THE TIGER BALM INTERNATIONALS

DATE:
Saturday, & Sunday, March 15/16, 2008

LOCATION:
Capilano College Sportsplex 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, B.C., Canada

TOURNAMENT HOTELS:
* Holiday Inn Hotel & Suite North Vancouver: The hotel is only a ten-minute walk from the Capilano College Sportsplex. Our Early Bird negotiated rate is $128.00 CDN, for a limited number of rooms. Two queen beds, a microwave and mini-fridge are available in each room *Book early and ask for “The Tiger Balm” rate. Deluxe Rooms and One Bedroom Suites with kitchenettes are available for an extra charge. The hotel has an indoor pool, sauna, Jacuzzi, day spa, exercise room, laundry mat, Pantry restaurant, and complimen tary parking. Address: is 700 Old Lillooet Road, North Vancouver, B.C., Canada V7J 2H5. Hotel Reservations: Call toll-free at 1-877-985-3111 between 8 am to 4 pm Pacific-time on weekdays or email to reservations: info@hinorthvancouver.com (Do not forget to mention “The Tiger Balm”) Direct: 604-985-3111 / Fax: 604-985-0857 Website: www.hinorthvancouver.com

AIRPORT:
Vancouver International (YVR).

SCHEDULE:
Friday night: A special Sanshu seminar by Sanshu Champion Ayron Howey 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Cost $25.00. Learn how to compete in this exciting sparring division,

Friday night registration 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Capilano College Sportsplex 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, B.C., Canada

Registration begins Saturday & Sunday at 8:00 a.m.

Referee's meeting Saturday & Sunday at 9:15 a.m. sharp

Eliminations begin Saturday & Sunday with divisions being called and competition starting at
9:30 a.m. sharp

PROMOTERS:
Jon Funk/Colleen Butterley

TOURNAMENT DIRECTORS:
Gary Chan,/Josh Schafer (Floor Directors), Ken Low (Traditional Soft Style Forms Director), Josh Schafer (Padded Weapons Sparring Director), Raymond Cheung (San Shou Sparring Director), Simon Posener (Modified Pankration Director), Marcus Soares (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Free Style grappling Director), and Tim Henry (Sport Jujitsu Director).

INFORMATION:
Jon Funk or Colleen Butterley (604)552-3614 Fax (604)552-3649 Write:2717 Alice Lake Pl., Coquitlam B.C., Canada V3N 4J8 E-mail: jfunk@smartt.com Web Page: www.mantiskungfu.com

RATINGS:
14 point NBL Pacific Northwest Regional Conference, SKIL AAA rated www.nblskil.com, ISJA Canadian Sport Jujitsu Championships, WKC, W.O.M.A.A. www.womaa1.com, and Wushu BC sanctioned.

WORLD MARTIAL ART GAMES:
The Tiger Balm Internationals is a W.O.M.A.A. sanctioned, qualifying event to help pick members for TEAM CANADA for The W.O.M.A.A. World Martial Games.

SAFETY EQUIPMENT IS MANDATORY:
Includes: Hand/foot pads, mouthpiece, and headgear. Protective equipment will be available for sale on site. Gloves will be provided for the WKC Continuous, and Sanshu sparring divisions.

NINE SPARRING CATEGORIES:
SKIL point sparring, SKIL & WKC continuous sparring, Sport Jujitsu, padded weapons sparring, Sanshu sparring, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Free Style Grappling, and Modified Pankration.

PADDED WEAPON'S POINT FIGHTING:

Padded weapon's point sparring combatants are required to have the following:
Martial arts uniform, mouthpiece, athletic cup (male combatants), fingernails and toenails trimmed, and protective hand pads. Recommended equipment: Knee and shin pads (optional but highly recommended), shoes (non-marking soles), elbow pads (optional but highly recommended), and any safety pads a combatant feels are necessary to prevent injury without restriction of motion.

Supplied equipment by the event:
Weapon of choice (tomfa, nunchucks, three section staff, katana, staff, and arnis sticks), headgear (re-enforced steel wire cages and full faced head), and chest protectors.

AGE RULE:
All ranks must compete at the age they are as of January 1, 2008. Please see the following web site www.nblskil.com/skita/skitamenu.html for a SKITA rulebook. Full rules for all divisions are available below under Link to Rules.

