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<�img src="Jingulogo.jpg" alt="Monsters" /><�div id="container"><�div id="header"><�h1><�p>FAQ<�/p><�/h1><�/div><�div id="main"><�div id="content"><�b><�font color="red" face="arial" size="4">Q1ÿTell us about the clu<�/font><�/b>
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<�p><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4">It
started out as a team owned by the Jingu Ice Skating Rink, but
approximately 15 years ago, the rink decided that they no
longer wished to own a hockey team.<�/font><�/font><�/font><�/p><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4">
<�/font><�/font><�/font><�p><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"> One of the fathers whose son was a team member then, Mr. Masaru Suzuki (he is now the office consultant) stepped
forward and launched Jingu IHC as a club team, and asked Mr. Satoshi Nomura (our General Manager) to coach the team.<�/font><�/font><�/font><�/p><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4" /><�/font><�/font><�p><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4">Jingu s
long-term coaching is highly regarded wherever our graduates go.
Our coaching staff educates and trains players while at the
same time operates the management of the club along with the
office, and also with the help of parents of the club members.<�/font><�/font><�/font><�/p><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"> <�br /> <�b><�font color="red" face="arial" size="4">Q2ÿTell us about the practices<�/font><�/b><�br /><�br />
<�/font><�/font><�/font><�hr color="#0000ff" size="1" /><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font color="green">(1)yearly schedule<�/font><�br />
<�/font><�/font><�/font><�p><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4">At
present, we practice at Jingu rink. The schedule depends on slots
allocation by the rink, and we usuall get Sunday sessions from
18:30 or 20:15 and Saturday sessions from 08:00.<�/font><�/font><�/font><�/p><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"> <�/font><�font face="arial" size="4">
<�/font><�/font><�/font><�p><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4">The
number of ice rinks is decreasing, so we cannot secure ice
time as easily as before. However, we will continue the management
of the club with the help and understanding of the rink and all
parties concerned.<�br /><�br />
At the moment, each level/class has approximately 4 practice sessions
per month. However, we may need to adjust number of sessions per month,
depending on the rink schedule. <�br /> (If practice coincides with tournaments, we will try to move the practice sessions accordingly)<�/font><�/font><�/font><�/p><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font color="green">(2) What is your coaching motto?<�/font> <�br />
<�/font><�/font><�/font><�p><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4">Ice hockey is a full contact sport, sometimes referred to as a type of martial art on ice. <�br />At
the same time, it is also a sport which requires thinking. One
must be aware at all times, and be able to make instantaneous
decisions under any conditions.<�/font><�/font><�/font><�/p><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4">
<�/font><�/font><�/font><�p><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4">We
try to promote this by having our members think for
themselves, rather than just assigning practice menus, because we
believe that in the long run, this will benefit them more in their
progress. <�/font><�/font><�/font><�/p><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"> <�font color="green">(3) About hockey notebooks and table hockey sessions<�/font><�br />
<�/font><�/font><�/font><�p><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4">We
have decided that hockey notebooks will be beneficial to all
classes, and not just for the lower elementary class. The members
will exchange comments/questions with the coaches about anything
they would like to ask.<�br />We hope the members will hand in
their notebooks voluntarily, as that will mean so much more than
having their parents force them into it.<�/font><�/font><�/font><�/p><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4">
<�/font><�/font><�/font><�p><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4">You
may not always receive the answer you are looking for, but we
believe in the importance of members and parents understanding the
coaches ways of thinking. <�br />Also, we are planning on using the dryland training time to have table hockey sessions about once a month.<�/font><�/font><�/font><�/p><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"> <�font color="green">(4) For an ice hockey player, what kind of period should the elementary school years be like?<�/font> <�br />
