Dear Martial Artists and Enthusiasts,
You are cordially invited to attend the 16th annual Pacific Jewel Nationals on
May 11-12, 2012 in the beautiful city of VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON,
USA. We are pleased to once again host this event at the HILTON VANCOUVER HOTEL.
The Pacific Jewel is sanctioned by the National Blackbelt League in the Western Pacific -WestPac- National Conference and Pacific Northwest Regional Confer- ence. We offer NBL "AAA" 25 Points for the competing Blackbelt and SKIL "AAA" 24 Points for the Underbelt and Amatuer Blackbelt competitors. Along with the Golden Gate Internationals, Battle Of The Champions and the Sin City Rumble, the WestPac Team guarantees a rewarding experience to be had by all!
Our commitment to the NBL & SKIL, Martial Arts & Sport Karate and all of you loyal supporters, means we work year round to bring you the most outstand- ing martial arts event possible - offering the best of the best in Competition, Venue, Pacific Northwest Hospitality, Qualified Officials in Judging and, the most Awesome & Dedicated Tournament Staff anywhere!
With 260+ divisions, 36 grands and tons of prizes, the Pacific Jewel offers something for everyone!
- CASH Prize Money
- Grand Championships - 36!
- Great Competition
- Saturday Night Finals
- Staff Prize Drawings
- 2012 Jewel Outstanding Awards
- Awesome Grand Champion Awards
- Give-a-ways all day and @ the Finals - Must be present to win
- Men's Underbelt Continuous Sparring
- FIRST TIMERS Forms and Sparring for 5 & Under to 18+
- 4 Junior Flag Sparring Grand Championships:
- 5- MiniMite
- 6-7 MightyMite
- 8-9 DynoMite
- 10-11 MightyTitan!
- ALL COMPETITORS 4th place on down receive 1 foot tall Trophies!
Be sure to check out the Junior Underbelt and Blackbelt Point Sparring and Continuous Sparring divisions - Junior (17 and under) Underbelts can spar in BOTH Underbelt -and- Blackbelt divisions!!
We look forward to seeing you at the Pacific Jewel this May 11-12, 2011 at the HILTON VANCOUVER HOTEL in the beautiful city of Vancouver, Washington, USA.
Our Warmest Regards,
Noah & Deanna
2012 NBL TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE | |||||
WESTPAC NATIONAL CONFERENCE | |||||
| Golden Gate Internationals | March 23-24 | San Francisco, CA | Jordan & Felipa Pallen | 510-483-6560 | NBL 23pt |
| Pacific Jewel Nationals | May 11-12 | Vancouver, WA, USA | Noah & Deanna Bertsch | 541-928-1826 | NBL 25pt |
| Battle Of The Champions | July 13-14 | El Paso, TX | Laco Villanueva | 915-727-3562 | NBL 24pt |
| Sin City Rumble | Aug 10-11 | Las Vegas, NV | Melissa "Apple" Sioson | 408-482-8576 | NBL 23pt |
PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGIONAL CONFERENCE | |||||
| Tiger Balm Internationals | March 16-18 | Vancouver, BC, CAN | Jon Funk & Colleen Butterly | 604-552-3614 | NBL 13pt |
| BC Open | April 13-14 | White Rock, BC, CAN | Bill & Terry Hunter | 604-531-7353 | NBL 12pt |
| Pacific Jewel Nationals | May 11-12 | Vancouver, WA, USA | Noah & Deanna Bertsch | 541-928-1826 | NBL 26pt |
| Portland Invitational | June TBA | Portland, OR | Gene Murray | 360-901-7568 | NBL 11pt |
GOLDEN GATE REGIONAL CONFERENCE | |||||
| Bay Nationals | Feb 18 | Vallejo, CA | Bobby & Tara Seronio | 707-980-2524 | NBL 12pt |
| Proper Challenge | Mar 3 | San Pablo, CA | Junior Salientes | 707-246-2300 | NBL 13pt |
| 3rd Proper Challenge | March 5 | Walnut Creek, CA | Junior Salientes | 707-246-2300 | NBL 10pt |
| Rising Sun | Aug 27 | Daly City, CA | Geng Arceo | 650-757-6238 | NBL 10pt |
NORCAL REGIONAL CONFERENCE | |||||
| Proper Challenge | Mar 3 | San Pablo, CA | Junior Salientes | 707-246-2300 | NBL 13pt |
| Best of the Best | Apr 21 | Tracy, CA | Julio Castro | 207-839-8403 | NBL 10pt |
| Valley vs Bay | Aug TBA | Livermore, CA | Junior & Christy Merafuentes | 209-480-3192 | NBL 11pt |
| 4th Avatar | Sep 8 | Reno, NV | Larry Hall | 775-331-5425 | NBL 11pt |
SAGEBRUSH REGIONAL CONFERENCE | |||||
| Texas Kumite Challenge | Feb 5 | El Paso, TX | Eddie Villanueva | 915-727-3562 | NBL 13pt |
| Fire & Ice | Jun 9 | Hobbs, NM | Bryce Marchington | 575-318-1282 | NBL 12pt |
| Battle Of The Champions | July 13-14 | El Paso, TX | Laco Villanueva | 915-727-3562 | NBL 24pt |
ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGIONAL CONFERENCE | |||||
| Avalanche Nationals | Oct TBA | Salt Lake City, UT | Pinnacle Martial Arts | 801-773-5425 | NBL 18pt |
PACIFIC REGIONAL CONFERENCE | |||||
| Sin City Rumble | Aug 10-11 | Las Vegas, NV | Melissa "Apple" Sioson | 408-482-8576 | NBL 23pt |
NBL SUPER GRANDS WORLD GAMES - DECEMBER TBA - BUFFALO, NEW YORK | |||||
2012 PACIFIC NORTHWEST TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE | |||||
| Tiger Balm Internationals | March 16-18 | Vancouver, BC, CAN | Jon Funk & Colleen Butterly | 604-552-3614 | NBL 13pt |
| BC Open | April 13-14 | White Rock, BC, CAN | Bill & Terry Hunter | 604-531-7353 | NBL 12pt |
| Pacific Jewel Nationals | May 11-12 | Vancouver, WA, USA | Noah & Deanna Bertsch | 541-928-1826 | NBL 26pt |
| Big Foot Invitational | June TBA | Portland, OR | Gene Murray | 360-901-7568 | NBL 11pt |
| Coastal Open | Sept TBA | Port Alberni, BC, CAN | Sukwinder Manhas | 250-720-6891 | |
| Mighty River Classic | Oct TBA | Vancouver, WA, USA | Rick Cropper | 503-254-1478 | |
| Western Canadian WCMAC | Oct 19-20 | Burnaby, BC, CAN | Bill & Terry Hunter | 604-531-7353 | SKIL |