SPORT JUJITSU RULES NOTE:
Sport Jujitsu black belts divisions under ISJAC Canadian rules are now one-3 minute round with 1 minute on the ground. Underbelts and juniors are one-2 minute round with 30 seconds on the ground.

PAYMENT INFORMATION:
Early registration (must be postmarked by March 4, 2008 or received in person by March 6, 2008):
One event = $50 CDN/ U.S. plus $15 CDN/U.S. for each additional event.

BONUS* All pre-registrations will receive a free 4 oz tin of Tiger Balm, a package of player cards from Gateway Casino, and a discount coupon from Golden Arrow Martial Arts Supply.

Late registration (received after March 6, 2008):
One event = $55 CDN/ U.S. plus $20 CDN/U.S. for each additional event.

Attention Parents:
Any child up to and including age 12 that pre-registers will receive one free spectator pass (a $15 value) to be picked up on the day of the tournament. Send payment to: Mantis Enterprises ,2717 Alice Lake Pl., Coquilam B.C., Canada V3C 5W8. The registration form, score cards, and payment (money orders only) must be postmarked by March 4, 2008 or received in person by March 6, 2008.

By mail:
Send completed forms and money order (No checks please) payable to Mantis Enterprises, 2717 Alice Lake Pl., Coquilam B.C., Canada V3C 5W8

ADMISSION:
At the door: adults $15.00 CND/U.S., children (12 & under) $7.00 CND/U.S., 4 Years & under free. Admission valid for both days. Competitors do not pay for admission on either days.

COACHES AND OR FLOOR/VIDEO PASS:
$35 CND/U.S. to gain access to the competitor floor area.

PAID JUDGES:
Any black belt that registers will be paid for each division they judge. Judges will receive .75 cents per entry and centre referees will receive $1.00 per entry. Example, 12 competitors will pay out 9.00 for corner referees and $12.00 for the centre referee. Preference in choosing officials will be based on pre-registration, attendance at the black belt meeting, a professional appearance (martial arts uniform prefered), an understanding of the rules, and previous experience.

BREAKING CONTESTANTS:
Breaking contestants must supply all their own breaking materials, tarps, and prove they are able to remove all broken materials completely from the tournament site and college campus or their entries will be cancelled.

GO FOR THE GOLD:
In the spirit of international competition The Tiger Balm Internationals is now awarding quality thick three inch color inset gold, silver, and bronze medals. All other competitors will receive medals up to eighth place in forms and fighting. All competitors will receive their gold, silver, and bronze medals awards on an "Olympic" style podium for photo opportunities.

SATURDAY DAYTIME SCHEDULE:
The NBL black belt divisions will begin at 9:30 a.m. with weapons and self-defence. Following the completion of these two categories will be both the NBL contemporary and traditional forms divisions. As various age levels in forms are completed, their respective NBL sparring categories will follow. Also beginning at 9:30 a.m. is Brazilian Jujitsu, Frees style grapplingand Soft Style weapons.

SUNDAY DAYTIME SCHEDULE:
Self Defense, WKC Continuous Sparring, Modified Pankration, and all junior weapons forms categories will begin at 9:30 a.m. As various age levels in forms are completed their respective SKIL point sparring categories will immediately follow.

GRAND CHAMPIONSHIPS:
Saturday: *Children Soft Traditional Style Forms *Children Soft Open Style Forms *Junior Soft Traditional Style Forms *Junior Soft Open Style Forms *Children/Junior Soft Style Traditional Weapons *Children/Junior Soft Style Open Weapons *17 - Black Belt *18 + Soft Traditional Style Forms/Weapons *18 + Soft Open Style Forms/Weapons *18 + Black Belt Traditional Forms/Weapons *18+ Black Belt Contempary Forms/Weapons *18 + Black Belt Point Fighting

Sunday: *Children Hard Style Traditional Forms/Weapons *Junior Hard Style Traditional Forms/ Weapons *Children Hard/Creative Forms/Weapons *Junior Hard/Creative Forms/ Weapons
*18 + Hard Style Traditional Forms/Weapons *18 + Hard/Creative Forms .

RANK:
White/Yellow Belt = Novice, Colored Belt = Intermediate, Blue/Brown Belt = Advanced