<�/font><�/font><�/font><�p><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4">The
elementary school years should be spent on learning the basics of
hockey. It should be a period in which to build a foundation to
becoming a first-class
player in junior high school, high school, and
still later on.<�/font><�/font><�/font><�/p><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4">
<�/font><�/font><�/font><�p><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4">We
feel that results are not everything during elementary
school. There have been many cases where a player who was average
when younger, became a great player in junior high & high
school. It becomes very clear whether one has worked at learning
the basics, when in junior high, drastic changes occur in one s
physique.<�/font><�/font><�/font><�/p><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"> <�font color="green">(5) What is the key to improving one s skill?<�/font>
<�/font><�/font><�/font><�p><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4">What
sets hockey apart from other sports is that skating skills makes a
huge difference between an average player and a great player. Just
learning how to use the outside edge and inside edge properly
will greatly improve your game. Please work at your skating.<�/font><�/font><�/font><�/p><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4">
<�/font><�/font><�/font><�p><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4">However,
if an incorrect form of skating becomes a habit, it is difficult
to correct. It is very important to learn the proper basics of
skating.<�/font><�/font><�/font><�/p><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4">
<�/font><�/font><�/font><�p><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4">Also,
practicing stick-handling is very important. There are many
ways one can practice at home. Feel free to ask for advice from
the coaches. They can help you find what is right for you.
Skating, stick-handling, and regular practice at Jingu can all
help in improving one s skill. Most important, though, is how
aware and willing one is towards practicing. That is the key
to improving one's skill.<�/font><�/font><�/font><�/p><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"> <�font color="green">(6) How does the club feel about participating in other (hockey) schools?<�/font>
<�/font><�/font><�/font><�p><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4">As
with other sports, such as golf for instance, every coach/instructor
has a different method of teaching. Participating in different
schools can be beneficial, but at the same time, can also confuse
the player. As long as one is aware of this, the club feels that
it can be a good opportunity to broaden one s view and widen one s
circle of friends. <�/font><�/font><�/font><�/p><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"> <�font color="green">(7) What about casual hockey ?<�/font>
<�/font><�/font><�/font><�p><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4">The answer is similar to (6). We
feel that skating, stick handling, and regular practice at Jingu is
enough to improve one s skill. <�br />However, casual hockey is a good way to meet new friends, resulting in hockey becoming even more enjoyable,
especially for the younger players.<�/font><�/font><�/font><�/p><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font color="green">(8)Tell us about the skating lessons <�/font>
<�/font><�/font><�/font><�/font><�p><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4">The
lessons are basically held twice a week. Because the rink is crowded
even on weekdays, Jingu rink allows us to rent a small space just
for this purpose.<�/font><�/font><�/font><�/font><�/p><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4">
<�/font><�/font><�/font><�/font><�p><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4">We
cannot stress enough how important skating is, and strongly
recommend our members to participate. Skating is not something one
masters in a few months. It can take years of practice. But by
junior high school, it becomes clear who has put in the time and
effort, and who hasn t. Because of its importance, we do not allow
non-members to join, even though there are many inquiries from
other teams.<�/font><�/font><�/font><�/font><�/p><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4">
<�/font><�/font><�/font><�/font><�p><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4">For
our younger members who have not reached a certain level, the
lesson ends at 17:00 or 17:30. Players with high skating skills
are able to tolerate intensive skating for long periods, but we
feel that the younger players can get
more out of focusing for 45 minutes, and still have effective results.
