple, orange, red, brown, and black belts
  • Sparring is safe, light-contact, controlled fighting, which is highly recommended for students advancing in ACTIVSTARS.  Students will learn how to use their techniques in actual self-defense and sports scenarios.  All sparring students are required to have sparring gear.
  • You may purchase sparring gear by using the link below:
SPARRING GEAR < CLICK HERE TO USE LINK
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ESSENTIAL SPARRING GEAR < CLICK HERE TO USE LINK
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*STUDENTS will need to be barefoot for class or use karate shoes. You can purchase them from ActivStars Athletics by using the link below. Stock is low, so get them while you can!
MARTIAL ARTS SHOES < CLICK HERE TO USE LINK
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*Children (infants up to age 17) that are not in our Karate Program are NOT ALLOWED in the gym during class

*Only WATER is allowed in the GYM, NO other drinks or food

*Parents that would like to stay for class may sign the yellow Parent Helper sheet - please read the PARENT HELPER GUIDELINES below

*Student Etiquette
  *Students BOW before entering the gym/cafeteria
  *Students will take off shoes if they do not have karate shoes, the Instructor will let students know where to place their shoes
  *Students BOW before leaving the gym/cafeteria

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PARENT HELPER GUIDELINES

> If you sign-in as a Parent Helper, then you will be REQUIRED to assist with class/practice. Parent Helpers are NOT ALLOWED TO SIT DOWN AND MERELY OBSERVE THE CLASS. If we allow this then other parents will view this as unfair.

> Please sign the Parent Helper sign-in sheet before assisting in class/practice.

> Please do NOT bring OTHER CHILDREN TO CLASS - (i.e. a younger sister or brother).

> Parent Helpers AT NO TIME may discipline students, always alert the instructor to problems. ALWAYS BE COURTEOUS & POLITE WHEN TALKING WITH STUDENTS & PARENTS.

> Please use a calm and reassuring tone of voice while talking to students.

> Use positive reinforcement towards students. EXAMPLE "Good job, you're doing very well!" NEVER "belittle a student".

> Parent Helpers must always go in pairs when escorting students to bathrooms. If no other parent helpers are available, have the class secretary or advanced student assist you.

> Please be as quiet as possible during class/practice, noisy helpers will be asked to wait outside.

> Parent Helpers at no time may get into inventory/merchandise, drop box, or class materials without consent of the instructor.

> Please dress in appropriate clothing to assist. EXAMPLE: do not wear bikini tops, mini skirts, T-shirts with foul language, etc.

HELPFUL TASKS TO ASSIST DURING INSTRUCTION

DOOR GUARD: Primary duty is to effectively guard all exits,  do not allow students to leave the facility unless with a parent/guardian.

* Keep a helpful eye on students,  look for students who may have to use the bathroom or students who may be getting sick. Watch for dangerous situations and advise the instructor immediately.

* Help with lining up students and preparing students for instruction.

* Help to keep the facility clean and parents in their designated areas to wait for pick-up. Assist with putting the facility back into order at the end of the day/night.

* Help with holding body shields. etc.
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PLEASE NOTE THAT TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

ASHTON RANCH MIDDLE SCHOOL

5:45 PM - 6:30 PM : WHITE BELTS - YELLOW BELTS (AGES 4-7)
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM : WHITE BELTS (8+); GREEN BELTS AND BLUE BELTS
7:30 PM - 8:00 PM : SPECIALS/SPARRING ($3.00)
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM : PURPLE BELTS AND ABOVE; ADULTS

KINGSWOOD ELEMENTARY

10:15 AM - 11:00 AM : WHITE BELTS - YELLOW BELTS (AGES 4-7)
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM : WHITE BELTS - GREEN BELTS (AGES 8+)
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM : SPECIALS/SPARRING ($3.00)
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM : BLUE - PURPLE BELTS
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM : ORANGE BELTS AND ABOVE; ADULTS
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GET THE GEAR BY USING THE LINKS BELOW

BEGINNER GI, WORKBOOK, AND ACTIVSTARS PATCH < CLICK HERE TO USE LINK
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TO GET THE CLOSEST SIZING POSSIBLE. GO BY HEIGHT, THEN BY WEIGHT. EXAMPLE: A STUDENT IS 5 FT 3 IN = SIZE 3, IF THE STUDENT IS ABOUT 220, THEN THE STUDENT WOULD NEED TO GO SIZE 6 TO FIT AROUND. THE UNIFORM WILL NEED TO BE HEMMED AT THE PANTS, AND THE SLEEVES MAY NEED TO BE ROLLED UP. THE UNIFORM SIZE WILL ALSO BE THE STUDENT'S BELT SIZE AT THE BEGINNING.
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Monday, January 16, 2023

FALL 2022 : ASHTON RANCH WEEK 18 & KINGSWOOD WEEK 17

 Hello Parents and Students!


