News and Announcements
Most Tai Chi Classes will be held in the Gymea Community Hall. Saturday practice has moved to Centenary Park, Miranda.
Sam Li's Demonstration Video Series
Sam Li has published three Wu Style tai chi videos on youtube, free to the public. You can view them from this web site, or find them by searching for Wu Style Tai Chi. Each video has been linked from college web page for the specific form.
College Annual Get-Together
We cordially invite you to attend our Annual Get-Together on 7th December 2024. This practice marks the last formal group practice on Saturday mornings for the year, and is our early morning holiday party.
| Date: | Saturday, 7th Dec 2024 (Rain date 14.Dec) |
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| Location: | Sutherland Shire Centenary Park, 66-74 Karimbla Road, Miranda |
| Time: | 7.30am for some of the forms, then 8am for Slow Form. |
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Sam Li and some of the instructors, and advanced students will show you the different forms that they can do.
This is very interesting and involves maybe sword, sabre, double sabre or spear.
The AGM will take place after this and last only a short time, as there are only a couple of details to discuss. Then we hope you can share some time with us. Please bring a drink, and a bite to eat. We hope as many people as possible who are associated with our Tai Chi College can come along and enjoy the day. |
Annual General Meeting December 2024
AGM will be held following Saturday Practice and Demonstrations on 7 December 2024 at the Sutherland Shire Centenary Park, 66-74 Karimbla Road, Miranda. (Rain date 14.Dec)
Saturday Practice during the Holidays
Informal Saturday practice will continue during the weeks between the end of year get together and the start of Term 1/ 2025. Some instructors will be present, but not all. It is too long a time to go without practice for everyone, so please avail yourselves to Saturday mornings at Centenary Park. The class dates for the start of Term 1, 2025 will be announced at the end of this year.
New Tai Chi College Logo Tee-shirts!
Tai Chi College Logo Embroidery
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Many of us practicing Tai Chi have wanted a way to obtain a new Tai Chi College shirt for some years now.
I am happy to announce we can do that now localling in Caringbah. Situated opposite the Caringbah Post Office, the staff at Jett Embroidery can either sew the logo on your own shirt, or you can purchase one there and have it embroidered with our logo, back and front.
Our contact at Jett Embroidery has been Amanda Doyle, tel 9524-6828.
Logo on Red T-Shirt
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If you bring your own tee-shirt, it can be any colour or style that is comfortable, and suitable for practice.
The cost of the embroidery is $35.00 and if you purchase one of their shirts, that is extra of course.
It is not possible for us to print shirts as we have done in the past, so this is an excellent outcome. Winter jackets can also be embroidered here with our logo as well, at the same price.
I think the new shirts look great! -- Helen Lee, Secretary
Facebook Page for the College
Please follow the Tai Chi College on Facebook to get up to date information about classes and practice sessions. If you have any photos you would like to contribute just mention it to Helen. Thanks!
Committee
The Australian College of Tai Chi and Qi Gong has been operating in the Sutherland Shire since 1996. As of 1st January 2018, it has been operating as a Sports Association with slightly different procedures.
As of the Annual meeting in November 2018, the Committee office-bearers are:
- President – Sam Li
- Secretary – Helen Lee
- Treasurer – Sam Law
The 4 additional committee members are: Andrew Rowlatt, Joyce Newbigging, Ken Dickenson and Martin Shipley.
Fees
There are 3 types:- Annual membership fee of $10, due once per calendar year for everyone.
New students who did not enroll in Term 1 will still need to pay this fee, as registration covers insurance for both teachers and students.
- Annual Saturday Practice fee of $50, due once per calendar year for students attending group practice on one or more Saturdays in a calendar year.
- Class attendance fees, charged per term.
Next Chance for Beginners to Start Tai Chi
Classes to begin the week of 14-Oct-2024.
The College follows the NSW school calendar, with tai chi classes starting during the same week as NSW school starts. Although it is easiest for beginners to start at the beginning of a term, in some cases it may be possible to join mid-way through a term. Contact an Instructor
View class schedule here.
Guinness World Record Attempt Successful
Ken and Kevin
Congratulations to Ken Dickenson and Kevin Bartolo on their successful Guinness World Record attempt! The pair managed to beat the previously held record of 24 hours by one hour on Saturday 18th of March 2006 at Sutherland Hospital.
Over $3500.00 was raised for the hospital's heart and lung rehabilitation centre through raffles and sponsors. Many thanks to everyone who kindly gave their time and support.