NOT JUST A TOURNAMENT, A FESTIVAL OF CHINESE MARTIAL ARTS IN AMERICA
Saturday September 8, 2007
Tai Chi Late Registration : 7-8 AM
Tai Chi Competition : 8 AM
Late Registration : 9-11 AM
Luncheon and meeting for judges and officials : 11 AM
Tournament officially begins : 12 Noon
Lion and Dragon Dancers enter and lead a "Color Guard" followed by the flags of the states represented and the competitors enter. Welcoming Messages / National Anthem sung by "Austin Male Vocalist of the Year" Guy Forsyth.
Main Event : 7 PM Doors Open
Sunday in the Park : 10AM
Free Workshops at Tai Chi Kung Fu Park on the UT Campus
Responsibilities & Committees Any positions that aren't assigned are open for recommendations and volunteers. For more information please contact Dave Pickens.
Executive Director - Dave Pickens
Oversees all aspects to see committees are progressing on a timely manner, communicates and promotes the event to potential schools and competitors. He coordinates the requirements of each committee to insure the success of the tournament and the AAU.
Martial Arts Event Coordinator - Jeff Hughes
Assist all Directors, Chairman, Officials, and committees to build an event that will lead to greater events in the future.
Web Design Commitee - Chairman Bill Nadalini
Program Designer & Editor - John Lubenow
Hotel & Accommodations Coordinators - Danni Timm of Round Rock Convention and Tourism has helped to secure the hotel accommodations we will need at the Wingate Inn in Round Rock. The tournament will take place at the Brushy Creek Community Center a short 5 min drive from there! Michelle Williams Director of Sales at Wingate is the hotel liaison. When you make your reservation, mention the AAU and the discounted rate is for a room that sleeps four adults for $84.00. (website)
Sponsorship Sales - Those interested in sponsorship opportunities should contact us direct at 512-244-7410.
Public Relations Director - Dug Copolongo
Community Center Liaison - Robyn Barde
Festival Mid-way Director - Donna Minshew
Old West Sam Bass Shootout Director - Sam Pekin Yu
The Main Event Director - AAU Executive Board of Directors
Austin After Sundown Director - Jim Brogan & Jeffrey Pickens - Assist & Coordinate safe sober transportation to selected area clubs Saturday night.
Free Workshop Coordinator - Nelson Kitamura
Tournament Helpers Coordinator - Paul Parham - The Tournament Helpers Coordinator assembles a group of volunteers to act as timers, score keepers, and registration officials. They also get runner to provide water to the officials.