Welcome to the Fall 2022 Semester at Ashton Ranch Week 18 and Kingswood Week 17 with Sensei Sean Milligan. Please read IMPORTANT NOTICE weekly. All children must be checked-in online, and in-person in order for us to get a proper attendance count. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me.

 ~ IMPORTANT NOTICE ~ PLEASE READ THIS PORTION WEEKLY!!! ~

*Please read the schedules and information for the Awards Ceremony for each location below.

*We will be doing SPARRING for the SPRING 2023 SEMESTER! Green Belts and above are welcome to join our sparring class. Please be sure to fill out the attached Sparring Release Form and bring it to class when we start the NEW SEMESTER. Sparring Gear will be needed. Please use the links below to purchase your gear!

   *SPARRING GEAR 





*REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR THE SPRING 2023 SEMESTER!
   *ASHTON RANCH < Click the Link
   *KINGSWOOD < Click the Link

*Children (infants up to age 17) that are not in our Karate Program are not allowed in the gym during class

*Only WATER is allowed in the GYM, NO other drinks or food

*Students, please bring your staff for Specials ($3.00)

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AWARDS CEREMONY INFORMATION

PLEASE NOTE : Class prior to the Awards Ceremony will be closed, NO SPECTATORS (this includes parents & siblings), so the demo presentations can be a SURPRISE! Parents, family and friends will be called in at the Ceremony Time for the demonstrations, with awards presented after the show.

*Plan to arrive 10 minutes early for check-in. Since there is a class before the Awards Ceremony, the regular class fees will be charged to all students.
 
 
ASHTON RANCH

*AWARDS CEREMONY : JANUARY 19, 2023 ~ The classes have been divided between two times due to being in the cafeteria. Please review the attached list to find which time your child/children will be for each class time frame.

  *CLASS 1 TIME : 5:45 PM - 6:30 PM
  *CEREMONY    : 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM

  *SPECIALS         : 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM

  *CLASS 2 TIME  : 7:30 PM - 8:15 PM
  *CEREMONY     : 8:15 PM - 8:45 PM

KINGSWOOD

*AWARDS CEREMONY : JANUARY 21, 2023

  *SPECIALS        : 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
  *CLASS TIME    : 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  *CEREMONY    : 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

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Have a great day and stay safe!

Sherill Pierce
Administrative Assistant
*Sean Milligan, ActivStars Athletics Karate Instructor
*Kyle Farnsworth, ActivStars Athletics Karate Instructor
623-388-1082 (text only)
ActivStars Athletics Office: 480-571-7689
ActivStars Athletics Toll-Free: 855-222-7689

Wednesday, January 11, 2023

FALL 2022 : ASHTON RANCH WEEK 17 AND KINGSWOOD WEEK 16

 Hello Parents and Students!


Welcome to the Fall 2022 Semester at Ashton Ranch Week 17 and Kingswood Week 16 with Sensei Sean Milligan. Please read IMPORTANT NOTICE weekly. All children must be checked-in online, and in-person in order for us to get a proper attendance count. Please be sure to have all absences made up by the testing date for each location. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me.

 ~ IMPORTANT NOTICE ~ PLEASE READ THIS PORTION WEEKLY!!! ~

*Please read the schedules for the Awards Ceremony for each location below.

*We will be doing SPARRING for the SPRING 2023 SEMESTER! Green Belts and above are welcome to join our sparring class. Please be sure to fill out the attached Sparring Release Form and bring it to class when we start the NEW SEMESTER. Sparring Gear will be needed. Please use the links below to purchase your gear!




*Children (infants up to age 17) that are not in our Karate Program are not allowed in the gym during class

*Only WATER is allowed in the GYM, NO other drinks or food

*Students, please bring your staff for Specials ($3.00)

 
~ ASHTON RANCH ~

*AWARDS CEREMONY : JANUARY 19, 2023 ~ The classes have been divided between two times due to being in the cafeteria. Please review the attached list and let me know if you need to have your student moved to a different time. If I have mistakenly not put siblings in the same time frame please let me know which time you would prefer they be in via email or text. Thank you!

  *CLASS 1 TIME : 5:45 PM - 6:30 PM
  *CEREMONY     : 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM

  *SPECIALS          : 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM

  *CLASS 2 TIME  : 7:30 PM - 8:15 PM
  *CEREMONY      : 8:15 PM - 8:45 PM

~ KINGSWOOD ~

*AWARDS CEREMONY : JANUARY 21, 2023
  *SPECIALS         : 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
  *CLASS TIME    : 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  *CEREMONY    : 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
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PLEASE NOTE THAT TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

ASHTON RANCH MIDDLE SCHOOL

5:45 PM - 6:30 PM : WHITE BELTS - BLUE BELTS (AGES 4-7)
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM : WHITE BELTS - BLUE BELTS (AGES 8+); PURPLE BELTS
7:30 PM - 8:00 PM : SPECIALS/SPARRING ($3.00)
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM : ORANGE BELTS AND ABOVE; ADULTS

