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The Tai Chi Foundation presents

U.S. East Coast Winter Training 2025

Inspiring Growth + Empowering Teaching
January 4-11, 2025 | Nashville, TN

GROUP	ARRIVE NASH	WT STARTS	WT END	LEAVE
General Training	Jan 4th	Jan 5th AM	Jan 10th PM	Jan 11th
B1 Apprenticeship	Jan 3rd or Jan 4th AM	Jan 4th 3PM	Jan 10th PM	Jan 11th
WFW	Jan 3rd or Jan 4th AM	Jan 4th 3PM	Jan 10th PM	Jan 11th
8th Level	Jan 3rd	Jan 4th 10AM	Jan 10th PM	Jan 11th

Email Address *

First Name *

Last Name *

Address 1 *

Address 2

City *

State, Province, County *

Zip Code *

Country *

Cell Phone Number *

Other Phone Number

COURSEWORK INFO

Registration Choices:

Select One: Winter Training Tuition (one selection required) *

Attending My 1st Winter Training: Tuition $765

Have previously attended a Winter Training: Tuition $885

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(Optional choice) Select One –
I wish to take the following APPRENTICESHIP: *

B1 Apprenticeship: +$450

B2 Apprenticeship: +$400

B3 Apprenticeship: +$400

Fundamentals Apprenticeship: +$400

Intermediate Form Apprenticeship: +$400

Push Hands 2 Apprenticeship: +$400

I do not plan to take an Apprenticeship

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Select any that apply:

Retake a previous Apprenticeship: +$200

If selected, which Apprenticeship will you retake:

8th Level Work: No additional charge

Winter Form Work*: No additional charge

If selected, list # of times you've completed WFW:

*If you are uncertain about your eligibility for WFW, please contact MO at mfolmsted@outlook.com

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Push Hand Level Choices – Three PH levels will be offered
Please check One Level that best applies to you
(One selection required)

PH 1.5 Level (This course is a continuation PH1 + PH2 Intro)

PH 4 Level

PH 7+ Level

Other Level: List desired PH Level** Other Level: List desired PH Level**

**(Please select this option if you want to review your PH level with MO for best fit)

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Sword and Fencing Level Choices (Please check all that apply)

New to Sword and wanting to learn in person

Sword Form Work (Have done some Sword form)

Sword Form Work (Advanced)

Fencing (Beginning and Advanced)

Not interested or able to take Sword/Fencing

I am able to bring my own Sword

I am able to bring other Swords from my home location to share

(Please note Swords will be limited in Nashville and we will attempt to have a supply for Sword classes. If you are able to bring your own or some to share this will greatly be appreciated)

NASHVILLE INFO

ARRIVAL in Nashville:

8^th Level Work : Arrive by Fri Jan 3^rd. Training begins on Sat 10AM

Winter Form Work : Arrive by Sat NOON Jan 4^th. Training begins on Sat 3PM

New B1 Apprentices : Arrive by Sat NOON Jan 4^th. Training begins on Sat 3PM

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Select One: Lodging Info
(one selection required) *

I am staying at the Hampton Inn & Suites Nashville-Green Hills (TCF Rate)

I am staying elsewhere. Please indicate [Hotel Name/AirBnB location/Personal Home] I am staying elsewhere. Please indicate [Hotel Name/AirBnB location/Personal Home]

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Select One: Transportation Info
(one answer required)

I am renting a car in Nashville

If selected, are you willing to provide some rides?

Yes

I am driving a car to Nashville

If selected, are you willing to provide some rides?

Yes

I do not have transportation

If selected, choose any below that apply

Will be using Ride Share (Uber, Lyft)

Would be interested in carpools if available

Would be wiling to share in car rental expense

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Select One: Sharing Info
(one selection required) *

OK for organizers to share my lodging + transport plans for carpool, etc

Not OK for organizers to share my lodging + transport plans

FOOD INFO

On Friday, the 10th of January, we invite you for the dinner at the party. The cost of dinner and party will be $10

Select One: Dinner/Party (one selection required) *

I will be able to participate in Friday dinner/party: +$10

I will not be able to participate in Friday dinner/party

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Select One that best describes your food needs:
(one selection required) *

PAYMENT INFO

Payment Method: Select One *

Paying by Credit Card

Paying by Paypal

Paying by Mail*

*Check in U.S. $, payable to Tai Chi Foundation

Mail to: PO Box 575 NY NY 10018

Please contact Steve at shulman.steve36@gmail.com for international payments as needed

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Making Payment By: Select One *

Early: Register and Paying BY Dec 1st, 2024 (Tuition Decrease -$70)

