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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

TOURNAMENT LOCATION & LODGING

• HILTON VANCOUVER HOTEL
  301 West 6th Street . Vancouver, Washington
• Book online now for the special Pacific Jewel room rate.

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 18, 2013
• 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.

SANCTIONS & CONFERENCES

• National Blackbelt League ~ NBL "AAA" 23 Point
• Sport Karate International League ~ SKIL "AAA" 24 Point
• Western Pacific National
• Pacific Northwest Regional Conference

LINKS

• nblskil.com
• kicknblitz.com
• goldengateinternationals.com
• alchemykarate.com
• hilton.com
• sportmartialarts.com
• tigerclaw.com
• blitzkick.com
• sharkwearsports.com
• oregonwebpress.com
• karateinsurance.com
• amapaallstars.com
• karatetournaments.com
• cecilpeoples.com
• kick-start.org
• ions4energy.com
• Fighters Inc.

Dear Martial Artists and Enthusiasts,

You are cordially invited to attend the 17th annual Pacific Jewel Nationals on May 10-11, 2013 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 Conference. We offer NBL "AAA" 23 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 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!

• 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
• FIRST TIMERS Forms and Sparring for 5 & Under to 18+

If you've never competed at a tournament before these divisions are for you!

• 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!

NEW for 2013: 8- TEAM SPARRING! (A-275) Boys & Girls age 8 and younger will now have TEAM SPARRING they can compete in! We also are offering DEMO TEAM FORMS (A-280) for 2013. All ranks, All ages! And remember - 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 this May 10-11, 2013 at the HILTON VANCOUVER HOTEL in the beautiful city of Vancouver, Washington, USA.

Our Warmest Regards,
Noah & Deanna