KINGSWOOD ELEMENTARY

10:15 AM - 11:00 AM : WHITE BELTS - BLUE BELTS (AGES 4-7)
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM : WHITE BELTS - BLUE BELTS (AGES 8+); PURPLE BELTS
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM : SPECIALS/SPARRING ($3.00)
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM : ORANGE BELTS AND ABOVE; ADULTS

Tuesday, January 3, 2023

FALL 2022 : ASHTON RANCH WEEK 16 & KINGSWOOD WEEK 15

 FALL 2022 : ASHTON RANCH WEEK 16 AND KINGSWOOD WEEK 15


Hello Parents and Students!


Welcome back to the Fall 2022 Semester at Ashton Ranch Week 16 and Kingswood Week 15 with Sensei Sean Milligan. Please read IMPORTANT NOTICE weekly. All children must be checked-in online, and in-person in order for us to get a proper attendance count. Please be sure to have all absences made up by the testing date for each location. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me.


 ~ IMPORTANT NOTICE ~ PLEASE READ THIS PORTION WEEKLY!!! ~


*ABSENCES : PARENTS BE SURE THAT YOUR STUDENTS HAVE ALL ABSENCES MADE UP BEFORE THE TESTING DATE OF EACH LOCATION, POSTED BELOW

  *Perfect attendance is REQUIRED before testing. Students will be allowed to test if they have 1 (one) absence, if the absence is paid and the "make-up" class is attended the next semester. Students with 2 or more absences will not be allowed to test. Speak to your instructor or class assistant for more information on make-ups. Make-ups cannot be done on testing night. 

   *PLEASE READ THE TESTING INFORMATION BELOW!


*TESTING PAPERWORK! I will have all testing forms ready for our testing when we return from Christmas Break. If you could please email or text me with the following information I will need to put on each student's testing form.

  *Student Name

  *Student Age

  *Current Belt Rank - EX: white belt; yellow belt with a white stripe

  *Exceptions : The following belt colors will not be testing with our regular classes : 

     *Red Belts with a Brown Stripe

     *Brown Belts with a Black Stripe


*Children (infants up to age 17) that are not in our Karate Program are not allowed in the gym during class


*Only WATER is allowed in the GYM, NO other drinks or food


*Students, please bring your staff for Specials ($3.00)

 

~ ASHTON RANCH ~

*TESTING DATE : JANUARY 5, 2023


*AWARDS CEREMONY : JANUARY 19, 2023 ~ The classes will be divided between the two times. I will send out an email with a list of students who will be at which class time. If the time slot I put your child in does not work for you please let me know

  *CLASS 1 TIME : 5:45 PM - 6:30 PM

  *CEREMONY     : 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM


  *SPECIALS          : 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM


  *CLASS 2 TIME  : 7:30 PM - 8:15 PM

  *CEREMONY      : 8:15 PM - 8:45 PM


~ KINGSWOOD ~

*TESTING DATE : JANUARY 7, 2023


*AWARDS CEREMONY : JANUARY 21, 2023

  *SPECIALS         : 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM

  *CLASS TIME    : 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

  *CEREMONY    : 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

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TESTING INFORMATION


*Please note the TESTING DATE CHANGES above

*Testing Fee : $12.00 (can be chosen when checking in, is not included in regular class fees)

*Spectators will not be allowed during testing.

*Perfect attendance is required.

*Testing will be done during Regular Class Times, but may run a little over. Please be patient.

*All students are required to attend class on testing day/night even if they are not testing, however they are not required to test. *Students who do not want to take the test will participate in a practice test.

*Belts are NOT sold! They are free when you pass the test.

*Do not call the office or the instructor to see if your student passed. Certificates and awards will be presented on awards night, which is also the last class of the semester.

*Students are increasing in rank exactly as they should be, if they advance one rank at a time. Some students will skip a rank if the instructor thinks they are ready.

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PLEASE NOTE THAT TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE


ASHTON RANCH MIDDLE SCHOOL


5:45 PM - 6:30 PM : WHITE BELTS - BLUE BELTS (AGES 4-7)

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM : WHITE BELTS - BLUE BELTS (AGES 8+); PURPLE BELTS

7:30 PM - 8:00 PM : SPECIALS/SPARRING ($3.00)

8:00 PM - 9:00 PM : ORANGE BELTS AND ABOVE; ADULTS


KINGSWOOD ELEMENTARY


10:15 AM - 11:00 AM : WHITE BELTS - BLUE BELTS (AGES 4-7)

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM : WHITE BELTS - BLUE BELTS (AGES 8+); PURPLE BELTS

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM : SPECIALS/SPARRING ($3.00)

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM : ORANGE BELTS AND ABOVE; ADULTS 

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM : CLINICS

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM : WHEELCHAIR CLASS