INSTITUTE OF AIKIDO (IoA) SUMMER SCHOOL 2025 BOOKING INFORMATION  

31st Annual Summer School at Oatridge College, Ecclesmachan, EH52 6NH

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INSTITUTE OF AIKIDO (IoA) SUMMER SCHOOL 2025 BOOKING INFORMATION  

31st Annual Summer School at Oatridge College, Ecclesmachan, EH52 6NH

Sat 2nd August to Fri 8th August 2025

Sensei William Timms 6th Dan IoA and other Instructors

 

A great opportunity for everyone from total beginners to senior Dan grades to improve and develop their Aikido, Summer School is usually considered to be the equivalent of 3 months of normal training. The mix of Aikido and social activities create an incredible experience and many people attend every year.

 

Facilities

Accommodation includes en suite rooms and the use of common rooms, but food is only on offer on a pay as you go basis.  One suggestion is that everyone chips in to buy some food, or you can purchase your own, which can be left in the common room fridges so you may make your own breakfasts and lunches, microwaves are available in the common rooms. On Friday evening, there is a buffet or takeaway (details TBC) – bring your own refreshment. We have use of the common room for evening festivities. You will have to supply your own refreshments as there is no bar facility.

 

Training

Aikido classes start on the Saturday afternoon – 14.00-16.30. All other practice times will be advised on the day of arrival.  There are free afternoons on Monday and Wednesday. All IoA members are expected to attend the AGM and grading on the Friday afternoon.  The final practice will be on Friday evening; please plan to make sure you are available to help move mats at the end of the session.

 

There will be an early morning practice from Monday to Friday inclusive from 07.00 to 08.00 which is open to all Kyu and Dan grades.  Any IoA Dan or 1st Kyu grade (subject to having an appropriate BAB Coaching Award/Insurance) attending Summer School may be expected to teach these or other sessions and everyone will be expected to contribute to the smooth running of the Summer School by assisting with a variety of other duties.  All attendees should bring their bokken and jo.

 

AGM and Dan Grading

It is planned to hold the AGM on Friday 8th August 2025 at approximately 13.30, followed by Dan Gradings.  The Agenda will be circulated in due course.

 

Insurance

Anyone attending who does not hold a BAB Insurance certificate or certified insurance by their organisation will be charged £15 to cover them while attending the course.

 

T-shirts/Polo Shirts

We can offer T- shirts and polo shirts for this year’s summer school.   These will be black:        T-shirt £20.00                             Polo shirt £25.00

The logo will be yin yang with Institute of Aikido summer school 2025.  CLOSING DATE FOR POLO AND T-SHIRT ORDERS IS JULY 1st SEE BOOKING FORM

 

Registration/Arrival/Departure

You will be able to gain access to your rooms from 11.00 on Saturday 2nd August.  If you arrive during the Saturday practice session (14.00-16.30) you will need to wait till after the session to gain access to your room.  All residents must vacate their rooms by 09.00 on Friday 8th August. 

 

Refunds

No refunds will be payable. The Summer School organisers reserve the right to substitute instructors, change venues and make any other changes to the event they deem necessary without refund, and to cancel the event altogether, in which case full refund will be given of fees paid without any liability for any other costs incurred.

 

Miscellaneous

You should not contact the College yourself under any circumstances.  If you have any questions, please email Sensei Timms tcs@wizz.email or Linn Robertson@aol.com

025 BOOKING INFORMATION  

31st Annual Summer School at Oatridge College, Ecclesmachan, EH52 6NH

Sat 2nd August to Fri 8th August 2025

Sensei William Timms 6th Dan IoA and other Instructors

 

A great opportunity for everyone from total beginners to senior Dan grades to improve and develop their Aikido, Summer School is usually considered to be the equivalent of 3 months of normal training. The mix of Aikido and social activities create an incredible experience and many people attend every year.

 

Facilities

Accommodation includes en suite rooms and the use of common rooms, but food is only on offer on a pay as you go basis.  One suggestion is that everyone chips in to buy some food, or you can purchase your own, which can be left in the common room fridges so you may make your own breakfasts and lunches, microwaves are available in the common rooms. On Friday evening, there is a buffet or takeaway (details TBC) – bring your own refreshment. We have use of the common room for evening festivities. You will have to supply your own refreshments as there is no bar facility.

 

Training

Aikido classes start on the Saturday afternoon – 14.00-16.30. All other practice times will be advised on the day of arrival.  There are free afternoons on Monday and Wednesday. All IoA members are expected to attend the AGM and grading on the Friday afternoon.  The final practice will be on Friday evening; please plan to make sure you are available to help move mats at the end of the session.

