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Hi Everyone For all of us older folk the Masters games are on in Perth Please find attached a poster for the promotion of the Kendo Event at Australian Masters Games 2021 and a draft schedule. Please note that at this point since the organisers do not know how many people will be coming to the AMG, the schedule remains a draft and may be modified closer to the date. Masters Games Kendo Competition Schedule DRAFT Saturday 9th of October Time Event 8.00 - 9.00am Shinai check, competitor warm-up, Shinpan and volunteer meeting 9.00 - 9.30am Opening Ceremony 9.30 - 10.00am Women's 30-39 Individual event 10.00 - 10.30am Men's 30-39 Individual event 10.30 - 11.30am Women's 40-49 Individual event 11.30 - 12.00 Men's 40-49 Individual event 12.00 - 1.00pm Lunch 1.00 - 1.30pm Women's 50-59 Individual event 1.30 - 2.00pm Men's 50-59 Individual event 2.00 - 2.30pm Women's 60+ Individual event 2.30 - 3.00pm Men's 60+ Individual event 3.00 - 4.00pm Goodwill Keiko 4.00 - 5.00pm Packup and leave Dinner to be decided / Opening ceremony for games at Optus stadium Sunday 10th of October Time Event 8.00 - 9.00am Competitor warm-up, Shinpan and volunteer meeting 9.00 - 10.00am Women's team event 10.00 - 12.00 Men's team event 12.00 - 1.00pm Lunch 1.00 - 2.30pm Mixed team event 2.30 - 3.00pm Medals and Closing Ceremony 3.00 - 4.00pm Goodwill Keiko 4.00 - 5.00pm Packup and leave Dinner for all at local pub Kind regards, Sioh-Yang Tan Secretary Australian Kendo Renmei E: akrsecretary@kendoaustralia.asn.au W: www.kendoaustralia.asn.au

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