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PACIFIC JEWEL PROMOTER

• Noah & Deanna Bertsch
• 541-928-1826
• 37840 Shady Bend Road NE
  Albany, Oregon 97322-7440
• nbl_jewel@yahoo.com

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TOURNAMENT LOCATION & LODGING

• HILTON VANCOUVER HOTEL
  301 West 6th Street . Vancouver, Washington
• Cut-Off: MAY 1, 2014
• Reservations: 360-993-4500 (please call hotel directly)
• Rates: $107.00 King/Queen ~ Call for Suite prices
• To receive this rate you must ask for the "Group rate for Pacific Jewel". *Early departures subject to departure fees.
• Parking fee: $6.00 - Discounted
• All PJN guests will receive free Internet.

AIRPORT

• Portland International Airport - PDX.

SHUTTLE & TAXI

• The Hilton Vancouver does not offer airport shuttle service.
• Services available: Airport Taxi, Blue Star Shuttle Service: 800-274-2272. www.bluestarbus.com

PARKING:

• If you are not staying at the Hilton Vancouver you will find parking available at the Vancouver Center Park-n-Go located on 6th Street.
• Friday and Saturday parking is available from 6AM to Midnight. Weekday rates are:
  • $0.75 per hour
  • $8.50 day till close
  • $2.50 weekend
• Payment stations accept cash or credit.

DIRECTIONS

• Remember - Friday Traffic is BAD! All guests staying at the Hilton Vancouver Washington: Please register in the hotel lobby to retrieve a key for the parking garage. Hotel is on the SW corner of 6th and Columbia.
• Traveling South on Interstate 5: Take the City Center exit, #1C, Vancouver, Washington. Turn right onto Mill Plain Blvd. (becomes 15th street). Turn left onto Columbia Street.
• Traveling North on Interstate 5: Take Interstate 5 through Portland and over the Interstate Bridge into Washington. Take the second exit, #1B, after the bridge, following the City Center signs. Turn left, follow the signs to 6th Street.
• From PDX: Follow the signs to Interstate 205 North. Get on I-205 North, going over the Glen Jackson bridge into Washington. Take the first exit onto Highway 14 West, towards Vancouver. Stay on Hwy. 14 for approx. 7 miles. Follow the signs into City Center (center lane). Turn left, follow the signs to 6th Street.

PRE-REGISTRATION DEADLINE, FEES

• Deadline: April 21, 2014
• Underbelts: $52.00 for first division, each addl $12.00.
• Blackbelts: $59.00 for first division, each addl $16.00.
• All registration, spectator, etc., fees are payable by money order or cashiers check ONLY - No Checks! Payable to: PACIFIC JEWEL
• CASH ONLY day of tournament. Hilton Vancouver Hotel has a lobby ATM

GRAND CHAMPIONSHIPS & AWARDS

• 36 Awesome Grand Champion Prizes and Awards.
• ALL competitors 4th place and down receive trophies!

CONDUCT & FINES

• Honor and Respect for the Integrity of Martial Arts is required for ALL in attendance at the Pacific Jewel.
• ANY and ALL behavior, i.e.:
  1. Swearing, etc.: $25.00 fine for EACH word.
  2. Unauthorized entry onto competition floor: (3 strike rule!)
  3. Crossing (over/under) barriers to access competition floor.
  4. Arguing with tournament staff, referees and/or arbitrators will promptly call for fines listed in the SKITA rulebook,
• Remember: No Win Is Worth The Loss Of Integrity.
  
  PARENTS and COACHES: Please keep children under control: no running, horseplay, loud/disrespectful behavior, etc. No practicing/warm-ups in the hallways. No weapons of any kind (real or toy) to be practiced/played with in the public areas of the hotel. You must wear shoes at all times when not in the competition ballroom ie: Halls, Restrooms, Restaurants, etc. The FOUNDATION of Martial Arts is DISCIPLINE and RESPECT. Please remember this when attending the Pacific Jewel at the Hilton Vancouver Hotel. Thank You.

SANCTIONS & CONFERENCES

• National Blackbelt League ~ NBL "AAA" 20 Point
• Sport Karate International League ~ SKIL "AAA" 24 Point
• Western Pacific National
• Pacific Northwest Regional Conference

LINKS

• Milton Security
• nblskil.com
• goldengateinternationals.com
• alchemykarate.com
• hilton.com
• tigerclaw.com
• blitzkick.com
• sharkwearsports.com
• oregonwebpress.com
• karateinsurance.com
• amapaallstars.com
• karatetournaments.com
• cecilpeoples.com
• kick-start.org
• Stormline
• CA Karate Championships

Dear Martial Artists and Enthusiasts,

You are cordially invited to attend the 18th annual Pacific Jewel Nationals on May 9-10, 2014 in 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 both the Western Pacific -WestPac- & America West National Conferences and the Pacific Northwest Regional Conference. We offer NBL "AAA" 20 Points for the competing Blackbelt and SKIL "AAA" 24 Points for the Underbelt and Amatuer Blackbelt competitors. Along with the Golden Gate Internationals, Sin City Rumble, Battle Of The Champions and the Avalanche Nationals the WestPac & America West Teams guarantee a rewarding experience to be had by all!

Our commitment to the NBL, SKIL, Martial Arts & Sport Karate and all of our loyal supporters, means we work year round to bring you the most outstanding 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!

• $$$ Prize Money
• Grand Championships - 36!
• Outstanding Competition
• Saturday Night Finals
• 2013 Jewel Outstanding Awards
• Great Grand Champion Awards
• Give-a-ways & Drawings@ the Finals - Must be present to win
• First Timer 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!
• 8- Team Sparring! Boys & Girls age 8 and younger
• Demo Team Forms - All ranks, All ages!
• NEW for 2014: Executive Blackbelt Sparring - Men & Women ages 50+ and Men ages 60+
• All competitors 4th place on down receive 1 foot tall Trophies!

Don't forget - Junior Underbelt can spar in BOTH Underbelt and Blackbelt divisions - Point and Continuous Sparring divisions!!

We have a FANTASTIC prize for the perfect pre-registration! Courtesy of Milton Security Group, Inc., an Apple IPAD Mini will be given to the name (randomly) chosen out of the pre-registrations we receive that are perfect...no mistakes! So, fill out your registration correctly, all your player cards, sign everything, with the correct fees and mail in by the deadline and your name will be entered into the drawing to be held at the Night Time Finals!

We look forward to seeing you this May 9-10, 2014 at the HILTON VANCOUVER HOTEL in the beautiful city of Vancouver, Washington, USA.

Our Warmest Regards,
Noah & Deanna