This year 6th annual Elite Karate Expo will take place on the afternoon of Sunday April 9th 2017 between 2pm and 6pm, The Green Isle Hotel, Clondalkin. Doors open at 1.30pm and there will be a full bar service available. All students will be taking part, those not grading will be involved in demonstrations. All students must wear their karate uniform. The aim of the Expo, as always, is to allowing students demonstrate their skills and abilities to their family and friends, whilst educating parents about the aims and ethos of Elite Karate Academy, in a relaxed fun environment. This event is open to anyone, so extended family and friends are welcome, this year’s Expo will include;

• Grading (Usual fee of €20 applies for those eligible to grade, payable by 31st of March)
• Club Sparring Competition (semi-finals and finals only, entries now closed)
• Demonstrations (Instructor & Students)
• Award Ceremony (Grading, Competition, and Special Awards, including Student of the Year)
• Unveiling of Elite Karate Academy’s 1st generation of Senior Black Belts
• Bake & Cake Sale
• Raffle (asking parents to donate a price if they can)

Grading
Those eligible to grade must pay their grading fee before 31st of March to insure they receive their certificate at the Expo. Please check with Sensei Gareth if your child is eligible to grade. Students may only grade at the expo. Students may only grade if they are eligible and hold a current up to date grading licence, which must be presented with the usual fee of €20 before 31st of March.

Tickets
Tickets are now on sale. Buy them before 7th April to avail of the cheaper rate. Grandparents, family or friend’s tickets can all be bought before the day. Presold tickets simply check in on the day.
Tickets cost: Before 7th April On Door
Adult Ticket €8 €12
Child Ticket* €5 €8
*Current students only or under 5’s do not need to purchase tickets.
Family Ticket (2 adults & 2 children) €20 €30

Bake sale and raffle
Once again, we will have a bake sale in aid of Barretstown and a raffle. Parents/students are encouraged to bake or bring something for the day. We need your help in getting prizes for our raffle!!! Give a prize or a voucher from your work. Please donate your price before 7th of April, if possible.