 

There will be an early morning practice from Monday to Friday inclusive from 07.00 to 08.00 which is open to all Kyu and Dan grades.  Any IoA Dan or 1st Kyu grade (subject to having an appropriate BAB Coaching Award/Insurance) attending Summer School may be expected to teach these or other sessions and everyone will be expected to contribute to the smooth running of the Summer School by assisting with a variety of other duties.  All attendees should bring their bokken and jo.

 

AGM and Dan Grading

It is planned to hold the AGM on Friday 8th August 2025 at approximately 13.30, followed by Dan Gradings.  The Agenda will be circulated in due course.

 

Insurance

Anyone attending who does not hold a BAB Insurance certificate or certified insurance by their organisation will be charged £15 to cover them while attending the course.

 

T-shirts/Polo Shirts

We can offer T- shirts and polo shirts for this year’s summer school.   These will be black:        T-shirt £20.00                             Polo shirt £25.00

The logo will be yin yang with Institute of Aikido summer school 2025.  CLOSING DATE FOR POLO AND T-SHIRT ORDERS IS JULY 1st SEE BOOKING FORM

 

Registration/Arrival/Departure

You will be able to gain access to your rooms from 11.00 on Saturday 2nd August.  If you arrive during the Saturday practice session (14.00-16.30) you will need to wait till after the session to gain access to your room.  All residents must vacate their rooms by 09.00 on Friday 8th August. 

 

Refunds

No refunds will be payable. The Summer School organisers reserve the right to substitute instructors, change venues and make any other changes to the event they deem necessary without refund, and to cancel the event altogether, in which case full refund will be given of fees paid without any liability for any other costs incurred.

 

Miscellaneous

You should not contact the College yourself under any circumstances.  If you have any questions, please email Sensei Timms tcs@wizz.email or Linn Robertson@aol.com

d August to Fri 8th August 2025

Sensei William Timms 6th Dan IoA and other Instructors

 

A great opportunity for everyone from total beginners to senior Dan grades to improve and develop their Aikido, Summer School is usually considered to be the equivalent of 3 months of normal training. The mix of Aikido and social activities create an incredible experience and many people attend every year.

 

Facilities

Accommodation includes en suite rooms and the use of common rooms, but food is only on offer on a pay as you go basis.  One suggestion is that everyone chips in to buy some food, or you can purchase your own, which can be left in the common room fridges so you may make your own breakfasts and lunches, microwaves are available in the common rooms. On Friday evening, there is a buffet or takeaway (details TBC) – bring your own refreshment. We have use of the common room for evening festivities. You will have to supply your own refreshments as there is no bar facility.

 

Training

Aikido classes start on the Saturday afternoon – 14.00-16.30. All other practice times will be advised on the day of arrival.  There are free afternoons on Monday and Wednesday. All IoA members are expected to attend the AGM and grading on the Friday afternoon.  The final practice will be on Friday evening; please plan to make sure you are available to help move mats at the end of the session.

 

There will be an early morning practice from Monday to Friday inclusive from 07.00 to 08.00 which is open to all Kyu and Dan grades.  Any IoA Dan or 1st Kyu grade (subject to having an appropriate BAB Coaching Award/Insurance) attending Summer School may be expected to teach these or other sessions and everyone will be expected to contribute to the smooth running of the Summer School by assisting with a variety of other duties.  All attendees should bring their bokken and jo.

 

AGM and Dan Grading

It is planned to hold the AGM on Friday 8th August 2025 at approximately 13.30, followed by Dan Gradings.  The Agenda will be circulated in due course.

 

Insurance

Anyone attending who does not hold a BAB Insurance certificate or certified insurance by their organisation will be charged £15 to cover them while attending the course.

 

T-shirts/Polo Shirts

We can offer T- shirts and polo shirts for this year’s summer school.   These will be black:        T-shirt £20.00                             Polo shirt £25.00

The logo will be yin yang with Institute of Aikido summer school 2025.  CLOSING DATE FOR POLO AND T-SHIRT ORDERS IS JULY 1st SEE BOOKING FORM

 

Registration/Arrival/Departure

You will be able to gain access to your rooms from 11.00 on Saturday 2nd August.  If you arrive during the Saturday practice session (14.00-16.30) you will need to wait till after the session to gain access to your room.  All residents must vacate their rooms by 09.00 on Friday 8th August. 

 

Refunds

No refunds will be payable. The Summer School organisers reserve the right to substitute instructors, change venues and make any other changes to the event they deem necessary without refund, and to cancel the event altogether, in which case full refund will be given of fees paid without any liability for any other costs incurred.

 

Miscellaneous

You should not contact the College yourself under any circumstances.  If you have any questions, please email Sensei Timms tcs@wizz.email or Linn Robertson@aol.com