The rink can be used until 18:00, so we recommend practicing at
one s own pace.<�/font><�/font><�/font><�/font><�/p><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"> <�font color="green">(9)How is a member s position (DF/FW) decided?<�/font>
<�/font><�/font><�/font><�/font><�p><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4">The
coaches decide by watching each player s characteristics. There have
been cases where a player has changed positions due to his
progress, or to even out the balance of the team.<�/font><�/font><�/font><�/font><�/p><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"> <�font color="green">(10)How is one trained to become a goalie?<�/font>
<�/font><�/font><�/font><�/font><�p><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4">If
there are any volunteers, we try to accommodate them. We do ask
that goalies in the upper elementary class and older, stick
to being a goalie exclusively. <�/font><�/font><�/font><�/font><�/p><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4">
<�/font><�/font><�/font><�/font><�p><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4">You
cannot be a player and a goalie. We have a goalie coach on the
staff, but we also ask the junior high or high school goalie to
teach the elementary school goalie at times. We find this
beneficial to both parties.<�/font><�/font><�/font><�/font><�/p><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"> <�font color="green">(11)Summer camp overseas<�/font>
<�/font><�/font><�/font><�/font><�p><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4">During
the elementary school years, we feel that children in Japan are
much better hockey players than children in the U.S and
Canada. Perhaps this is because the Japanese spends so much time
on the basics. We do not deny that participating in a summer
hockey camp overseas can be a good experience.<�/font><�/font><�/font><�/font><�/p><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4">
<�/font><�/font><�/font><�/font><�p><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4">We
think that the difference between NHL players and Japanese
players lie in the physique of the players, and also in its
environmental and population differences. It is amazing that even
under such circumstances, Japanese men
come within the top 25 in the world ranking, and Japanese women within
the top 10.<�/font><�/font><�/font><�/font><�/p><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"> <�font color="green">(12)Jingu summer hockey camp<�/font>
<�/font><�/font><�/font><�/font><�p><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4">The
annual 10 day summer camp is Jingu s main event, and it is there that
the members skill improves tremendously while at the same time,
they grow up mentally.<�/font><�/font><�/font><�/font><�/p><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4">
<�/font><�/font><�/font><�/font><�p><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4">
It has been going on for years with the help of the members
parents. We are thinking about reporting more openly to the
parents the details of the camp.<�/font><�/font><�/font><�/font><�/p><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"> <�font color="green">(13)About the yearly fees<�/font>
<�/font><�/font><�/font><�/font><�p><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4">Regular practice and participating in all 4 mandatory tournaments, comes to about 200,000yen. <�br />Participating in both the Spring and Summer camps, is about 200,000yen. <�br />Participating in all the skating lessons also comes to 200,000yen a year. <�br />Special practice (once or twice a month) comes to about 50,000yen a year.<�/font><�/font><�/font><�/font><�/p><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4">
<�/font><�/font><�/font><�/font><�p><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4">If
a junior high school member participates in all of the above, the
yearly fee comes to approximately 600,000yen to 700,000yen a year.
<�br /> Participating in the voluntary tournaments comes to still more fees.<�/font><�/font><�/font><�/font><�/p><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4">
<�/font><�/font><�/font><�/font><�p><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4">If
one were to practice voluntarily at home (stick handling etc.), it is
possible for one to improve his game by coming to practice ,
participating in the mandatory tournaments, and coming to skating
lessons (say once a week).<�br /> In this case, the yearly fee would amount to approximately 300,000yen.<�/font><�/font><�/font><�/font><�/p><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"> <�br /> <�b><�font color="red" face="arial" size="4">Q3ÿAbout Tournaments<�/font><�/b><�br />
<�/font><�/font><�/font><�/font><�hr color="#0000ff" size="1" /><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font color="green">(1) How are the players chosen for each game?<�/font>
<�/font><�/font><�/font><�/font><�p><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4">Each
game is played with the intent to win. In games where Jingu is leading
by far, we try to have everyone in the bench play. Basically, however,
we feel that there is plenty to learn inside the bench, as well as
