Florida Aikikai and Yamada Sensei invite you to the annual Florida Winter Seminar, November 6th-8th, 2009 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Yamada Sensei, 8th Dan, New York Aikikai
Sugano Sensei, 8th Dan, New York Aikikai
Shibata Sensei, 7th Dan, Berkeley Aikikai
The seminar will be held at the Ocean Sky Hotel and Resort, 4060 Galt Ocean Drive in Fort Lauderdale. Seminar classes will be held in the newly renovated 5000 sq. ft. ballroom, with 15 foot ceilings and new AC. Weapons classes will be held on the spacious pool deck overlooking the ocean.
The Winter Seminar is happy to host inside and outside classes taught by feature shihan all day Friday, Saturday and Sunday, a new dojo health and safety class, a meet and greet session with the USAF Technical Committee and Board of Governors, a dinner party, and a dance with live music. Dan testing will be held Saturday afternoon. Meetings will be scheduled for the USAF Board of Governors and Technical Committee.
All Ocean Sky hotel rooms include balconies with an ocean view, cable TV, refrigerators, microwaves and free wireless internet access throughout the building and pool area. The restaurant offers a full breakfast, lunch and dinner menu. The beach front pool area highligths an outside tiki bar and giant jacuzzi.
Room rates are $89.00 for single, double or triple occupancy. There is a $5.00 per day parking charge for hotel guests and $8.00 for non guests. For reservations call toll free 800-678-9022 or locally 954-565-6611. Ask for the Aikido discounted rate. The deadline for room reservations is October 15th. For those looking for an inexpensive housing alternative we’ve located a nice hostel near the seminar. The Deauville Hostel and Crewhouse, 2916 N. Ocean Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33308. Dormitory rooms are $25.00 per night. For reservations contact 954-568-5000, deauvillehostel@gmail.com.
Winter Seminar fees are; three days $150.00, two days $125.00, one day $100.00. Day rates only, no half day or single class options are available.