Later: Register and Paying AFTER Dec 1st, 2024 (No Change in Tuition)

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Tuition Considerations: Select any that are applicable

Member Discount: Current with TCF Membership Dues (Tuition Decrease -$15)

European Apprentice: (Tuition Decrease -$100)

Attending both Nashville and Gotzens: (Tuition Decrease -$50)

PHOTOGRAPHS VISUAL/AUDIO IMAGES & RECORDINGS

Any person who attends the Winter Training grants permission to Tai Chi Nash and the Tai Chi Foundation to record his or her visual/audio images, including but not limited to: photographs, digital images, voices, sound or video recordings, audio clips, or accompanying written descriptions, and, without notifying such person, to use his or her name and such images for any purpose, including advertisements for future programs and events.

If you would prefer that your image is not to be used, please email annateeps@gmail.com

Photographs Visual/Audio Images & Recordings *

I understand

Membership & Donations

Tai Chi Foundation Membership -- You may pay your first-time Membership or renew your Membership here. If you have been a member go to Member Account and log in to see if your membership is up to date.

Standard Annual Membership - $120.00

Reduced Annual Membership (First-time or Limited Income) - $60.00

Contribute to the Bernie Dushman Scholarship Fund

Contribute to the TCF Annual Fund

Current Total:

0.00

Enrollment Agreement

1. I understand that the Programs may involve physical and non-physical exertion. I have no disability, impairment or ailment whatsoever, whether physical, emotional, mental or otherwise, which would be adversely affected by my participation in the Programs. I will inform NY-STCC/TCF of any relevant changes in my health condition. 2. The Programs are for informational and educational purposes only. They are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. I am responsible for my own health and participate in the Programs at my own risk. I will always seek professional medical advice regarding a medical condition. I will never disregard my physician’s advice, or delay in seeking it, because of something in the Programs. I will always consult with my physician before starting any exercise program. 3. I hereby grant permission to NY-STCC/TCF to take photographs or audio or video recordings of me and allow NY-STCC/TCF to make use of such photos/recordings as it may determine. 4. I will not demonstrate, teach or otherwise disseminate the instructions, indications or materials given to me in the Programs without the written permission of NY-STCC/TCF. I will not record/capture the instructions, indications or materials given to me in the Programs, nor to claim to officially represent NY-STCC/TCF, without the written permission of NY-STCC/TCF. 5. In the event a Program is cancelled, I will receive a pro-rata refund of the tuition paid. In addition, I am entitled to receive a full refund of any Program fee if I cancel my participation within one week of my first payment. If I cancel after that, I will receive a pro rata credit that may be applied to future Programs within the next 12 months. 6. I hereby consent to NY-STCC/TCF communicating with me about its Programs via email, provided that it will not share/sell any of my personally identifiable information to outside organizations. I understand that I can "unsubscribe" at any time. 7. I assume the responsibilities and risks associated with participation in the Programs with NY-STCC/TCF, and in the use of facilities for in-person Programs. For online Programs, I will only work in a space clear of obstructions. 8. I understand that NY-STCC/TCF does not make any representations or warranties, express or implied, whatsoever with respect to the Programs including, without limitation, any health benefits. NY-STCC/TCF, as well as all of NY-STCC/TCF’s officers, directors, employees, members, representatives and advisors (collectively, “Released Parties”) will not be held liable for exposure to any harmful elements including, without limitation, COVID-19 and other pathogens (collectively, “Harmful Elements”) in connection with my participation in the Programs. 9. I hereby release and forever discharge NY-STCC/TCF and the Released Parties from and against any and all liabilities, claims, actions, damages and/or losses of any kind (including death, illness, personal injury or property damage) relating to any Harmful Elements, accident, injury or harm to me, my household members or others in connection with my participation in the Programs, or otherwise caused by any act or omission of NY-STCC/TCF or any of the Released Parties. 10. By signing below, I (i) confirm each statement above, (ii) attest to having been fully vaccinated for COVID-19, and (iii) agree to continuously comply with all applicable Federal, State, New York City, and CDC COVID-19 recommendations and mandates.

I agree to the terms of the Enrollment Agreement *

Yes

Please send me email newsletters and information about Tai Chi and Qigong classes. Our school uses Constant Contact to send you news of our course offerings. We need your approval to do this! TCF does not sell/distribute our mailing list to other companies, and participants always have the option to unsubscribe.

Yes

Payment Types-Credit Card, PayPal or Mail

TCF U.S. Winter Training 2025

is a program of Tai Chi Foundation

Questions about this Registration form? Email us at: office@taichifoundation.org