Schedule
Practice Locations
The Univeristy of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) - Wednesday Practices
TheUniversity of Toronto at Mississauga (UTM) is located on the east side of Mississauga Road, between Burnhamthorpe Road and Dundas Street. The exact address is as follows: 3359 Mississauga Road, Mississauga, Ontario L5L 1C6. For maps on how to get to the UTM campus, check out the UTM website at http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/1647.0.html. All practices at UTM (unless otherwise noted) are held in the Dance Studio, which is located on the main floor of the Recreation, Athletics and Wellness Centre (RAWC).
There is ample parking at the UTM campus across from the RAWC, however parking is meter enforced. There is no admission charge to enter the building however, and visitors are welcome at any time
The Ontario Centre for Classical Sport (OCCS) - Friday Practices
The OCCS is located , which is north of Dundas St. right next to HWY 403. If one is coming from Dundas, go north along Ridgeway Dr. to The Collegeway. Take a left on Collegeway, a right onto Laird Rd, followed by a quick left into the industrial park. The OCCS is on the west side, facing the 403.
There is ample free parking at the OCCS, and a waiting area for parents of our younger members. Using Google Maps, the OCCS can be found here. For any members who are interested, here is the link to the OCCS website.
Getting to the OCCS by Transit: If you are a fan of public transit, you can take the Mississauga Transit from South Common Centre. Both routes 36 and 47 will get you to Collegeway and Ridgeway, the closest corner to the OCCS (and about a 2 minute walk). Check out the times from the Mississauga Transit website. One can also take transit along Dundas St. and get off at Vega Blvd. This results in a slighlty longer walk up to the OCCS, but it may be more efficient for those who can't make it directly to South Common Centre to get on the 36 or 47.
Practice Times
Practices for the Winter 2012 term begin January 11th, 2012.
Wednesdays from 7:00 - 9:00 pm (Basics Practice from 7-8pm)
Fridays from 8:30 - 10:30 pm (All Members)
Please note that while the "basics practice" is generally for beginners and junior club members, any senior club members wanting to work on their basics are encouraged to attend.
For the Beginners - Please be prompt to all practices as we we need to make use of our practice times wisely. And please wear clothing you are comfortable sweating in! We are accepting new students between Sept. 8 andOct. 1. Please feel free to come out and watch a practice and talk with senior students.
For the Senior Students - Please be warmed up and ready to go promptly after the basics classes end! With limited time for senior keiko, lets make it count ... Better yet, join the basics practice to get warmed up!
Remarks
Please arrive promptly and help ensure the practice area is clean and tidy. If you're contemplating your first Kendo practice, here are some Frequently Asked Questions.
From time to time, we may have to alter our practice schedule due to space constrains at UTM and or OCCS. Please check back for announcements as to the current days in which practices will be cancelled.