1stAnnual SHINGAKI –The Great Outdoor Battle

FACT SHEET

When:Saturday, August 21, 2010 Rain Date: Saturday, Aug, 28, 2010

Where:100 North Main St. Carver, MA Next to Shaws Supermarket Use Boulevard to access the tournament location. Signs will be posted. Easy to get to.

Directions: Take US Route 44 to Route 58 in North Carver. We’re located at the corner.

Note: This is an outdoor event. We’ve prepared in the event of inclement weather to have the tournament the following weekend. If inclement weather persists we reserve the right to change location to an inside facility on Saturday August 28. Please check our website to keep up-to-date with any changes..

Competitors: OPEN to all martial arts competitors

Rules:MASMAL RULES FOR ALL OPEN DIVISIONS. Uechi-ryu information below.

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Awards: Trophies for 1st-3rd place, Open Divisions ONLY

Plaques and Cash Awards for Black Belt Grand Champions

Promoters: Manny and Sheila Neves

Registration: At-the Door Registration begins at 7:00am.

Note: Black Belt Meeting at 7:30am)

CoordinatorsAnthony “Mafia” Holloway and Cornell Patterson for OPEN Events

Schedule of Events:We’ll attempt to start all Board Breakingfirst at 8:00AM NOTE: No refunds will be granted if you miss your division or if there are no other competitors in your division.

Spectator Tickets:$5.00 Children under 3 - No Charge

Spectator Note: Bring your own chair. Also, bring sunscreen and/or summer hat.

FoodReasonably priced hot foods and beverages will be available on-site.

VideoTaping:There is no videotaping allowed.

Safety Equipment:Hand, Foot and Headgear are mandatory in all point fighting divisions. Mouth pieces and groin protectors (male) are also mandatory. All equipment shall be furnished by the contestant. Please make every effort to bring your own chest protectors. Use of faceshields is encouraged.

When Competing Only one fighting, form and weapons division per competitor

Contestant EntryEarly Registration (Before August 7, 2010) At-The-Door (Entry)

Fees:Up to three (3) events $50.00$60.00 ($10 ea add’l)

(Except Grappling and Theme divisions)

Grappling $70.00(for 2 events) $75.00 ($10 ea add’l)

Cash Awards Grand Champions: Men’s Fighting $300, Women’s Fighting $300

3-Man Team Fighting $150 Weapons $150 Forms: $150 Theme: $50

Jr. Black Belt Weapons $50

Uechi-ryu Divisions All Uechi-ryu Divisions will comply with the Rules and Regulations of the Uechi-ryu

Karate Championship Series. This is Tournament Number 2 in the Series. Jacqueline

Neves and Len Testa will be primary co-ordinators of these divisions. (Starts @ Noon)

Grappling Divisions All Grappling Divisons will be co-ordinated by Manny Neves, of the Elite Martial Arts

of Pawtucket. RI (Start Time: 10:00AM)

Theme Division The Theme Division will be separately priced. The cost will be $30 The division will

Be co-ordinated by Promoters Manny and Sheila Neves

Hotel Accomodations Anyone requiring overnight stays, please contact the Promoters @ (508) 367-9458

Refund Policy: No refunds under any circumstances.