Dear AKR members,<\/p>\n
The Victorian Kendo Renmei is proud to host the 45th Australian Kendo Championships in 2023.
\nWe invite you to Naarm\/Melbourne to attend this important event in the AKR calendar. Please
\nfind below information about the championships, seminar & grading for those who would like to
\nmake early travel and accommodation arrangements.<\/p>\n
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Registration details and a full Event Information Pack will be sent to all States and Territories in
\nDecember 2022. State registrations are expected to be due mid-late February 2023.<\/p>\n
Event dates<\/strong> Please note that the National Kendo Grading will be held on Tuesday afternoon.<\/p>\n Venue<\/strong> Distance from central Melbourne: Distance from Melbourne Domestic Airport (Tullamarine): The Championship Dinner on Saturday 9th April will be held at the Amora Hotel, Richmond: Suggested accommodation locations include the suburbs of Parkville, Flemington, Carlton, North Attendees who have access to a car may also wish to stay at Amora Hotel, where AKC Other options: Please email any questions you might have to Michael Dunn, VKR Be sure to follow our social media accounts for further updates and info:
\nFriday 7th April 2023: Competitor registration\/warm-up and Referees\u2019 seminar
\nSaturday 8th April 2023: 45th AKC \u2013 Competition Day 1 and Welcome Dinner
\nSunday 9th April 2023: 45th AKC \u2013 Competition Day 2
\nMonday 10th April 2023: Seminar
\nTuesday 11th April 2023: Seminar and AKR Kendo Dan Grading Examination<\/p>\n
\nThe venue is the Melbourne Sports Centre – Parkville, 10 Brens Drive, Parkville.
\nGoogle map: https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/WWGzuckKpm1xS5L58
\nMSC – Parkville is north of Melbourne\u2019s central business district and is one of Melbourne\u2019s
\npremier sporting event venues. The venue is a short drive from central Melbourne and is well
\nserved by public transport. Trams and trains operate regularly between the venue and central
\nMelbourne and Southern Cross Station.<\/p>\n
\n\u25cf Tram\/Train: 25-30 min \/~$9 per day (round trip)
\n\u25cf Car\/Taxi\/Uber: 15 min\/ ~$20-25 (one way)<\/p>\n
\n\u25cf SkyBus + Tram: 60 min\/~$30 (one way for bus and tram)
\n\u25cf Car\/Taxi\/Uber: 20-25 min\/~$55-65 (one way)<\/p>\n
\nhttps:\/\/www.amorahotels.com\/amora-hotel-riverwalk-melbourne\/<\/p>\n
\nMelbourne or Melbourne\u2019s CBD.<\/p>\n
\nattendees will receive a 5% discount with the code \u201cEVENTS649\u201d and can book using this link:
\nAmora Hotel Booking<\/p>\n
\nhttp:\/\/www.booking.com\/<\/a> – holiday homes, apartments, resorts, hotels
\nhttp:\/\/www.stayz.com.au<\/a>\/ – apartments, resorts, hotels
\nhttp:\/\/www.wotif.com<\/a>\/ – apartments, resorts, hotels
\nhttps:\/\/www.airbnb.com.au<\/a>\/ – rent unique places to stay from local hosts<\/p>\n
\nPresident: president@kendovictoria.asn.au<\/p>\n
\nFacebook page: Australian Kendo Championships 2023 – Naarm\/Melbourne<\/a>
\nInstagram account<\/a>: @akc_2023<\/p>\n