We just had a tournament yesterday so we're going to chill out today and do some endurance and mobility with a modified conditioning exercise courtesy of…
Very excited about our upcoming SOLO beginner tournament! Expecting a really large turnout for this. Possibly our largest ever. It's thanks to TheKewer and reps from Art Crash, a cycling group in Los Angeles. $140 worth of prizes being given out, and we're all going to watch SOLO afterwards! No need to sign up. Just RSVP at the Facebook event.
We're including a free crash course in Lightspeed-saber fencing at 5:15 PM so come try it regardless of your skill or experience level. Plenty of equipment to borrow you're out of excuses. Just do it!
Where:
Cheviot Hills Tennis Center
2551 Motor Ave
Los Angeles, California 90064
Approximate schedule:
5:15 PM crash-course
6:00 PM tournament start
8:30 PM awards, prizes
9:00 PM group outing to see Solo!! (movie at 9:50 PM)
We'll be watching the movie at AMC Century City, digital. It's a good idea to buy your tickets ahead of time! We'll be packed around rows I, J, and K.
Schedule and divisions are subject to change.
(By the way, I know it says "beginner" but that's just to let people know it's geared toward initiates and padawans. There will be a separate division for knights.)
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