out on the ice.<�/font><�/font><�/font><�/font><�/p><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"> <�font color="green">(2) What do you do when there are no exclusive goalies on the team?<�/font>
<�/font><�/font><�/font><�/font><�p><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4">In
the lower elementary class, the players all take turns playing
goalie. All games are played with the aim to win, but if there are
no volunteers, the club has no intention of asking one particular
member to become a goalie against his wishes. <�/font><�/font><�/font><�/font><�/p><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4">
<�/font><�/font><�/font><�/font><�p><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4">By
having the members take turns, they will learn to be more
considerate towards their goalie, while improving their own
skills because of the need to cover for them. <�/font><�/font><�/font><�/font><�/p><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4">
<�/font><�/font><�/font><�/font><�p><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4">In
the upper elementary classes and above, we would like to have an
exclusive goalie. However, if there are no volunteers, then no one
will be under any obligation to become one. When we do not have
anyone to play goalie, what we do is search for one who is willing
to change teams from other teams in the Kanto area. <�/font><�/font><�/font><�/font><�/p><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4">
<�/font><�/font><�/font><�/font><�p><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4">
It is also possible to ask a goalie from another team to come to
Jingu under a one year agreement. If there is still no goalie,
then the parents of the members must discuss whether to have the
players take turns, or form a joint team with another team in
order to be able to enter tournaments.<�/font><�/font><�/font><�/font><�/p><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4">
<�/font><�/font><�/font><�/font><�p><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4">There
are examples of this in
Hokkaido where hockey is very popular among children. In recent years,
many of the elementary school teams have been entering tournaments as
joint teams, and it is rare for a single team to enter
by themselves. We feel that playing hockey together with children
from
other teams can only be beneficial.<�/font><�/font><�/font><�/font><�/p><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"> <�font color="green">(3) Can teams with few members still enter tournaments?<�/font>
<�/font><�/font><�/font><�/font><�p><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4">They
can, but must be extra careful against injuries. A team can play a
game with as few as 7 or 8 players. In such cases, it is quite
true when we say that the players physical strength grows
tremendously with each tournament.<�/font><�/font><�/font><�/font><�/p><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4">
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If there are not enough members to enter a tournament, we can
participate by forming a joint team. There is a system for all
teams in the Federation to cooperate with one another.<�/font><�/font><�/font><�/font><�/p><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"> <�font color="green">(4) Is there anything to gain from practice matches?<�/font>
<�/font><�/font><�/font><�/font><�p><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4">We
feel that there is much to gain from practice matches, which is why we
are trying to have more of them. As all the sessions that we own
need to be used for regular practice, we must ask around for other
teams to share their practice time at their rink with us.<�/font><�/font><�/font><�/font><�/p><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"> <�font color="green">(5) Why is it that when a member cannot participate in a game/tournament for
legitimate reasons, they are not allowed to join practice during the same period?<�/font>
<�/font><�/font><�/font><�/font><�p><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4">We feel that experiencing
games/tournaments is indispensable to improving a player s skill. It
also supports the players in growing up mentally. If a parent were to
decide that their child needed more practice than games, and more
members were to agree, then we would no longer be a club team, but a
hockey school. So it is also a rule we made in order to draw a line between the two.<�/font><�/font><�/font><�/font><�/p><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4">
<�/font><�/font><�/font><�/font><�p><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4">And as you know, all entry fees
for voluntary tournaments are divided by the number of participants. In
the past, it became a source of trouble among the parents when many of
the members decided against coming to games, and just came to practice. This is another reason for the rule. However, we do
understand that there are circumstances such as school activities where it cannot be
helped. In such cases, coming to practice is not forbidden.<�/font><�/font><�/font><�/font><�/p><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4">
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Please feel free to contact us to discuss your situation. As a
rule, though, we do try not to schedule a practice on the same day as a
