THE 2012
TIGER BALM INTERNATIONALS

DATE:
Saturday, & Sunday, March 17/18, 2012

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

TOURNAMENT HOTELS:
* Holiday Inn & Suites North Vancouver: The hotel is only a ten-minute walk from the Capilano University Sportsplex. Our Early Bird negotiated rate is $135 CDN for a limited number of rooms (based on singler or double occupancy / additional adults in the room are $10 extra per night/max four per room). 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 complimentary parking. Address: 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.ca (Do not forget to mention “The Tiger Balm”) Direct: 604-985-3111 / Fax: 604-985-0857 Website: www.hinorthvancouver.ca

AIRPORT:
Vancouver International (YVR).

SCHEDULE:

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

Registration (& weight in) begins Saturday & Sunday at 8:00 a.m. Competitors may registeer right up until their division begins

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

Eliminations begin Saturday & Sunday with divisions being called at 9:15 and the competition starting at 9:30 a.m. sharp

PROMOTERS:
Jon Funk/Colleen Butterley

TOURNAMENT DIRECTORS:
Tony Albertson (Floor Director), Ken Low (Traditional Soft Style Forms Director), Josh Schafer (Padded Weapons Sparring Director), Ayron Howe (San Shou Sparring Director), Simon Posner (Modified Pankration Director), Don Whitefield (Mixed martial arts, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, & Submission grappling 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:
12 point NBL Pacific Northwest Regional Conference, SKIL AAA rated, WKC, W.O.M.A.A., and ICMAC sanctioned www.kungfuchampionship.com, Wulin Northwest Chinese Martial Arts Circuit www.wulinpromotions.com, and a part of the National Martial Arts Circuit www.nationalmartialartscircuit.com

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 XII, 2012
Info: www.womaa.com

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, Modified Pankration, Mixed Martial Arts, and Sanshu sparring divisions.

TEN SPARRING CATEGORIES:
Taiji Push Hands, SKIL point sparring, SKIL & WKC continuous sparring, padded weapons sparring, Sanshu sparring, Junior MMA, 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, 2012. 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.

PAYMENT INFORMATION:

Payment online:

Please note: Include the following information:

NAME:
ADDRESS:
PHONE NUMBER:
E-MAIL ADDRESS:
MARTIAL ARTS SCHOOL:
ALL DIVISION NUMBERS:
ANY OTHER ITEMS (SUCH AS TICKETS OR COACHE'S PASSES) YOU ARE PAYING FOR:

Payment e-mail address: jfunk@mantiskungfu.com

PLEASE NOTE: if you pay on line you will need to either mail in the player cards (one for each division, from the PDF on this web site) or fill them out when you get to the tournament site (before you get into the registration line up)

THE DEADLINE FOR ONLINE PAYMENT IS MARCH 6, 2012

Download a PDF of the Tiger Balm Internationals flyer

www.paypal.com

By mail:

Early registration (must be postmarked by March 6, 2012 or received in person by March 8, 2012):
One event = $55 CDN/U.S. plus $25 CDN/U.S. for each additional event.

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

Late registration (received after March 6, 2012) or at the tournent site:
One event = $60 CDN/U.S. plus $30 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. If you wish you can upgrade to a floor pass. Send payment to: Mantis Enterprises, 2717 Alice Lake Pl., Coquitlam, B.C. Canada V3C 5W8.

Please include:
- The registration form
- one score card for each division entered (fill out front and back)
- payment (money orders or cash only, no cheques) must be postmarked by March 6, 2012 or received in person by March 8, 2012:

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

ADMISSION:
At the door: Adults $15.00 CND/U.S., Seniors & 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 day.

COACHE'S AND / OR FLOOR/VIDEO PASS:
$40 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 $1.00 per entry. For example, 12 entries pays out $12.00. 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.

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, Soft Style weapons. Submission grappling begins at 12:00 noon. Mixed Martial Arts begins at 2:30 p.m.

SUNDAY DAYTIME SCHEDULE:
Taiji, 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 Wushu Forms *Junior Soft Traditional Style Forms *Junior Wushu Forms *Children/Junior Soft Style Traditional Weapons *Children Wushu Weapons *Junior Wushu 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