Northern CA Invitational Tournament 2015

Date: May 17, 2015 to May 17, 2015

This Tournament is closed for online registration.

Registration Fee:
With Current Annual 2015 USA-NKF Membership:
$50 for one event
$10 for each additional event
$60 per three-member team mixed gender kata teams OK

$60 includes 1 day USA-NKF- 1 day membership for insurance
$10 for each additional event
$60 per three-member team mixed gender kata teams OK

Spectator Pass to be purchased at Venue: $5.00 per person -
children 5 years and under admitted free.

Tournament Contact Information:
Mary Crawford
coachmarycrawford@gmail.com
408-257-4116

Venue & Location:
Fremont High School, Sunnyvale CA
1279 Sunnyvale-Saratoga Road
Sunnyvale, CA 94087


Tournament Information:
Style of Martial Art: Traditional Karate
Sanctioned by: USA-NKF
Tournament Sponsor: Tiger Claw
Tournament Info Packet: Open

Tournament Background:
Dear Athlete, Sensei, and Official,
It is my pleasure to extend my personal invitation for you to attend and participate in the Okaigan Dojo, Northern California Invitational tournament. Seminars will be held at the Okaigan Karate dojo in Cupertino, CA on May 16th and the tournament will be held on Sunday May 17, 2015 in Sunnyvale, CA.
This will be a great tournament with many National and International USA Jr and Senior Team members. We will have teams from Washington State, Portland Oregon and Southern California in attendance!
On Saturday May 16, 2015 we will be hosting seminars with Sensei Cheryl Murphy (kumite), Sensei Clay Morton (shotokan kata) and Shihan Toshihiro Oshiro (bo kata). Kumite Privates will be available for individual or group with Hidehari Igaki and a referee course for those who just want to be updated on the WKF Rules 1/1/15 or who want to test for an official license with the USA-NKF.
ON LINE registration! Please go to: WWW.karateTmaster.com The door registration will be from 8:00am-9:00am and the tournament will begin at 9:00 AM. There will be an officials
meeting at 8:30 am.
All entries MUST be covered by medical insurance to compete. Secondary medical insurance is included as a benefit of USA-NKF membership.
We welcome and appreciate all officials with any level of USA-NKF certification and those who are seeking familiarity with USA-NKF / WKF rules. Attire for referees and judges will be gray slacks, blue blazer, white shirt, black shoes, black or dark blue socks, and blue tie. USA-NKF rules will be used at the tournament and can be found on the website www.usankf.org. The USA-NKF Rules of Karate Competition will be used in all divisions, however we reserve the right to make minor modifications.
If you require any further information, please call Sensei Mary Crawford at (408) 257-4116 or you may email your questions to crawford@okaigan.com or coachmarycrawford@gmail.com
I look forward to the pleasure of your attendance,
Sensei Mary Crawford Chief Instructor, Okaigan Karate Dojo USA-NKF AA Kata/Kumite Referee Pan American AA Kata/Kumite Referee World Karate Federation AA Kata/Kumite Referee



Medical Release:
By clicking the "I Agree" you are electronically signing this agreement indicating that you have read, and understood the terms and conditions, refund policy, and release of liability, you are 18 years of age or older or the parent or legal guardian of the minor registering for this tournament or event. In the case of registering a minor you attest that the name entered as the parent or legal guardian is the name of the person accepting the agreement and you are in fact the parent or legal guardian of the registered minor.

Adult & Minor Amateur Athletic Waiver and Release of Liability
Inconsideration of being allowed to participate in any way in the USA National Karate-do Federation athletics/sports program, and
related events and activities, the undersigned:

1.Agrees that prior to participating, they (if under 18) Parent or Guardian, will inspect the facilities and equipment to be used, and if the participant and or Parent or Guardian, believes anything is unsafe, they will immediately advise their coach or supervisor or USA National Karate-do Federation or Sports, Fitness & Karate Inc/ Okaigan Dojo personnel of such condition(s) and refuse to participate.

2. Acknowledge and fully understand that each participant will be engaging in activities that involve risk of serious injury,
including permanent disability and death, and severe social and economic losses, which might result not only from their own actions, inaction ‘s or negligence but the actions, inaction's or negligence of others, the rules of play, or the condition of the premises or of any equipment used. Further, that there may be other risks not known to us or not reasonably foreseeable at this time. Assume all the foregoing risks and accept personal responsibility for the damages following such injury, permanent disability or death.

3. Release, waive, discharge and covenant not to sue The Sports, Fitness & Karate Inc, dba Okaigan Dojo, The USA National Karate-do Federation, Fremont High School, (FUHSD) its officers, its affiliated clubs, regional sports organizations, their respective administrators, directors. Agents, coaches and other
employees of the organization, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and if applicable, owners and lessees of premises used to conduct the event, all of which are hereinafter referred to as “releases” from any and all liability to each of the
undersigned, his or her heirs and next of kin for any and all claims, demands, losses or damages on account of injury including death or damage to property, caused or alleged to be caused in whole or in part by the negligence of the release or otherwise.

4. All entries are final, no refunds will he given. I fully understand that any medical treatment given will be of first aid treatment type only. I consent that any pictures furnished by me or any pictures taken of me 'in connection with the Tournament can be used for publicity, promotion or television showing now or in the future, and I waive compensation in regard thereto. All participants in any event or class in this Tournament is by permission only. The Director or his authorized agent(s) reserve the right to refuse entry to any person, school, team or club.

5. PLEASE NOTE: All athletes must be covered by health or medical insurance in order to compete. Participant Secondary
Medical Insurance is included as a benefit of USA-NKF membership.

6. Statement of Health. By me and/or Parent/Guardian's signature below I confirm that I am in sound health and there is no reason why I cannot participate in this championship and/or event.

The undersigned has read the above waiver and release, understand that they have given up substantial rights by signing it and sign it voluntarily.

_______________________________ ____________________________________ ___________
Participants Signature Signature of Parent or Guardian Date
Please read entire form before signing. All Information is required. Parent or guardian must also sign if under 18, release and consent.


All entries MUST be covered by medical insurance Secondary medical insurance is included as a benefit of USA-NKF membership. All competitors must complete USA- NKF Athlete Registration for either Full-year or One- day membership


This Tournament is closed for online registration.