FIRST TIMER'S GUIDE
Ok, so it's your first time at Summer School. What do you need to know?
If you need more information please feel free to contact us.
When You Arrive
If you have booked accommodation, the first thing to do is to register at the Summer School Office. This is located in the Anna Sutton Building and can be located using the Summer School Map or the University Map (No 17), available via the link below. Alternatively, what3words : jaws.pinch.hints
We will provide you with your accommodation details and keys. and if required show you around the campus.
The office will be open from 5pm to 7pm on Sunday 3rd for those staying on campus on Sunday, and then daily after breakfast. If you have to check-in outside of these times, please let us know in advance so that we can make arrangements for you.
Please ensure you have your membership book/proof of insurance at registration. Books will be updated with the Guest Instructors' stamps as soon as possible. Once stamped they can be collected from the Office.
Classes
The timetable you will receive prior to Summer School in your Welcome Pack will direct you to your designated classes. Your classes are defined by 2 criteria:
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Your grade
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Your allocated colour
The timetable structure ensures that all students receive equal instruction from all senseis and prevents dangerous overcrowding in the dojos.
The early morning Weapons Class and the last class of the day are ‘open’ and can be attended by any student.
Please try and arrive early for all classes and adhere to correct dojo etiquette.
Accommodation & Facilities
The University campus is quite small, and everything is close by. If you need help locating things, our maps below should help:
All the accommodation is excellent and well equipped. Self-Catering accommodation obviously has a kitchen with crockery and utensils. While the Premium rooms have their own small kitchen with tea making facilities, fridge, toaster and microwave.
If you have a package that includes breakfast, this will be served daily in Whites Dining hall.
Food is available Monday to Friday on campus in the Whites Dining Room until 5pm. This is where many students congregate for lunch, as well as coffee after class.
Other important facilities include free WiFi, the use of the University swimming pool, convenience store, and launderette.
What do I Do After Classes?
The Student Union bar is the place where we all congregate for the night or before and after eating out – it’s the place to be!
This is also the venue for our Farewell Party after the Gala Dinner.
Don't be shy – we’re one big family. Remember - strangers are just friends you haven't met yet!
If you want to eat out, then Chester is a short walk away with a multitude of restaurants to suit all tastes and budgets. Why not head out with some friends you've just made in the bar!
If you fancy a takeaway, you can get these delivered to the University or walk to a local outlet, the closest being in Garden Lane. You can eat these in or outside the bar depending on the weather.
If you fancy a trip to see the sites, then Chester itself is fantastic and within walking distance. Slightly further afield there is Chester Zoo, Blue Planet Aquarium and if you like shopping Cheshire Oaks Outlet Village.
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Still unsure about something or have more questions?!
Feel free to contact us with any further queries you may have. Use our Contact Form here.