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VKR - Newsletter - November 2021
Published Wed 24 Nov 2021
1. COVID Update
Following the Victorian Government's easing of restrictions last week, please see below update on COVID guidelines.
All of the VKR's COVID-safe Training Guidelines continue to apply, except that masks are no longer required indoors.
General COVID-Safe Training Guidelines
VKR is recommending that Clubs use the following guidelines:
· Do not attend training if you are unwell or have any symptoms - however mild.
· Regularly check the list of Exposure Sites and follow Victorian Department of Health advice:
o https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.
· In-person training permitted under Victorian Government guidelines and providing that your club's COVID-safe plans are implemented and adhered to.
o Please follow your respective training venue's guidelines, vaccination requirements and density limits.
· Government QR Check-in Code is mandatory
· For Kendo, use of men face shield (full or half shield as determined by clubs) is optional for vaccinated Kendo-ka and mandatory for unvaccinated Kendo-ka with a medical exemption
The VKR expects the above guidelines will apply for VKR events, but will be confirmed prior to the event.
2. Ballarat Taikai
The Ballarat Kendo Taikai will be held on 5 December 2021.
An online briefing will be held for all shinpan and shiai-sha intending to attend at 2pm on 28 November 2021 to provide an overview of COVID-specific rules
Meeting Link: https://meet.google.com/
3. VKR State Council
Reminder that a VKR State Council Meeting has been scheduled for Sunday 28 November 2021.
Agenda and papers have been distributed to all clubs. (Note there was an error in the original email which said the meeting was Saturday. The meeting is Sunday 28 November 2021.)
Meeting Link: https://meet.google.com/
4. VKR End-of-Year Keiko and Social Night
The VKR will be holding an end of year kendo keiko at the Kenshikan on Friday 10 December 2021.
Dojo will open from 6.30pm, with free keiko to run from 7.00-8.00pm. There will be no charge for attendees.
Training will be followed by a casual dinner with location to be confirmed. Members of ALL arts are welcome to attend the dinner.
To support catering, please register your attendance here: https://www.