game/tournament.<�/font><�/font><�/font><�/font><�/p><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"> <�br /><�b><�font color="red" face="arial" size="4">Q4ÿTell us the system of how the Tokyo All-Star Team is set up<�/font><�/b><�br />
<�/font><�/font><�/font><�/font><�hr color="#0000ff" size="1" /><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"> <�font color="green"> ÿUpper Elementary Class ÿ<�/font>
<�/font><�/font><�/font><�/font><�p><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4">Members are selected by vote through a coach meeting among the 6 Tokyo teams.<�br />
The basis for selection is mainly the Tokyo Junior Ice Hockey Spring League.<�br /> The head coach for the All-Star team is generally chosen from the winning team.<�br /> The number of team members is 22 players (G 2, DF 8, FW 12).<�br /><�br /> The team competes in the Summer Cup held in Tomakomai, Hokkaido, and also in the
All Japan Junior Ice Hockey Tournament held in Karuizawa in March.<�br />
In either tournament, a player will enter as a member of the All-Star
team of the region that their team belongs to. (For example, Jingu is located in
Tokyo, so a player selected from Jingu will be a member of the Tokyo
All-Star Team). <�br /> Their place of residence or location of their school has nothing to do with the selection. <�/font><�/font><�/font><�/font><�/p><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"> <�font color="green"> ÿJunior High School Class ÿ<�/font>
<�/font><�/font><�/font><�/font><�p><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4">Candidates for members are selected at a meeting of the Federation, based on a recommendation from their coaches.<�br /> After a few training sessions for the candidates, there will be try-outs for the All-Star Team. <�br /> Ultimately, it is usual for the team to consist of 17 members (G 2, DF 6, FW 9). <�br /> <�br />High school members are selected in the same manner.<�br /> There are 2 national tournaments for junior high school students registered in a school located in Tokyo.<�/font><�/font><�/font><�/font><�/p><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4">
<�/font><�/font><�/font><�/font><�p><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4">The
Nippon Junior High School Physical Culture sponsored by the Nippon
Junior High School Physical Culture Association, and the All Japan
Junior Ice Hockey Tournament sponsored by the Japan Ice Hockey
Federation. <�br /> The location of the tournaments change every year. <�/font><�/font><�/font><�/font><�/p><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"> <�br /><�b><�font color="red" face="arial" size="4">Q5ÿTell us about the university students who join our practices <�/font><�/b><�br />
<�/font><�/font><�/font><�/font><�hr color="#0000ff" size="1" /><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4">
<�/font><�/font><�/font><�/font><�p><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4">Our
head coach Mr. Nomura has been the coach for the Tokyo Medical
University Ice Hockey Club since before he agreed to coach for us.<�/font><�/font><�/font><�/font><�/p><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4">
<�/font><�/font><�/font><�/font><�p><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4">At present, there are 11 members, and they practice jointly with the Jingu Juniors
as our brother team .<�br />They support our team at practices and especially at our annual summer hockey camp. <�br />At times, members from Jingu are allowed to join the Tokyo Medical School hockey camp as well. <�br /><�br />The med students have been a good influence on the members of our club since the beginning, through their
mannerisms and through their approach towards hockey. (There is a
Japanese word bunbu ryoudou which means that one excels in both literary and
military arts. <�br /><�br />We
feel that the med students are a good example of this word,
therefore acting as a sort of role model for our club members. ) <�/font><�/font><�/font><�/font><�/p><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�br /><�b><�font color="red" face="arial" size="4">Q6ÿTell us about courses that members could take after graduation <�/font><�/b><�br />
<�/font><�/font><�/font><�/font><�hr color="#0000ff" size="1" /><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4">
<�/font><�/font><�/font><�/font><�p><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4">Many
Jingu graduates who wanted to continue their hockey training at
school, have gone on to high schools and universities in Hokkaido,
Aomori and Miyagi.<�br /> There are also many graduates who are actively
taking part in the Kanto University League, and some as all-Japan
members. <�/font><�/font><�/font><�/font><�/p><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4">
<�/font><�/font><�/font><�/font><�p><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"> In recent years, there have even been graduates who have become professional hockey players after university, and
are currently active in the Asia League.<�br />Members who would like such a future for themselves should discuss their ambitions with the coaches.<�/font> <�/font><�/font><�/font><�/p><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4"><�font face="arial" size="4">
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